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Post by threeifbaerga on Jul 26, 2022 9:22:59 GMT -5
He's on a pace for 5.6 to 6.0 WAR. You have an opportunity to sign him for below market value (because every other offer is compensating him for needing to move to another city and playing in a less attractive environment), and the Sox can point out that every dollar of the hometown discount will go into surrounding him with better players. That isn't really true though, every dollar of hometown discount more likely goes towards keeping luxury tax money in FSG's pocket and draft picks in the coffer. Two things I'm not so sure a 31+ year old ball player cares too much about.
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Post by threeifbaerga on Jul 17, 2022 22:00:06 GMT -5
Why is Romero underslot whey he is ranked generally around 50, but Coffey is well over when he is ranked 60-100 and both are high school kids. It's about the individual kids - Coffey might think he should be ranked higher. He might be more interested in going to college, might think he could do better in three years. His family might be wealthy and the money might not be as important. He might be considered a tougher sign and sign for less than Romero. Long story short there are a bunch of reasons that have nothing to do with how Baseball America or anyone else rank them as players.
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Post by threeifbaerga on Jul 17, 2022 21:35:15 GMT -5
The Braves going with two HS RHP. Seems like they've had good luck with them lately.
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Post by threeifbaerga on Jul 17, 2022 21:21:01 GMT -5
See that's where you're wrong - you should absolutely blindly put your faith in a sports team. They spend millions of dollars on this. Guys stake their entire career on this. These guys spend years scouting, actually watching these kids play baseball. Your opinion is worth so much less than theirs. Mine too. Everyone who posts on this forum knows less than them. Give it up man. Couldn’t disagree more. People are welcome to have their own opinions and thoughts!! And for sure you can see teams tanking or going down the wrong path for years when some philosophy is blindly followed. In Boston I’m concerned about this Tampa bay philosophy currently being employed I'm not saying we're not entitled to our opinions but that needs to come with the self awareness that we, as message board readers, do not have the same scope that the Boston Red Sox do. We know less. Especially considering the level of success that this team (and in a broader sense ownership group) have shown over their 20 year stewardship of the organization.
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Post by threeifbaerga on Jul 17, 2022 21:10:57 GMT -5
See that's where you're wrong - you should absolutely blindly put your faith in a sports team. They spend millions of dollars on this. Guys stake their entire career on this. These guys spend years scouting, actually watching these kids play baseball.
Your opinion is worth so much less than theirs. Mine too. Everyone who posts on this forum knows less than them. Give it up man.
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Post by threeifbaerga on Jul 17, 2022 20:38:09 GMT -5
Up the middle player with good bat to ball ability. Seems like a Bloom pick.
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Post by threeifbaerga on Jun 23, 2022 8:22:06 GMT -5
The MLB Pipeline podcast had an interesting note that players who attended the combine and took a physical ensured that they the lowest they could sign for is 75% of slot value, college seniors included. So if they attend the combine they're guaranteed a lower limit for their bonus? By who? The MLB?
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Post by threeifbaerga on Jun 21, 2022 18:51:37 GMT -5
I hope I never see a Sierra Trading Post I'm looking forward to some Sierra Entertainment.
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Post by threeifbaerga on Jun 20, 2022 0:29:20 GMT -5
I can't seem to find any info on this - why has Yorke only played one game in June?
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Post by threeifbaerga on Jun 16, 2022 15:37:04 GMT -5
I thought it an interesting non-Red Sox, Red Sox, story, John Henry's Liverpool team weighing in, in a record breaking way, in that transfer commitment, and, the 2nd link fleshes it out a bit while discussing how Liverpool has been handling their player acquisition business, but, I may be only one finds it an interesting read/angle v perception of how they've handled Red Sox business! Looks like the revenue generated from sales plus outgoing salary/wages will cover most of the Nunez deal, which fits the self-sufficient model they've set up. To expand on that Liverpool just had one of their greatest seasons ever, competing across four tournaments. They were runners up in the Premier League AND the Champions League as well as winning both domestic cups. Their exposure world wide is huge right now along with the prize money that comes with playing in the games they played in. I promise that the Nunez purchase has zero impact on the Red Sox.
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Post by threeifbaerga on Jun 6, 2022 7:16:46 GMT -5
Did you really just wish bad health on someone? Mother Nature will do her thing. I do not have any control. THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS JINX OR CURSES! Only people who think they are the center of the universe think they have that control. Judge’s 30+ year old body will wear out when it wears out, but safe to say he will not play as well at 37 as he does now. It's just kind of icky to root for. These are people up there and injuries... hurt.
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Post by threeifbaerga on May 15, 2022 15:38:28 GMT -5
Brainer 2-3 with 2 walks. I am a simple man. I like the teenaged middle infielder second in a full season league in OBP @ .466. Pretty sure that's exactly what Skynyrd was talking about.
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Post by threeifbaerga on May 13, 2022 13:17:42 GMT -5
My backyard! Maybe I'll have to get over and see him. Although I doubt I can offer much scouting info. See you there!
