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Post by thegoodthebadthesox on Aug 3, 2023 11:39:08 GMT -5
Verdugo trade and a Bellinger/Kiermaier/Renfroe/Lee/Bader/Duvall signing makes some sense to me as an option. They could also sign one of those guys instead of Turner and put Yoshida at DH, but then they still need a backup 1B on the roster. I don't think any of them is a great bet to be better than Verdugo though so maybe just run it back offensively with Story returning full time, Turner resigning. Maybe add Merrifield as a bench guy playing all over frequently (or a candidate for starting 2B) replacing what would otherwise be one of Chang/Arroyo/Urias/Reyes/Valdez/Hamilton (though you also still need a backup SS, so one of the first four stays too or Rafaela is also on the team). End up with the same starting lineup as this year just with Story at shortstop, Merrifield at 2B, bench of McGuire/Refsnyder/Urias/Chang and I'd be okay with that. There’s also the Soto contingency if Preller decides to walk back his insanity a little bit. Obviously he’s a lefty and the cost would probably be high on top of having to extend him, but I’m pretty willing to put on all the blinders to the complicating factors because that dude is so damn good and I just want him on the Red Sox lol
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Post by oldfaithful2019 on Aug 3, 2023 11:59:39 GMT -5
Verdugo trade and a Bellinger/Kiermaier/Renfroe/Lee/Bader/Duvall signing makes some sense to me as an option. They could also sign one of those guys instead of Turner and put Yoshida at DH, but then they still need a backup 1B on the roster. I don't think any of them is a great bet to be better than Verdugo though so maybe just run it back offensively with Story returning full time, Turner resigning. Maybe add Merrifield as a bench guy playing all over frequently (or a candidate for starting 2B) replacing what would otherwise be one of Chang/Arroyo/Urias/Reyes/Valdez/Hamilton (though you also still need a backup SS, so one of the first four stays too or Rafaela is also on the team). End up with the same starting lineup as this year just with Story at shortstop, Merrifield at 2B, bench of McGuire/Refsnyder/Urias/Chang and I'd be okay with that. Merrifield or Wendle are both players who I'd feel comfortable penciling in as regular 2b for 2024. Maybe Wendle more as he can also fill in a SS for Story day's off. 2nd thought, Rafaella would be fine for that as well, but then again he could be the regular CF.
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Post by oldfaithful2019 on Aug 3, 2023 12:02:08 GMT -5
Verdugo trade and a Bellinger/Kiermaier/Renfroe/Lee/Bader/Duvall signing makes some sense to me as an option. They could also sign one of those guys instead of Turner and put Yoshida at DH, but then they still need a backup 1B on the roster. I don't think any of them is a great bet to be better than Verdugo though so maybe just run it back offensively with Story returning full time, Turner resigning. Maybe add Merrifield as a bench guy playing all over frequently (or a candidate for starting 2B) replacing what would otherwise be one of Chang/Arroyo/Urias/Reyes/Valdez/Hamilton (though you also still need a backup SS, so one of the first four stays too or Rafaela is also on the team). End up with the same starting lineup as this year just with Story at shortstop, Merrifield at 2B, bench of McGuire/Refsnyder/Urias/Chang and I'd be okay with that. There’s also the Soto contingency if Preller decides to walk back his insanity a little bit. Obviously he’s a lefty and the cost would probably be high on top of having to extend him, but I’m pretty willing to put on all the blinders to the complicating factors because that dude is so damn good and I just want him on the Red Sox lol Getting Sosa in a trade likely means one of the current LH outfielders is included in the deal anyway, but yeah, get him and adjust the rest after that.
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Post by costpet on Aug 3, 2023 13:02:16 GMT -5
Off topic: Has there ever been a team that played with your emotions like this one?
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Post by pappyman99 on Aug 3, 2023 15:18:01 GMT -5
The reason Turner will get a longer and bigger contract and probably elsewhere is because there are so few productive right handed bats in this FA
He is of limited supply. Could honestly see the Phillies giving him a 2-3 year deal, they will for sure be some competition for him
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Post by soxfaninnj on Aug 3, 2023 16:16:58 GMT -5
Has Turner gotten a QO?
