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$1.4M with another $4M in incentives. Another decent and very cheap option off the board.

sure - not really a natural 2 hitter in that lineup, and I do not want Moncada batting 2nd against LHP. But yah, Guyer would work.

Not really. He has raked LHP in his career. IF (and its admittedly a big if at this point) the Sox add Machado and Joc, Guyer is a very nice platoon piece. If he sucks in ST or early in the season, so what you cut him. All three of Palka, Engel and Delmonico have options. Against RHP (post Eloy arrival): Jon Jay RF Joc CF Machado 3B Abreu 1B / DH Eloy LF Moncada 2B Alonso DH / 1B Castillo C Anderson SS BN: McCann, Sanchez, Leury, Guyer Palka starts the year as the LF, goes down to AAA with Delmonico and Engel once Eloy arrives. All three guys have options. Against LHP (post Eloy arrival): Jon Jay CF Alonso DH / 1B Machado 3B Abreu 1B / DH Eloy LF Castillo C Moncada 2B Guyer RF Anderson SS BN: Joc, McCann, Sanchez, Leury

Mentioned him as a great platoon fit for the Sox a week or two ago. I like it.

Last appeared in the Mexican League in 2017.

Ahhh, makes sense. Wasn't clear, but makes sense when you state it that way.

Nevermind, misunderstood post.

Long term, I agree. But for now, he needs to learn to be more aggressive. I think putting him in the 2 hole may cause him to think too much right now. We just need him to see ball, and when in zone, swing at ball. Back to the basics.

Minor league deal.

Liriano to the Pirates.

It doesn't work great for lineup construction, but I would be kind of tempted to just let Yoan bat in a place that doesn't put unnecessary pressure on him or require him to think too much at the plate. Just stick him in the 6th or 7th spot against RHP and 7th or 8th against LHP and just let him hit without worrying about that things that come with being a leadoff hitter or batting in the 2 hole.

Good one! Check back in with your sources.

What are your “sources” saying?

Wow, poor Matty only getting a minor league deal.

Alonso is a much better player than most here give him credit for.

Too bad Marwin can't play CF. Pipe dream, but Machado + Marwin + Joc would be amazing. Still a SP short tho. Moncada 2B Marwin LF Machado 3B Abreu 1B Alonso DH Eloy RF Joc CF Castillo C Anderson SS My oh my.

They'll finish in 4th place in their division. I wouldn't be too jealous.

Probably thinking of ump, Liaz Diaz.

If Bryce signs before MM (he won't), MM is pretty much out of options.

If this guy was originally in the Sox system and they gave him away for nothing, you'd have b****ed and moaned. At least be consistent.

Thanks for sharing this. I kind of figured this was the case.

Most super elite defensive infielders don't fall off rapidly.

Is his report that vegas has taken down the Bryce to ____ prop bets even accurate?

I know thats where it started, but just curious if anyone more notable has actually backed that report up, or if that is what people are actually running with.

Is the rumor that vegas took down the prop bets of "Harper to _____" actually true? Should be easy to confirm, I would think.