fathom

this move is kind of the first actual proof that they're legitimately interested

I've already said that if he misses on Harper/Machado and then the 2019 isn't much better than 2018 (in terms of rebuild growth), then he should be fired and basically remembered as one of the worst GMs in baseball history.

someone Bulls paid a fortune for in free agency (and he was awful) after they missed out on all the big guys (want to say Duncan and Hill maybe)

my god, you're better than this. Indians can't afford Machado while also having to eventually extend Lindor. No one has said it guarantees Machado, but you have to be purposefully naive to not see what's going on.

if Theo or Cashman made a similar move, would you think the same?

I'm thinking Pollock

Also, this is now 4 for 4 in terms of the media not having any idea that the Sox were about to make a move

Like has there even been a case before where a player (making 9 million dollars)was acquired just to try and help recruit someone? That's the type of stuff that SHOULD get a GM fired immediately if it doesn't pan out. Also, have we ever figured out who Eddie Robinson in this FA class is? I know Grandal was Boozer.

The fact they have the same agent is interesting also. If for some reason Lozano said that if Hahn gets Yonder and that will make Manny choose them, that's a good way to have the Sox never negotiate with you again if he backtracks.

so when do we trade for Kris Bryant? I say trade Fisher for him and bombs away

And then have to read about how amazing all of his visits are

Honestly, I'm not even focused about what Yonder will do here. If they get Manny cause of it, then hell yes. If they strike out on everyone, it really won't matter if he's great with the Sox or awful.

I will also add that they basically replaced Avi with Alonso. I have a hard time thinking that was what they have planned.

of course not, but if you would have asked me when I woke up this morning what the best sign would have been that the Sox had a chance with Machado, it would have been trading for Yonder.

Cause they don't have the money and will eventually have to extend Lindor

Something else to consider....if JR or others in the org had reservations about Manny's attitude, bringing in Alonso might be a good way to help keep him in line.

all it does when people say he's not good is make it so much more obvious what's going on

cause unfortunately I think they want to move Yoan to 3b, which I know you and I hate that idea of.

well this might be my favorite blog post ever

Anderson to CF, Manny to SS, Yoan to 3B, Dozier to 2B

Hopefully this opens up more chances for Alex Call, but was he even one of the top 40 prospects in the system?

Yes, if the Yankees end up offering him the most money, he's almost definitely going there. But if they offer less years/money and the Sox/Phillies end up being equal, this is a move that absolutely helps out.

well no one will go to games this year outside of opening day, Eloy debut, Cubs games and bobblehead giveaways. If 2019 looks like 2018, Hahn is probably fired.

if the Sox thought it would marginally help them, why not just mention it to Manny as something they could do to entice him if he agrees to go there?

"As we move forward in the rebuild, it's important that we acquire veteran leadership. Yonder brings left handed power that should flourish at the Cell and he's familiar with Ricky from his Padres days and will be a good mentor to our young players. We will continue to look for creative ways in which to acquire premium assets without losing sight of our long-term flexibility"