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TV deals and equal revenue sharing would be the most obvious and logical start. The Dodgers spend the way they do simply because of the lucrative tv deal they have and the revenue they generate from it. A salary cap is a non-starter with the MLBPA, so they need to look for alternate ways to eliminate the disparity between the big and small market teams. Moving to a collectively shared tv rights package like the NFL pretty much eliminates the entire advantage the Dodgers have and would solve a lot of the disparity we see between big and small market clubs. Teams shouldn't be allowed to negotiate their own tv deals, it should be a league-wide effort so all 30 teams receive an equal share before any additional tickets sales, marketing deals, concession sales, etc. It levels the playing floor almost immediately, and you'd still be able to operate without a hard CAP to keep the players happy.

Surgery was in March 2025, so I would think he's been throwing for a little bit by now.

There's really no reason to bring back a broken down Tauchman in any capacity. He was terrible in the field last year and his legs are shot. He also saw a huge drop-off at the plate the final 2 months of the season (.220 BA). At 35 yrs old, it isn't going to get any better for him. Bringing him back to just DFA him a month or two later doesn't make sense, especially when so many guys currently on the 40-man are way younger and out of options.

I think Monty eventually ends up in LF. He already has had some back problems early on, and Roch and Bonemer can easily fill in on the left side of the infield if everything goes according to plan.

They'll figure something out, like the Angels did with Rendon.

I wouldn't DFA Iriarte just yet. Still very young at 24, and has an option left. Last year was his first year out the pen - I'd give him a little longer leash and see if they can't reign his control back in. I wonder if the Sox are trying to move someone in a trade to free up a spot.

He was hurt with a hip impingement, had a setback after he got hit with a line drive, and I think he just struggled to get his consistency back.

Really like this move for the Sox. They need veteran leadership in the backend of the pen. They lost far too many games last year because of it. Dominguez is a nice addition, and could be worth a lot come the deadline if they decide to move him. Also, for anyone keeping track... projected fWAR for 2026: Robert - 1.8 Acuna - 1.3 Dominguez - 0.6 And the Sox still have ~$10M left if they want to add another SP or OF.

Well, this seems to have slipped by every's radar.

Seems like a fake account. Only following 17 people, and has 29 followers.

Sox sure love loading up on LHP. Perez was pretty decent for a stretch before having an abysmal 2025.

Charlotte needs a 1B, so this is fine.

I don't think he is guaranteed to though. I don't even think Burke is guaranteed a spot in the rotation. Adding in another legit SP option would be wise IMO - let the rest of the lot battle for a spot to stay relevant. I'd argue we are looking at Smith, Martin, and Kay as the only locks in the rotation right now.

Well, I'm not sure where he got the info from, but the MJ interest is legit. Courtney isn't one to make something up.

Because Getz overplayed his hand and was asking for too much initially. They've been trying to move him for 2 offseason now. Perhaps he anticipated being able to pick up some salary to increase the return package. Mune's signing certainly threw a wrench into the Sox offseason/payroll expectations. We also don't know for sure what the Mets offer was early in the offseason. With Belly finally back with the Yankees, it seems to me the Mets needed to act immediately to secure an OF. This Sox team was never going to be all that great with or without Robert. He was ultimately a sunk cost that wasn't going to be around for the next time the Sox would be good again. Hopefully Getz can use that money to add a few other pieces and they are able to develop some of these former top prospects into something useful.

Do you know who the owner is?

His stuff is pretty electric when you look into it. He won't be anywhere near prospect rankings, but the fastball and sweeper have some ridiculous movement on them. They just need to teach him how to use them. He certainly is at least what you call an 'interesting' flyer.

This. Would you rather have Murakami or Robert? I think the answer is pretty easy. I wanted Robert gone, and I never expected anything of value in return. Hopefully Getz can utilize some of that $20M to make an addition or two. I won't miss Robert's grimacing face every time he hits the 1B bag running out a grounder.

Same, I wouldn't be unhappy at all if the Sox added him. I have to think though most of these guys want to be on a contender.

There certainly feels like there are a lot more guys this year without homes right now. Just the SP market alone you have Valdez, Gallen, Giolito, Littell, Bassitt, Verlander, Scherzer, Paddack, Gonsolin - granted, most of these names aren't 'stars' but they should likely be a part of some team's rotation.

Wish I would have been able to see him pitch. My dad always raved about his knuckleball and how he pitched both games of a double header. We were lucky enough to get to shake his hand at an autograph signing years ago.

Miller is still only 26 and a former 1st round pick. He'll be a little harder to acquire just based on the pedigree, but I wouldn't be opposed to the Sox giving him a look. Putting him in the BP alongside Taylor could be electric.

About time the started adding some NRI deals. I'd guess Newcomb is a SP, so there's Borucki, Hudson, Gilbert, Eisert, & Murphy in competition for 2/3 spots for lefty relievers.

Outside of creating some good faith for dealing with Boras, I don't really see the value of forcing him into the lineup. Even if you gave him a 1 yr deal and let him man an OF spot for two months until Montgomery is ready, his stats look like he's toast on the surface.

He's not worth it when he only plays 3/4 of every season. If you can't stay on the field, your talent is useless.