Groome, Chavis, and Ockimey?

 

Hard to imagine what a trade could be given what they have left and Groome being so young/far alway. Can’t see how an Abreu for JBJ trade makes sense, that’s only 1 year of added team control for Bradley vs Abreu right?

Edited November 29, 20178 yr by TheFutureIsNear

I feel like this is Hahn and DD using each other to leverage other deals. Hahn can go to the Cardinals or Rockies saying he has an offer for JBJ and Groome or Chavis and try to use the fact that he could get an established major leaguer to get better prospects. DD can use this to show the Marlins that they should move quickly and to hope someone on the 1B market decides to start the offseason before they know exactly what the market looks like.

I know we love Jose and most of appreciate what he has brought to our team but I am ecstatic that there is even this strong of a market for him right now. Considering last season there was close to none and leading up until now it seemed to be projecting to have very little of a market with all the other FA's and trades available out there.

 

 

I know we love Jose and most of appreciate what he has brought to our team but I am ecstatic that there is even this strong of a market for him right now. Considering last season there was close to none and leading up until now it seemed to be projecting to have very little of a market with all the other FA's and trades available out there.

 

It's surprising since there seems to be enough 1B out there for just money.

This sucks if it's for JBJ as the centerpiece. I am not changing my name to Jackie Bradley Jr.

 

I'm sorry but if he is traded we have to trade you as well.

I'm obviously pro-rebuild and also believe that the Sox still need more talent in the system to really do this right, but I don't like this fit. Obviously there's a price for any player, but I don't see anything left in the Red Sox system that would make sense. I've said it before, but I think Abreu is worth more to the White Sox than he is on the open market.

Agreed. There is something to be said for having a veteran, talented, mature player in the clubhouse when they bring up a bunch of kids.

JBJ is a guy controlled for an extra season who also could be extended, and since he is younger, maybe a better candidate for that. Premium GG quality defender up the middle. If you could get a good prospect or 2 with him, I have liked Abreu as much as anyone, but I'd make that deal in a heartbeat.

 

Jose could come back in 2 years and DH.

Edited November 29, 20178 yr by Dick Allen

JBJ is a guy controlled for an extra season who also could be extended, and since he is younger, maybe a better candidate for that. Premium GG quality defender up the middle. If you could get a good prospect or 2 with him, I have liked Abreu as much as anyone, but I'd make that deal in a heartbeat.

 

Jose could come back in 2 years and DH.

 

Heck, they could even flip Bradley if he has a year similar to 2016.

The one issue is Boras is JBJ's agent. Could be a killer.

I'd be down for something involving Chavis and Bradley. I have no idea where the Red Sox value him though. I have to imagine if something like that was on the table it would have been already done.

The White Sox would love to keep Abreu as a leader . As Jon said they will listen and react if the package is robust with top talent.

https://twitter.com/MLBBruceLevine/status/935918427394408453

I love this. Don't forget about Eduardo Rodriguez either. We had interest in him in a Sale deal if I remember correctly. He could be another MLB player available.

They dont have the chips.

Bradley Jr + is not a bad place to start.

This seems like a leak to get someone else to get serious about their offer. Much like Boston was with Frazier + Robertson.

Edited November 29, 20178 yr by Sockin

If Hahn has shown us anything in the last 12 months, it's that he won't budge on a move if he thinks he is not getting what his player is worth. Abreu is undervalued and is worth way more than what someone not in the Sox organization might think he is worth. He probably has 3 more seasons of .300 average, 30 homers and around 100 RBIs. The only way I see him going is if Hahn can get a deal done similar to Eaton and Sale.

JBJ is a guy controlled for an extra season who also could be extended, and since he is younger, maybe a better candidate for that. Premium GG quality defender up the middle. If you could get a good prospect or 2 with him, I have liked Abreu as much as anyone, but I'd make that deal in a heartbeat.

 

Jose could come back in 2 years and DH.

I agree with you. Premium position, spot where we don't necessarily have a top prospect who can slide in, and a guy you are more okay extending a couple years down the road given his age. We don't know exactly what type of player he can be...he could be as valuable (from a WAR perspective) as Abreu and it is easier to find a 1B then it is a CF.

If Hahn has shown us anything in the last 12 months, it's that he won't budge on a move if he thinks he is not getting what his player is worth. Abreu is undervalued and is worth way more than what someone not in the Sox organization might think he is worth. He probably has 3 more seasons of .300 average, 30 homers and around 100 RBIs. The only way I see him going is if Hahn can get a deal done similar to Eaton and Sale.

 

He budged BIG TIME on the Yankees deal though... I'm still sad

 

He budged BIG TIME on the Yankees deal though... I'm still sad

 

I think he really wanted Rutherford.

I think he really wanted Rutherford.

 

He better have really wanted him... I've yet to find someone who was super happy with that deal though (like the others)

Totally agree. I love the guy.

Same here. I really wouldn't mind if Abreu and Avi stuck around this year... for different reasons.

He better have really wanted him... I've yet to find someone who was super happy with that deal though (like the others)

 

If Rutherford came over and hit immediately, you would have no problem finding someone.

He better have really wanted him... I've yet to find someone who was super happy with that deal though (like the others)

While it wasn't as much of a slam dunk as the other trades - I was and still am happy with it.

If Rutherford came over and hit immediately, you would have no problem finding someone.

 

Right.. But even at the time of the deal most people thought it was really light. But anyways.. that's another discussion. Back to trading Abreu!

Abreu is a fine person, and seems to be taking over the leadership role quite well, but 2 years of control, with the team not in contention, makes you wonder. Someday, Ron will be correct, and Jose won't be worth his paycheck. Will he be like Carlton Fisk? Will he fall apart all at once like all of the Adams? I think you use the Dodgers old philosophy here and go with trading him a year too early is better than trading him a year too late. His stock isn't going higher.

Gotta get Chavis back in any Abreu trade scenario with Boston. He's blocked by Devers at third and would be blocked by the guy he's getting traded for.