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For Bryce definitely. For Manny, not sure if Padres would have gotten involved. Yankees likely would have been more aggressive.

He had Dodgers getting Bryce months ago. He was dead on about Padres though.

Why would we even want Joc now? And yes, he makes far too much sense for the Indians.

And that’s where my theory of calling Lozano’s bluff and being wrong comes into place

And I will continue to say maybe the Sox thought that and didn’t believe they were being outbid

Not saying it’s right, but apparently Kaplan said sometime this offseason that Boras told the Sox to not even bother. I don’t buy it.

I’ve given up hope as it seemed Sox had a chance if it was just them and Phillies offering long-term deals. Now that these other teams are involved, it seems like a lost cause.

Dave never thought they were in on Bryce

Sure, I think the lack of comment was more to Merkin referencing offering more guaranteed for Harper. Who knows, maybe Hahn is scared to say they’re offering Bryce 275....as you never know what owner might see that and steal him away

What fluff answer could he have even given though?

I would respect them so much more if they just admitted they blew it and will learn from it and do everything they can to improve the team and earn the trust of the fans. Sick and tired of hearing how hard they tried to match some of Manny’s needs....but not the money aspect.

I’m sure this interview was supposed to be damage control, but it doesn’t do much to make it look like they have a plan to fix things. Also, the first response doesn’t sound like someone that thinks they are getting Bryce.

You can say you’re interested but you can’t mention possible numbers.

Nothing to see, as by rule he can’t discuss contract stuff.

Yep, besides the left side of the field (Yoan, Anderson and Eloy), there is the need for everything possibly via free agency/trades.

Ticket sales over last ten days would probably be negative if they gave refunds for already purchased ticket plans.

Just let this thread die please so we can start to heal!

Just for fun...but old friend Charles the Cat seems awfully confident the Cubs are gonna get Harper. The way this offseason has gone, they will get him as Hahn takes on Heyward’s contract.

Yep two very stupid opinions combined into an even stupider one. There’s plenty to be pissed about the Sox, but people making up idiotic, unrealistic viewpoints only deteriorates the site even more.

Pulling off the ball. I’m not worried as he started off slow last season in the minors.

Yoan's swing looked shorter on the 2-2 pitch

Bummer looked awful out there. The Reds have some impressive offensive talent.

Eloy struggling with the fastball so far.

The old Nationals 300 offer?