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I think we can all agree that Quero only playing twice a week is dumb and he needs to play to keep developing. 1B may not be ideal long term, but it’s better than him riding the bench burning service time for nothing.

But where will precious Vargas play? That’s the reason why.

Seriously. Makes little to no sense for the Sox. Is Bruce shiiling for a former Cub trying to come back stateside?

The problem with all three of those guys is that they aren’t an ideal fit at any position around the diamond, save for Baty at 2B. Hard to be excited about two corner infield spots begging for an upgrade.

If no-bat utility guys were the best we could get for Robert at the deadline, I can't imagine the offers will be better now with a $20M price tag.

Getzy knows this isn't the good Acuña, right?

Let’s see if Getz actually shows…

That’s a lot of money for a dude who has had little success. Seems like a very Hahn pen signing. edit - if he’s a rotation piece, the signing makes a lot more sense, and the price tag isnt so terrible.

If only they had the capacity to feel embarrassment.

Wasn't ready, or qualified, and certainly hasn't proven he's capable.

They don’t even have a concept of a plan…

And he will be 30 and headed to free agency before they are good again. I'll keep the 22 y/o.

Agree 100%. Is Cease worth a $30M AAV in a vacuum? And for 7 years? Probably not. But was he one of the best available arms this winter for a team clearly in their window in one of the toughest divisions? Absolutely. If the Jays win the East and play in the World Series over half of this deal, they won’t regret it at all. It’s the price of competing at the highest level.

It would take longer than the average bar/restaurant lifespan for any entertainment district at the current location to take hold at this point IMO. The novelty of a new park at 35th & Shields alone won’t be enough without winning baseball to back it up, and even then I have my doubts. Bridgeport just won’t ever have the same draw that Lincoln Park, Lakeview/Wrigleyville, or the South Loop has for tourists/visitors seeking entertainment not directly linked to a baseball game. Same for any suburban location. For a Sox ballpark village concept to work, a new park needs to be in a location that already draws people in.

Shhhh, it’s someone else’s fault…

From one org on the decline to another.

Funny that the author mentions Manny signing with SD when the Sox were trying to do the exact same thing back then and failed miserably. But, things are different now, and I’m sure boy wonder will be able to convince Jerry on Tucker way better than Hahn was able to convince Jerry on Machado…

Parking has been discussed so many times, yet the question still arises because some just can’t fathom a ballpark without a sea of parking lots. The Cubs have managed to survive just fine without acres of parking as people became more car dependent and more people moved to the suburbs over the years. The Sox ballpark model is antiquated and 30 years behind the times, and is one of many reasons why they have struggled with attendance. Yet some just can’t or refuse to connect the dots. The future of the franchise hinges on changing the way the org operates once new ownership takes over, and it also means changing the fan experience before and after games to meet what consumers demand now. That simply cannot be done without a new park that caters to those interests, or drastically altering the area surrounding Rate Field. The later of which feels like a bandaid more than a long term solution.

They’ll just lose more close games because there will be more close games. Won’t matter much when they can’t score.

I'm sure Getz would love to sign either one of these Japanese FA, as would many GMs, but I can't put much stock in "reports" from twitter randos.

Jerry also does not care about the fanbase. Never has, never will. It would be bad business for a new owner to drop 2 billion on a franchise just to further f*** over an already beleaguered and dwindling fanbase. If Ishbia wants to see any ROI that is.

I also don’t see him vastly improving his trade value either. Dude is nothing special, especially if he’s relegated to playing 1B. If a team want to give you something, I’m inclined to take it.

To try to stick it to labor one last time before riding off into the sunset?

“I don’t understand why dude who can play a position isnt thought of as the future of that position”

Looks like the deadline was 5p CT today.