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2018-9 MLB off season free agency thread

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Something going on in Red Sox camp according to media. Sounds grim but no real further news

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2 minutes ago, Buehrle>Wood said:

Something going on in Red Sox camp according to media. Sounds grim but no real further news

I hate that i have to think this way, but it's still of the normal baseball variety (injuries, etc) and not something tragic right?

4 minutes ago, Buehrle>Wood said:

Something going on in Red Sox camp according to media. Sounds grim but no real further news

Chris Sale's arm finally fell off, eh?

On a serious note, hope it's baseball related and not anything tragic (never know in this world),

Edited by soxfan2014

3 minutes ago, bmags said:

I hate that i have to think this way, but it's still of the normal baseball variety (injuries, etc) and not something tragic right?

I think it's worse than an injury given how it's being reported. They cancelled planned media sessions this morning and had a team meeting where the players walked out "somber".

Someone’s family member passed away, not sure of anything else

4 minutes ago, Buehrle>Wood said:

I think it's worse than an injury given how it's being reported. They cancelled planned media sessions this morning and had a team meeting where the players walked out "somber".

Thanks, and thanks fathom for clarification. Always sad to hear.

Sounds like it involves Swihart. 

32 minutes ago, fathom said:

Sounds like it involves Swihart. 

Looks like it’s his adopted brother, Romell Jordan. 

1 minute ago, Sleepy Harold said:

 

Great, we can debate Norris’ character again...or not.  I guess one positive is the Sox didn’t sign him, at least.

11 minutes ago, Sleepy Harold said:

 

At least the AL Central isn't getting stronger and stronger...

Sox went out and signed Sean Nolin. We win the offseason!

Keuchel... Should we? Buster Olney's new article today shows a very limited market with no one wanting to pay or go long term. 

Should Sox be aggressive and offer 5/70? Value would be tremendous and he would lead the team the next few seasons and be on the team during contention window. At worst...he is a #3 on this team in a couple years and maybe can help mentor the young guns. 

I know 5/70 is probably unrealistic, so let's say 5/80 max offer. Just seems solid to me. Thoughts? 

Edited by EloyJenkins

2 minutes ago, EloyJenkins said:

Keuchel... Should we? Buster Olney's new article today shows a very limited market with no one wanting to pay or go long term. 

Should Sox be aggressive and offer 5/70? Value would be tremendous and he would lead the team the next few seasons and be on the team during contention window. At worst...he is a #3 on this team in a couple years and maybe can help mentor the young guns. 

I know 5/70 is probably unrealistic, so let's say 5/80 max offer. Just seems solid to me. Thoughts? 

Stay Far away. Keuchel is the next Shields. 

11 minutes ago, EloyJenkins said:

Keuchel... Should we? Buster Olney's new article today shows a very limited market with no one wanting to pay or go long term. 

Should Sox be aggressive and offer 5/70? Value would be tremendous and he would lead the team the next few seasons and be on the team during contention window. At worst...he is a #3 on this team in a couple years and maybe can help mentor the young guns. 

I know 5/70 is probably unrealistic, so let's say 5/80 max offer. Just seems solid to me. Thoughts? 

Someone is going to end up with Kuechel on a steal and be very pleased in my opinion.

Edited by Orlando

2 minutes ago, Orlando said:

Someone is going to end up with Kuechel on a steal and be very pleased in my opinion.

I agree, but the overall industry consensus being as apprehensive as the internet does make me question it. Though, I think 3 for 60 is the fulcrum for me. Below that and you've accounted for risk well, at it and its meh, above it and its going to be tough to move if it goes south.

3/54 gives him slightly over his QO with 3 years of security. The draft pick sucks though. 

 

 

steal

1 hour ago, Orlando said:

 

 

steal

Bucholz hasn't thrown over 139 innings in a big league season since 2012 and he's gonna be 34 years old. 

17 minutes ago, Look at Ray Ray Run said:

Bucholz hasn't thrown over 139 innings in a big league season since 2012 and he's gonna be 34 years old. 

He was also worth 3 WAR last year. 

5 minutes ago, Orlando said:

He was also worth 3 WAR last year. 

Which is nice, but they are paying him for 2019. Chances are there is going to be a drop off.

19 hours ago, EloyJenkins said:

Keuchel... Should we? Buster Olney's new article today shows a very limited market with no one wanting to pay or go long term. 

Should Sox be aggressive and offer 5/70? Value would be tremendous and he would lead the team the next few seasons and be on the team during contention window. At worst...he is a #3 on this team in a couple years and maybe can help mentor the young guns. 

I know 5/70 is probably unrealistic, so let's say 5/80 max offer. Just seems solid to me. Thoughts? 

Run away as fast as you can, velocity decline, throw to contact / "grounder" pitcher at Gtd HR Field = bad idea

2 minutes ago, shago said:

Run away as fast as you can, velocity decline, throw to contact / "grounder" pitcher at Gtd HR Field = bad idea

I do not see Keuchel getting 5 years at this point. a 3-4 year deal is far more likely. Qualifying offer hurts his value. 

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