October 15, 20196 yr Just now, bmags said: Saying he will become a free agent doesn't mean he won't re-sign with Nats. OK you are right .I'll say then that he won't resign with the Nats 75% sure. Better ?
October 15, 20196 yr I think he ends up on the Rangers. They're moving into a new stadium, they have money to spend, they have a huge need at 3B, and he's from Texas. The stars are aligned.
October 15, 20196 yr 5 minutes ago, CaliSoxFanViaSWside said: OK you are right .I'll say then that he won't resign with the Nats 75% sure. Better ? I recognize those odds are better but I'm still sticking with Nats here.
October 15, 20196 yr 5 minutes ago, Harold's Leg Lift said: I think he ends up on the Rangers. They're moving into a new stadium, they have money to spend, they have a huge need at 3B, and he's from Texas. The stars are aligned. As long as they don’t get JDM also
October 15, 20196 yr 5 minutes ago, fathom said: As long as they don’t get JDM also I'm actually starting to warm to the idea that the Sox will have a pretty good chance at signing him if he opts out.
October 15, 20196 yr 21 minutes ago, Harold's Leg Lift said: I'm actually starting to warm to the idea that the Sox will have a pretty good chance at signing him if he opts out. I think it hinges on if the Sox are targeting Grandal. If no Grandal...JDM makes a ton of sense.
October 15, 20196 yr 43 minutes ago, Harold's Leg Lift said: I'm actually starting to warm to the idea that the Sox will have a pretty good chance at signing him if he opts out. I honestly don't know where else he would go other than here or Texas
October 15, 20196 yr 59 minutes ago, poppysox said: I think it hinges on if the Sox are targeting Grandal. If no Grandal...JDM makes a ton of sense. I get the connection here but I'd reword it...if the White Sox are willing to let Jose Abreu go after 2020, JDM makes sense.
October 15, 20196 yr 48 minutes ago, mqr said: I honestly don't know where else he would go other than here or Texas I've wondered how Cincinatti is going to play this offseason. Whether they splurge just trying to improve that weak offense in a year where their pitching looks solid.
October 15, 20196 yr 2 minutes ago, bmags said: I've wondered how Cincinatti is going to play this offseason. Whether they splurge just trying to improve that weak offense in a year where their pitching looks solid. I just cannot imagine a National League team having any interest in more than like a 1 year deal.
October 15, 20196 yr 46 minutes ago, Harold's Leg Lift said: If the Nats think he can play 1B he would be a very good fit there. Rendon or Martinez? If they try to sign both, they're going to have major tax issues.
October 15, 20196 yr 1 hour ago, Harold's Leg Lift said: If the Nats think he can play 1B he would be a very good fit there. A Boston reporter said JDM was sore if he had to play consecutive games in the field.
October 15, 20196 yr 55 minutes ago, Balta1701 said: Rendon or Martinez? If they try to sign both, they're going to have major tax issues. Martinez. I think Rendon is gone. They still have a week to resign him after the WS but I feel like if there was mutual interest it would have already been done.
October 15, 20196 yr 23 minutes ago, fathom said: A Boston reporter said JDM was sore if he had to play consecutive games in the field. Well he has an entire off season to prepare for the rigors of 1B.
October 15, 20196 yr 34 minutes ago, fathom said: A Boston reporter said JDM was sore if he had to play consecutive games in the field. Very relatable guy
October 18, 20196 yr On 10/13/2019 at 11:01 AM, bmags said: Now do the yankees Exactly the situation with them and the Twins, Cubs, etc. You don't win (many) championships without having the front end rotation studs. Yankees are running into it now as have the Cubs, Brewers, etc. Those teams all had the bats. For instance... take the Houston rotation and put it on: Yankees, Boston, Minnesota, Oakland, Texas, Angels, Atlanta, Mets, Philly, Milwaukee, Cubs, Cards, Rockies .... all of a sudden they are all REAL threats to a world series. (You can probably dispute a few of those successfully). Some of those rotations were even decent. As long as we run out our rotation as is we will not be in the TRUE running for a world series title. So as expensive and risky as it is, you need to acquire guys like Cole rather than Rendon. Likewise, it's probably not smart to acquire those type of talents until you are truly ready to compete offensively for a WS because of injury issues.. My personal opinion is to wait on a guy like Cole (for a team with an owner like the Sox) and then acquire via trade and FA in 2021 when you have fully assessed your holes and opportunities on offense. If you were a team with JR not as your owner you absolutely sign Cole, but making a big mistake signing with JR is like a game of jenga, could unravel a franchise.
October 18, 20196 yr On 10/15/2019 at 1:45 PM, fathom said: A Boston reporter said JDM was sore if he had to play consecutive games in the field. But Martinez signed w the expectation to play on occasion in the OF. He played about 25% of the games in either LF or RF. I think he is considered a below average but not terrible RF. Maybe that would describe Eloy as well? " Convincing Martinez to sign on the dotted line came with the promise that he would occasionally see time in the outfield." https://bosoxinjection.com/2019/03/10/red-sox-plan-use-j-d-martinez-right-field/
October 18, 20196 yr 1 hour ago, BrianAnderson said: Exactly the situation with them and the Twins, Cubs, etc. You don't win (many) championships without having the front end rotation studs. Yankees are running into it now as have the Cubs, Brewers, etc. Those teams all had the bats. For instance... take the Houston rotation and put it on: Yankees, Boston, Minnesota, Oakland, Texas, Angels, Atlanta, Mets, Philly, Milwaukee, Cubs, Cards, Rockies .... all of a sudden they are all REAL threats to a world series. (You can probably dispute a few of those successfully). Some of those rotations were even decent. As long as we run out our rotation as is we will not be in the TRUE running for a world series title. So as expensive and risky as it is, you need to acquire guys like Cole rather than Rendon. Likewise, it's probably not smart to acquire those type of talents until you are truly ready to compete offensively for a WS because of injury issues.. My personal opinion is to wait on a guy like Cole (for a team with an owner like the Sox) and then acquire via trade and FA in 2021 when you have fully assessed your holes and opportunities on offense. If you were a team with JR not as your owner you absolutely sign Cole, but making a big mistake signing with JR is like a game of jenga, could unravel a franchise. I agree that stud starting pitching wins playoff series including the WS. It is possible that the FO thinks Gio, Kopech and Cease will have 2 of the 3 develop into TOR guys. If that's the case...sign Wheeler or Bumgarner type. If FO thinks we lack that #1 guy...sign Cole. In the meantime...don't spend money on guys we don't need. Use that Rendon money toward the best RF and DH you can find.
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.