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Post by oldfaithful2019 on Aug 3, 2023 17:05:50 GMT -5
Yes, he received a QO from the Dodgers in 2016 which he rejected. He then signed 4 year deal with them.
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Post by redsox04071318champs on Aug 3, 2023 17:12:30 GMT -5
I dont see a lot of changes coming up.
I'm guessing the lineup is:
LF Duran DH Yoshida 3B Devers SS Story RF Verdugo 1B Casas 2B Urias C. Wong CF Rafaela
I think Bloom explores a deal for a starter that includes a prospect or 2 in addition to the final year of Verdugo, but probably doesnt find it.
If he does however, then I can see Bloom offering a couple of years to bring back Duvall.
LF Duran DH Yoshida 3B Devers SS Story 1B Casas RF Duvall 2B Urias C. Wong CF Rafaela
2025 will probably have more changes in the lineup for 2025 from 2024 than 2024 from 2023.
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Post by wcsoxfan on Aug 3, 2023 18:53:47 GMT -5
The Red Sox have ~46mil to spend this off-season if they plan to stay under the CBT, and as they will be under this year, they 'should' go well over; 2025 and 2026 provide ample opportunities to get back under again. By my estimation they need 1-2 SPs, a LHRP and a DH - so here's a realistic lineup with one slightly (very) unrealistic addition:
CF Duran (L) LF Yoshida (L) SS Story (R) DH Ohtani (L) 3B Devers (L) 1B Casas (L) 2B Dalbec/Urias (R) RF Verdugo (L) C Wong (R)
I really don't like any of the 2B options out there and I think Dalbec could be above average offensively for second - not sure about the defense long-term, but he hasn't been a butcher in short samples and has played 8 games at SS this season in AAA. Also love the idea of Rafaela playing all around, giving other guys days off until the inevitable injury - takes a lot of pressure off both he and Duran continuing to play well.
Tanner Scott (trade - Marlins are loaded with LHRPs) and Yoshi would fill-out the pitching, placing the team ~35-40mil over the CBT.
Trade Arroyo, Pivetta; decline options on Kluber, Rodriguez, Bleier.
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Post by alan on Aug 3, 2023 19:42:37 GMT -5
The Red Sox have ~46mil to spend this off-season if they plan to stay under the CBT, and as they will be under this year, they 'should' go well over; 2025 and 2026 provide ample opportunities to get back under again. By my estimation they need 1-2 SPs, a LHRP and a DH - so here's a realistic lineup with one slightly (very) unrealistic addition: CF Duran (L) LF Yoshida (L) SS Story (R) DH Ohtani (L) 3B Devers (L) 1B Casas (L) 2B Dalbec/Urias (R) RF Verdugo (L) C Wong (R) I really don't like any of the 2B options out there and I think Dalbec could be above average offensively for second - not sure about the defense long-term, but he hasn't been a butcher in short samples and has played 8 games at SS this season in AAA. Also love the idea of Rafaela playing all around, giving other guys days off until the inevitable injury - takes a lot of pressure off both he and Duran continuing to play well. Tanner Scott (trade - Marlins are loaded with LHRPs) and Yoshi would fill-out the pitching, placing the team ~35-40mil over the CBT. Trade Arroyo, Pivetta; decline options on Kluber, Rodriguez, Bleier. FYI, RedSoxPayroll on Twitter projects that they have about 39 mil under the CBT. He added arb estimates (hasn’t added Urias), projects that JT picks up his option and we decline Kluber’s, Bleier’s and Joely’s team options. At this point Urias should be the full time starter in 2024, I don’t think Dalbec is a big league hitter. Assuming they go over the CBT, they can absolutely add Yamamoto and another quality starter (or just offer QO to Paxton). As for LHRP, I really like Yuki Matsui from the Rakuten Eagles. I just realized this is lineup thread so I’ll stop
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Post by notnickyorke on Aug 4, 2023 3:08:05 GMT -5
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Post by dcsoxfan15 on Aug 4, 2023 12:31:23 GMT -5
Where would you play him?
I'm looking at:
1. Duran CF 2. Yoshida LF 3. Turner DH 4. Devers 3B 5. Story SS 6. Casas 1B 7. Verdugo RF 8. Wong C 9. Urias 2B
I guess you could target him for DH if Turner declines the option and leaves, but I feel like we should definitely try to keep Turner for next year. Can't see Hoskins at 1B or left unless we lose Turner and DH Yoshida.
