Y2Jimmy0

As do I. There are plenty of relievers on the market.

Top of the line free agents in the $200 million range, sure. They outbid teams for Keuchel and Grandal last year. Hendriks won't be a huge deal. The years is the issue.

Why wouldn’t they have a chance at Hendriks? Honestly? What has been said or presented otherwise from credible people that has given an indication that the Sox aren’t in on Hendriks? I feel like the entire fan base is freaking out and the Sox are the only division contender to improve so far this offseason.

This is his opinion btw. It’s very dangerous when people try and source things and then also just tweet random nonsense.

Owners will not play 162 and pay players full salaries without fans. Players have no incentive to play less than 162. The MLBPA wants regular spring training with the season to start on time. It's going to be a mess.

My early favorite for the pick is Wake Forest RHP Ryan Cusick. Not the player I'd take necessarily but just a way early prediction.

It will most likely be 20 rounds. This might be the only time ever where I'd recommend a college heavy approach. They just dont have anywhere for prep players to play right now. There are already like 10 outfielders in AZL.

Nah. Crochet will be starting in AA regardless I’d think They’ll sign another starter. Katz thinks Lopez is a reliever and Kopech assuredly won’t start with big league team.

They don't view Crochet as a closer though.

These last two years were his first time in this role as closer. He was a bad starter and didn’t work in a long relief role either. His stuff ticked up in a late inning role. This type of thing is very common.

That’s why I said hoping.

I’m hoping Norge Vera goes there too

They're listed at the top as the primary suitor.

I think they’re going to do those things with Hendriks

That looks to be the case.

Hendriks agent left Lozano in October. I’m not sure who the new agency is.

I’d rather play with the big boys on the position player side

Why are people so willing to pay Trevor Bauer $30 million per season? He could easily have a 4.50 ERA in 2021.

What were his numbers vs RHP?

I mean there’s one person saying the pitching staff doesn’t like Grandal. I haven’t heard that but I have no reason to not believe him. I know Keuchel loves throwing to Grandal.

McCann was gone as soon as they signed Grandal. There’s no playing time for him. He played in 30 games last year. The Sox made their choice. Grandal will put up a 5 WAR season catching full time next year. Everything will be fine.

Tony La Russa is the 2nd most powerful man in the organization IMO.

I guess it’s possible if he’s still on the 40 man

Joc isn’t a simple layup though. His reps are asking for multiple years. I’m not sure on AAV. None of the Excel clients have signed. Some think the agency has overplayed its hand so far. Lots of clients. I think it’s simple. Tony wanted Eaton and Sox are familiar with him. He’s also really cheap.

Both. They’re interested and he’s interested. Sox have other options too though and Q could want a longer term somewhere