December 2, 20196 yr 4 minutes ago, bmags said: Slightly more than expected (4.9mm) I like this move. Shore up the hardest position on the field.
December 2, 20196 yr 2 minutes ago, poppysox said: I like this move. Shore up the hardest position on the field. Like the move? Like it was a possibility at all he would be non-tendered? lol
December 2, 20196 yr Shouldn't expect another AS year, but very solid player for the next year...maybe dealt if we're not competing
December 2, 20196 yr 25 minutes ago, ChiSox59 said: Looks like Sox did him a solid on that figure. Yeah, but after signing a starter over him I can see especially not wanting to go to arb and then have to trash talk him.
December 2, 20196 yr Wasn't his number projected to around 4.8? They just gave him the real money they got from fake money basically.
December 2, 20196 yr 8 minutes ago, bmags said: Yeah, but after signing a starter over him I can see especially not wanting to go to arb and then have to trash talk him. Yah, ultimately I am fine with it. Not going to lose sleep over $500k.
December 2, 20196 yr McCann is going to need to prove the first half of last season wasn't a fluke. 2020 is going to be the most important of his career thus far if he is going to get a nice free agent deal next offseason.
December 2, 20196 yr 1 hour ago, bmags said: Yeah, but after signing a starter over him I can see especially not wanting to go to arb and then have to trash talk him. Arbitration is a really nasty process; no idea why MLB hasnt changed the way it works.
December 3, 20196 yr One more premium FA signing before the Winter Meetings would make us look very desirable to those who are kicking our tires next week.
December 3, 20196 yr 56 minutes ago, ChiSoxJon said: Who else is up there? Can't think of any catching crew I would rather have.
December 3, 20196 yr 1 minute ago, poppysox said: Can't think of any catching crew I would rather have. Twins but yes ours is top 5 certainly.
December 3, 20196 yr 2 hours ago, poppysox said: One more premium FA signing before the Winter Meetings would make us look very desirable to those who are kicking our tires next week. Great point
December 3, 20196 yr 5 hours ago, ChiSox59 said: Yah, ultimately I am fine with it. Not going to lose sleep over $500k. You must be filthy rich.
December 3, 20196 yr Looks like we are set at catcher. What's Collins' role gonna be now? Split time at 1B with Jose and both play 1B and DH? I respect McCann but was hoping it was Collins time. We might as well trade Collins for a reliever instead of making him wait many years to catch like we did Karko.
December 3, 20196 yr Even though McCann is only signed for one year, he is probably our most valuable trading chip, that is, out of the players on our 26 man roster that Hahn might consider trading.
December 3, 20196 yr 3 hours ago, greg775 said: Looks like we are set at catcher. What's Collins' role gonna be now? Split time at 1B with Jose and both play 1B and DH? I respect McCann but was hoping it was Collins time. We might as well trade Collins for a reliever instead of making him wait many years to catch like we did Karko. As it stands right now, Grandal is your starting catcher and McCann your starting DH, though it's interchangeable. That effectively makes Collins the primary backup 1B, DH, and catcher. He'll get at-bats.
December 3, 20196 yr 4 hours ago, Quin said: As it stands right now, Grandal is your starting catcher and McCann your starting DH, though it's interchangeable. That effectively makes Collins the primary backup 1B, DH, and catcher. He'll get at-bats. I think it makes Collins the primary DH against righties since McCann doesn't hit them as well as lefties at least eary in the season. I think before Robert and Madrigal arrive we see Collins at DH a lot as the Sox try to generate some offense early in the season when they aren't at full strength to see if Collins can get it going with his OBP and power. If he can once Robert and Madrigal arrive and a productive Collins they look very strong in the lineup. The only obstacle is Renteria if the last few weeks of the season regarding Collins playing time is any indication of future use. I think the FO realizes how significant a productive Collins can be and should be telling Renteria to play him early and often. If the Sox sign a DH that changes. I'm guessing they roll with Collins.
December 3, 20196 yr 23 minutes ago, CaliSoxFanViaSWside said: I think it makes Collins the primary DH against righties since McCann doesn't hit them as well as lefties at least eary in the season. I think before Robert and Madrigal arrive we see Collins at DH a lot as the Sox try to generate some offense early in the season when they aren't at full strength to see if Collins can get it going with his OBP and power. If he can once Robert and Madrigal arrive and a productive Collins they look very strong in the lineup. The only obstacle is Renteria if the last few weeks of the season regarding Collins playing time is any indication of future use. I think the FO realizes how significant a productive Collins can be and should be telling Renteria to play him early and often. If the Sox sign a DH that changes. I'm guessing they roll with Collins. I don't think a new DH is in our future. The rotation of catchers provide the DH position.
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