Bob Sacamano

Just did the same a couple minutes ago.

That's pretty funny and cool he's interacted with you.

What's the story behind this? lol

...OK...

Please stop sharing.

Yes.

What the fuck lol

But no Manny Machado lol

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I mean, it's not like it would be a secret to other teams. The agent talking to other teams would reveal what the current offers are so the other team can offer more.

7 years/$245m is an even $35m a year. Go 8 years/$280.

So his contact is ok with him saying it out loud in a podcast?

This. If they made these moves and then tried to get him on a deal on their own terms while the Phillies offered more (or the Yankees offered a bit less or the same and signed him), then yes, it would be very embarrassing.

They actually offered more money guaranteed money than the Cubs did for Heyward.

I want Harper's OBP in the 2-hole. Machado can hit 3.

Oh I didn't even see that. Edit: actually, it says he was taken in the MLB portion of the draft. I would have thought he wouldn't have qualified for either yet. He seems to have a decent arm though so weird. 70 ks in 67 innings, only 23 walks at the age of 18.

For the hell of it, I just checked to see what the Royals got for him last year since I was curious. Elvis Luciano (looks to be a lottery ticket international signing, only 18): https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/player.fcgi?id=lucian000elv Gabe Speier (decent minor league reliever, only 23 so I would think he could see some MLB innings this year since the Royals are rebuilding): https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/player.fcgi?id=speier000gab

Cordell can still try to win a spot on the roster as a platoon RF with Palka as well. There's still a final bench spot or two to be sorted out in Spring. Personally, I think they eventually start dealing off those fringe guys for PTBNL or cash to rebuilding teams who need the roster filler and where they can get at bats (example: Delmonico back to the team that drafted him, the Orioles).

Yeah I actually like this one (less playing time for Engel). If they don't sign Manny, I think they flip Alonso somewhere shifting Palka back into the DH role.

People hate on him for being a singles hitter. I would be completely ok with him hitting singles and being on base in front of Machado and Abreu.

That's good since they'll need a spot for Eloy.

It's possible Delmonico is the odd-man out on the Opening Day roster since he has an option left (not sure about Engel and Leury). They could go with Jay in LF, Engel in CF, and Palka in RF until Eloy comes up.

Even if that were true, what does that have to do with anything?

I doubt it was discussed but the Sox probably figure it might help. Again, its all going to be about the money but these moves make it look a little more enticing for him to be here for the *hopefully* only bad year Manny would be here.

Probably when they are "officially" announced after physicals are done.