Jack Parkman

Rumors swirling that the end of GarPax is near.

Kipnis is available as well. He has Chicago area ties, IIRC.

Who do you think would be targets for other teams in a trade for international pool money? Would it be someone as highly thought of by fans like Hamilton or Burdi?

@Y2Jimmy0 What do you think the likelihood of the Sox landing Colas is, if you had to put a percentage on it?

Who is responsible for OSFM this year since ridindwnkingsley isn't doing it anymore? I'm not purchasing if no OSFM this year. I've decided to wait until after the MLB draft to purchase this year's version, because that's when I'm happiest with the rosters, and the price drops to $40 by then.

Agreed. Moncada as a 3B>>>>>Moncada as a 2B. Leave him alone and let him grow into a gold glover, as well as an offensive monster.

Correct, but neither did Kris Bryant or Devers. Just goes to show how loaded that position is. Just my opinion, but Moncada, Bryant and Devers should be on the list over Donaldson/Turner/Machado/Suarez

Both Moncada and Devers definitely make it next year.

The bottom line is that Kenny has been in charge for 20 years and Hahn has been with the organization since 2002 and they haven't won anything in 15 years or made the playoffs in 12. If you look at the past decade, the difference isn't so obvious. Right now, KennyHahn>GarPax. But a lot revolves around this rebuild, and there's no guarantees there. I think the Sox could be very good, but we will have to wait and see.

I think the deal will become dead, Mookie stays with Boston, Verdugo with LAD.

Yeah.....but Ozzie>>>Ricky AINEC. I was definitely one of those that wanted Ozzie gone after 09. He's still the best manager they've had in 25 years.

I'm with Ozzie for the most part. All managers suck to a degree. If a manager sticks around more than 1-2 years in a contention window, they'll be hated by the fanbase by the end of year 3. Look no further than Joe Maddon. That guy won a WS with the north side team, and their fans couldn't wait to fire him. MLB managing is the definition of the tallest midget contest. Same with Ozzie. Most wanted him gone after 09. There's always something to nitpick and complain about.

Ok, good to know. I don't know why I thought that they'd only have around $3-4M in bonus money.

Does this take them out on Colas?

That is fucking awesome. I said that when he got drafted.

Yup.. It would be an incredibly dumb use of financial resources and players via trade.

It's not real or possible. The tacos thing is hilarious though.

Yes.

Are we going to get more Spring Training games this year, since the Sox are on their own network? ST won't conflict with Hawks/Bulls except in rare occasions. Even if they did, they could run the ST games on the plus channel. It would be awesome if they decided to televise all or most of the ST games.

Again, Acquiring Arenado theoretically blocks Madrigal. idk why I'm even discussing this....It's such Bullshit.

If it was Madrigal instead of Cease, sure. The last thing the Sox should be doing is trading pitching. But in theory, the most the Sox should be willing to part with is Madrigal+lower level prospects. A theoretical Arenado trade blocks Madrigal. Anyway this whole thing is complete bullshit, horseshit, dogshit, etc.

Markkanen is going to go to a team that isn't a complete dumpster fire, suddenly be able to stay healthy and explode.

Moncada's 2017-18 skew his numbers negatively in the projection systems. There's not enough of a sample size with him for reliable projections. Take them all with a grain of salt. It wouldn't shock me if he hits .320 with 35 bombs and an OBP approaching .400 this year. All it takes is him refining his plate approach and spitting on pitches(which we already know he can do) more and killing mistakes like he did last year, and all of the sudden he's putting up 8+ WAR seasons.

It's either their responsibility, or don't complain about your tax bill.