JUSTgottaBELIEVE

So it’s Robert for Acuna/Seranthony/Hays effectively? I think the team is better both this season and beyond with that trio instead of Robert.

People have been saying that for several years and it’s never an issue. This roster still has a ton of holes. I’d rather have the veteran providing some sort of stability around the young position player group. If the young guys are good enough it won’t be a problem finding them playing time.

When you have no reliable/proven mlb outfielders at the moment of course it makes sense.

I’d prefer not to lock guys like Acuna and Meidroth down to one position just yet. I think they have much more value with defensive versatility. The nice thing about Bader is he can give you plus defense from all 3 OF spots.

That price is exactly what I expected. I said 2/$20M.

one year ago, posters like @Look at Ray Ray Run were saying the Sox could have none in the top 100 this winter. Looks like a solid system that’s about to get a whole lot stronger this summer too. And there’s finally some young talent at the MLB level again as well. Could be the makings of a solid young core ready to compete once Ishbia $ infusions commence in a few years.

If they feel comfortable about his health, Giolito checks many boxes on a 2 year contract.

Respectfully, I’ve been a lot more right about Robert than you over the past couple years so are you certain I’m not the objective one here?

High leverage arms ALWAYS trade for a premium in July. Position players barely worth their existing contracts do not. It’s not about their worth today, it’s about their worth at the trade deadline in 6 months.

If they add Giolito and Bader to what they’ve already done, I’m not sure I could ask for much more (understanding the financial constraints imposed by Jerry).

It’s highly likely that Domínguez has more trade value than Robert in 6 months.

Oh, you were talking about Newcomb. Yes, that’s what they’re saying because they have no one else right now. But if you sign Giolito or another vet he’s easy to bump to the pen.

Sure along with Pereira, Acuna, Hill, Baldwin, Kelenic, etc. Throw a bunch of these guys at the wall and see what sticks. Hope to find two mlb players out of em, even if they’re simply non-negative WAR players it would be a small win.

MJ on a minor league deal would be nice

Sure but the nice thing about adding a vet SP like Gio is you can bump Newcomb to the pen where I think he is best suited.