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Just so we are clear, I too love steak.

QUOTE (RockRaines @ Nov 30, 2017 -> 04:18 PM) Have you ever gone to an accountant? Mine is just magic I think. I just don't have a lot of deductible expenses. My mortgage interest isn't much, my property taxes are just over $500 per year, I can expense pretty much everything for work, kids are in school so not much in terms of day care, no medical expenses to speak of, etc.

QUOTE (Rowand44 @ Nov 30, 2017 -> 04:24 PM) I think there is a fair argument to have him ranked number 1. I go back and forth but I'd probably have Eloy by a hair at the moment. I just don't agree with your guys' floor and ceiling theory. I think relative to their position they have the same floor and ceiling as each other. Yeah, they both have ceilings of among the best in baseball at what they do. Though I do agree with the idea that Eloy has a much higher floor. I think you could put him in LF on April 1 in Chicago and he would hit a decent amount from day 1. With Kopech's control, there is still a pretty fair chance that he could never make the bigs if it were to desert him again. He is a big dude who throws every pitch at full effort, and a lot of long moving parts in his mechanics. While the odds of that happening aren't great, they are much higher than Eloy's odds of completely busting. There is also a measurable chance of a shoulder or elbow blowing up and changing his career, again going back to his full effort style. I'd also say that there is a measurable chance that if Kopech starts to have control problems again he could eventually become a closer, which instantly drops his value a large amount, even if he is the next Aroldis. Add those three non-premium outcomes and compare that to what Eloy is up against, and I think there is a lot more space for Kopech to fail/disappoint than Eloy. That is the big difference in my mind. The other side is that if he has really conquered his control problems he could also be Randy Johnson or Nolan Ryan. You can't teach that kind of arm. There is also a pretty big chance he could be a superstar.

QUOTE (Tony @ Nov 30, 2017 -> 03:56 PM) This is the variable we don't know, and what's the most important piece of all of this. I'm going to safely assume the Sox have spoken to the reps of Abreu to see where they stand on an extension. When it comes to Abreu, I agree with the premise that these next two years is NOT the Sox contention window, and if Abreu wants to go to the highest bidder when he reaches FA (which is totally understandable), then maybe the leadership aspect isn't as important as getting a long term piece for Jose. Because of the age of Avi, I'm in a slightly different camp there. If there is anyone on this team I don't mind going five years for, it is Abreu. He seems to pretty much be a machine outside of a small amount of time where he was dealing with personal problems.. and Aprils.

I'd be interested to know what Abreu is looking for. Is he looking long term now, or is he looking in the shorter term until he can hit FA? Would a three year deal buying out a year of free agency do it? It would still allow him to hit the open market without being TOO old.

QUOTE (Superstar Lamar @ Nov 30, 2017 -> 03:33 PM) and Kopech is not? Not quite, no. That could change with next year, but as of today, no.

QUOTE (Iwritecode @ Nov 30, 2017 -> 02:12 PM) I use Turbotax and it automatically checks both ways for me. It always says taking the standard deduction is better. I never have much of the usual things like medical expenses or charitable donations. Our property taxes are pretty low as well. Same here.

QUOTE (Superstar Lamar @ Nov 30, 2017 -> 03:13 PM) not sure why Jimenez is the universal #1 over Kopech I am not sure why anyone would think differently at this point. Jimenez might be the best prospect in all of baseball. If not, he is in the team photo.

QUOTE (soxfan2014 @ Nov 30, 2017 -> 01:57 PM) Angels received $1.21 million, all of the Braves remaining bonus pool money, along with Johnson for a prospect. Angels now have $1.315 million to offer Ohtani. I'll add them to the list of teams I expect to sign him (along with Yankees, Rangers and Mariners). I have to imagine they are also looking at all of the Braves kids that just got set loose.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Nov 30, 2017 -> 02:51 PM) Unless you can pick 5 months in advance which one will be healthy, you clear the spots for them and then have backup plans like Matt Skole for when one of them does fail or get hurt. Like I said, if Abreu and Avi are dealt, there will be room for all of these guys this year.

Then suggest a new topic.

