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You can't assume that. Maybe Gio in the Nats rotation this year would have been the 2018 version we saw. Like TA took a major step up this season, Gio also made changes that reversed his progress.

Grandal wore out in the 2nd half as well. His stats are pretty much the same as McCann's. Grandal usually wears out in the 2nd half so i think more rest will really help him stay fresh. But I disagree w the posters who see him getting less than $15 mil per year. My gut is 3/$54 will be his new deal. I also don't think he gets the $20 that some predict.

You have lost me. In this scenario, you have released McCann and made Collins your back-up? I don't think they can assume Collins is a #2 and if Grandal got hurt they are screwed. If they sign Grandal, I think they catch McCann the other 60 games. Let Collins catch a year at AAA and see how he progresses. Also Grandal had as bad a 2nd half as McCann. Historically, Grandal struggles in the 2nd half. Maybe only catching him 100 games vs his usual 130 will prevent his 2nd half drop-off.

I think you only want JDM to play RF to satisfy his desire to not be just a DH. Boston played him about 25% of the time. The problem is he has had back issues so limiting his OF appearances may actually keep him healthy.

Koch's article was written in a totally different context. His idea was to trade Devers along w David Price and his $$ contract in order to resign Betts and JDM. Maybe when the White Sox are up against the luxury tax limit you look to trade rebuild assets to protect other assets.

I think it is a good idea but they also could get burned. What if he wants to be a SS? Also there is the gamble he struggles in RF or is unhappy and you end up with more issues. I think as fans we all say players can be moved to a new position but not all like to or are able to.

I think the difference is he has been there a year so they should have good info on the risk. They also know his clubhouse influence, how the staff feels etc. But maybe he hates Milwaukee and the Brewers don't end up w an advantage.

He turned down 4/$60 from the Mets so I have to think he will at least get 3/55 from someone, possibly the Brewers.

When you say $50 after arbitration. roughly how many roster spots does that cover? I agree they won't go $90 again but I don't think they go over $120. I think your $30 for Wheeler( type) plus a 5th seems pretty accurate. One thing many posters don't seem to mention is a LH starter. It seems the better FA are RH but we need a quality LH in case Rodon has struggles.

No. He signed w Boston on the stipulation that he was not just a DH. He is a poor but not terrible RF, maybe Eloy-like. It would be doubtful any NL team would take him so it might come down to staying in in Boston at $21 Mil or going to White Sox if they offer something like 3/75Mil. He may be too expensive for Toronto who most likely will show interest.

But Martinez signed w the expectation to play on occasion in the OF. He played about 25% of the games in either LF or RF. I think he is considered a below average but not terrible RF. Maybe that would describe Eloy as well? " Convincing Martinez to sign on the dotted line came with the promise that he would occasionally see time in the outfield." https://bosoxinjection.com/2019/03/10/red-sox-plan-use-j-d-martinez-right-field/

According to attached, Cardinals were 9th at $165 and Mariners were 10th at $152. So if we added $80( 100% increase) we would be 10th or top third. But my gut is we end up at $120 (50% increase) which is 17th. https://www.usatoday.com/sports/mlb/salaries/2019/team/all/

One factor in who we sign is whether Hahn has a budget going in. If the Sox payroll in 2019 was about $80 Mil( I know different sources have different amounts) thne I would assume Hahn is going in with something like a 25%, 50% or 100% increase. I think that number will determine where he spends. For example, if he has another $80 to add, then Grandal would be a target. If he has $20 Mil( plus players leaving) then I would think they will spend it elsewhere. My guess is the number will be around $120 Mil. I would think his first move is a SP since that may very well be his costliest add. I would guess, Grandal is probably going for at least 4/$72

Hopefully the Yankees will target Cole. Remember they really wanted Wheeler at the deadline but the teams couldn't agree on a deal.

He hasn't been in a while.................

If you go back a year ago, there were all the Machado/Harper rumors and Nightengale was often quoted. He like many was way off. Remember Manny wanted the East coast? there will be all kind of Cole rumors this year like last. Hopefully the Sox target who they want while the pack chases Cole.

After losing Harper and their success this postseason, , I got to think the Nats will pay and Rendon and he will stay. I think any team will have to pay too much to lure him away. Now if he doesn't like DC, or wants brighter lights , then that is a different story.

I find it interesting that in 2012 White Sox attendance was 1.965 Mil and the team value was $700 Mil and in 2019 attendance was 1.646 Mil and team value was 1.6 Bil. So for ownership attendance is pretty irrelevant. If you had a vested interest in the White Sox you pretty much doubled your investment in 6 years.

Remember Bradley's defense is why Betts still plays RF. Fenway with all it's weird angles is a very difficult CF. So if he was added then the Sox can decide whether to start Roberts in CF or play him in RF to start and let Bradley favor Eloy's side while Roberts gets adjusted.

I like Porcello. He does provide inning relief but he had a rough year. His walk/SO rate is still good but I saw him get pounded a few times this season. I think the 2nd SP( 4/5) needs to be a lefty unless the other one ( 1/2/3)turns out to be LH.

With Rodon certainly questionable, I assume the Sox have to add a quality lefty starter as one of the two FA they need.

RR hopes he will improve the team's approach to bunting.....................................

He did a good job in his 1 year in Charlotte and already knows some of the young players in the organization. The move makes sense.

Boras will not block the White Sox if they make the best offer. He certainly doesn't want to lose a client because he has negative feeling about an organization. But he probably won't do us any favors either. Unfortunately, we need him more than he needs us.

He may but based on what? The Cubs don't use him there. Also what would you be willing to give the Cubs in return? I assume they will require a quality MLB player back. I don't think we have a suitable player we could give them. If we sign Grandal, maybe McCann. Cease?. Eloy had comparable numbers but I think he has a much higher ceiling and is 4 years younger.