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QUOTE (ptatc @ Dec 6, 2016 -> 03:15 PM) He's got that classic hard thrower mechanics. I like his much more than others we've seen lately. The only thing I would really change is that his stride lands too far to the throwing arm side and that's going to lead to balance issues and command inconsistencies. That is mentioned in the scouting reports we've seen.

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Dec 6, 2016 -> 03:10 PM) What is Moncada's jersey number going to be with the Sox? Press conference scheduled, or is he out of the country? You would think with season ticket renewals going out that they'd try to milk Moncada for all he's worth, along with Anderson and Rodon. Dunno...most likely whatever the heck he wants it to be...trying to figure that out at the moment...

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Dec 6, 2016 -> 02:58 PM) I think that is one of the easiest things to project. Sox fans are pretty simple in that the more you lose, the fewer show up. They don't really buy into things until after the fact of winning. We'll see. I'm ordering my Moncada jersey as I type...

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Dec 6, 2016 -> 02:54 PM) We will be at the absolute bottom of our rebuild or close to it in terms of fan support. I would say no pretty clearly on that idea, at least at the mega star level. I'm not sure I agree with that...let's see what else they do though.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Dec 6, 2016 -> 02:43 PM) His arm and his speed seem wasted at 2B. Don't tell that to the Hawkeroo! I agree...a head scratcher why CF is not discussed more.

Wow. I wanted that guy to be good more so than his own family I think.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Dec 6, 2016 -> 02:27 PM) This trade tells me the opposite. None of the guys they got today are ready. If they get a Swanson, Bregman, Benitdendi etc, yeah, maybe they are closer. Moncada and company probably is adding another year to this cycle. In all seriousness, Sox fans should just forget about competing in this decade. I still think you are being pessimistic. But if you do end up being correct, 2020 will be here before we know it!

I'll be honest....I'm kind of pissed we haven't made anymore deals yet.

QUOTE (Tony @ Dec 6, 2016 -> 11:56 AM) The way I understand it, the Red Sox already paid the tax, the Red Sox are covering his actual salary. I thought it was a signing bonus...but I guess it can be paid over 3 years or something. I had assumed the Red Sox were paying this all along. I guess I am happy to see it confirmed.

QUOTE (Tony @ Dec 6, 2016 -> 11:54 AM) Bruce Levine ‏@MLBBruceLevine 3m3 minutes ago Fort Washington, MD Wow-The Red Sox will pay the entire $31.2 million left on Yoan Moncada's original $63 million deal. White Sox get sweet deal on the money. Wait, I thought he only got $31.5 million and the other $31.5 million was luxury tax?

QUOTE (Tony @ Dec 6, 2016 -> 11:51 AM) ALL OF THE DEAL??? Wait, what?

Why has this not been finalized yet?

It's about damn time.

QUOTE (Tony @ Dec 6, 2016 -> 10:40 AM) I am much more interested to check in the progress of 4-5 "kids" every day than see if Avi made any errors and how many times Frazier struck out. And as much as I enjoyed watching Chris pitch, I also didn't get too excited to watch Chris dominate only to get a no decision or take the loss because we can't score runs. I'd rather watch us develop and lose than be "mired in mediocrity."

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Dec 6, 2016 -> 10:37 AM) I am the exact opposite. Sure we got the #1 prospect, but there is literally no reason to care about this team for years now. Years? I dunno about plural.

That dude was right on the money this morning. Wanted a better second piece than Kopech, to be honest, but I am excited to begin cheering on Mr. Yoan Moncada! Let the rebuilding begin!

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Dec 6, 2016 -> 10:29 AM) And I do have to say I got a perverse joy out of the perception that Washington busted ass building a deal only for Boston to swoop in at the end to beat it. Hah...yes you did

QUOTE (Tony @ Dec 6, 2016 -> 10:26 AM) Good first step. Time to really go to work now, boys. +++++

Please trade Quintana to Washington.

Jeff Passan: "Yoan Moncada will be a star."

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Dec 6, 2016 -> 10:21 AM) Wow. The top prospect in baseball plus. Awesome. Hate to see Sale go. Hope he makes the HOF. But Moncada is the guy who I said they could not get and they got. Kudos for admitting it, DA.

Holy cow. Been waiting on this day for 2 years.

Hey Dick Allen, they traded Moncada...

Soon Garfein will tweet that his source says no such battle has ensued.

QUOTE (ChicagoHeel @ Dec 6, 2016 -> 09:56 AM) Bob Nightengale ‏@BNightengale 3m3 minutes ago The #Redsox and #Nats now in a dual battle for #WhiteSox ace Chris Sale with #Braves as dark horse THIS