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That is a very outdated definition of closer. In the modern MLB, the closer is the pitcher who comes in when the most important outs are needed.

It is exactly that.

Sorry, misread it. Ignore comment.

Semantics.

You would have your closer then.

I wouldn't go that far down either.

I'm on board, doesn't hurt to see what the offers are though. You never know.

Let the bidding begin.

I know the deadline to declare for the draft is today but is there a specific time today?

There was also a report that he wants part of ownership of the team that drafts him. So who knows what to believe.

Led by Abreu.

What everyone from your group doesn’t seem to grasp is that it may be be right now but that doesn't matter. There is no rush for a deal to be made right now so it doesn't hurt to try to push it. He can always give in when he feels the time is right.

I would add catcher.

If you truly believe this and not just trolling, then you don't understand the dynamics of a trade between 2 teams. Needs and demands of individual teams ay into the dynamic of negotiations. This does explain your stance on negotiations so at least you are consistent.

You keep changing the topic. You asked why he thought westburg did not have the same value. I gave you the reason why.

The part you are skipping over is the one thing the Sox don't have really anywhere is left handed power. This is something they have been missing for years. So in this deal, that is a premium. The value of the prospects in this is not the same it might be in other deals. The value of a prospect differs as the market and deal dictates. It is not an absolute value. This will help clubs in some situations and hurt it in others.

Agreed.

Me too. I have a few of them.

That's the dilemma. He has quality stuff to get MLB hitters out. Do they get him the innings helping the MLB team or have him in the minors?

I would guess 80.

I'm with you. Even if it's a lesser quality hitter, if he add defense it's a better acquisition.

Sports radio makes a living talking to the lowest denominator and creating controversy to get ratings.

You should have learned by now to not show any positivity or optimism here. You you be shot down and ridiculed. Just enjoy the entertainment.

Maybe it was 22 I was thinking of the. I'm old I cold have mixed up the years.

Which shows you that they had confidence in multiple guys on the staff so Chapman would have been even further buried in the pen. So even if they talked to Chapman, there us no way he would sign with the Sox.