almagest Posted February 17, 2023 Share Posted February 17, 2023 So wait, you mean all the concern about the back end of Machado's deal causing payroll issues were for naught as he was always going to opt out after 4-5-6 years anyway, assuming he didn't completely tank? Huh. No one could've possibly predicted that! 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted February 17, 2023 Share Posted February 17, 2023 29 minutes ago, he gone. said: Oh i was joking. sorry. We couldn't even pay Conforto on a two year contract with a clear need and a fully ready to go roster this year. We're more of a Jonathan Villar team than a Manny Machado team. There's not a shot in hell the Sox sign machado. He fits in perfectly with the Cubs after this season, as long as Madrigal doesn’t prove he’s a good 3B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxjusttyped Posted February 17, 2023 Share Posted February 17, 2023 Â Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Sacamano Posted February 17, 2023 Share Posted February 17, 2023 (edited) 8 minutes ago, maxjusttyped said: Â That could turn out to be a solid signing but he was bad last year. Profar was probably too out of their price range I guess. Edited February 17, 2023 by Bob Sacamano Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxjusttyped Posted February 17, 2023 Share Posted February 17, 2023 5 minutes ago, Bob Sacamano said: That could turn out to be a solid signing but he was bad last year. Profar was probably too out of their price range I guess. Profar didn't go back to Texas because he's signing here i hope 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eminor3rd Posted February 18, 2023 Share Posted February 18, 2023 Watching all the veteran minor league SP deals come off the board without any going to the Sox is baffling. Really hard to believe that these guys don’t see the obvious path to innings that currently exists, which makes me have to think the Sox aren’t trying to sign them. Which is completely bonkers. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caulfield12 Posted February 18, 2023 Share Posted February 18, 2023 (edited) https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/35681036/padres-manny-machado-says-plans-opt-2023 Back with the Sox just in time to replace Moncada? Now that contract is really going to be the high risk one as he hits his thirties and outs on some more weight. Edited February 18, 2023 by caulfield12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caulfield12 Posted February 18, 2023 Share Posted February 18, 2023 Just now, caulfield12 said: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/35681036/padres-manny-machado-says-plans-opt-2023  3 minutes ago, Eminor3rd said: Watching all the veteran minor league SP deals come off the board without any going to the Sox is baffling. Really hard to believe that these guys don’t see the obvious path to innings that currently exists, which makes me have to think the Sox aren’t trying to sign them. Which is completely bonkers. Or the organizational culture/clubhouse schisms. But having a new manager should potentially help there. Lynn and Kopech are always going to be question marks at this point...unless proven otherwise. And the Sox have gone for quite some time (Kopech) without losing another starter to TJ surgery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWSpalehoseCWS Posted February 18, 2023 Share Posted February 18, 2023 17 hours ago, Eminor3rd said: Watching all the veteran minor league SP deals come off the board without any going to the Sox is baffling. Really hard to believe that these guys don’t see the obvious path to innings that currently exists, which makes me have to think the Sox aren’t trying to sign them. Which is completely bonkers. It really is. I can't help but think that some of these pitchers simply don't want to come here. Charlotte is absolute death on pitching, and maybe a lot of these guys realize that being stuck in Triple-A in a park that will more than likely hurt their numbers (which in-turn hurts their chances of catching on with another club) isn't worth the risk while potentially waiting around for some sort of injury to the Sox starting 5? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tnetennba Posted February 19, 2023 Share Posted February 19, 2023 Â Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caulfield12 Posted February 19, 2023 Share Posted February 19, 2023 3 hours ago, Tnetennba said: Â They're wise to be careful about any deal well into mid to late 30's. Signing Soto to that deal at his age would likely lead to better results...although he actually had one of his worst seasons in 2022. Might be better off letting the season play out first. And then there's the uncertainty overhanging how much of their $50ish million RSN deal they actually see and WHEN. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldsox Posted February 19, 2023 Share Posted February 19, 2023 On 2/17/2023 at 2:07 PM, he gone. said: Oh i was joking. sorry. We couldn't even pay Conforto on a two year contract with a clear need and a fully ready to go roster this year. We're more of a Jonathan Villar team than a Manny Machado team. There's not a shot in hell the Sox sign machado. Good. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caulfield12 Posted February 19, 2023 Share Posted February 19, 2023 51 minutes ago, oldsox said: Good. Unless we bring back Jay and Alonso again... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caulfield12 Posted February 20, 2023 Share Posted February 20, 2023 "The Los Angeles Dodgers and the New York Mets are widely expected to be his (Ohtani's) most aggressive suitors, but several others -- namely the Chicago Cubs, San Francisco Giants and Seattle Mariners, to name a few -- could have the payroll flexibility to get into the sweepstakes. And the Angels, who opted against trading him last summer and in the ensuing winter, would certainly be interested in bringing him back." https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/35702907/agent-says-shohei-ohtani-right-explore-free-agency Calculating if we'd really want the Cubs to sign him for $450-525 million depending on how this season plays out... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vote4Pedro Posted February 21, 2023 Share Posted February 21, 2023 On 2/19/2023 at 4:59 PM, caulfield12 said: Unless we bring back Jay and Alonso again... Alonso to the television booth to replace Benetti is imminent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted February 21, 2023 Share Posted February 21, 2023 Poetic justice will be when we sign manny machado to a 1 year $15M deal with $10 mil team option for his age 36 and 37 seasons and send out marketing emails 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenSox Posted February 21, 2023 Share Posted February 21, 2023 On 2/19/2023 at 4:59 PM, caulfield12 said: Unless we bring back Jay and Alonso again... I read that he became good friends with Eric Hosmer while on the Padres... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caulfield12 Posted February 21, 2023 Share Posted February 21, 2023 31 minutes ago, GreenSox said: I read that he became good friends with Eric Hosmer while on the Padres... Machado to the Cubs. Sox sign all of Ohtani's Japanese friends and former teammates in a bid to get Shohei for only $425 million. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caulfield12 Posted February 24, 2023 Share Posted February 24, 2023 (edited) https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10066404-way-too-early-manny-machado-landing-spots-with-padres-opt-out-looming  Top Ten candidates for Machado after opt out at season's end, Sox 8th (see last sentence) and Cubs 5th. SD, NYY, NYM, SFF top four... Edited February 24, 2023 by caulfield12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Parkman Posted February 26, 2023 Share Posted February 26, 2023 Â Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vote4Pedro Posted February 26, 2023 Share Posted February 26, 2023 Just now, Jack Parkman said:  Must be nice to throw half a billion dollars around in an offseason as a mid market team 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caulfield12 Posted February 26, 2023 Share Posted February 26, 2023 2 minutes ago, Jack Parkman said:  Irresponsible. Unsustainable. Not financially prudent. That only leaves Ohtani and Soto. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tnetennba Posted February 26, 2023 Share Posted February 26, 2023 Â Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harold's Leg Lift Posted February 26, 2023 Share Posted February 26, 2023 When Reinsdorf sells I hope it's to the Padres silent investor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sleepy Harold Posted February 26, 2023 Share Posted February 26, 2023 23 minutes ago, Jack Parkman said: Â If you factor this extension into the original offer I'm sure the Sox still somehow believe that their offer was better. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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