QUOTE (soxfan2014 @ Nov 30, 2017 -> 01:38 PM) You'd have Gillaspie at first if he is good in the spring, Davidson at DH (which is likely right now), Cordell in RF. Assuming all of them are successful AND healthy? I wouldn't bet on it. Both Davidson and Cordell missed significant amounts of time last season.

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Nov 30, 2017 -> 01:33 PM) These guys are Andy Wilkins-esque. There's a better chance Ohtani is the starting DH on opening day for the White Sox than these minor leaguers making an impact. If Avi and Abreu are dealt, there will be at least a couple of these kind of guys who play this year for sure.

Ben Badler‏ @BenBadler 5m5 minutes ago Ben Badler Retweeted Atlanta Braves The Angels pick up international bonus pool space for 2017-18. Worth noting given all the talent that's become available recently. Atlanta BravesVerified account @Braves The #Braves have acquired LHP Justin Kelly from the Angels in exchange for RHP Jim Johnson: 1 reply 11 retweets 5 likes

QUOTE (Tony @ Nov 30, 2017 -> 01:09 PM) They also claimed Daniel Palka a few days ago. Given the chatter around Abreu the last 48 hours, I'm starting to buy into the fact the Sox are preparing for a 2018 without Abreu at 1B Same here. They have about half a dozen guys that fit the exact same mold.

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QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Nov 30, 2017 -> 12:36 PM) James Anderson‏ @RealJRAnderson 20h20 hours ago Heard @keithlaw say on the ESPN pod that Ohtani has been clocked as an 80-grade runner. That's kind of a big deal, and something I did not know. Jayson Stark‏Verified account @jaysonst 2h2 hours ago Jayson Stark Retweeted Sung Min Kim This home-to-first time for Ohtani is totally legit. Heard this from too many people who have seen him. He'd be one of the fastest players in baseball. Sung Min KimVerified account @sung_minkim Replying to @jaysonst 3.80 sec to 1st base on this one. Quite fast. 21 replies 69 retweets 215 likes Jeremy Frank @MLBRandomStats For context, assuming this timing is accurate: In 2016, only one player (Billy Burns) had a top (avg of top 5) home to first time of under 3.80. Billy Hamilton’s average of his top five runs was 3.82. Ohtani is fast. https://twitter.com/sung_minkim/status/936123907135778816 …

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MLB Trade Rumors‏ @mlbtraderumors 1h1 hour ago #Braves' Matt Adams and #Astros' Mike Fiers are among the non-tender candidates being shopped in advance of tomorrow's deadline: https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2017/11/braves-trade-rumors-matt-adams.html …://https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2017...tt-adams.html … https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2017/11/astros-trade-rumors-mike-fiers.html …://https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2017...ke-fiers.html … https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2017/11/2017-non-tender-candidates.html …://https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2017...ndidates.html …

Joel Sherman‏Verified account @Joelsherman1 1h1 hour ago Just to clarify what is coming: MLB owners are set to ratify new posting system with Japan tomorrow, at which point Ohtani MUST be posted the same day and will have until Dec. 22 to sign with an MLB team. So the clock starts ticking for real tomorrow.

QUOTE (soxfan2014 @ Nov 30, 2017 -> 12:21 PM) Wasn't there an update yesterday saying the Giants are willing to take on the entire contract? Don't know if it meant for that package or not though. Tim McKernan‏Verified account @tmckernan Nov 29 From @CraigMish on @TMASTL re: #STLCards and #Stanton: I have been told the #SFGiants are willing to take on the entire contract, and that makes the Giants the favorites right now with the Cardinals in second place. I think the Giants are all-in until the end to get Stanton.

Jerry Crasnick‏Verified account @jcrasnick 1h1 hour ago The #Rays expect to tender Brad Miller a contract by Friday's deadline if they don't trade him before then, says a source. Miller had a core muscle injury this year and fell from 30 homers to 9. #Rays beat scribe @TBTimes_Rays said today that he thinks Miller will be tendered.

James Anderson‏ @RealJRAnderson 20h20 hours ago Heard @keithlaw say on the ESPN pod that Ohtani has been clocked as an 80-grade runner. That's kind of a big deal, and something I did not know.

Jon Morosi‏Verified account @jonmorosi 1h1 hour ago #DBacks acquire Brad Boxberger from #Rays. @MLB @MLBNetwork