I don't need a bidding war for Kimbrel, I just need him gone.

2 minutes ago, Tnetennba said:

I don't need a bidding war for Kimbrel, I just need him gone.

I think the Sox would like a bidding war.

9 minutes ago, Tnetennba said:

I don't need a bidding war for Kimbrel, I just need him gone.

I'd certainly be cool with one.

8 minutes ago, Sockin said:

I think the Sox would like a bidding war.

If signing a big bat is contingent on moving Kimbrel, then a bidding war could be counterproductive if it takes too long.

12 minutes ago, Tnetennba said:

I don't need a bidding war for Kimbrel, I just need him gone.

I don't need a new BMW, but I sure wouldn't be upset about one.

2 minutes ago, CentralChamps21 said:

If signing a big bat is contingent on moving Kimbrel, then a bidding war could be counterproductive if it takes too long.

Fortunately, for some of the names that we want, their agent is a man who doesn't mind his clients waiting, even as far as into the season.

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I think we need Kenley to decide before Kimbrel gets moved, but of course it’s possible Kenley has to wait until Freeman picks a team.

7 minutes ago, Quin said:

I'd certainly be cool with one.

4 minutes ago, southsider2k5 said:

I don't need a new BMW, but I sure wouldn't be upset about one.

If they are trying to flip him for prospect capital to use for a starting pitcher, then by all means wait it out for the best offer.  But if they just need that $16M freed up to sign Conforto, rip the bandaid off and get it done.  

 

10 minutes ago, Bob Sacamano said:

Fortunately, for some of the names that we want, their agent is a man who doesn't mind his clients waiting, even as far as into the season.

The problem is when guys sign really late, like after the season has already begun, they usually have crappy numbers.

Just now, Dick Allen said:

The problem is when guys sign really late, like after the season has already begun, they usually have crappy numbers.

Hey, I didn’t say they did good haha just that they can wait, likely into spring training games starting.

 

Just now, Heads22 said:

 

He just can't shake the injuries.

2 hours ago, quickman said:

Appreciate it. easily picked up. man thats pretty crappy reporting. 

 

2 hours ago, Tnetennba said:

In other word, TA isn’t going anywhere. 

It is actually weird how often media people badly overlook basic details about this team. 

Tatis out up to 3 months.

https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2022/03/fernando-tatis-jr-fractured-wrist-surgery-three-months-padres.html

5 minutes ago, Heads22 said:

 

Tatis injured? shocker...

 

Kid is made of glass.

We really need Freeman & Correa to sign so the market gets moving.

2 minutes ago, SoxAce said:

Tatis injured? shocker...

 

Kid is made of glass.

Even after he returns doesn't it take awhile before the strength in the wrist actually gets back to 100%? 

1 minute ago, SoxAce said:

Tatis injured? shocker...

 

Kid is made of glass.

Dude is heading towards Derrick Rose territory, except the team is locked into the contract.

I wonder when he broke it. You have to wonder if not having access to team doctors affected his return timeline. 

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1 minute ago, chw42 said:

I wonder when he broke it. You have to wonder if not having access to team doctors affected his return timeline. 

apparently had a bad bike crash and people are speculating that he didn't get it fixed immediately. this contract is going to be monumentally bad. shoulders and wrists are no joke, especially with his absolutely violent swing style. 

5 minutes ago, chw42 said:

I wonder when he broke it. You have to wonder if not having access to team doctors affected his return timeline. 

I'm sure with the kind of money he's getting paid he didn't need to wait for the lockout to end before hiring a specialist. 

 

3 minutes ago, EloyJenkins said:

apparently had a bad bike crash and people are speculating that he didn't get it fixed immediately. this contract is going to be monumentally bad. shoulders and wrists are no joke, especially with his absolutely violent swing style. 

The shoulder is also a ticking time bomb. 

What teams could actually be players for Kimbrel?  Sounds like Philly is out.  I've seen some speculation, but I don't know what is more or less realistic.

 

17 minutes ago, Heads22 said:

 

I've seen enough, the Sox won the Tatis trade lol