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Predicting The 2024 Opening Day Roster
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Post by foreverred9 on Jan 2, 2024 20:47:07 GMT -5
I ended up doing an exercise to go back into the wayback machine and compare the preseason WAR projections from fangraphs to prior seasons to see how this year's projection compares against past seasons. It's a bit premature to do this, since the offseason isn't over yet, but it at least gives us a good place to start. These are all on an equivalent basis - 1458 innings (162 9-inning games) and 6240 PA (4.28 PA per batter) - but this would have been the fWAR formula that was in effect in that given year (click to enlarge).  As it stands right now, we certainly need the pitching help, but fWAR is not liking the position players either. With that said, the three positions where we could upgrade the most though happen to be where our top 3 prospects play, so perhaps help is on the way for late 2024. Teoscar would help quite a bit too (click to enlarge).  |
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Post by incandenza on Jan 2, 2024 21:07:28 GMT -5
I ended up doing an exercise to go back into the wayback machine and compare the preseason WAR projections from fangraphs to prior seasons to see how this year's projection compares against past seasons. It's a bit premature to do this, since the offseason isn't over yet, but it at least gives us a good place to start. These are all on an equivalent basis - 1458 innings (162 9-inning games) and 6240 PA (4.28 PA per batter) - but this would have been the fWAR formula that was in effect in that given year (click to enlarge). View AttachmentAs it stands right now, we certainly need the pitching help, but fWAR is not liking the position players either. With that said, the three positions where we could upgrade the most though happen to be where our top 3 prospects play, so perhaps help is on the way for late 2024. Teoscar would help quite a bit too (click to enlarge). View AttachmentOn the bright side, they project for 12 fewer wins than the 2018 team did. Ergo, they ought to win 96 games this season! 
On the down side, they project for 8 fewer wins than the the 2023 team did. Ergo, they ought to win 70 games this season.  |
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Post by notstarboard on Jan 3, 2024 0:17:00 GMT -5
I ended up doing an exercise to go back into the wayback machine and compare the preseason WAR projections from fangraphs to prior seasons to see how this year's projection compares against past seasons. It's a bit premature to do this, since the offseason isn't over yet, but it at least gives us a good place to start. These are all on an equivalent basis - 1458 innings (162 9-inning games) and 6240 PA (4.28 PA per batter) - but this would have been the fWAR formula that was in effect in that given year (click to enlarge). View AttachmentAs it stands right now, we certainly need the pitching help, but fWAR is not liking the position players either. With that said, the three positions where we could upgrade the most though happen to be where our top 3 prospects play, so perhaps help is on the way for late 2024. Teoscar would help quite a bit too (click to enlarge). View AttachmentOn the bright side, they project for 12 fewer wins than the 2018 team did. Ergo, they ought to win 96 games this season!
On the down side, they project for 8 fewer wins than the the 2023 team did. Ergo, they ought to win 70 games this season. It's wild that the 2023 team had more projected Pos WAR than the 2018 team. |
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Post by julyanmorley on Jan 3, 2024 0:58:32 GMT -5
I'm not feeling the doom and gloom. The Sox have three high level prospects with one or fewer years of service time in the majors, and three more that could debut this year. The reason the team has been in a downswing is that between Devers in '17 and Casas/Bello in '22, the Red Sox only had one guy like that (Verdugo). Between Abreu, Duran and Rafaela odds are we find another major long term contributor, too.
The next great Red Sox team is starting to take shape.
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Post by Underwater Johnson on Jan 3, 2024 1:44:02 GMT -5
I'm not feeling the doom and gloom. The Sox have three high level prospects with one or fewer years of service time in the majors, and three more that could debut this year. The reason the team has been in a downswing is that between Devers in '17 and Casas/Bello in '22, the Red Sox only had one guy like that (Verdugo). Between Abreu, Duran and Rafaela odds are we find another major long term contributor, too. The next great Red Sox team is starting to take shape. Agree with this wholeheartedly. Projections don't typically love young players (aside from generational super prospects). I like our chances for a breakout season or three between the young hitters and starters. |
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Post by incandenza on Jan 3, 2024 13:46:31 GMT -5
There were 198 relievers with 40+ IP last season. Jansen's ranks: WAR - 48th FIP - 83rd xFIP - 159th xERA - 38th (out of 143) ERA - 99th The xFIP, xERA, and ERA were all the worst of his career. FIP was his second worst. He's 36. I think he could be like the third best reliever in a good bullpen. But he is also a Proven Closer, and given that Craig Kimbrel is *still* getting 8-figure contracts, it seems that teams are still willing to pay a premium for that. If the Red Sox just want to free up money, I think they'd have to eat about $6 million to move him. That'd free up $10 million. If they want talent in return they'd have to eat more than that. Which is what I'd like them to do: eat the whole contract to get the highest possible value return. That's one way for rich teams to take advantage of their spending power, as the Red Sox just did in the Sale trade. |
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Post by julyanmorley on Jan 3, 2024 14:02:25 GMT -5
Which is what I'd like them to do: eat the whole contract to get the highest possible value return. That's one way for rich teams to take advantage of their spending power, as the Red Sox just did in the Sale trade. Could the stars align any more than AJ Preller being on a blazing hot seat, needing a Proven Closer and having zero money to spend?
