August 17, 20223 yr 7 minutes ago, KrankinSox said: Any background on why Andrus was released? He's not having a bad season by any means. Basically a league average hitter for his position and is above average against left handed pitching. July was his best month of 2022 as far as OPS goes. This seems like a no brainer for the Sox. EDIT: Sounds like it may have been due to his option potentially vesting if the A's kept him around. A's being cheap could work to our benefit. How do vesting options work in this case, like is it null if released and signs on with another team (us)? Or would we then be on the hook if the option hits?
August 17, 20223 yr Just now, MiddleCoastBias said: How do vesting options work in this case, like is it null if released and signs on with another team (us)? Or would we then be on the hook if the option hits? If he signs a separate contract his old contract no longer applies. Keuchel's vesting option was void when we DFA'd him and nobody picked his contract up on waivers. His new contracts with the Diamondbacks and Rangers have nothing to do with the contract he signed with us in 2019.
August 17, 20223 yr 1 minute ago, MiddleCoastBias said: How do vesting options work in this case, like is it null if released and signs on with another team (us)? Or would we then be on the hook if the option hits? My understanding is that if he is claimed on waivers, then the option still exists. If he clears waivers, then he is eligible to sign with any team and the option would be wiped out.
August 17, 20223 yr 9 minutes ago, joemg311 said: Vesting 15 million dollar option for next year if he gets enough plate appearances, but the article says that does not transfer to a new team. Honestly I'd get him in and see if he is open to a new deal. I'd sign him for 2 years 20 million. Then you cut Leury and improve the team by 2 wins next year.
August 17, 20223 yr 2 hours ago, he gone. said: Elvis Andrus can be had for free ... that's not your answer though. It could be an answer for 3-4 weeks though? He's going to be released any day now. What makes you think he's going to be released ?
August 17, 20223 yr 2 hours ago, CentralChamps21 said: I'd definitely put in a claim on Yolmer. Even if he's not better than Sosa, he pushes Sosa back down to AAA where he can play every day and continue to develop. Yolmer knows the ropes here and would bat cleanup for Tony. Done.
August 17, 20223 yr 4 minutes ago, CaliSoxFanViaSWside said: What makes you think he's going to be released ? Already happened Edited August 17, 20223 yr by wegner others will answer
August 17, 20223 yr 2 minutes ago, CaliSoxFanViaSWside said: What makes you think he's going to be released ? The fact he was released.
August 17, 20223 yr 39 minutes ago, Kyyle23 said: Can I interest you in a used Elvis Andrus sign him today!!!
August 17, 20223 yr Andrus is the guy they need until TA comes back. He sucks, but less than what they put out there now, and less than whatever else they could put together. The guy actually has a decent WAR.
August 17, 20223 yr 1 minute ago, Dick Allen said: Andrus is the guy they need until TA comes back. He sucks, but less than what they put out there now, and less than whatever else they could put together. The guy actually has a decent WAR. Which means he should be signing with the Padres any day now.
August 17, 20223 yr 1 minute ago, southsider2k5 said: Which means he should be signing with the Padres any day now. You have a point.
August 17, 20223 yr 3 minutes ago, southsider2k5 said: Which means he should be signing with the Padres any day now. Thankfully Ha-Seong Kim has actually been pretty good this year. The Sox are easily the biggest no brainer for Andrus. Andrus isn't an upgrade over IKF for the Yankees and he wouldn't get the kind of playing time he would would with the Sox on any other contending team.
August 17, 20223 yr 2 minutes ago, chw42 said: Thankfully Ha-Seong Kim has actually been pretty good this year. The Sox are easily the biggest no brainer for Andrus. Andrus isn't an upgrade over IKF for the Yankees and he wouldn't get the kind of playing time he would would with the Sox on any other contending team. Seems like the most obvious move possible
August 17, 20223 yr 1 minute ago, fathom said: Seems like the most obvious move possible Isn't Andrus one of KW's guys too?
August 17, 20223 yr 1 minute ago, wegner said: Does Andrus have a rep for being a good or bad influence in the clubhouse? Maybe Hahn will be seen asking Jake Diekman about this after a game.
August 17, 20223 yr 11 minutes ago, chw42 said: Thankfully Ha-Seong Kim has actually been pretty good this year. The Sox are easily the biggest no brainer for Andrus. Andrus isn't an upgrade over IKF for the Yankees and he wouldn't get the kind of playing time he would would with the Sox on any other contending team. It should absolutely be a no brainer, but since when has that been how we have done business?
August 17, 20223 yr I’d be fine with Andrus for a few weeks while we wait for Tim to come back. He can’t be any worse than Leury and Sosa is too overmatched right now.
August 17, 20223 yr 8 minutes ago, wegner said: Does Andrus have a rep for being a good or bad influence in the clubhouse? Good
August 17, 20223 yr 9 minutes ago, wegner said: Does Andrus have a rep for being a good or bad influence in the clubhouse?
August 17, 20223 yr 2 minutes ago, DoUEvenShift said: Do you go through waivers when you get released? I thought you only go through waivers if you get DFA'd.
August 17, 20223 yr Josh Harrison played with Andrus last year as a double play pairing. That should be a nice recruitment tool.
August 17, 20223 yr 3 minutes ago, wegner said: See page 1 of thread Ha had to make me work. Figures when I don't read the whole thread it always comes back to bite me. I was too busy thinking he would be a legit pickup and checking his stats instead of reading the thread. Since July 17 he's 21 for 73 which is .288 and also has a 1.6 fWar on the season. Plus Elvis Night is on Aug.26 at home so sounds perfect !
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