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Post by oldfaithful2019 on Aug 4, 2023 12:54:35 GMT -5
I think he would make a good plan B if we loose Turner. Personally, I have no concern with Masa being in LF most games. Ruiz could play 3B on Raffy days off. Hoskins primary DH and some 1B/LF. Phil's could QO him though, driving his price up.
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Post by carmenfanzone on Aug 4, 2023 13:08:49 GMT -5
We need more right handed bats in general, and there isn’t much impactful on the FA market which makes Turner as good as gone and the FA market not much of an option. Yoshida can just go to DH but then there is the open LF spot and then duran and Verdugo seem very redundant as players. I think I’m trading duran for a young good SP like a Woo type from the Mainers. I only say this because his BABIP is definitely going to regress and that scares me with him Trading Houck for a good right handed outfielder of equal control. Bringing up Rafaela. Then deciding what is best to do with Verdugo. Durran's speed is going to lead to a higher than normal BABIP, and yes I too would expect a slight regression but likely with a higher BABIP than Steamer ect is project for ROS on Fangraphs, therefore I think your are over stating this point and that alone is not a reason to trade him. He's not even arbitration eligible yet. Verdugo would be a better candidate as he's a more known quantity. There is likely a good reason he was suggested as trade candidate this recent deadline. Maybe add in one of our prospects from outside the top 5, to help land a solid SP, ideally one that has at least 2 seasons of arbitration left. The achilles heal of the team going forward is SP (and I wouldn't even count on Sale either regardless of how he looks when/if he comes back this season. We need at least one front end SP and maybe a back end one too. Bello, Crawford, Pivetta, Whitlock, and Houck are all candidates. Sale should be seen as a depth piece going forward or your sixth starter otherwise your building in an excuse for failure. Whatever we get from him is house money. Here is a list of SP free agents for next year, www.spotrac.com/mlb/free-agents/starting-pitcher/ there are many interesting options. Rafaela has a good chance to break camp with the team next year (and if not at least at some point during next season his HR and 4 walks in a game tonight is a great sign) and be our starting CF. Durran could play RF, as it's allways good at Fenway to have 2 CF'er types manning CF and RF. Yoshi can play LF again or be our DH most of the time should Turner use his player option. Hopefully Turner is back in the fold as our DH. I think with all the MI candidates (Urias, Reyes, Arroyo, Chang (where is Mondesi? FA in 24 nevermind) we have and top MI prospects getting closer to Boston they won't bother looking for a second baseman in the offseason. Story is likely to slide back to secondbase by 2025 anyway if/when Mayer arrives, here on this site it projects late 2024 which maybe forecasting a roster expansion Sept. call-up. Probably a good call, we'll see. While I understand you're wanting to have a guy who can cover ground in Right due to the Fenway factor, traditionally teams want someone with a strong arm in Right. Unless Duran's arm has improved from this sites analysis of him, that is not Duran: Arm: Below-average arm strength. Passable in the outfield, but throws lack carry. I know his fielding has improved this year, but have not heard his arm has improved. Does anyone have information that his arm has improved enough to consider him as a rightfielder?
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Post by seamus on Aug 4, 2023 13:15:57 GMT -5
The Red Sox have ~46mil to spend this off-season if they plan to stay under the CBT, and as they will be under this year, they 'should' go well over; 2025 and 2026 provide ample opportunities to get back under again. By my estimation they need 1-2 SPs, a LHRP and a DH - so here's a realistic lineup with one slightly (very) unrealistic addition: CF Duran (L) LF Yoshida (L) SS Story (R) DH Ohtani (L) 3B Devers (L) 1B Casas (L) 2B Dalbec/Urias (R) RF Verdugo (L) C Wong (R) I really don't like any of the 2B options out there and I think Dalbec could be above average offensively for second - not sure about the defense long-term, but he hasn't been a butcher in short samples and has played 8 games at SS this season in AAA. Also love the idea of Rafaela playing all around, giving other guys days off until the inevitable injury - takes a lot of pressure off both he and Duran continuing to play well. Tanner Scott (trade - Marlins are loaded with LHRPs) and Yoshi would fill-out the pitching, placing the team ~35-40mil over the CBT.
