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He pretty much said an upgrade in RF is necessary.

Brantley + a RF acquisition would be ideal.

Not really. But its also obvious that he won't be back prior to Hahn saying a word.

I think its far more likely he is starting in the minors (if there is a minors season) and comes up in late July/early August for the pen to control innings. They need to stretch him out.

More or less confirmed by Hahn.

Thanks to Coop for all that he did. But it was time.

I would like Sandy as an option.

What a silly take. Retaining Mazara doesnt make Steele Walker come back.

I didn't think there was a shot in hell the Nats would decline their $10M option on Eaton, but sounds like its possible. Eaton is jackass and I am not sure this FO will show interest, but his skillset is a good fit for the roster. Definitely one of the better options if he does indeed become a FA. I don't think he is half as good of a defender as he was when he was with the Sox, but would still be at worst an average RF.

Pass. We don't need more poor defending right handed hitters.

Conforto would be great, but he's a FA after next year. I am not moving Cease for 1 year of anybody. With Nimmo you at least get two years. If I am trading Cease to the Mets, I want Diaz back with Nimmo. Otherwise its not worth it.

Again - it only makes sense IF they go out and sign two legitimate SP this offseason - like Stroman and Quintana. Big if.

Short of acquiring two leigitmate SP this offseason, I agree, the sox can't afford to trade from their SP depth. But if they can go a sign a mid to TOR starter (Stroman more likely than Bauer) and another solid backend piece like Quintana, trading Cease for a legit RF that solves a lot of problems and a closer makes plenty of sense IMO (per my proposal). Big ifs, though.

Perhaps, but I don't think many, if any, teams are going to be beating down his door to hand him guaranteed dollars.

Rodon will be without a doubt non-tendered. But wouldn't be surprised to see the Sox try to get him back on a cheap 1 year deal. Rodon may be in minor league deal territory when the Sox non-tender him, quite frankly.

I think this is what we see. Giolito Stroman/Bauer (former much more likely) Keuchel Cease Quintana (or some other 1 year stop gap SP) Dunning starts the year in AAA. I am sure he'll be needed before too long. Kopech arrives in mid June/early July. Neither Dunning or Kopech can be expected to throw 150+ innings next year. I think one of Cease or Dunning is getting traded for a RF this offseason, though. So that will change things.

Clint Frazier does nothing to shore up this teams short comings.

I kind of doubt the Mets will be buyers, and if they want to get anything for Nimmo, down is the time. My (somewhat realistic) dream scenario is that trade + signing Brantley + signing Stroman and Q for the rotation. Really helps get the lineup more lefthanded, and Brantley provides nice insurance for Nimmo (and Eloy) who seem to get hurt a lot. Brantley can play LF and rotate DH with Eloy until Vaughn arrives, and otherwise shuffle through the OF. I think its unlikely cause I don't think the Sox are going to mostly push Engel/Leury out of roles, but it would be really nice situation, but obviously a bit of luxury. Anderson SS, Brantly DF/LF/RF, Abreu 1B/DH, Eloy LF/DH, Moncada 3B, Grandal C, Robert CF, Nimmo RF, Madrigal 2B with Vaugh in the mix coming May. Rotation: Giolito, Stroman, Kuechel, Dunning, Q with Kopech arriving in June Pen + Diaz. SEXY SQUAD.

Cease for Benintendi would be terrible. I am rooting for Cease+++ for Nimmo and Diaz. My +++ would be Collins, Flores and L. Gonzalez. But you can insert whatever backend 40 man guys you want. But I think that's a pretty fair trade.

Isn’t Oscar Colas like a 50 FV prospect? Penciling him in for anything seems aggressive.

This. Philly isn't going to just hand us Bryce Harper. You guys are nuts.

Did not like this thread title.

Look past home runs, average and runs batted in. You’ll become a more knowledgeable fan if you do. There’s a lot more to the game.

Lol Harper? Cmon guys...at least discuss marginally realistic targets. Didn’t take long for the dreaming to occur.

No. He could have had Rodon actually face the batter.