Bob Sacamano

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.

I don't expect them to bring Micker to Chicago with one of the extra spots (or the 26th spot over Romy/Medick) but I don't think he would take at bats away from Vaughn if they did. Probably from Sheets in a platoon where he faces only lefties. I also feel like there is a decent chance he clears waivers.

How many free agent years would that have bought out? 1 right?

Yeah who knows what his status is now. Just seems hypocritical to require it for the minor leaguers but bring in unvaxed guys anyway. I know they can’t require it for the MLB team but it can definitely factor in to who they bring in.

Are any of the free agents they signed this winter unvaxed? Would seem odd to require it for your minor leaguers and then target guys in free agency who are not.

You’re on to something! And if he works as an opener, he can DH and stay in the game when they take him out thanks to the new Ohtani rule lol

Rotation depth taking a hit already.

I love Robert in the 2-hole so I can get on board with that. Or Grandal 3.

Kimbrel + some cash for McGuire and Pinto (prospect acquired in Tapia deal)?

I did forget about that point haha

Opens up a spot for a left-handed bat as they are heavily right-handed. Edit: I guess Tapia is left-handed but I still feel he is a bench option. Plus the Jays were linked to a lot of position players over the off-season. Feel like this is the final nail in the Conforto coffin. Edit 2: forgot about vac status so disregard