Trade Arroyo, Pivetta; decline options on Kluber, Rodriguez, Bleier. I simply don't see any context where the Sox go $40m over the CBT. Unless you're signing guys to those 40m+ AAV deals for 2-3 years, which doesn't seem to fit with the sustainable model they're trying to build, there's no way to get the books back to sanity before the tax penalties start being a big problem. I could see them making a run at Yamamoto and working out extensions for Bello, Casas, and/or Duran, but they aren't going to go full Steve Cohen. The 2024 lineup will probably be very similar to the 2023 lineup, and I think that's a good thing. The lineup is good and most of the folks that make it good will be around for a bit. It's weakest areas naturally project to be better with Story/Urias up-the-middle, and I could easily see having Turner back again. I think Verdugo will likely be dealt this offseason, opening the door for Rafaela to claim a spot, though they'll probably sign a veteran OF so that Rafaela isn't thrust into the position by default (maybe Duvall again).
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Post by chaimtime on Aug 4, 2023 13:29:31 GMT -5
The Red Sox have ~46mil to spend this off-season if they plan to stay under the CBT, and as they will be under this year, they 'should' go well over; 2025 and 2026 provide ample opportunities to get back under again. By my estimation they need 1-2 SPs, a LHRP and a DH - so here's a realistic lineup with one slightly (very) unrealistic addition: CF Duran (L) LF Yoshida (L) SS Story (R) DH Ohtani (L) 3B Devers (L) 1B Casas (L) 2B Dalbec/Urias (R) RF Verdugo (L) C Wong (R) I really don't like any of the 2B options out there and I think Dalbec could be above average offensively for second - not sure about the defense long-term, but he hasn't been a butcher in short samples and has played 8 games at SS this season in AAA. Also love the idea of Rafaela playing all around, giving other guys days off until the inevitable injury - takes a lot of pressure off both he and Duran continuing to play well. Tanner Scott (trade - Marlins are loaded with LHRPs) and Yoshi would fill-out the pitching, placing the team ~35-40mil over the CBT.
Trade Arroyo, Pivetta; decline options on Kluber, Rodriguez, Bleier. I simply don't see any context where the Sox go $40m over the CBT. Unless you're signing guys to those 40m+ AAV deals for 2-3 years, which doesn't seem to fit with the sustainable model they're trying to build, there's no way to get the books back to sanity before the tax penalties start being a big problem. I could see them making a run at Yamamoto and working out extensions for Bello, Casas, and/or Duran, but they aren't going to go full Steve Cohen. The 2024 lineup will probably be very similar to the 2023 lineup, and I think that's a good thing. The lineup is good and most of the folks that make it good will be around for a bit. It's weakest areas naturally project to be better with Story/Urias up-the-middle, and I could easily see having Turner back again. I think Verdugo will likely be dealt this offseason, opening the door for Rafaela to claim a spot, though they'll probably sign a veteran OF so that Rafaela isn't thrust into the position by default (maybe Duvall again). Eh, Bloom built a team that almost made it to the World Series despite $60 million being allocated to Dustin Pedroia, David Price, and Chris Sale with no cheap talent to offset it. If they decide to go way over then yeah, they’ll have to manage the payroll very carefully but they have room to add a lot of money, especially with all the talent they still have in the pipeline.
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Post by remmartin34 on Aug 4, 2023 13:38:14 GMT -5
I love the upside potential on Urias, but I think you REALLY have to see how he performs the last two months of this season to determine whether or not he's your 2B next year. If they can help him get his production level back to somewhere between his 2021 and 2022 numbers, I'd be hands down in on him for next year. But I think realistically, there is about a 20% chance of that happening.
I think it's much more likely that they look to sign a legitimate, steady, veteran 2B (or SS that can move to 2B) on a 1-2 year deal. Who that is.. I do not know, but there have got to be some reasonable options.
Also, I think it's far more likely than people think that Turner picks up his player option. I realize he has a $6.7 million buyout, and then could probably go get a one year deal somewhere else for $10-12 million, but the notion that a team will offer a DH that will turn 40 next year a 2-3 year deal is quite outlandish to me. I mean, BIG PAPI did get a 3 year deal for $16 million AAV at age 38, a year after a Babe Ruth-record shattering 2013 WS and becoming arguably the most legendary Red Sox outside of Ted Williams... Also, I get a feeling that the Turner family, based on his wife's tweets at the deadline, does not feel like moving a second straight year.
