fathom

I think it’s Manny/Harper or bust, especially if they’ve backed off high-end relievers.

“That’s gonna put butts in the seats”

If the Sox were bluffing, then they have fooled even their top employees. Brooks Boyer wouldn’t be texting a media member about free tix if Harper signs and they do a run downtown.

You cross that bridge when you get there and honestly hope it’s an issue. These types of things usually play out and end up being pretty simple decisions.

Also just realized as I typed LF for Happ, but I saw earlier in the week that Getz all but confirmed Eloy will be in LF and not RF

Yep better chance of Happ developing more consistently and being a 3 WAR left fielder

Almora started off on fire due to an insane amount of hits on mediocre exit velocities. Happ has more upside but is extremely streaky.

Not even joking when I say the Sox should get Ozzie involved with Manny’s visit here. Ozzie has known Manny since he was a child.

Lots of moves on hold until Realmuto gets traded. With that said, I’ve seen some suggestions that a lot of bullpen moves happen this weekend.

I wonder why the change in interest in long-term relievers, as they apparently were in on Miller and then stopped. At some point, you wonder just how much the agents are using the Sox known flexibility to raise the bid for others.

I still think unloading Chatwood is to help them sign a high-priced reliever or 2nd baseman. If Yu or Heyward get traded, then that’s trouble.

Also where Hahn needs to sell him on using the resources for other upgrades next few years.

Yep one thing that he would have to do with Dodgers or Cubs is share the spotlight.

I’m not here to talk about the past

Just the ptbnl...nothing related to my buddy Ron

I got to experience the Sox in 2005, and nothing will ever top that. What I want now is for them to be relevant for my kids as they grow into their fandom years. Harper and/or Machado would be a great step.

Something to consider if they sign Harper prior to unloading guys.

I don't speak emoji....?

Another interesting thing from that Heyman article was that JR stayed at the meetings for the whole time, which they said is not common for an owner.

He never said it was today

Look at Ken stealing my idea:

agreed, as there's no way all the employees in marketing dept would have kept quiet about this

Assuming this is false, but does anyone follow this guy? Does seem like a legit Sox fan:

I feel like this is said on this board every year for like the last 5 years, but can you imagine how tense the Q&A will be if Manny/Bryce sign elsewhere before soxfest?

agreed, get the initial bounce of PR while letting the prospects come up. Actually makes a ton of sense, as no sure thing you'll want him at his price tag in 5 years.