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Post by grandsalami on Jan 7, 2024 21:54:21 GMT -5
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Post by grandsalami on Jan 7, 2024 19:04:17 GMT -5
Morosi may as well tap it and ask “dis ting on?” My dogs are as informative. Woof woof woof
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Post by grandsalami on Jan 7, 2024 18:54:30 GMT -5
Lol
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Post by grandsalami on Jan 6, 2024 21:44:56 GMT -5
We now have Chris literally challenging some random sox fan on twitter because he disagrees with his reporting that the sox are “cutting payroll” Like what the hell is wrong with our local reporters. Sometimes their sources tell them things you dont want to hear. No. What im talking about is that is some unprofessional bull crap from chris. No wonder the boston sports beat gets a bad rap from players.
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Post by grandsalami on Jan 6, 2024 21:37:52 GMT -5
We now have Chris literally challenging some random sox fan on twitter because he disagrees with his reporting that the sox are “cutting payroll”
Like what the hell is wrong with our local reporters.
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Post by grandsalami on Jan 6, 2024 20:37:26 GMT -5
I have the solution to Red Sox problems if they’re really going to be as cheap as we’re hearing. Give Trevor Bauer (who was falsely accused) another shot in the league. Luba is currently lobbying teams to bring him back stateside. Big market acquisition, without the big market spend. I’d guess that you could nab him for 1/$2M + Incentives + 1/$15M Team Option. Probably less than he’s worth, but he’ll do it to be able to get another shot in MLB. No
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Post by grandsalami on Jan 6, 2024 20:24:15 GMT -5
(If true) Watch those same fans that were complaining about the sox wanting to sign him, now complain that they are too cheap because they didnt sign him
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Post by grandsalami on Jan 6, 2024 18:21:58 GMT -5
Well, if Google translate is to be trusted, apparently the Red Sox are being ruled out because the "small market team" mind virus has invaded the Japanese media as well:
So just regurgitating the “small market” rumors from Here. And not new reporting lol
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Post by grandsalami on Jan 5, 2024 21:11:49 GMT -5
The one reason this “cutting payroll” stuff does not pass the smell test for me is that, the sox usually will try and get in front of news like this “see the bridge year during the theo days” they (FO+Kennedy etc) know they are going to be asked about this ad nauseam and wont be able to just ignore it. Speier had a line on this as well:
Regardless. My point still stands. If the sox are going to be operating in a vastly different manner than they have during their entire time owning the sox, they would usually get in front of it. I mean we have teams that are using the RSN issue as a reason to cut salaries (see the Padres for example).
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Post by grandsalami on Jan 5, 2024 21:03:49 GMT -5
The one reason this “cutting payroll” stuff does not pass the smell test for me is that, the sox usually will try and get in front of news like this “see the bridge year during the theo days”
they (FO+Kennedy etc) know they are going to be asked about this ad nauseam and wont be able to just ignore it.
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Post by grandsalami on Jan 5, 2024 15:57:21 GMT -5
Chris is taking that quote as justification the sox are now a "small market team" despite the article literally saying they are not actively trading him but would if there was an offer too good to turn down... I think he’s referencing yet another report of the Sox desire to shed payroll before aggressively targeting Hernandez despite being well below the CPT threshold as evidence of them acting like a small market team, which like it or not, is true. It was easy to dump water on when you hear one media member cite one agent source but this noise is getting to the point where the perception is becoming the reality. The problem is he using the quote that they are not actively shopping and making it seem like the sox want to dump him... Any player on any team is available for a price... thats not news.. But Chris is making it seem like its bigger news than it really is Thats journalism malpractice
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Post by grandsalami on Jan 5, 2024 15:55:20 GMT -5
Chris should know better then to stoop to engagement farming like that.. But I guess it pays to be Dan Shaughnessy in todays era of journalism
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Post by grandsalami on Jan 5, 2024 15:45:32 GMT -5
“so not actively trading him unless they get an offer that is too good to turn down... Just like an other team would with any player.... But why mention Yoshida is receiving trade interest at all? Like is that several teams saying that to Red Sox beat reporter Jenn McCaffrey… or coming from the team that people have asked? it is written by both Jenn, and rosenthal
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Post by grandsalami on Jan 5, 2024 15:44:28 GMT -5
Chris is taking that quote as justification the sox are now a "small market team" despite the article literally saying they are not actively trading him but would if there was an offer too good to turn down...
