Sox and a Prayer

Let's get that lineup up with Cruz in it!!! Let's Go!

I'm in the sign Richards camp too. they have some great starting pitching prospects at Kannapolis this year. Including Vera. Who I think could be a fast riser. Moving through our system quickly. 97 mph fastball. Not to metion Kopech and Kelley. Some of these guys have to hit. To replace our older vets we have in the rotation now. Doesn't help if those prospects are traded away. Forced to use FA to fill the holes then.

I predict TA7, Robert, Gio will be top10s. Will Lynn make it? Will Moncada get some love? Edit: I see Robert didn't make top10 CF.

I know right? I thought maybe there was something new that happened overnight. Hoping one of the foodies said something. Ha!

I think he's undressing me with his eyes. Very awkward Corbin!

That's where he started was ss. Was recruited by Oregon when he was a ss in high school. But was told by the Oregon coach that he would play him at 2nd. They already had a ss. I do agree with you on pipeline's scouting reports not being the best.

BREAKING: The Padres just traded with the Bulls for Zach LaVine! Hopefully the Bulls get some promising prospects in return.

Omg! I can't quit looking at this lineup! Even if TLR wants to have Eaton bat 2nd. You could still have Moncada bat 7 and Robert 8. This lineup can go up against the Dodgers, Padres, Yankees. Bring them on! Don't stop now boys!!!

Exactly! ?

The kind where the team he is on will win a playoff game.

Yeah I could see the Yankees going after Kluber. They have been awfully quiet this offseason. And sooner or later they have to address their starting pitching

I bet Cespedes is at Winston-Salem this year. High A ball. The sox, well everybody, will watch to see how that goes. It's been a while since he's played competitively. So may take some time.

I know. This bullpen is so good. And don't forget about Foster. I know he choked against Oakland. But he was devastating too. Same arm angle but 2 different pitches. And the second one the ball would just drop out on the hitters. Nasty! Hitters had no idea how to pick that up

I would like to welcome Liam Hendriks to a long tradition of closers on the south side! In my lifetime we've had Farmer, Thigpen, Hernandez, Foulke, and of course Jenks. Also I shouldn't forget Colome. He was a big part of last years playoff team. There have been others, of course. But these are the ones that have stood out to me. Either had personal success or were on some very successful teams.

And They're probably going to have a starter in that bullpen too. ReLo. Can never have enough arms!

And a very popular trade chip

I saw that its a record salary per yr for a reliever

Very creative. Never seen anything like this.

Completely agree.

So if the sox sign Hendricks that's 2 top 10 relievers. Plus as someone mentioned Crochet. Interesting that they list Bummer but no mention of Colome.

Keep doing what you do Orlando. You bring alot to this thread and to soxtalk! I know I enjoy your posts.

I agree. But the creative incentive base contracts didn't work for Machado. But if it's spring training and Bauer is still looking, then yes maybe that will work

I never believed Day's reports. But glad for the confirmation from cheesy beef!

I really don't understand why the Padres would do this. It makes no financial sense. They already have him cheap and under control for 5 more years. Unless the 320 mill is a exaggeration. Robert's is 88 mill with the options. Acuna's is 100 mill. Maybe the real offer is closer to 120 million?

I agree. Plus the money you save by making this trade and not signing a Quintana or someone else you've lost by having to go sign a FA 2nd baseman. Don't get me wrong I like Gonzales. And some of these others we're rumored to be attached to. And I like them more then the FA (except Bauer ) that are left. But if this is about cost savings and we have to trade another starter (Madrigal). Then I don't see the savings.