There's also the Rangers in a similar spot, minus the hot seat
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Post by dirtywaterinla on Jan 3, 2024 14:08:51 GMT -5
One has to think that a big trade is coming. Castillo's signing puts the 40 man at 40 and Giotillo is official yet. eh maybe they have a trade lined up but there are a couple of guys at the end of the 40 they should have no trouble DFA’ing One would think, but wouldn’t have they already made this move? Really no reason to hold up making your one big free agent splash official unless you had something in the works. |
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Post by blizzards39 on Jan 3, 2024 14:16:36 GMT -5
It more and more appears the team is punting the season. Im ok with this if 1- they still spend cash to fill holes and stay competitive 2- they are actually building towards something 3- they hold all the A level prospects. This whole cutting costs could just be a smoke screen, but if last years 225 budget was real, maybe this year is the same or less. Maybe Jansen and Story will be gone? The road to competitiveness is still close. No reason this season if things turn out. I still think the team needs to find 250IP and a RH power bat. I also don't think its worth trading for a Cease type. The team needs 4 years control. Not 2. Should still be in on one of the top FA pitchers( assuming the FO likes the player). Its not like the team wont need more pitching 2 or 3 or 4 years from now. Last of my rant. Why ever make the full throttle comment if the goal was to cut?  It dosnt all quite add up. |
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Post by dirtywaterinla on Jan 3, 2024 14:21:59 GMT -5
eh maybe they have a trade lined up but there are a couple of guys at the end of the 40 they should have no trouble DFA’ing One would think, but wouldn’t have they already made this move? Really no reason to hold up making your one big free agent splash official unless you had something in the works. Welp, spoke too soon — bye, bye Llovera |
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Post by manfred on Jan 3, 2024 14:32:48 GMT -5
It more and more appears the team is punting the season. Im ok with this if 1- they still spend cash to fill holes and stay competitive 2- they are actually building towards something 3- they hold all the A level prospects. This whole cutting costs could just be a smoke screen, but if last years 225 budget was real, maybe this year is the same or less. Maybe Jansen and Story will be gone? The road to competitiveness is still close. No reason this season if things turn out. I still think the team needs to find 250IP and a RH power bat. I also don't think its worth trading for a Cease type. The team needs 4 years control. Not 2. Should still be in on one of the top FA pitchers( assuming the FO likes the player). Its not like the team wont need more pitching 2 or 3 or 4 years from now. Last of my rant. Why ever make the full throttle comment if the goal was to cut? It dosnt all quite add up. I think they are better right now than they were this time last year, at least. I’d rather have Giolito than Sale. Grissom at 2b is exciting. O’Neill could at least be as good defensively as Verdugo. Turner is the big loss (I mean in comparison). But there remains time for a RH stick. |
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Post by awalkinthepark on Jan 3, 2024 15:11:23 GMT -5
It more and more appears the team is punting the season. Im ok with this if 1- they still spend cash to fill holes and stay competitive 2- they are actually building towards something 3- they hold all the A level prospects. This whole cutting costs could just be a smoke screen, but if last years 225 budget was real, maybe this year is the same or less. Maybe Jansen and Story will be gone? The road to competitiveness is still close. No reason this season if things turn out. I still think the team needs to find 250IP and a RH power bat. I also don't think its worth trading for a Cease type. The team needs 4 years control. Not 2. Should still be in on one of the top FA pitchers( assuming the FO likes the player). Its not like the team wont need more pitching 2 or 3 or 4 years from now. Last of my rant. Why ever make the full throttle comment if the goal was to cut? It dosnt all quite add up. This organization has never fully punted on a season unless you count 2012. They are not in a significantly worse state than they were entering 21, 22 or 23, and if they didn't punt on those seasons they certainly aren't punting on this season. (They also aren't in a significantly better state than any of the last 3, but that is a different issue). |
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Post by blizzards39 on Jan 3, 2024 15:14:28 GMT -5
It more and more appears the team is punting the season. Im ok with this if 1- they still spend cash to fill holes and stay competitive 2- they are actually building towards something 3- they hold all the A level prospects. This whole cutting costs could just be a smoke screen, but if last years 225 budget was real, maybe this year is the same or less. Maybe Jansen and Story will be gone? The road to competitiveness is still close. No reason this season if things turn out. I still think the team needs to find 250IP and a RH power bat. I also don't think its worth trading for a Cease type. The team needs 4 years control. Not 2. Should still be in on one of the top FA pitchers( assuming the FO likes the player). Its not like the team wont need more pitching 2 or 3 or 4 years from now. Last of my rant. Why ever make the full throttle comment if the goal was to cut? It dosnt all quite add up. This organization has never fully punted on a season unless you count 2012. They are not in a significantly worse state than they were entering 21, 22 or 23, and if they didn't punt on those seasons they certainly aren't punting on this season. (They also aren't in a significantly better state than any of the last 3, but that is a different issue). At this point with so many FAs remaining a team mighta well sit back and take what comes to them at a discount. I don’t see anyway all the remaining FA get a good deal |
