2 minutes ago, maloney.adam said:

 

That would be dookie.

Astros will find a way to keep Correa too, this is pretty frustrating, know it’s super early in the offseason but Sox need to make a big move on offense (not named Conforto) and in the rotation 

1 minute ago, Rey21 said:

Astros will find a way to keep Correa too, this is pretty frustrating, know it’s super early in the offseason but Sox need to make a big move on offense (not named Conforto) and in the rotation 

Nah Correa is gone, but I would worry that they might go after Semien. Astros are going to be loaded beyond belief though.

2 minutes ago, fathom said:

Nah Correa is gone, but I would worry that they might go after Semien. Astros are going to be loaded beyond belief though.

I think Pedro Leon is likely to rapidly take over that spot. 

13 minutes ago, Rey21 said:

Astros will find a way to keep Correa too, this is pretty frustrating, know it’s super early in the offseason but Sox need to make a big move on offense (not named Conforto) and in the rotation 

I think Marte is going to end up with the Phillies and Correa is going to end up with either the Tigers or the Yankees. 

I love offseason soxtalk where everyone gets excited with potential big free agents only to see hahn dumpster dive in the end

2 minutes ago, reiks12 said:

I love offseason soxtalk where everyone gets excited with potential big free agents only to see hahn dumpster dive in the end

^^^

Idk when people will learn. 

Be prepared for Escobar/Villar at 2B and Maybe Conforto, depending on if they can get him for under 100M. If not they're probably going to roll with what they have in RF and just fill out the bullpen. 

Edited November 18, 20214 yr by Jack Parkman

Where does Marte fit into Houston’s outfield? They’ve got Brantley, Straw, Tucker, McCormick, and Meyers as outfielders and Yordan will be DHing everyday. That likely moves Brantley to the bench and McCormick+Meyers to AAA. Straw was a great defensive CF so Houston is either not maximizing Marte’s defensive value as a CF or moving a stud CF out of position. It’s for this reason that it wouldn’t be as devastating if Houston lands him (compared to getting a true corner outfielder with a better bat), but it still improves the roster of our main competition in the AL

2 minutes ago, reiks12 said:

I love offseason soxtalk where everyone gets excited with potential big free agents only to see hahn dumpster dive in the end

Do you consider Liam Hendricks a dumpster dive?

Just now, MackowiakYakYak said:

Where does Marte fit into Houston’s outfield? They’ve got Brantley, Straw, Tucker, McCormick, and Meyers as outfielders and Yordan will be DHing everyday. That likely moves Brantley to the bench and McCormick+Meyers to AAA. Straw was a great defensive CF so Houston is either not maximizing Marte’s defensive value as a CF or moving a stud CF out of position. It’s for this reason that it wouldn’t be as devastating if Houston lands him (compared to getting a true corner outfielder with a better bat), but it still improves the roster of our main competition in the AL

Marte starts in CF this year and then transitions over to RF as Brantley's contract ends. 

4 minutes ago, maloney.adam said:

Do you consider Liam Hendricks a dumpster dive?

Like Grandal, they only shop at the top of the market at positions that don't command top dollar. Their biggest FA signings have been a 1B, C and Closer. 

Their holes aren't at those spots right now so expect dumpster diving. 

Edited November 18, 20214 yr by Jack Parkman

It’s early in the offseason and there have been like what 5 signings? What is the expectation, our name has to show up in every tweet about a free agent that’s out there?

Edited November 18, 20214 yr by maloney.adam

14 minutes ago, Jack Parkman said:

^^^

Idk when people will learn. 

Be prepared for Escobar/Villar at 2B and Maybe Conforto, depending on if they can get him for under 100M. If not they're probably going to roll with what they have in RF and just fill out the bullpen. 

Thanks for setting expectations Jack.  I definitely wouldn’t want any joy or optimism in my life and I know I can always count on you to enforce that.

Edited November 18, 20214 yr by Chicago White Sox

15 minutes ago, Balta1701 said:

Marte starts in CF this year and then transitions over to RF as Brantley's contract ends. 

Brantley is in LF (shares LF/DH duties with Alvarez. I think Marte would be CF though like you said.

17 minutes ago, Jack Parkman said:

^^^

Idk when people will learn. 

Be prepared for Escobar/Villar at 2B and Maybe Conforto, depending on if they can get him for under 100M. If not they're probably going to roll with what they have in RF and just fill out the bullpen. 

Escobar and Conforto are not dumpster diving moves. 

19 minutes ago, reiks12 said:

I love offseason soxtalk where everyone gets excited with potential big free agents only to see hahn dumpster dive in the end

I love regular season soxtalk when the free agents that were going to make or break the team in the offseason completely crater 

Just now, 35thstreetswarm said:

I love regular season soxtalk when the free agents that were going to make or break the team in the offseason completely crater 

Paging James McCann.

really not related to much but when just looking at fangraphs leaderboards for any interesting trade guys...

I have to admit I did not realize that Dylan Cease was our highest pitcher in fWAR lol. 

5 minutes ago, Quin said:

Paging James McCann.

Well, I'm sure the Grandal for McCann swap that some people wanted would totally go through now.

9 minutes ago, Bob Sacamano said:

Brantley is in LF (shares LF/DH duties with Alvarez. I think Marte would be CF though like you said.

Straw is on the Indians now and Meyers had to get labrum surgery after the injury he suffered vs Sox

8 minutes ago, maloney.adam said:

Escobar and Conforto are not dumpster diving moves. 

Yeah if people consider Conforto dumpster diving, then they’re bound to hate this offseason

32 minutes ago, reiks12 said:

I love offseason soxtalk where everyone gets excited with potential big free agents only to see hahn dumpster dive in the end

 

30 minutes ago, Jack Parkman said:

^^^

Idk when people will learn. 

Be prepared for Escobar/Villar at 2B and Maybe Conforto, depending on if they can get him for under 100M. If not they're probably going to roll with what they have in RF and just fill out the bullpen. 

Why can't people just approach the offseason however they want?

26 minutes ago, Chicago White Sox said:

Thanks for setting expectations Jack.  I definitely wouldn’t want any joy or optimism in my life and I know I can always count on you to enforce that.

Christ I must have missed him coming back. Glad we're all going to have our good taste of misery back in full swing on here. 

46 minutes ago, Jack Parkman said:

^^^

Idk when people will learn. 

Be prepared for Escobar/Villar at 2B and Maybe Conforto, depending on if they can get him for under 100M. If not they're probably going to roll with what they have in RF and just fill out the bullpen. 

a Escobar/Conforto offseason would be outstanding for the offense.

42 minutes ago, Jack Parkman said:

Like Grandal, they only shop at the top of the market at positions that don't command top dollar. Their biggest FA signings have been a 1B, C and Closer. 

Their holes aren't at those spots right now so expect dumpster diving. 

I hope you didn't hurt your back moving those goalposts.