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If Philly signs both, Soxfest will be a disaster for Hahn and co. That town hall meeting is going to be brutal.

Ugh... Baseball gods, be kind...

Harper is a better fit for Philly because he is a lefty. Manny makes more sense at this point, especially after the Alonso/Jay deals.

That's a really low amount for a 1 yr. deal. He really had no market.

Looks like they are out on Harper!

He’s trolling. It’s far more likely the Cubs move perhaps one of the best fielders in the game (Baez) to SS and move Happ to 2B. They don’t have money. Darvish, Chatwood, and Heyward are all sunk costs, and if they have any hope of retaining Rizzo or Bryant, they need to start planning now.

That’s not a reason to not call him up if he’s banging on the door. I’d rather he learn to pitch at the MLB level before the Sox are in contention.

Only those two? I wouldn’t count out Luis Gonzalez. I think he could quietly become the best out of that group (outside of Eloy). Basabe theoretically should be the next OF on deck after Eloy comes up, but I’ve always considered him more of a 4th OF once the Sox are contending.

Makes sense. If this team was knocking on contention's door, the need to add both would be greater. Get 1 proven superstar, and continue to let the rebuild run it's course. Keep some $$$ available for next offseason and chase a SP if it's needed.

I found that curious too. I guess we never did entertain the idea about a contract without an opt out. Maybe the Sox don't want to give him that option.

I think if Clarkin was claimed, we would have heard something by now. Seems like enough days have passed since his DFA.

Excellent news if true. Next week is going to be nuts.

I think it’s just his opinion. He usually drops the ? when he finds something out.

That seems like quite a confident statement from Bob. I wonder if this is to try to put an end to the stalemate that seems to be going on between the Sox and Machado.

Minaya is out of options. Unless he completely implodes in ST, he's going to be a lock. That always leans in a player's favor. Doesn't mean they won't be quick to cut him, but he will not be up/down over the course of the season. Going to go with: CP - Colome SU - Herrera SU - Fry MR - Jones MR - Hamilton MR - Minaya MR - Frare LR - Covey I absolutely believe they are going with 13 pitchers again. Banuelos as the 5th starter to start the year.

How can you write off a guy who hasn't even played above A-ball let alone a full season? Fulmer - ok, there's an argument there. Even Collins you could say has been disappointing (but there are plenty of things to like there too). But Burger hasn't even had a chance to show what he's capable yet in a full season.

Has literally nothing been said regarding the Phillies meeting with Harper? Dead silence?

Keuchel seems like the type of pitcher that would really benefit moving into the NL. For what he's asking for I hope the Sox stay away.

Yes. They need to get this deal done. No excuse.

Kopech doesn’t like it either.

"who would love to make one more signing" Troll much Bob? Wonder who he could be referring to.

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That or we've all been stuck in this thread for so long we're beginning to evolve.

This is correct. Millar reasoned the Phillies are a better team, while Rose said the Sox division essentially sucks for the foreseeable future.