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Post by threeifbaerga on Apr 24, 2022 21:42:38 GMT -5
Alex Binelas just rakes. Another bomb to left center. Without fact checking or backing up my claim with any evidence I have to say that I was high in Binelas as an important piece of the return for Renfroe. He was a very highly regarded hitter pre-season the year of his draft and I hope this resurgence continues. IIRC he was mocked in the first half of the first round before the season. Just want to pat myself on the back a little.
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Post by threeifbaerga on Apr 18, 2022 20:31:06 GMT -5
I get the 11am start back when the marathon started at noon and baseball games ended within 3 hours, it was a cool experience to watch a game then head over to Kenmore to see the runners come through. But with the marathon starting earlier and earlier (elite men went off at 9:37 today), what's the point of the 11am start? I think it would be better if it were a 2pm start so you could come to Kenmore early, watch the runners, then head into the ballpark afterwards. Okay I see and understand all of your valid points but may I counter by saying boo to all of it? Give me morning baseball.
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Post by threeifbaerga on Apr 15, 2022 19:35:21 GMT -5
Why did this thread turned into baseball cards economics? 😅 You right, NVM. My bad.
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Post by threeifbaerga on Apr 15, 2022 15:40:01 GMT -5
Some people really do have obscene wealth. Real "F You" money. Some people have a severe gambling problem. However if you do have 132k kicking around or a really nice collection of credit cards and the kid rakes you're making 10x off this deal when you sell. I like vintage personally I was at 12k for a 33 goudey Ruth before getting sniped with 2 minutes left That's a quarter of my yearly income. Not making a judgement call, just saying there can be a real disonnect between those who have and those who have less.
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Post by threeifbaerga on Apr 15, 2022 10:03:38 GMT -5
I still feel like it is a parody account. It can’t be real… can it? Some people really do have obscene wealth. Real "F You" money.
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Post by threeifbaerga on Mar 26, 2022 11:36:15 GMT -5
Never heard first base referred to as the Cold Corner but I love it.
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Post by threeifbaerga on Mar 19, 2022 20:06:40 GMT -5
My goodness that scoreboard is grotesque.
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Post by threeifbaerga on Mar 19, 2022 19:30:40 GMT -5
That's kind of rude to try to ruin his ability to sign a contract. I guess that means no SS also. I heard this at least a year ago as well but he never got surgery. Not sure what you mean - the exec is either lying or Story has arm issues. You then mention hearing the same issue exists. Gammo doesn't work for ownership but he also doesn't work for Story.
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Post by threeifbaerga on Mar 19, 2022 19:27:46 GMT -5
Don't get the wrong idea - this is still a good position for Correa to be in as outlined by redsox04071318champs above. Correa get paid big, has a little insurance, and can re-enter what may be a healthier market for mega deals in a year. I know there are a lot of shortstops potentially entering the market next year, so he could always opt in and enter the market again at age 28 and get another huge deal.
Flexibility isn't just for Chaim, it's also a good thing for Carlos here too.
Or his back flares up for the 100th time and he plays 80 games and loses out on $200M which Boras isn't going to help him with. It just seems like an obvious conflict of interest, kind of like real estate agents pushing you to buy houses that their agency is representing (before the insanity of today's real estate market). Then I suppose the question you have to ask is "was that extra $200m really out there?" The post above showed that the Astros were out, the Yankees are cutting payroll, the Red Sox aren't spending, especially on a Ss, the Phillies have spent, the Dodgers don't need a big money SS, etc. If his back flares up he opts in at close to$30m for the next year and tries again. If it doesn't he re-enters the market at 27 and tries again. You don think the Red Sox would jump at him when Xander opts out? Edit 3/20 - I think the Story contract only solidifies my point that A. the extra $200m wasn't out there and B. The flexibility to hit the market again in 1/2/3 years will benefit Correa all while he makes pretty dang good money.
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Post by threeifbaerga on Mar 19, 2022 12:26:40 GMT -5
Don't forget that Correa switched agencies during the offseason. His previous agency gets a cut of what he gets paid on this deal, but if he opts out after year 1, Boras gets the full cut of his next deal. How the hell is he acting in Correa's best interest at that point?
Don't get the wrong idea - this is still a good position for Correa to be in as outlined by redsox04071318champs above. Correa get paid big, has a little insurance, and can re-enter what may be a healthier market for mega deals in a year. I know there are a lot of shortstops potentially entering the market next year, so he could always opt in and enter the market again at age 28 and get another huge deal.
Flexibility isn't just for Chaim, it's also a good thing for Carlos here too.
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Post by threeifbaerga on Mar 17, 2022 14:10:33 GMT -5
Hosmer sucks. I’d rather just go with Dalbec(and I can’t stand Dalbec!). I wouldn't be opposed to trading for Hosmer, taking the prospects, then paying most of Hosmer's salary and trading him for more prospects. Is anyone giving anything up for even a free Eric Hosmer?
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Post by threeifbaerga on Mar 17, 2022 10:31:36 GMT -5
***WARNING*** Complete useless comment to follow. I have this feeling that Suzuki is going to be the type of player that either completely out-performs, or underperforms his contract......which I suppose makes this deal as insignificant as most.
Woah save those kinds of takes for ESPN!
Just kidding, love the disclaimer.
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