Bob Sacamano

Both Turners are likely free agents after this year (Justin has a $16m option/2 mill buyout).

Suspended the first 28 games I think. I also ready this will cause the team to gain an extra of year control (4 years instead of 3).

Yep. And then Vaughn DH against lefties with Engel in RF, if healthy. Otherwise, probably Leury lol

Nowhere to play him.

Such a great show. Only have 2 episodes left.

First pitch homer to lead off the game for Ohtani.

Did anyone from the Sox even say he would be bench piece? I know posters on here were concerned he would play regularly. At that point, there was hope they would add a good 2B though.

So multi-year deal with opt-out after year 1?

Yep. At this point it feels like a one year signing wherever he goes. Just not sure who would want to punt the pick for one year.

I was going to say, at the very least it likely opens up a spot on the 40-man.

I think the only guy I would have moved Moncada off of 3B for was traded to the Jays.

We're really going into the season with Collins or Zavala as the backup C aren't we?

I definitely chuckled at “less weird” lol

I'm pretty sure you can't do that. Or you have to wait a certain amount of time to make a trade.

Probably. (Checks to see if Eloy is in the outfield today)

Comparing what other back-end relievers got compared to Kelly, Graveman, and even throw Kimbrel in there this off-season, they definitely could have spent money more wisely haha I count about 8 deals I would prefer over those guys. And that's not even counting the lower guys you could sign to replace Burr/Ruiz.

And to piggyback, is there a good chance Kimbrel opens up the year with the Sox? @raBBit

The draft was also a month earlier than it is now.

I still see Texas as biggest threat.

Article says 4 days ago so after it seems (Story agreement was Sunday right?). Jackie Bradley Jr should block no one. Edit: they have also done the Scott Boras client 1-year pillow deal in the past (Adrian Beltre) so maybe this would be an option in Boston.

I've wanted him the whole off-season (still very much in the "let's fucking sign him" camp the whole time) too but just don't think it will happen: there's a difference between not wanting someone and not thinking it will happen. Would be pleasantly surprised. I actually think that is where most people are (probably over 90% if I had to guess), besides the people who don't actually want him haha

So is he signing with the Rangers this weekend? That's what I'm thinking (based off nothing).

Don't blame him for wanting to go to free agency ASAP. ?‍♂️ Throw a real extension offer in his lap and see if he takes it.

Probably. And I feel like people are looking waaaaay into nothing about a Tweet lol

At this point, it feels like the only chance is if there is a serious injury to an outfielder. Unfortunately, there is still time for Eloy to run into a wall.