1 hour ago, fathom said:

We’re gonna get stuck with Cahill and Brad Miller, aren’t we?

I think we'll be lucky to get either at this point. JR has locked up the vault for the offseason.

3 hours ago, CWSpalehoseCWS said:

I honestly thought Madrigal would have been moved and La Stella was going to be the 2B. Really hope the Sox didn't shoot themselves in the foot with the lack of movement since the Hendriks deal.

I’ll say it again. MADRIGAL IS NOT GETTING TRADED. NEITHER IS VAUGHN. All those rumors are created  by people on this site. If you ever read MLB rumors never once has it been mentioned that Madrigal is possibly on the trading block. Nor with Vaughn. NEVER

7 minutes ago, SoxSteve said:

I’ll say it again. MADRIGAL IS NOT GETTING TRADED. NEITHER IS VAUGHN. All those rumors are created  by people on this site. If you ever read MLB rumors never once has it been mentioned that Madrigal is possibly on the trading block. Nor with Vaughn. NEVER

Harold has said Madrigal was discussed...he knows more than just about anyone 

3 years was never gonna happen here..but alas it would have been nice to have a strong LH bat with versatility. 

Brad Miller is a poor man’s La Stella, just get him at this point.

poppysox can breathe a sigh of relief now it would appear. 

35 minutes ago, SoCalChiSox said:

poppysox can breathe a sigh of relief now it would appear. 

Wong is still available.

Check all local hospitals for Fathom....and Madrigal family condition updates.

Oh, thats’s right, he wanted Kolton Wong, but maybe LaStella as well.

Edited January 27, 20215 yr by caulfield12

Apparently enjoys life on the West Coast...and SF a massive upgrade over Oaktown. 

7 hours ago, SoxSteve said:

I’ll say it again. MADRIGAL IS NOT GETTING TRADED. NEITHER IS VAUGHN. All those rumors are created  by people on this site. If you ever read MLB rumors never once has it been mentioned that Madrigal is possibly on the trading block. Nor with Vaughn. NEVER

Believe what you want, but Madrigal absolutely has been offered in trade packages. And no, I’m not referring to the foodies as the sources for this. He’s the most replaceable MLB ready asset this team has at the moment, and the market has/had decent options for 2B as a replacement. People need to stop falling in love with ever prospect that comes through the system.

7 hours ago, YouCanPutItOnTheBoardYES! said:

Brad Miller is a poor man’s La Stella, just get him at this point.

I prefer Asdrubal Cabrera.  His 2020 contract was for $2.5m.  Good SH, good but not great stats from both sides, very good LH OPS, both O & D versatility.  Could DH every day from either side. Plays every IF position. But, apparently the Sox FO feels that IF utility depth and/or LH bat are not weaknesses and not worth spending $2-3m to have it. 

Edited January 27, 20215 yr by Rounding_Third

8 hours ago, SoCalChiSox said:

poppysox can breathe a sigh of relief now it would appear. 

I am not the only one on Soxtalk that realizes Madrigal is going to be something special.  Just the most vocal.

15 hours ago, TomPickle said:

The Giants are an interesting team. I don't think they are particularly good at this point, but they have a bunch of useful enough players and they do a good job of maximizing their talents.

Yeah, I’m very intrigued by them too. They’ve been able to make themselves interesting with some awful contracts still on the books too.

This should be the last year of Cueto and Posey on massive deals. Longoria’s deal expires after next year. 

Edited January 27, 20215 yr by Joshua Strong

Never got the obsession with signing La Stella, solid player, but this team is practically set

And certainly never understood trading Madrigal and starting this guy

8 minutes ago, ChiSoxJon said:

Never got the obsession with signing La Stella, solid player, but this team is practically set

And certainly never understood trading Madrigal and starting this guy

He would have given the Sox 2 needed rolls, LH DH & 2nd Util IF with just 1 roster spot.

This is why:

Tommy La Stella vs. right-handed pitchers since 2017:

706 PA

126 wRC+

.295 AVG

.371 OBP

.467 SLG

.172 ISO

9.8% BB

9.6% K

1 minute ago, Harold's Leg Lift said:

This is why:

Tommy La Stella vs. right-handed pitchers since 2017:

706 PA

126 wRC+

.295 AVG

.371 OBP

.467 SLG

.172 ISO

9.8% BB

9.6% K

Sad face icon.

5 minutes ago, Harold's Leg Lift said:

This is why:

Tommy La Stella vs. right-handed pitchers since 2017:

706 PA

126 wRC+

.295 AVG

.371 OBP

.467 SLG

.172 ISO

9.8% BB

9.6% K

Would have been a nice player to have to give Moncada a day off or day to DH once in a while.

4 minutes ago, Harold's Leg Lift said:

This is why:

Tommy La Stella vs. right-handed pitchers since 2017:

706 PA

126 wRC+

.295 AVG

.371 OBP

.467 SLG

.172 ISO

9.8% BB

9.6% K

I was in his camp but one of many who's 1st reaction was "3 yrs - no way for Sox".  After I slept on it, "why not"?  Would have been very happy with 3 year stability with him.

1 minute ago, manbearpuig said:

Would have been a nice player to have to give Moncada a day off or day to DH once in a while.

I saw him as primary DH against RHP (usually > 70% of games) and utility as 2nd role.

11 hours ago, YouCanPutItOnTheBoardYES! said:

Brad Miller is a poor man’s La Stella, just get him at this point.

Agreed. They should get this done today.

1 minute ago, SoCalChiSox said:

Agreed. They should get this done today.

Why not Asdrubal Cabrera instead?

1 minute ago, Rounding_Third said:

I saw him as primary DH against RHP (usually > 70% of games) and utility as 2nd role.

Yep. DH who can play 1B, 2B, 3B and get Moncada off his legs more.

Just now, Rounding_Third said:

Why not Asdrubal Cabrera instead?

I think I prefer Miller because he can play SS.

1 minute ago, manbearpuig said:

Yep. DH who can play 1B, 2B, 3B and get Moncada off his legs more.

and nothing against Madrigal, really like him, but La Stella would have given flexibility to possible Madrigal trade for SP.