11 minutes ago, Look at Ray Ray Run said:

I am starting to think the Sox will hold onto Collins as insurance; it sucks for Collins, but with Edwin and McCann only signed through next year, an opportunity could open up next year for him. 

Agreed. The question becomes...is he better off in AAA or getting limited reps with the Sox?  

2 minutes ago, SoxBlanco said:

Agreed. The question becomes...is he better off in AAA or getting limited reps with the Sox?  

Probably AAA, with a few call ups throughout the year if Edwin, Jose, McCann or Grandal get hurt.

Would have hoped they could convince Zobrist for on last run.  He'd be a solid piece on the bench, and platoon for RF.  Hell, start at 2B out the gate. 

 

I am surprised Cishek is considered a major deal.

Just now, Dick Allen said:

I am surprised Cishek is considered a major deal.

I imagine major = player expected to contribute in a "starting player" type role.

1 minute ago, Dick Allen said:

I am surprised Cishek is considered a major deal.

I would guess a 'minor' deal would be a literal minor league deal. 

14 minutes ago, Dick Allen said:

I am surprised Cishek is considered a major deal.

$6M is a material deal IMO.  I still think we add a cheap IF stopgap before the offseason is said & done.

3 hours ago, Dick Allen said:

I am surprised Cishek is considered a major deal.

In an offseason in which Betances coming back from an injury was probably the top free agent reliever available, Cishek was definitely up there.

Chuck Garfien was on The Score this morning and he thinks that the Sox will still add an infielder to play 2B until they call up Madrigal.  He mentioned Yolmer Sanchez and Brian Dozier.

17 hours ago, Look at Ray Ray Run said:

I am starting to think the Sox will hold onto Collins as insurance; it sucks for Collins, but with Edwin and McCann only signed through next year, an opportunity could open up next year for him. 

Which is undoubtedly the correct way to handle this situation.  He has plenty of options.  He'll get his chances in MLB in 2020, and things open up a bit in 2021 if he deserves further chances.  

Have a feeling Yolmer is going to be a SoxFest surprise 

https://mobile.twitter.com/stevestone/status/1215825699874828288

On 1/7/2020 at 2:54 PM, HOFHurt35 said:

Would have hoped they could convince Zobrist for on last run.  He'd be a solid piece on the bench, and platoon for RF.  Hell, start at 2B out the gate. 

 

One 37 yr old playing DH is enough .Adding a soon to be 39 yr old expecting him to play 2nd base and OF coming off a terrible season would be really pushing your luck.

58 minutes ago, fathom said:

Have a feeling Yolmer is going to be a SoxFest surprise 

https://mobile.twitter.com/stevestone/status/1215825699874828288

Seriously, is this really some big exciting gift to Sox fans?  Wow.

4 minutes ago, Moan4Yoan said:

Seriously, is this really some big exciting gift to Sox fans?  Wow.

We call it the "Billy Koch effect".

3 minutes ago, bschmaranz said:

We call it the "Billy Koch effect".

Ironically, there has not been one piece of news about any team other than the Sox being interested in Yolmer.  Surprising.

1 minute ago, Moan4Yoan said:

Ironically, there has not been one piece of news about any team other than the Sox being interested in Yolmer.  Surprising.

Yeah it is weird.  You'd think a guy coming off a gold glove season, no matter how dead his stick was, would have a bit of chatter.

3 minutes ago, bschmaranz said:

Yeah it is weird.  You'd think a guy coming off a gold glove season, no matter how dead his stick was, would have a bit of chatter.

If he had hit last season like he did in 2017, he probably gets over $10 million for two years.  But that OBP matching your SLG is too weak to overcome, gold glove or not.

Edited January 11, 20206 yr by Moan4Yoan

If the Sox bring back Yolmer, it will be for cheap. I’m fine with it at this point because his talent will finally be utilized correctly. He’s not going to get 600 at-bats anymore. He’s fine as a defense oriented utility infielder.

22 minutes ago, YouCanPutItOnTheBoardYES! said:

If the Sox bring back Yolmer, it will be for cheap. I’m fine with it at this point because his talent will finally be utilized correctly. He’s not going to get 600 at-bats anymore. He’s fine as a defense oriented utility infielder.

From your fingers to Ricky’s brain...  hopefully.

Edited January 11, 20206 yr by Moan4Yoan

1 hour ago, fathom said:

Have a feeling Yolmer is going to be a SoxFest surprise 

https://mobile.twitter.com/stevestone/status/1215825699874828288

As a signed major leaguer or as Jerry's freshly appointed court jester?

Yolmer should only come back as Southpaw's Roobarb.

7 hours ago, fathom said:

Have a feeling Yolmer is going to be a SoxFest surprise 

https://mobile.twitter.com/stevestone/status/1215825699874828288

I’ve been saying this for a few weeks now, I fully expect it to happen.

On 1/8/2020 at 10:26 AM, Moan4Yoan said:

Chuck Garfien was on The Score this morning and he thinks that the Sox will still add an infielder to play 2B until they call up Madrigal.  He mentioned Yolmer Sanchez and Brian Dozier.

I remember a few seasons ago when the popular opinion was that Dozier was going to be a hot item at the deadline as a rental and then go on and sign a big deal in the offseason. It never transpired that way thanks to his poor hitting after he got traded to (IIRC) the Dodgers.

I think you keep Collins at AAA and if he continues to improve then he becomes a more valuable trade piece, especially as a catcher. If he becomes so good you have a good problem on your hands. You can keep him or trade Mccann for some help. No reason to rush, its not like he tore it up yet and is some rising prospect. I think you would sell on the cheap now with minimal bargaining power since teams know we are just dumping him.

On 1/10/2020 at 10:16 PM, fathom said:

Have a feeling Yolmer is going to be a SoxFest surprise 

https://mobile.twitter.com/stevestone/status/1215825699874828288

Who would he even come in for late in the game for defense? Unless they hand him a 1B mit, it makes no sense.