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I'm guessing he's waiting for David Robertson to sign. Have a feeling one of them goes to Boston (DRob), the other goes to Yanks.

I think rabbit meant Harper, and not Machado in this instance.

Would love it if Brewers found a way to get Kluber

Just saw something that said it puts mutual followers at the top, so in your case since you and him both follow Anderson, he'd be at the top. This is why Phillies fans are seeing those guys at the top.

Well if he followed them in the last five hours, I’d be concerned. Besides that, not a big deal.

If Yanks offer 8/300, it’s a done deal for Yankees. With that said, always thought Sox should over 10/350 with opt-outs at 4 and 6. They can front load deal with 40 per for first 4 years. Saving money for the slim chance at Bryce wouldn’t be wise IMO.

yes, definitely Alex Gordon. Before that, maybe Tanaka?

He's going to see a lot of lefties in the NL West, so I wonder if they strictly platoon him. If he gets to face mostly righties, he's going to be a beast there.

The Max stuff was from Jack Curry though, and supposedly Michael Kay was told last night that Manny wants to go to the Yankees

I think it's a good thing to be honest. With that said, you and I have talked about how this is like a college recruiting battle. Hearing about Manny's positive body language is like hearing how a recruit looked like he was having a good time out at the bars.

If they don't land Manny, I truly believe they move Yoan to 3rd and sign someone like Dozier. Adding no core pieces this offseason would be pathetic by Hahn though. As for getting the hopes up for the fans, they deserve every criticism they'll receive if they miss out on both.

Yep, need to blow him away with an offer. He was never choosing the Sox if their offer was even in the same vicinity as the Yanks.

This is Varitek's wife. Boston fans seem to think this means either David Robertson to Boston or Manny to Yanks.

everyone's reporting Murphy will play 1B

2-24 for Murphy seems an overpay, but there goes one of the few spots for Abreu.

and bring back Shields as 5th starter

Just never mention Pitch Perfect 3....one of the worst movies ever made.

I'd rather have Avi for 1 year at 9 million than Adam Jones, etc. Much better chance he either has a great season and becomes a solid trade chip at the deadline or he puts it all together and you can extend him/QO him. Unlikely, but at least it's possible instead of just wasting money on another VETERAN leader.

Fine with me if it means they signed Machado. If they miss both, god help them explaining Avi as their big expenditure.

yes, and this is where I hope they're being realistic about their chances with Bryce.

If they get Harper, I'm fine with Engel there another year because that would be a very weak corner outfield defense. If they don't get Harper, for some reason I feel they get Marwin Gonzalez.

Dodgers too