I've come around more to the idea of being more aggressive than not.

• We know the AL is absolutely wide open this year

• We've seen too many teams over the years believe their "window" is just starting to open, and it never does.

• On a similar note, with the 2027 season being so up in the air right now, there should be more emphasis put on this year

• The Sox are actually built fairly well for a playoff series. Slug from both sides of the plate, a few good bullpen arms, and a few decent guys at the top of the rotation. Another reliable starter would go a long way. But they actually need to make the post-season first

I'd still prefer Getz to try and thread the needle by acquiring players with some control outside of just this season, but again with 2027 being up in the air, maybe that isn't that important big picture. I think trading a guy like Bonemer would be a mistake, but outside of Bonemer, I don't think anyone should be off the table. Doesn't mean I want them to give up 3 guys in their Top 10 for a 2 month rental, but if Billy Carlson and Tanner McDougal can be moved for someone to help this team in September/October, and Getz believes in the process, then I'm making the move.

11 minutes ago, Kyyle23 said:

It would be kinda funny if we all find out this season that Getz is closer to KW than Hahn when it comes to treating the minors like moveable assets to upgrade the major league team

Said for a few months...that's going to be the really interesting thing to watch. We simply don't know who Getz is in this setting. No one does, Getz himself probably doesn't know yet.

8 minutes ago, Kyyle23 said:

It would be kinda funny if we all find out this season that Getz is closer to KW than Hahn when it comes to treating the minors like moveable assets to upgrade the major league team

I am all for using the minors as moveable assets to upgrade the Sox, that is the goal. I just don't think at this time they are there yet to maximize the moveable value.

43 minutes ago, Falstaff said:

I am all for using the minors as moveable assets to upgrade the Sox, that is the goal. I just don't think at this time they are there yet to maximize the moveable value.

And that’s the thing with KW, the only thing that mattered to him was upgrading the major league team. Maximizing the moveable value began when he thought he needed something and then all the sudden you would hear about a minor leaguer who is having nice year.

2 hours ago, Y2Jimmy0 said:

Maybe it would be another weird Padres/Preller trade. He loved Noah Schultz out of HS. I also don't see them totally selling. He'd try to get win now type guys in the deal. What if it were like Schultz, Shane Smith plus other stuff potentially? I'm also totally speculating and not a big fan of trading for relievers.

Well, that I would do but dont think Padres would.