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Post by dirtywaterinla on Jan 3, 2024 15:19:07 GMT -5
It more and more appears the team is punting the season. Im ok with this if 1- they still spend cash to fill holes and stay competitive 2- they are actually building towards something 3- they hold all the A level prospects. This whole cutting costs could just be a smoke screen, but if last years 225 budget was real, maybe this year is the same or less. Maybe Jansen and Story will be gone? The road to competitiveness is still close. No reason this season if things turn out. I still think the team needs to find 250IP and a RH power bat. I also don't think its worth trading for a Cease type. The team needs 4 years control. Not 2. Should still be in on one of the top FA pitchers( assuming the FO likes the player). Its not like the team wont need more pitching 2 or 3 or 4 years from now. Last of my rant. Why ever make the full throttle comment if the goal was to cut? It dosnt all quite add up. This organization has never fully punted on a season unless you count 2012. They are not in a significantly worse state than they were entering 21, 22 or 23, and if they didn't punt on those seasons they certainly aren't punting on this season. (They also aren't in a significantly better state than any of the last 3, but that is a different issue). Let’s not forget 2020. That was the punt of all punts but of course that really didn’t matter all that much w/ the COVID season. |
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Post by Guidas on Jan 3, 2024 16:08:03 GMT -5
This organization has never fully punted on a season unless you count 2012. They are not in a significantly worse state than they were entering 21, 22 or 23, and if they didn't punt on those seasons they certainly aren't punting on this season. (They also aren't in a significantly better state than any of the last 3, but that is a different issue). At this point with so many FAs remaining a team mighta well sit back and take what comes to them at a discount. I don’t see anyway all the remaining FA get a good deal Scott Boras on Line 2... So, yes, it won't be all of them, but I think the big ticket guys will still get big and lengthy deals. This is not a good class in general (very top heavy) so a lot of guys will be relative bargains, but are these guys we really want? |
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Post by ematz1423 on Jan 3, 2024 16:33:29 GMT -5
At this point with so many FAs remaining a team mighta well sit back and take what comes to them at a discount. I don’t see anyway all the remaining FA get a good deal Scott Boras on Line 2... So, yes, it won't be all of them, but I think the big ticket guys will still get big and lengthy deals. This is not a good class in general (very top heavy) so a lot of guys will be relative bargains, but are these guys we really want?On the position player side, I'm having a hard time finding much out there. Maybe Teoscar has to settle for 2 years, if not I'd take Duvall back on a one year deal. For IF, there's pretty much nothing unless you count Turner as an IF which I don't as he's better off DH'ing. I think there's a fairly decent list of pitchers if they want to try for the Wacha special but that risks getting a Kluber return. I guess my hope is that Breslow/Bailey combo can comb through the pitchers bargain bin better than Bloom did. |
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Post by nomar on Jan 3, 2024 17:34:08 GMT -5
There were 198 relievers with 40+ IP last season. Jansen's ranks: WAR - 48th FIP - 83rd xFIP - 159th xERA - 38th (out of 143) ERA - 99th The xFIP, xERA, and ERA were all the worst of his career. FIP was his second worst. He's 36. I think he could be like the third best reliever in a good bullpen. But he is also a Proven Closer, and given that Craig Kimbrel is *still* getting 8-figure contracts, it seems that teams are still willing to pay a premium for that. If the Red Sox just want to free up money, I think they'd have to eat about $6 million to move him. That'd free up $10 million. If they want talent in return they'd have to eat more than that. Which is what I'd like them to do: eat the whole contract to get the highest possible value return. That's one way for rich teams to take advantage of their spending power, as the Red Sox just did in the Sale trade. Very strongly agree. I don’t care about his $16M at all, give me a valuable asset in return for an old reliever and I’m a happy man. |
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Post by nomar on Jan 3, 2024 17:43:56 GMT -5
With the Dodgers potentially interested in Jansen, I wonder if they would have interest in Yoshida as well. He’s obviously friends with their two new stars, the Red Sox might be better served with Busch as a long term DH, and they have other players near MLB ready that I’d be interested in too like Stone, Pages, and Rushing. Pages in particular is an extreme pull FB guy who I think would benefit from Fenway.
