Sambuca

This trade really isn’t that big of deal. It doesn’t mean anything besides the Sox saw an opportunity to buy low on potential that worst case scenario can fill two needs.

Baffled by this.

I guess he could have, but not sure why anyone thinks he needs to. If the Sox sign Ozuna, we will know soon enough. It makes more sense for them to not want anyone to know until the deal is done. I’m sure Reinsdorf doesn’t give a shit about Heyman and maybe he was just having some fun with it. Plus, the only thing being said is that a deal is not finalized, which appears to be true. They’ve been burned enough with big FA signings heavily talked about in the media the last two off seasons.

I’m definitely not saying the rumors are true, but why wouldn’t the Sox FO deny this until it’s a done deal? It makes zero sense for them to admit they are finalizing negotiations with a FA, and they certainly don’t owe these reporters anything.

I understand we would be wasting Rendon’s defensive ability, and his offense would be slightly less valuable at 1B, but is giving him 300+ at bats at 1B completely out of the picture? This would get his bat in the lineup without having to mess with Moncada’s growing comfortability and confidence, while keeping the better defender at 3B. It would also allow Madrigal to be a long term affordable piece. Moncada-Anderson-Madrigal-Rendon could be one of the better infield defenses in baseball.

Had to sign in to take credit for that one, ha.