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Now with Avi gone we can actually agree on something

Hahn did say if there was one thing that would be better in 2019 it would be the defense. That's why I wouldn't be surprised if Billy Hamilton joined us.

There goes the 2nd best 2 way player in the AL

Say hello to Nelson Cruz

Yes ,

If they non tender Avi thats's about what Colome makes.

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I don't think so . Narvaez was one of our decent OBP guys, Zavala isn't at all. But probably better with the glove . Pitchers like him , probably didn't like Narvaez.

Saving the big bucks for big fish and maybe others, starting pitching outfielders. Hahn did say there would be better defense if he had to pick one thing that would get better in 2019.

He was in AAA thats pretty close to ready. Although I would agree he probably needs more Ab's and his OBP was terrible.

We found him !

Could also mean maybe the Sox go after Realmuto

Doesn't necessarily mean Grandal. Can always go with Castillo and Zavala.

Give Fathom credit for finding the rumor . He mentioned it and it was discussed in another thread.

Whoah ! Ha all of a sudden we are flush with catchers to let 2 of them go.

Mets to the Mariners rescue. Seattle shouldn't get the better part of this deal. You either let them rot with the older Cano or you come away the clear winner in the trade. Cano doesn't want to play anywhere but NY . Seattle is desperate here, Mets need more like Mallex Smith or someone else.

Seems right though I think the Sox find a way to keep Avi unless some other team is salivating to sign him. Hold onto him until you can get a guy like Brantley to replace him. Brantley is sort of like what Avi could have been, Trouble is Brantley gets injured a lot too.

That's why I'm skeptical. There's no reason to give up prospects in our top 30 especially if its the 1st trade of the off season. If its for Ryan Cordell , Delmonico, Tilson, Fulmer , Avi or one of the young relievers sure pull the trigger.

Color me skeptical.

What I said is I want the Sox to keep more talented players over the less talented. I said want the Sox to K less. i said could care less if Avi is non tendered. I said I want more guys to hit .330 . If you are confused that's on you. I think everyone here would agree with everything I said.

Lol you are unbelievable. I got snippy because you twisted what I said into something about Avi's 2018 season which I never mentioned. I don't think it's impossible to want one more talented player over those less talented and yes I want the whole team including Avi to K less. Why do I have to limit my choices to just those 2 ? I can want both .Did you become God all of a sudden saying I can only have one of those choices ?

Ergo I implied we have a team full of high K guys with low batting averages and I could care less if Avi is non tendered.i Prefer he'd stay because he has more talent than Delmoncio ,Cordell and a host of others we could get rid of just as easily as Avi ,who don't have the talent or upside of Avi and are close to the same age. I don't have an agenda I just don't see much of a reason for getting rid of a talented player when most of those he is currently competing are less talented. Pretty simple. Tender him and if you sign above replacement guys in the OF then send him packing and still owe him very little.

Who said anything about Avi's 2018 ? All I said was I wish we had more guys who put the ball in play enough to hit .330 so we can have many more arguments about inflated BABIP's. Are you having problems with reading comprehension lately ?

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I wish we had a few other guys who actually put the ball in play more often. I'd like to see more guys hit .330 and have a lot more arguments about how lucky they were.