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Post by incandenza on Jan 3, 2024 17:45:34 GMT -5
There were 198 relievers with 40+ IP last season. Jansen's ranks: WAR - 48th FIP - 83rd xFIP - 159th xERA - 38th (out of 143) ERA - 99th The xFIP, xERA, and ERA were all the worst of his career. FIP was his second worst. He's 36. I think he could be like the third best reliever in a good bullpen. But he is also a Proven Closer, and given that Craig Kimbrel is *still* getting 8-figure contracts, it seems that teams are still willing to pay a premium for that. If the Red Sox just want to free up money, I think they'd have to eat about $6 million to move him. That'd free up $10 million. If they want talent in return they'd have to eat more than that. Which is what I'd like them to do: eat the whole contract to get the highest possible value return. That's one way for rich teams to take advantage of their spending power, as the Red Sox just did in the Sale trade. Very strongly agree. I don’t care about his $16M at all, give me a valuable asset in return for an old reliever and I’m a happy man. To add to this: fangraphs values a 45+ FV prospect at $8 million for a batter or $6 million for a pitcher. Getting one of those back for Jansen would seem reasonable if they ate most of the contract. |
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Post by levi on Jan 6, 2024 12:15:18 GMT -5
1/6 Prediction Highlights- Trade for a RHH middle-of-the-order bat in Ward instead of overpaying for a free agent outfielder
- Attempt to address deficiencies at C by swapping Wong (and Schreiber) for Fermin
- Bolster the bullpen by signing Stephenson
- Acquire young, controllable SP in Cabrera and add Puk to fix bullpen imbalance in a "blockbuster" of sorts
- Trade Kenley for a pitching prospect
Position PlayersC: Fermin* 1B: Casas 2B/SS: Grissom SS/2B: Story 3B: Devers LF/DH: Yoshida RF/CF/LF: O'Neill LF/DH: Ward* RF: Abreu CF/SS: Rafaela 1B/3B/DH: Dalbec C: McGuire 2B/DH: Valdez Lineup vs RHP
1B Casas (L) 2B Grissom (R) 3B Devers (L) LF Ward (R) DH Yoshida (L) SS Story (R) RF Abreu (L) CF Rafaela (R) C McGuire (L) O'Neill (R) Valdez (L) Fermin (R) Dalbec (R) Lineup vs LHP2B Grissom (R) SS Story (R) 3B Devers (L) LF Ward (R) 1B Casas (L) RF O'Neill (R) DH Yoshida (L) CF Rafaela (R) C Fermin (R) Abreu (L) Valdez (L) McGuire (L) Dalbec (R) Starters
SP: Imanaga (5/$90MM) SP: Bello SP: Giolito SP: Pivetta SP: Cabrera* Relievers
CL: Martin SU: Puk* RP: Stephenson (2/$14MM) RP: Bernardino RP: Campbell LRP: Crawford LRP: Winckowski LRP: Whitlock Trades- Connor Wong + John Schreiber for Freddy Fermin (KCR) -> sheds $1.3MM
- Kenley Jansen + $8MM for Christian Scott (NYM) -> sheds $8.0MM
- Jarren Duran + Nick Yorke + Bryan Mata for Edward Cabrera + AJ Puk (MIA) -> adds $1.2MM
- Tanner Houck for Taylor Ward (LAA) -> adds $4.6MM
Notes: This would leave the payroll at roughly $223MM. Given recent reporting, I think it's reasonable to assume the team will be below the first CBT threshold again (and possibly close to the "mandated" $225MM in 2023).
