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I don't understand the idea that there is only one way to express things or another way. They can say they are intent on adding productive long term value in every avenue possible and this year offers a unique opportunity we are dedicating ourselves as an organization to while not saying "but hey, just trying is pretty cool to!", i'd rather he just say "but we are dedicated to building an overwhelming array of talent period, no matter the avenue, and free agency isn't the only way to do that."

So, as expected, every question is a variation on "will you sign machado". Soxfest gon' be gr8.

Just what we all wanted to hear right?!?

Friedman is never over a barrel. He could easily just keep pederson and be fine.

I mean, okay, but the sentiment here is the sox are sitting on it and want to announce it on their time. More likely is the deal isn't completed as to why it is not announced.

The idea that two teams are going to hold a secret trade for over 24 hours in this environment is fantastic to me. If some white sox bloggers know it's done, there are LA dodgers bloggers that know its done, there would be friends of agents that know its done. It wouldn't survive the daylight if it was completed.

Wasn't Eloy announced around 10:30am? If it's not announced by sox by then, it's probably because it isn't done.

I think this is true, but it also underrates the effectiveness of even manufactured deadlines such as "complete prior to soxfest" in contract negotiations. Is it a huge influencer? No, but it could cause some extra focus to it prior from execs trying to clear their plate.

His baseball savant page is pretty weird. I'm not really sure why his ba is so low, his reduction in Ks has shown he barrels the ball less than before, but all of his expected production is basically in line. He gets pitched to low and away a ton, and barrels the fewest balls there, yet has some of his highest BA zones there too. It's a weird profile someone batter at this than me may figure out. https://baseballsavant.mlb.com/savant-player/joc-pederson-592626?stats=statcast-r-hitting-milb

I don’t think it’s ever been noticeable. Biggest example was everyone thinking swisher would be way better here but nope.

Pederson hit .245 + in his age 24 and 26 seasons, and had a lingering neck injury and concussion in 2017. His shortened age 22 and age 23 season had low averages and high Ks, but good OBP and decent power. He has progressed to cut his k rate substantially. I think focusing excessively on his BA is misguided.

Yeah it’s hard because a lot of those guys have their potential baked into their rankings. I hope Pilkington and Steiver have good years. Obviously Bush and Sosa are primed to legitimize last year. Id say biggest jumps are possible from Nunez and Zangari, and a good showing from Mendick could make him a real depth piece. Hopeful for guys like Guerrero, Coronado and K Sanchez to show a bit more statistically this year.

Was it LA that just hired a big driveline guy? This deal (proposed) seems so weak for them but makes sense if they know he finally figured stuff out.

For those attending seminars. Also great pic of Robert, Basabe and Eloy at GRate last night

You have to wear them. All of them.

I don’t think it means that (I still think mm signs), I like Joc and maybe price is right but mostly feels like our FO is undisciplined and likes increased competitiveness blah blah. He’s good though and it will be nice watching him play.

I have said I wouldn’t mind and because what you mentioned. You think it’s low now? Just imagine if he’s still wild on April.

Dodgers have loved our depth pieces much more than one would expect.

I do wonder though, shipping out Pederson and Verdugo? They’ve run at such a surplus for a while. I wonder if they do some cheapo pickup

No idea but they actually seem to run a pretty tight ship.

I think his arm will grade out better than fringe. But anyway, never liked Rutherford, just don’t like idea of being like “these are the three outfield prospects we are going with, they will all hit”.

Gonna be a lotta terrible pun headlines. Hopefully they announce after the printer

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Dude this is a message board not a peer reviewed journal. And nobody is freaking out.