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I also do not like shipping off such a promising prep arm so early in his development. He certainly has the pedigree to become a top 100 prospect by end of this season if he performs. I'd be pretty surprised if he were dealt unless we were receiving a #2 in return.

I like Burnes, but is he a guy we can trust to stay healthy? I am not so sure he is the kind of pitcher I would give up a haul for.

Heard Jared Kelley's name come up. I'm sure many clubs would be very interested in him. I am fine with giving up Madrigal/Heuer/plus in a package, but trading our most advanced young pitching prospect is not ideal at this stage. Sox need to clear 40 man roster spots, so I would focus on subtracting from there before dipping into top 10 prospects on the farm.

The smartest thing the organization can do would be to let Crochet develop as a SP in the minor leagues. They can always call him up later in the season to reinforce the bullpen.

Bingo. Hand is likely to get less than most think. Under normal circumstances his 1/$10 million contract would be picked up by some club looking for bullpen help.

I would be leery about signing such an outspoken player to a long term deal No way he's getting $36 million per over 5-6 years

The difference between the Sox and Padres is that the middle tier of their farm is vastly superior to ours. Beyond our top 10 it quickly tails off.

I like Musgrove, but what is the cost assuming their are quite a few suitors? I think clubs would like to see how FA plays out before dealing from their farm.

Did Madrigal die?

If most clubs are out of international pool money, Colas might have to wait until 2022 in order to sign. Sox could absolutely still be in the mix for him then.

Real Hendriks talk Who are the other potential suitors for him? If the rumored deal is 3/$39 million, I cannot see that many teams being willing to spend big on a closer in this market

Sox could always sign a guy like Shin Soo Choo on the cheap to DH and then dump him once Vaughn proves ready

Keeping Vaughn down is not even really playing the service time game. He has yet to face anything above high A ball pitching. No reason to rush our best prospect

Paxton is a guy we should be very interested in. If healthy, he could be an outstanding #4 Just do not expect more than 130-150 innings out of him.

No risk deal as depth

Joc was pretty terrible in 2020 for what it is worth

Tough decision ahead for the Sox. The tiny glimpse we saw in 2020 showed he can be an impactful bullpen arm right now, but it may be better to let him develop in the minors as a starting pitcher in the long run.

I believe in giving second chances. It is difficult to argue that any other candidate out there has a stronger track record though.

I think Hinch gets the job. Great track record of success with Astros. World Series champion. Would be a huge hire for the organization

My gut is telling me Hinch's positive track record has him as a leading candidate for the job. This is shaping up to be a fun offseason for the Sox

Highly unlikely that Vaughn could hold up and play passable defense in the major leagues at RF He simply does not have enough speed per scouting reports and would be a liability out there

Really interesting they are calling up Crochet. I do wonder if this means Bummer/Rodon are not likely to return this season.

I doubt the Sox rush Crochet to the majors at this stage. Why rush his development?

I do not think the Sox are going to screw with one of their top prospects and ask him to play considerably out of position. Short of an injury, I think they leave him in Schaumburg and work to get him ready for the MLB in 2021

Jonathan Stiever is looking like a quality draft pick^