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Post by blizzards39 on Jan 6, 2024 12:30:43 GMT -5
1/6 Prediction Highlights- Trade for a RHH middle-of-the-order bat in Ward instead of overpaying for a free agent outfielder
- Attempt to address deficiencies at C by swapping Wong (and Schreiber) for Fermin
- Bolster the bullpen by signing Stephenson
- Acquire young, controllable SP in Cabrera and add Puk to fix bullpen imbalance in a "blockbuster" of sorts
- Trade Kenley for a pitching prospect
Position PlayersC: Fermin* 1B: Casas 2B/SS: Grissom SS/2B: Story 3B: Devers LF/DH: Yoshida RF/CF/LF: O'Neill LF/DH: Ward* RF: Abreu CF/SS: Rafaela 1B/3B/DH: Dalbec C: McGuire 2B/DH: Valdez Lineup vs RHP
1B Casas (L) 2B Grissom (R) 3B Devers (L) LF Ward (R) DH Yoshida (L) SS Story (R) RF Abreu (L) CF Rafaela (R) C McGuire (L) O'Neill (R) Valdez (L) Fermin (R) Dalbec (R) Lineup vs LHP2B Grissom (R) SS Story (R) 3B Devers (L) LF Ward (R) 1B Casas (L) RF O'Neill (R) DH Yoshida (L) CF Rafaela (R) C Fermin (R) Abreu (L) Valdez (L) McGuire (L) Dalbec (R) Starters
SP: Imanaga (5/$90MM) SP: Bello SP: Giolito SP: Pivetta SP: Cabrera* Relievers
CL: Martin SU: Puk* RP: Stephenson (2/$14MM) RP: Bernardino RP: Campbell LRP: Crawford LRP: Winckowski LRP: Whitlock Trades- Connor Wong + John Schreiber for Freddy Fermin (KCR) -> sheds $1.3MM
- Kenley Jansen + $8MM for Christian Scott (NYM) -> sheds $8.0MM
- Jarren Duran + Nick Yorke + Bryan Mata for Edward Cabrera + AJ Puk (MIA) -> adds $1.2MM
- Tanner Houck for Taylor Ward (LAA) -> adds $4.6MM
Notes: This would leave the payroll at roughly $223MM. Given recent reporting, I think it's reasonable to assume the team will be below the first CBT threshold again (and possibly close to the "mandated" $225MM in 2023).
I think this plan is giving ip to many cost controled years without bringing in grade A talent. Alrhough it seems this type of rout is what the FO is looking at doing. |
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Post by ematz1423 on Jan 6, 2024 12:35:04 GMT -5
1/6 Prediction Highlights- Trade for a RHH middle-of-the-order bat in Ward instead of overpaying for a free agent outfielder
- Attempt to address deficiencies at C by swapping Wong (and Schreiber) for Fermin
- Bolster the bullpen by signing Stephenson
- Acquire young, controllable SP in Cabrera and add Puk to fix bullpen imbalance in a "blockbuster" of sorts
- Trade Kenley for a pitching prospect
Position PlayersC: Fermin* 1B: Casas 2B/SS: Grissom SS/2B: Story 3B: Devers LF/DH: Yoshida RF/CF/LF: O'Neill LF/DH: Ward* RF: Abreu CF/SS: Rafaela 1B/3B/DH: Dalbec C: McGuire 2B/DH: Valdez Lineup vs RHP
1B Casas (L) 2B Grissom (R) 3B Devers (L) LF Ward (R) DH Yoshida (L) SS Story (R) RF Abreu (L) CF Rafaela (R) C McGuire (L) O'Neill (R) Valdez (L) Fermin (R) Dalbec (R) Lineup vs LHP2B Grissom (R) SS Story (R) 3B Devers (L) LF Ward (R) 1B Casas (L) RF O'Neill (R) DH Yoshida (L) CF Rafaela (R) C Fermin (R) Abreu (L) Valdez (L) McGuire (L) Dalbec (R) Starters
SP: Imanaga (5/$90MM) SP: Bello SP: Giolito SP: Pivetta SP: Cabrera* Relievers
CL: Martin SU: Puk* RP: Stephenson (2/$14MM) RP: Bernardino RP: Campbell LRP: Crawford LRP: Winckowski LRP: Whitlock Trades- Connor Wong + John Schreiber for Freddy Fermin (KCR) -> sheds $1.3MM
- Kenley Jansen + $8MM for Christian Scott (NYM) -> sheds $8.0MM
- Jarren Duran + Nick Yorke + Bryan Mata for Edward Cabrera + AJ Puk (MIA) -> adds $1.2MM
- Tanner Houck for Taylor Ward (LAA) -> adds $4.6MM
Notes: This would leave the payroll at roughly $223MM. Given recent reporting, I think it's reasonable to assume the team will be below the first CBT threshold again (and possibly close to the "mandated" $225MM in 2023).
