Will Harris or Cishek for reliever or someone like Kela in a trade

3 minutes ago, Moan4Yoan said:

This works for me.  But I think Puig will be able to do better than a one year deal.

There do seem a few solid OF's still out there, but not sure what market they have. Maybe it's something they let play out a bit.

I think this is spot on. What has me still skeptical is Sox have failed so terribly with this tier so often, but if it finally plays out as it’s supposed to ...

25 minutes ago, Moan4Yoan said:

Ideally, they will be able to add a righty bat that can play the outfield corners.  I doubt they spend big on Ozuna now but I wonder what Puig’s market looks like?

As long as he can gel in the locker room I don’t hate the idea of Puig. Taking a flyer on Souza being healthy wouldn’t be a terrible idea either. Domingo Santana and Dickerson are decent options too, although they come with defensive ability in RF ?’s.
 

A trade is always a possibility too. I wonder if we can get Seattle to trade for another questionable catcher with an enticing bat? Some sort of Collins for Haniger deal would be nice 

What do the twins do assuming Ryu stays out west?

If the Angels sign Ryu, the Twins will be in trouble. 

I hope that happens and forces them to take on 80% of the price contract.

3 minutes ago, TheFutureIsNear said:

As long as he can gel in the locker room I don’t hate the idea of Puig. Taking a flyer on Souza being healthy wouldn’t be a terrible idea either. Domingo Santana and Dickerson are decent options too, although they come with defensive ability in RF ?’s.
 

A trade is always a possibility too. I wonder if we can get Seattle to trade for another questionable catcher with an enticing bat? Some sort of Collins for Haniger deal would be nice 

How bad is Domingo Santana on defense?  His lefty splits look pretty good.

3 minutes ago, Look at Ray Ray Run said:

What do the twins do assuming Ryu stays out west?

Trade for Ray

Just now, Moan4Yoan said:

How bad is Domingo Santana on defense?  His lefty splits look pretty good.

Rather have Stevie Wonder out there

 

Just now, Heads22 said:

 

Well, it’s pretty much a 4 year deal then.

Ben Zobrist is a guy I'd like to kick the tires on.  Early season 2B holder for when Madrigal is ready.   Good veteran with high OBP%.  Then you can use him as the split guy with Mazara . 

 

 

2 minutes ago, Moan4Yoan said:

How bad is Domingo Santana on defense?  His lefty splits look pretty good.

Not going to pretend to have watched him much...but DRS and UZR are not fans 

Just now, TheFutureIsNear said:

Not going to pretend to have watched him much...but DRS and UZR are not fans 

He legit struggles to catch routine fly balls 

1 minute ago, HOFHurt35 said:

Ben Zobrist is a guy I'd like to kick the tires on.  Early season 2B holder for when Madrigal is ready.   Good veteran with high OBP%.  Then you can use him as the split guy with Mazara . 

 

 

He’s not sure if he will play or retire.  I’m guessing he retires to take care of his kids after his divorce.  Besides, the dude will turn 39 during next season.

 

13 minutes ago, fathom said:

Will Harris or Cishek for reliever or someone like Kela in a trade

Fake Steve Cishek or real Steve Cishek is the question... 

Just now, Moan4Yoan said:

He’s not sure if he will play or retire.  I’m guessing he retires to take care of his kids after his divorce.  Besides, the dude will turn 39 during next season.

Maybe staying in Chicago helps his decision.  

Man the relievers are trash outside Hudson, betances, Harris and cishek.

Thames May be a good option for this last bet. 

1 minute ago, HOFHurt35 said:

Maybe staying in Chicago helps his decision.  

I believe his main residence is Nashville.

A pretty solid signing at 4/74. Sox definitely paid a premium but that's the price you pay for a #2/3.  Most will argue Ryu is the better pitcher but Dallas is battle tested in the AL and Ryu comes across NL soft like Wheeler.

I feel so much better about the rotation. If Kopech and Rodon are healthy, we have a lot of options.

48 minutes ago, Sox80 said:

Definitely.  What free agents do you like for bullpen?

Bettances

20 minutes ago, bmags said:

I think this is spot on. What has me still skeptical is Sox have failed so terribly with this tier so often, but if it finally plays out as it’s supposed to ...

Depends what you mean by “hit”. I don’t think we can expect these types of acquisitions to meaningfully outperform (maybe with the exception of Mazara who has upside). We would be happy if Kuechel/Gio/Grandal gives us 80-100% of the value of their contract imo.

10 minutes ago, fathom said:

Trade for Ray

Do the DBacks really need Rosario?

Seems like DBacks might be better off waiting for the trade deadline on Ray.

One thing is certain, the Twins would shock the world taking on the Price deal...and they don’t need Benintendi as much, so it would come down to Boston giving up $45-50 million, roughly.  

 

Phil Rogers gonna Phil Rogers.. why would Cease start in the minors?