Bob Sacamano

Yeah that was good for him. I would have taken him for about half.

This. They need the help in the rotation.

I just threw up in my mouth. This would be a gross signing.

Vet catcher and relief project together probably doesn't even cost you over $2/3 mill.

I feel the same. Blow the remaining $15 mill budget (if true) on Tanaka. Offer a one year deal with a second year option and buyout. Roll with the combo of Collins, Mercedes, Garcia, Engel in the extra spot in the order and play by matchup until Vaughn is ready.

How is he defensively? I would have liked him if he is good defensely. Not the end of the world though.

At this point, we know the Machado stuff is legit. Dude was going to sign here until Padres came in a couple days before they signed him. So I don't really fault him there.

Touché, Hector. Touché.

Where did this $15 mill left on the budget idea come from exactly?

Cruz Archer IMO.

Good. I hope they stick to their guns. Just sign a free agent instead and hope Cease and/or Kopech take some huge steps.

Exactly. Too many guys throwing the ball well is a good problem to have. Kopech will find his spots (injuries, called up to start a double header game, etc).

DH, yes. 1B no. There would be a difference in signing someone who would be the starting 1B instead of "old DH who can play 1B" (LaRoche, Alonso (bad signing all around), etc.).

I'm good with taking a chance on him too. Leaning more towards options like this than trading away 3-5 prospects right now.

There's also always a lot of options in free agency every year that you could easily fill 1B with. It's definitely the least concerning position to have a hole at.

Taijuan Walker please.

This perception in general that you need college to be successful in life also needs to end. Going to some sort of trade school is a good option too.

@Y2Jimmy0

Nice accidental pun.

Wouldn't hate them adding Rosenthal or McGee or someone else in the pen.

Please add as many lefties as you want.

Let's do it: 6 years, $150 mill and hold onto all of our prospects. Add a $5 mill signing bonus and a 7th year option with a $5mill buyout.

This whole summary makes it clear the Sox are the best fit. Offer the deal Springer got and keep the prospects.

He did say over the next few days, and so far: nothing. Edit: if the rumors are true, I doubt he is connected enough to know about a potential Sox/Brewers trade. Seems to be more on the Dominican player side.

Assuming Yelich bounces back closer to 2018 and 2019 (probably not ALL THE WAY back, but better than 2020), they have to be the favorites in that division right? Maybe dealing Burnes is a way they can retool and fill a couple areas of need. For example: say if Madrigal and Cease (or Kopech) were in the deal. They plug Burnes' spot with an MLB ready arm in Cease (extra year of control over Burnes) and add an MLB ready player to the lineup in Madrigal at 2B (likely moves Hiura somewhere else: 1B, 3B, OF, etc) plus another prospect or two. Of course, if they are the favorites, there is also the argument that they could just keep Burnes (making his price higher).