Seems plausible and an okay offseason if that's what it ended up or something along those lines. I'm not sure the Mets would have interest in Jansen since they just gave Diaz that big deal and he should be back to start the year but swap that idea to maybe a team like Texas instead makes sense to me. |
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Post by levi on Jan 6, 2024 20:15:23 GMT -5
1/6 Prediction Highlights- Trade for a RHH middle-of-the-order bat in Ward instead of overpaying for a free agent outfielder
- Attempt to address deficiencies at C by swapping Wong (and Schreiber) for Fermin
- Bolster the bullpen by signing Stephenson
- Acquire young, controllable SP in Cabrera and add Puk to fix bullpen imbalance in a "blockbuster" of sorts
- Trade Kenley for a pitching prospect
Position PlayersC: Fermin* 1B: Casas 2B/SS: Grissom SS/2B: Story 3B: Devers LF/DH: Yoshida RF/CF/LF: O'Neill LF/DH: Ward* RF: Abreu CF/SS: Rafaela 1B/3B/DH: Dalbec C: McGuire 2B/DH: Valdez Lineup vs RHP
1B Casas (L) 2B Grissom (R) 3B Devers (L) LF Ward (R) DH Yoshida (L) SS Story (R) RF Abreu (L) CF Rafaela (R) C McGuire (L) O'Neill (R) Valdez (L) Fermin (R) Dalbec (R) Lineup vs LHP2B Grissom (R) SS Story (R) 3B Devers (L) LF Ward (R) 1B Casas (L) RF O'Neill (R) DH Yoshida (L) CF Rafaela (R) C Fermin (R) Abreu (L) Valdez (L) McGuire (L) Dalbec (R) Starters
SP: Imanaga (5/$90MM) SP: Bello SP: Giolito SP: Pivetta SP: Cabrera* Relievers
CL: Martin SU: Puk* RP: Stephenson (2/$14MM) RP: Bernardino RP: Campbell LRP: Crawford LRP: Winckowski LRP: Whitlock Trades- Connor Wong + John Schreiber for Freddy Fermin (KCR) -> sheds $1.3MM
- Kenley Jansen + $8MM for Christian Scott (NYM) -> sheds $8.0MM
- Jarren Duran + Nick Yorke + Bryan Mata for Edward Cabrera + AJ Puk (MIA) -> adds $1.2MM
- Tanner Houck for Taylor Ward (LAA) -> adds $4.6MM
Notes: This would leave the payroll at roughly $223MM. Given recent reporting, I think it's reasonable to assume the team will be below the first CBT threshold again (and possibly close to the "mandated" $225MM in 2023).
Seems plausible and an okay offseason if that's what it ended up or something along those lines. I'm not sure the Mets would have interest in Jansen since they just gave Diaz that big deal and he should be back to start the year but swap that idea to maybe a team like Texas instead makes sense to me. Yeah I agree, the Rangers are probably a better fit! I think if the Dodgers are interested in a reunion I could see the Red Sox being *really* interested in Michael Grove (and LAD might be willing to part with him given their offseason additions). His underlying data is pretty enticing. |
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Post by blizzards39 on Jan 8, 2024 13:16:05 GMT -5
What about Harold Rameriz for RH bat? Rays shopping him supposably. He would fit nice as backup 1b, LF , DH
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Post by keninten on Jan 8, 2024 13:28:31 GMT -5
What about Harold Rameriz for RH bat? Rays shopping him supposably. He would fit nice as backup 1b, LF , DH The only problem is his defense. |
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It dosnt all quite add up. 