My look: 1. Duran CF 2. Devers 3B 3. Turner DH 4. Casas 1B 5. Yoshida LF 6. Story SS 7. Urias/Free Agent 2B 8. Wong C 9. Rafaela RF (after trading Verdugo and Houck as part of a package for Logan Gilbert)
Rotation (no particular order) 1. Bello 2. Yamamoto 3. Sale 4. Gilbert 5. Paxton if he accepts QO, TBD if not- (Crawford/Whitlock/Pivetta)
Rafaela takes Verdugo's spot in RF and worst comes to worst he's a below average hitter in what would already be a pretty stacked lineup. He's been named the organizations top defensive player like 3 of the last 4 seasons, I think? I realize that's in the minor leagues, and that RF in Fenway is a whole different ballgame, but something tells me he would be able to handle it.
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Really don't think the above is undoable or costs you an absurd amount of money. I think that makes you the favorite in the AL East, and I'm hoping it's along the lines of what happens.
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Post by seamus on Aug 4, 2023 13:38:50 GMT -5
Oh, sure, they absolutely could still build a good team with wacky contracts on the books, but my point is that Bloom doesn't strike me as the kind of guy who celebrates paying off his Visa by booking a flight to Disney world on his American Express.
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Post by pappyman99 on Aug 4, 2023 14:29:48 GMT -5
I don’t see it us giving out any large contracts this off-season and don’t see it as optimal for the time being
I have a feeling we are going to see Houck, Duran, Verdugo, Yorke, Pivetta, and Crawford rumored in a lot of off-season trade rumors
And ultimately I think a lot of those guys do get traded
Pure speculation, my guess is we sign Teoscar Hernández to a short term deal for LF, Move Yoshida to DH, and role with Rafaela in CF
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Post by ematz1423 on Aug 4, 2023 14:37:51 GMT -5
I don’t see it us giving out any large contracts this off-season and don’t see it as optimal for the time being I have a feeling we are going to see Houck, Duran, Verdugo, Yorke, Pivetta, and Crawford rumored in a lot of off-season trade rumors And ultimately I think a lot of those guys do get traded Pure speculation, my guess is we sign Teoscar Hernández to a short term deal for LF, Move Yoshida to DH, and role with Rafaela in CF If you mean large contracts in terms of adding to the lineup, I agree. Not to throw the thread off topic I think they throw a big deal at one of the FA pitching prizes but at the same time wouldn't be surprised if they don't. I don't see Duran being dealt, it just wouldn't make sense to me. I don't particularly want Hernandez but if Turner leaves and they want to sign a RHH OF to play LF he's probably the best option in FA? Therefore I could see it. Personally I'd rather just bring Turner back and pretty much run back the same lineup with Story at SS and either Urias at 2nd if he shows us something these last few months or acquire some sort of short term average 2nd base option.
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Post by seamus on Aug 4, 2023 16:59:45 GMT -5
The Sox are going to give Paxton the QO. If he walks, they get a pick, and if he takes it, having a guy like that on a one-year deal is great.
In terms of the lineup, the big question to me is just whether or not they keep Turner. If they don't, Yoshida can be the primary DH and the 4th/5th OF, but that means you need to identify a backup corner infielder, ideally a RHH. Certainly a few ways to make it work, but I think Turner could be the linchpin.
