Bob Sacamano

100%. A move where they potentially save a lot of money does not make up for being cheap asses on a young star. Dammit, now I'm starting to re-open my scar on the topic haha

Yes.

Keeps his arbitration years (potentially) lower. Becomes a free agent a year later than if he didn't extend and they waited the 2 weeks to call him up. Now he starts the year with the team.

I would think it would be 10 days. Or someone like Jay or Delmonico starts on the DL.

If it's how it works during the season, it would just be 10 days after being optioned. The only way guys come back sooner is if they are replacing someone who was placed on the DL during that time.

Well, really just the one extra year. Without this extension, they would have him for almost 7 full years.

The fact Kenny made those comments about not being able to build a competitive team going forward with a $300 million contract now seems even more like a joke. After locking up the guy who likely could get paid the most if he is what he is out of our group of young players, it would be nice to have him hitting right behind the guy the Sox claim they wanted for 2 years. Oh well...

Difference between Abreu and "positionless sluggers in the minors" is that Abreu is proven. True, he shouldn't be a DH but I would gladly take him as a DH over the next 2-3 years.

They're not getting Joc. As said, there's no point after missing out on the whale. 2 more weeks of Eloy doesn't change anything.

That's more like it. 8 years, 100 mill wouldn't have made much sense.

Yep. And he can play a few different positions. He's a fun player and was an easy keeper decision for me this year.

My family has learned this lesson. My mom and aunt have been dealing with my grandma (who passed away in September), my 91-year old grandpa, my great uncle who is having walking/balance issues, and my brain damaged aunt. We moved my great uncle into an assisted living place at the beginning of 2018, cleaned out his townhouse and sold it only to have to do the same thing to my grandpa and my brain damaged aunt over the past couple months. My parents say they will be down-sized in a condo or one level townhouse well before they are 80. Honestly, probably before 70.

I might go to that game. I could use a new hoodie. And if I can get $7 tickets, even better.

Least surprising post of all time.

Also who are they K'ing is who I would pay attention to.

Aren't you the one who keeps speaking so highly of Banuelos this spring? This quote seems ironic.

Man do I want Leury to stay healthy. Too bad the Jay signing eats into his playing time.

I don't believe anyone is suggesting that they deal prospects for an impact player right now. He's just saying the only way they can acquire a star, since they won't pay, is to trade for one.

I believe the fixed trade deadline starts this year. That was pretty much the one change announced that starts 2019.

His brother is/was the librarian at the high school I went to.

Then we are thrilled that he is with us?

Take the money and run.

That'd be fucking awesome.

Sox would have offered 8 years, $300 mill with a bunch of incentives and options to be worth 12 years, $460 mill. Kenny: "Our offer is better. All he has to do is basically stay healthy."

Yep. All we can hope for is guys like Alonso, Jay, Castillo, Nova, and relievers are good enough to deal throughout the season.