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Post by grandsalami on Jan 5, 2024 15:38:35 GMT -5
“Several teams have inquired about Yoshida, and while the Red Sox do not appear to be actively shopping him” Just speculating… is this the Sox signaling he’s available? Definitely like him, but he does kinda muddy the roster as it currently stands (hard to have Duran and him in the same OF - and not enough power for DH?). I’m skeptical you could move him in a way that’s worth it and there’s a an element of “how does this come across in Japan” to trading him after one year - but if the team is secretly worried about the rest of that deal now is probably the best time to do it. so not actively trading him unless they get an offer that is too good to turn down... Just like an other team would with any player....
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Post by grandsalami on Jan 5, 2024 14:51:18 GMT -5
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Post by grandsalami on Jan 5, 2024 14:39:59 GMT -5
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Post by grandsalami on Jan 5, 2024 12:54:32 GMT -5
Shota Imanaga finalists are the #RedSox #Cubs #Angels #Giants according to sources.
He has until January 11th to make a decision on which big league team to sign with.
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Post by grandsalami on Jan 5, 2024 10:04:19 GMT -5
I see people being concerned IF they go that route. I dont see where people are worked up now. We already have a direct quote from Breslow prepping us for a potentially painful trade regarding prospects to get pitching help. We also have a lot of speculation from Red Sox beat writers that the Sox will not be exceeding the luxury tax limit and are not as likely to be players for top free agent pitching as previously thought, so it is not unreasonable to think there is a growing possibility of one of those trades that might leave you leery. I dont see any Pedro Martinezes out there that I'd be okay with trading a Carl Psvano and Tony Armas for. Its reasonable to speculate that Seattle and Miami have a lot of young pitching. But all I see is posters saying if X happens I wont be happy with the philosophy, that's it. I dont see any drama queens ready to quit being Sox fans because they're not getting their way. The trade they talk about doing may never come off and maybe they sign Montgomery or Snell and a bunch of us let out a sigh of relief, but after watching the past several offseasons it's damn condescending to say that posters can't express concern that Sox ownership prefers the Sox trade prospects for pitching rather than spend the money they do have instead. How has it become “increasingly likely” lately? That’s what’s getting the pushback, it’s completely baseless. It’s not even like the pitching market has moved since Giolito signed Yes. Thats what i am pushing back on
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Post by grandsalami on Jan 5, 2024 1:33:04 GMT -5
It feels like it's increasingly likely that we trade Mayer in a deal with other major league talent and prospects to bring back a couple years of a mid to high tier young pitcher. If Breslow takes this route in lieu of signing a free agent (or if it's mandated by ownership) I will be despondent. Adding Jesus Luzardo to this team is not making them a contender. Hold on to the pieces. If you don't want to spend this year, don't spend, but don't make stupid trades because you want to throw a bone to the fans. Ignore the boos at Winter Weekend this year and wait for 2025. If Breslow trades Mayer AND others for Luzardo because ownership is legitimately cheaping out (the only reason it would make sense to trade high level prospects when other options are on the board) then they need to sell the team. Under no circumstances should Mayer Anthony or Teel be touched for someone like Luzardo, especially when Snell or Montgomery is still on the board. See my post above. Its not increasingly likely. So dont work yourself over something thats not going to happen
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Post by grandsalami on Jan 5, 2024 1:31:30 GMT -5
They are not getting any good info from the Sox since they do not leak. So just throw their name in there with the other “pitcher needy teams”
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Post by grandsalami on Jan 5, 2024 1:29:44 GMT -5
It feels like it's increasingly likely that we trade Mayer in a deal with other major league talent and prospects to bring back a couple years of a mid to high tier young pitcher. If Breslow takes this route in lieu of signing a free agent (or if it's mandated by ownership) I will be despondent. Adding Jesus Luzardo to this team is not making them a contender. Hold on to the pieces. If you don't want to spend this year, don't spend, but don't make stupid trades because you want to throw a bone to the fans. Ignore the boos at Winter Weekend this year and wait for 2025. Jesus. It’s not “increasing likely” Dont work yourself up over something that is not likely to happen
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Post by grandsalami on Jan 4, 2024 23:33:48 GMT -5
Why not Trevor Bauer. Could be ace. Shouldn't be crazy $. Will be short term. No. And thats all i am going to say
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Post by grandsalami on Jan 4, 2024 21:33:33 GMT -5
If it makes you feel better, you underestimated what they'd spend last season by about $50 million, so there's good reason to think you're wrong about all of this. Except this year there is a ton of smoke saying that I'm not. When the two biggest rumors are trading prospects for pitching and dumping Jansen because of financial concerns thats not good. We both know they actually have the money and can spend it. I will believe it when i see it.
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Post by grandsalami on Jan 4, 2024 19:46:41 GMT -5
Robert Murray says the Rangers possibly could get a new TV deal at some point this offseason and then have money to spend, so I guess we will all just have to sit on our hands until then Here is a 10 hour video of paint drying to pass the time
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