December 13, 20205 yr 15 hours ago, Sarava said: A trade like that might make sense to be honest. If the Sox are at the deadline cruising in first place, but have some starting pitching depth issues. A Kopech for Yu Darvish trade might win you a World Series. And cause the average Sox fan to not want to watch baseball for the decade following 2023.
December 13, 20205 yr If we indeed have $30M left. I would be disappointed how we blew $7M to go after a marginal upgrade in Eaton and not throw it all at Bauer. Sign Bauer to 2/$75M. Trade someone from the likes of Adolfo/Sheet/L Gonzalez for a cost controlled RP. Let Bummer, Heuer, and that RP battle it out for the closer spot. Engel/Leury platoon might be as good as Eaton at RF. Best rotation in the AL, top 5 offense. Championship roster.
December 13, 20205 yr 1 hour ago, thxfrthmmrs said: If we indeed have $30M left. I would be disappointed how we blew $7M to go after a marginal upgrade in Eaton and not throw it all at Bauer. Sign Bauer to 2/$75M. Trade someone from the likes of Adolfo/Sheet/L Gonzalez for a cost controlled RP. Let Bummer, Heuer, and that RP battle it out for the closer spot. Engel/Leury platoon might be as good as Eaton at RF. Best rotation in the AL, top 5 offense. Championship roster. 2/75?
December 13, 20205 yr 3 hours ago, hi8is said: 2/75? 2/$75 or 3/$110. $37M AAV would be reasonable in a short term deal.
December 13, 20205 yr 4 minutes ago, thxfrthmmrs said: 2/$75 or 3/$110. $37M AAV would be reasonable in a short term deal. Doubt he would go for that with higher offers left on the table - I’ll be surprised if he gets less than 5/170.
December 13, 20205 yr Just now, mqr said: Does Nelson Cruz do anything for anyone? Hell yes, won’t happen though.
December 13, 20205 yr 4 minutes ago, fathom said: Hell yes, won’t happen though. Idk it feels feasible to me. Not like he’s going to be getting multiyear deals
December 13, 20205 yr 2 minutes ago, mqr said: Idk it feels feasible to me. Not like he’s going to be getting multiyear deals If NL gets the DH, he will have a huge market.
December 13, 20205 yr Just now, fathom said: If NL gets the DH, he will have a huge market. I thought I saw they told NL teams to anticipate no DH for 21
December 13, 20205 yr 1 minute ago, mqr said: I thought I saw they told NL teams to anticipate no DH for 21 Buster then reported they expect it to still be in place for 2021
December 14, 20205 yr Why are people so willing to pay Trevor Bauer $30 million per season? He could easily have a 4.50 ERA in 2021.
December 14, 20205 yr 29 minutes ago, Y2Jimmy0 said: Why are people so willing to pay Trevor Bauer $30 million per season? He could easily have a 4.50 ERA in 2021. I agree 100%. I just think it’s more about what signing him represents. The ability to play with the big boys
December 14, 20205 yr 1 hour ago, Y2Jimmy0 said: Why are people so willing to pay Trevor Bauer $30 million per season? He could easily have a 4.50 ERA in 2021. I completely agree here.
December 14, 20205 yr 1 hour ago, Orlando said: I agree 100%. I just think it’s more about what signing him represents. The ability to play with the big boys 42 minutes ago, Jack Parkman said: I completely agree here. I’d rather play with the big boys on the position player side
December 14, 20205 yr 9 minutes ago, Y2Jimmy0 said: I’d rather play with the big boys on the position player side I agree with you.
December 14, 20205 yr 14 minutes ago, Y2Jimmy0 said: I’d rather play with the big boys on the position player side Yup converting on Machado would have been NICE
December 14, 20205 yr 33 minutes ago, Y2Jimmy0 said: I’d rather play with the big boys on the position player side I'm with you there.
December 14, 20205 yr 20 minutes ago, Orlando said: Yup converting on Machado would have been NICE Except they didn't need Machado, they needed Harper.
December 14, 20205 yr Just now, Jack Parkman said: Except they didn't need Machado, they needed Harper. Except I would have taken either and Machado is better
December 14, 20205 yr 36 minutes ago, Y2Jimmy0 said: I’d rather play with the big boys on the position player side The Sox are pretty loaded for position players already. Especially if you get the hoped for growth from players like Eloy and Robert this coming season. If they come up short anywhere compared to other playoff caliber teams, its probably in the starting staff. And the Nats just showed us in 2019 how a dominant top heavy staff can be ridden to a title.
December 14, 20205 yr 5 hours ago, Y2Jimmy0 said: Why are people so willing to pay Trevor Bauer $30 million per season? He could easily have a 4.50 ERA in 2021. Well he just won the cy young award
December 14, 20205 yr 11 hours ago, Y2Jimmy0 said: I’d rather play with the big boys on the position player side I would have been A-OK with Springer and fillers too.
December 14, 20205 yr 12 minutes ago, southsider2k5 said: I would have been A-OK with Springer and fillers too. The problem is how high do you go with Springer and how long do you wait? Missing out on Machado and Harper was ok because 2019 was a nothing year. Missing out on Springer and then having limited options is my issue. I like the Eaton signing because I think he fits a need but also because he is actually signed. Lynn and Eaton should not preclude them from making additional moves but is a nice back stop if things go crazy. I don't think they get Spring or Bauer because some GM will do something stupid and that contract will be an albatross before the ink dries. Outside of New York how do those big contracts work out? The whole offseason seems to be gridlocked right now. How long are the Sox supposed to wait it out.
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