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I think it is too early to give up on Colson, but even if it isn’t, I don’t like many of the Yankees prospects. It would be a crapshoot on multiple recent college arms.

The Sox don’t have a ton of tough Rule 5 decisions because they have been so poor in the international arena. They don’t have a bunch of young guys running out of eligibility. I can imagine more of a crunch when some of their HS draftees like Boughton get to the bubble. High picks like Carlson, Fauske, Thome, and Prosek will obviously be protected unless they’re disasters, which unfortunately can happen.

I’m not sure what the downside risk here is. If he can’t handle the starter work load, move him back to the pen. If he can handle it, well, great. He’s a starter. I guess there’s an increased injury risk, but is 5 innings one day a week that much worse than 5 innings over 4 appearances? IDK

May works for the roles they seem to favor: guys who straddle the line between a low innings starter/multi-innings reliever. They may see it as a market inefficiency. Maybe he’s a starter/bulk guy, maybe he’s an innings eating reliever like Vasil and Newcomb the last two years. They would throw him in a mix with Sandlin, Schultz, McDougal, and both Smiths and see how it all works out. I don’t love it, but I don’t hate it. I fear 5 years of Peralta would be another Castillo times 5. May would be a half measure, but potentially useful.

He's just one of many bullpen options. Sox have had too many FA/Trade overpays for relievers over the years like Seranthony, Kimbrel, Graveman, etc for me to be enthusiastic about grabbing a "closer." The best relievers the Sox have had have mostly been homegrown guys like Thigpen, Roberto Hernandez, Bobby Jenks, Nate Jones, Aaron Bummer, and guys who eventually became starters like Hoyt, Sale, Crochet, and now hopefully Taylor. I guess Liam Hendricks was mostly good as a counter example. I just don't think prioritizing the role makes sense. Prioritize the stuff.

I simply don't believe in paying for a "closer." See "Dominguez, Seranthony." Get as many good arms as possible and let the staff sort through the roles. Maybe Hagen closes. Or McDougal. Or possibly Shane Smith snaps back. Or Vasil. Or Pierce George. A lot of guys with good arms already in the system. Or you could convert a third tier starter to relief. I mean, Fedde looked great in relief. I'd rather have them throw resources at the bullpen depth (possibly bring back Newcomb?) and rotation than overpay for a "closer."

This is a perfect example of why you gotta be careful with Free Agency. Santander had one really good year in a sea of okay performance and now he’s an albatross that will force them to part ways with team leader George Springer. Oh, and he’s outspoken about religion and politics while remaining a citizen of Venezuela. Might be the worst current contract. Thank God Sox dodged that bullet.

Would NOT give up a pick for any of those players, but I am not big on 30 somethings anyway.

I start following Major League Lacrosse?

Fun fact: Gore was a high school teammate of Brooks Baldwin. Baldwin was his catcher

Murray is extremely good defensively at every position you put him and can actually hit a little bit from the right side. With a lefty heavy line up, Bergolla would struggle to get at bats even if he’s healthy, which is a big if. Acuna simply can’t hit. Sox need another righty on the bench. I think Murray can be that guy. Maybe I’m wrong.

You may quibble with his defense, but Baldwin most assuredly can play both ss and cf. He was bad in the corners for the most part, but playable in cf. I believe Acuna is expendable because I would rather have Tanner Murray.

Got to imagine Leasure gets released. Berroa is a mystery at this point. Junior Perez, Nishida, Acuna, and Ky Bush also seem like fairly easy cuts to me. Gonna be interesting to see if they even need to protect anyone though

Bonemer done with AFL. Acquitted himself quite well. He’s still Sox top prospect IMHO. Let’s put it this way: if Rich is even better, the Sox are in great shape.

I have been making the Trout comparison for a while based on body type and strength. Obviously, Bonemer is a borderline 50/60 runner. At that age Trout was borderline 70/80, so I would never dare to say they have similar ceilings.

My Dad had season tix in the Club level for a few years. Great seats, but you feel cut off from the other fans too much. Personally, I prefer the lower seats at the 500 level. Feels more like a ballgame. But yeah, other stadiums have good club level seating. Sat there in Philly. Great experience even tho it was one of the worst ballgames ever. Sox and Phils extra innings when both teams sucked

Rays didn’t even give up that much to get Peralta. I like Aiden Smith but he hasn’t really hit since leaving the Cal League. Gary Gill Hill has a good arm and a great name, but he’s regressed. Third player is just a guy. Nice move for them

Why is this World Series discussion in the Future Sox Forum?

I have loved Bonemer since his very first at bat in Kanny. He has what the scout's call "a good face." Nothing seems to intimidate him, and while his swing is a tad unorthodox, he's so strong he makes it work. My record with guys I like is super mixed. I was an early guy on Baldwin, Antonacci, and Colson. But I also really thought Oscar Colas would be something. Ah, no. It will certainly be interesting to see how Bonemer turns out.

Remember, Sox get Baldwin and Murray back, so I imagine Acuna is gone. Then there’s the possibility that they add Bonemer and possibly Cholowsky. So, there will be changes. Do not buy they are trading Colson and giving ss to Bonemer. They are moving him to of.

Has Grichuk never heard of ABS?

I live in NYC so I have a lot of Yankee fan friends, but it has been especially easy to root against the Red Sox after the way they failed to show up against Cleveland. I told all my friends, two game sweep, book it.

I actually think Venable half-expected to lose this one with how he set up the pitching yesterday. No one expected the Sox to get to Brown the way they did, so they are now left with the dregs of their pitching staff.