Bob Sacamano

Would teams that overspent on their international amateurs still be punished somehow? If not, it really sucks we didn't go crazy with the spending.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Oct 18, 2016 -> 08:26 AM) If they win it in 4 and can rest everyone for a week, then even throwing Kluber on short rest today will be easily recovered from. Kluber could throw game 2 on extra rest, and just keep Tomlin away from sharp things. I don't get why they're going Kluber on short rest up 3-0. If I were them I'd go rookie today, Kluber tomorrow and try to just win it in 5.

QUOTE (JUSTgottaBELIEVE @ Oct 18, 2016 -> 06:30 AM) But is just mere coincidence that they did this to the Red Sox as well? Good pitching has a way of creating slumps. Its so crazy that they are doing this without Salazar and Carrasco. Maybe both can come back for the World Series and split a game? Example: Carrasco goes 3-4 innings, Salazar goes 3-4, bullpen covers rest.

I know people hate that JBJ only has 4 years of control, but I'm sure the Sox will try to compete in that time. Or he plays about the same and you flip him for more prospects in a year or two lengthening the haul of whichever starter we would trade in a potential deal.

QUOTE (Jose Abreu @ Oct 18, 2016 -> 08:01 AM) The problem with wanting both Benintendi AND Moncada is A. Boston wouldn't do that and B. That would severely lessen the likelihood of getting guys like Kopech/Groome/Devers as well, who are much better than our prospects too I think a deal is more likely to be Benintendi/Devers or JBJ/Moncada as top 2 pieces. And then you would fill in the rest of the pieces/prospects.

QUOTE (ChiSoxFanMike @ Oct 18, 2016 -> 07:14 AM) I'd be happy with Benintendi/Moncada/Rodriguez/Kopech/Groome but I'd think the Red Sox wouldn't do that. Yeah probably not. Maybe subtract an arm and take Swihart to catch?

A deal has to at least include one of Benintendi/JBJ (Betts I'd imagine is untouchable), one of Moncada/Devers and Eduardo Rodriguez. And then likely 2 of Kopech, Johnson and Groome.

QUOTE (SoxAce @ Oct 17, 2016 -> 05:25 PM) That's the whole point with me. If you are rebuilding, why are you trading for a guy who will be 27 next season? Go young with the rebuild, don't half ass it like we've been doing with the "retooling". You're going to be disappointed if you are expecting a 4-5 year overhaul of the organization.

QUOTE (Lillian @ Oct 17, 2016 -> 03:36 PM) The Red Sox already have two southpaws in their rotation, with Price and Rodriguez. It would be historically unprecedented for them to have 3 left starters. The presence of the short left field "Green Monster" has always dictated that their rotation be primarily right handed. Therefore, while they have they pieces to trade for a top of the rotation starter, I don't see how they would target Sale. What am I missing here? They actually were using 3 (Pomeranz).

QUOTE (WBWSF @ Oct 17, 2016 -> 07:54 AM) A friend of mine who lives downstate is a big Cardinals fan. He told me over the weekend that the Cardinals have serious interest in Adam Eaton. I don't know if the White Sox want to trade Eaton and I don't know if the Cardinals have any players we would want in return. I would expect to see him in rumors this offseason but a team will definitely have to pay up.

QUOTE (ChiliIrishHammock24 @ Oct 16, 2016 -> 11:25 PM) I think MLBTR was just naming pieces that they felt would be expendable for Boston, not naming the entire package, or one they feel is fair. They did mention that it would likely take another good prospect or two.

If Dodgers take the first 2, no point of throwing Kershaw til game 6. Give him 5 days rest instead of 3. Cubs have struggled with the lefty starters this post season (Bumgarner wasn't awful, just one costly mistake to Arrieta who can hit) so let's go Rich Hill!

QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Oct 16, 2016 -> 09:57 PM) That might have been the worst strike call I have ever seen. Best of 5 series now, Dodgers had to win the Kershaw starts. Yep. Best of 5 series with Dodgers home field advantage.

And thats why I hate the bunt in that scenario. Edit: this was posted about the other bunt not the Puig bunt lol

QUOTE (Thad Bosley @ Oct 16, 2016 -> 06:41 PM) I wonder which teams the Sox beat out for the services of Getz for a position of similar significance. Zero. Maybe Royals

I wonder what his qualifications are.

Kershaw will be what, game 2 starter?

QUOTE (Brian @ Oct 14, 2016 -> 08:31 AM) Cubs struggled with bats vs Dodgers during regular season. The @Cubs offense had a .199/.282/.310 slash line vs. the @Dodgers, all team lows vs. an NL team in reg. season. And that was without seeing Kershaw at all.

Qualifying offer set at $17.2 million.

QUOTE (Eminor3rd @ Oct 13, 2016 -> 01:08 PM) Guys. I'm just afraid these threads are setting us all up for disappointment. I've got that feeling as well. I personally don't want to speculate too much myself to not be disappointed.

QUOTE (Harry Chappas @ Oct 12, 2016 -> 09:32 PM) Saw speculation of sox going after cutch with Fuller, burdi or Hansen. That sounds like a Sox move. Where'd you see that? I hope we don't.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Oct 12, 2016 -> 12:18 PM) I see no scenario where the Sox undergo a full scorched earth rebuild. Me either.

QUOTE (Jose Abreu @ Oct 12, 2016 -> 08:57 AM) Sorry for bringing him up again, but why does nobody include Groome in potential packages? He's arguably their #3 prospect. I have.

QUOTE (Y2JImmy0 @ Oct 12, 2016 -> 07:52 AM) They are the best team in baseball. It doesn't matter in October though because of variance. Conor Gillaspie is perfect example of it. This. 4 game sample size.

QUOTE (SoxAce @ Oct 12, 2016 -> 12:27 AM) Dodgers match up way better in my opinion. Yeah I don't like that the Nats have neither Ramos nor Strasburg most likely.