steveno89

Agreed, and Castellanos is a poor fit for the Sox moving forward given his suspect defense Mazara is likely the guy for 2020, and Sox can weigh bringing Mazara back, signing a FA or making a trade in the offseason for RF

Robert being selective at the plate has impressed me big time. I hope his patience continues to get better the more MLB pitching he sees.

If Robert is this good as a rookie, it is frightening how good he could become if he continues to improve at the MLB level I really think he has MVP potential

Basabe is certainly not a top ten Sox prospect at this stage. There are considerable concerns about his bat playing at the MLB level. I am willing to bet Basabe does not get claimed and ends up returning to the Sox

Braves are gaining quickly! We need everyone to vote votes in to hold the slim lead!

In fairness, Sox fans have not shown up because the on field product has been garbage for a decade

Sox are in the finals, time to vote guys

Sox are going to need every vote they can get to win this thing Enthusiasm for the club is running high

Sox fans, time to get out there and vote!!!!!!

Service time is one thing, but this I agree with^ I believe he will be healthy and ready to go, but a month or two in AAA can go a long way towards proving his control is where it needs to be for 2020.

This^ 2020 is all about Kopech rebuilding his strength and being healthy. I'd expect him to be sent down to AAA for April/May and then evaluate where he is at. Anything he provides the MLB club with this year is gravy.

Great work!

Not at all. Arenado rumors are 99.9% chance BS. 1) Arenado has a full NTC 2) Sox are not adding a massive contract to the payroll at this stage of the offseason, heavy lifting was already done 3) This would likely cost some combination of Vaughn/Madrigal/Stiever/etc. and I do not see the Sox up what limited farm resources we have 4) Arenado's splits away from Coors raise concern 5) This flat out is not happening

I think Jimenez will be a beast in 2020 with at least 40 home runs if healthy

Sox should really be open to selecting best prospect available regardless of position. An advanced college arm likely appeals because he could get to the majors quickly, but the organization may want to resist the urge to select quick impact over a better long term prospect. The best organizations scout and draft well year in and year out.

I think Sox feel good about rolling the dice on Mazara for 2020 in RF. A change of scenery might really benefit him, and he can bat in the 7/8/9 hole with less pressure. Castellanos just does not seem like a fit, especially after inking Encarnacion to DH. If the Sox add they should look to a guy like Gennett/Dozier/Iglesias.

I'd be on board for a one year deal for Castellanos, but I do not see it happening after the Mazara trade.

I know we signed Yolbert Sanchez who was touted from the 2018 class, but 2019 seemed fairly disappointing in terms of international signings. I realize we got a few guys, but hopefully we can nab some top 30 talents in the 2020 class.

I think many teams around the league feel the same way. They would happily roll the dice on Castellanos for one season, but totally do not want to commit to such a poor defensive outfielder long term. How much do teams buy in to his outstanding two month stretch with the Cubs vs. the player he has been before? A one year deal might make sense for him because a good season would likely help him get a multi year deal next offseason, especially if he shows improved defense. As of right now I do not see him landing with the Sox

Vaughn's ranking is because he was heavily scouted and one of the best college hitters period. I would not put too much stock into his 2019 performance and would look for him to mash in 2020.

Any rumors on who the Sox might be targeting in 2020?

Truth^ Sox had a tremendous offseason and will be relevant in 2020, even if the playoffs are not necessarily likely. We have a huge influx of young talent that is big league ready and more depth than we have had in years. Sox were wise to limit much of the spending to one year deals, providing us flexibility in free agency next offseason.

Covey might be back in AAA

That is pretty fair considering the Sox have yet to prove themselves on the field yet. We really need our younger players to take the next step forward to help drive the rebuild. The Twins and Indians will still be formidable this year, but we have done a solid job of removing black holes from our lineup

Mas Cubanos