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Post by wcsoxfan on Aug 5, 2023 11:16:54 GMT -5
I simply don't see any context where the Sox go $40m over the CBT. Unless you're signing guys to those 40m+ AAV deals for 2-3 years, which doesn't seem to fit with the sustainable model they're trying to build, there's no way to get the books back to sanity before the tax penalties start being a big problem. I could see them making a run at Yamamoto and working out extensions for Bello, Casas, and/or Duran, but they aren't going to go full Steve Cohen. The 2024 lineup will probably be very similar to the 2023 lineup, and I think that's a good thing. The lineup is good and most of the folks that make it good will be around for a bit. It's weakest areas naturally project to be better with Story/Urias up-the-middle, and I could easily see having Turner back again. I think Verdugo will likely be dealt this offseason, opening the door for Rafaela to claim a spot, though they'll probably sign a veteran OF so that Rafaela isn't thrust into the position by default (maybe Duvall again). Projecting that they won't go substantially over is reasonable and Ohtani is a pipe dream. But the Red Sox can easily get back under the CBT in 2025 if they go over 2024 by 40mil; this is due to their combination of major league contracts and minimum salaries which lead to little-to-no raises in the AAVs. Between 2024 and 2025 Sale (option), Jansen and Martin should come off the books while the CBT goes up another 4mil, which would open ~53mil in CBT salary; not including the ~10mil saved if Verdugo leaves and isn't replaced externally. If the Red Sox signed pitchers of the caliber I mentioned in 2024, then they should be able to fill the roles from the above departures internally. They could also go well over in 2025 before getting under in 2026, but after 2026 they're likely looking at expensive arbitration raises and/or free agent signings (if the internal guy's don't work out). So if they're going to ever blow past the CBT, 2024 is the year to do it.
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Post by manfred on Aug 5, 2023 11:26:30 GMT -5
I simply don't see any context where the Sox go $40m over the CBT. Unless you're signing guys to those 40m+ AAV deals for 2-3 years, which doesn't seem to fit with the sustainable model they're trying to build, there's no way to get the books back to sanity before the tax penalties start being a big problem. I could see them making a run at Yamamoto and working out extensions for Bello, Casas, and/or Duran, but they aren't going to go full Steve Cohen. The 2024 lineup will probably be very similar to the 2023 lineup, and I think that's a good thing. The lineup is good and most of the folks that make it good will be around for a bit. It's weakest areas naturally project to be better with Story/Urias up-the-middle, and I could easily see having Turner back again. I think Verdugo will likely be dealt this offseason, opening the door for Rafaela to claim a spot, though they'll probably sign a veteran OF so that Rafaela isn't thrust into the position by default (maybe Duvall again). Eh, Bloom built a team that almost made it to the World Series despite $60 million being allocated to Dustin Pedroia, David Price, and Chris Sale with no cheap talent to offset it. If they decide to go way over then yeah, they’ll have to manage the payroll very carefully but they have room to add a lot of money, especially with all the talent they still have in the pipeline. “Built.”
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Post by awalkinthepark on Aug 5, 2023 11:38:35 GMT -5
The Sox are going to give Paxton the QO. If he walks, they get a pick, and if he takes it, having a guy like that on a one-year deal is great. In terms of the lineup, the big question to me is just whether or not they keep Turner. If they don't, Yoshida can be the primary DH and the 4th/5th OF, but that means you need to identify a backup corner infielder, ideally a RHH. Certainly a few ways to make it work, but I think Turner could be the linchpin. The thing about offering Paxton a QO is that I don't think it's a great idea to go into 2024 with ~$50 million allocated toward him and Chris Sale. We already have one old, oft-injured, highly paid starting pitcher, 2 would be pushing it. And I think he is one of those guys that would seriously consider accepting it.
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Post by Guidas on Aug 5, 2023 11:56:20 GMT -5
If Yamaoto is as good as everyone's saying, we may hear the "He was our number one free agent pitching target, but ultimately the market went far beyond what we thought was reasonable" refrain. Sox are not the only team that's been scouting him, nor the only team with a Japanese player to help recruit him.
It will be a great free agent market for pitching, but SO many teams need starters. Given the significant increases in free agent prices and years that we saw in last winter's market, to be competitive on the best arms: 1) the Sox must be prepared to go over the Luxury Tax by a lot, and 2) the Sox should be prepared to either go very high on AAV for #1-3 starters if they want contracts no longer than four years, or be willing to go into that (very) uncomfortable sixth year for all but Ohtani, who doubtless will want more than that.
It might be a great time to trade some prospect wealth for a controllable top 30 pitcher like Cease, Keller or Webb, but deals like those will hurt. As for free agents, aside from Yamamoto pitchers of note (i.e. #1s-3s) include:
Shohei Ohtani* Julio Urias Aaron Nola Sonny Gray Blake Snell Jordan Montgomery James Paxton Eduardo Rodriguez
*has also been known to hit the ball fairly and far on occasion.
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