1 minute ago, Two-Gun Pete said:

Thats part of it. But, like Carlos Rodon, its also his body being made of glass.

If the arb system would have let us bring back Rodon at a million or two, he'd still be here.  Because the number was more like $6 million, he isn't.

Just now, flavum said:

Agreed. It’s cool when the occasional rando comes up with a scoop the day before something happens and it comes true. But these guys that tweet all day every day that don’t put their own names on it should be ignored. 

Yeah guys like the legendary k0na would just tweet out a piece of information. These guys are just clout chasers and a waste of time. If I wanted to I coukld make a fake insider account and throw enough shit at the wall that some would stick.

All they are doing now is hedging their bets. If Springer signs with us great they'll claim they were right. If he doesn't they will claim they were right by tweeting about their doubts just a short while before it. 

29 minutes ago, Sleepy Harold said:

 

Crap.  Doubtful they match a 4 yr offer.

48 minutes ago, fathom said:

Should we expect it soon?

Not sure of a timeline.  

2 minutes ago, Harold's Leg Lift said:

Not sure of a timeline.  

Just poppin in to read. What is this in reference to?

 

5 minutes ago, Harold's Leg Lift said:

Crap.  Doubtful they match a 4 yr offer.

Nor should they. SIgning McCann to a market rate contract would be a bad allocation of ressources. Sign a backup, maybe even bring Flowers back, and be done with it. 

Edited December 3, 20205 yr by GermanSoxFan

1 minute ago, Harold's Leg Lift said:

Not sure of a timeline.  

If it looks unlikely on the Springer front, they should just get the Joc deal done now because his cost will only go up once he becomes the best remaining option left on the market after Springer formally signs.

55 minutes ago, Harold's Leg Lift said:

I would be shocked if it's not Joc.  I'll show myself out....

What about pitching?

17 minutes ago, SoCalChiSox said:

Joc >>>>> JBJ.

I know I'm one of the few on here that really likes Joc.  Sure I would prefer Springer.  But Joc is a nice 2nd choice. And better than anything we've had in a while in RF. If the Sox did a 2 yr deal I'm ok with that too.

Edited December 3, 20205 yr by smellysox

6 minutes ago, Harold's Leg Lift said:

Crap.  Doubtful they match a 4 yr offer.

Even if the Sox matched it, why would McCann stay when he can be the man? 

I have a feeling, if the Sox really want him back at some point, they will be able to get the Mets to trade him and send along some money in a couple of years when Grandal is done.

Just now, smellysox said:

I know I'm one of the few on here that really likes Joc.  Sure I would prefer Springer.  But Joc is a nice 2nd choice. And better than anything we've had in a while. If the Sox did a 2 yr deal I'm ok with that too.

Joc and Engel/leury will give you close to Springer‘s production offensively. Joc would be a great signing

Can Joc hit lefties now, at least above 200?  I haven't checked on him lately.  I'd assume to would be a Joc/Engel platoon.

3 minutes ago, Soxnfins said:

Can Joc hit lefties now, at least above 200?  I haven't checked on him lately.  I'd assume to would be a Joc/Engel platoon.

Not really. Career wise he’s below the Mendoza line. He’s been heavily protected against them when on the Dodgers. 

12 minutes ago, Ross Gload Fan said:

Just poppin in to read. What is this in reference to?

Joc Pederson 

1 minute ago, maloney.adam said:

Joc Pederson 

I gathered that, but it sounded like somebody knew of something imminent. Is that the case?

 

Edited December 3, 20205 yr by maloney.adam

13 minutes ago, smellysox said:

I know I'm one of the few on here that really likes Joc.  Sure I would prefer Springer.  But Joc is a nice 2nd choice. And better than anything we've had in a while in RF. If the Sox did a 2 yr deal I'm ok with that too.

If sox struggled with LHP, obviously Joc would be a terrible choice. But as it is, he's a player that can thrive on our team. And I'd rather be in a position of needing to find a platoon partner who crushes LHP should Engel fail in that role (which I don't think he will).

1 minute ago, Ross Gload Fan said:

I gathered that, but it sounded like somebody knew of something imminent. Is that the case?

Harold said he would be shocked if we didn't sign Joc

1 minute ago, Ross Gload Fan said:

I gathered that, but it sounded like somebody knew of something imminent. Is that the case?

Nothing imminent as of yet but that may change.

That said, I love Springer. And obviously I was on the trade for Betts lonely bandwagon. I love the idea of an outfield that just slays. It would be great fun.

But the best part about Joc to me is he likely won't prevent you from getting a big upgrade should one become available. That's what I was worried about with Castellanos/Ozuna talk last year. Good not great players who wouldn't age well and would prevent you from getting a big upgrade.

31 minutes ago, GermanSoxFan said:

Angels have a glaring need at catcher as well. 

And its always remarkable to me to learn McCann is from Cali despite sounding like he's from the south.

3 minutes ago, maloney.adam said:

 

WERE BACK BOYS, CUE THE FOOD TWITTER ACCOUNTS

1 minute ago, ShoeLessRob said:

WERE BACK BOYS, CUE THE FOOD TWITTER ACCOUNTS

That’s what I was thinking too. 

7 minutes ago, Soxnfins said:

Can Joc hit lefties now, at least above 200?  I haven't checked on him lately.  I'd assume to would be a Joc/Engel platoon.

It would be a platoon but a much better platoon than we have had. 

Let's get the Joc deal done. RH knows JR cannot and will not even try to win a bidding against Cohen so let's secure Joc so we can keep any trade asset and budget powder we have dry for a SP, rather than having to move an actual asset for a RF if we lose out on Joc too.