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Post by pedrofanforever45 on Jul 29, 2019 11:05:54 GMT -5
I wouldn't mind trading Dalbac for a good reliever. But does Diaz down year cause a concern? Dombrowksi has a track record of acquiring for relievers that under perform. I would hate to waste an asset on a guy that doesn't live up to the hype. Some concern, but the need is there. Diaz has the peripherals to suggest he's been REALLY unlucky this year. The only thing that's a red flag is the homerun problem.
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Post by pedrofanforever45 on Jul 29, 2019 11:03:39 GMT -5
I think the big separator is that Chavis plays 2b and while he's no Roberto Alomar defensively, there's a lot of value in an offensive 2b - a Dan Uggla type. Dalbec is restricted to 3b/1b. In my opinion I'd be cool with a right side of the infield that features Chavis/Dalbec in 2020. I don't think I'll wind up seeing that TBH. I think that Chavis winds up at 1b in 2020 and the Sox go with Marcos Hernandez at 2b (if they want a cheap option). I think if the Sox do get Diaz, that means Dalbec is a goner. I was hoping he'd be used to get a Rick Porcello replacement if they were going to trade him, but maybe the Sox think they can get a cheap one year or less guy and they think that Mata will wind up taking the #4/#5 spot by July 2020. Here's a thought. If the Sox are going to use Dalbec in a deal for Diaz maybe it can be expanded to include a blocked 1b the Mets have, Dominic Smith? Smith would be a very good 2020 option for the Red Sox at 1b in 2020 (with Chavis at 2b). Obviously the Sox would have to expand what they give the Mets (Houck?). I know only one thing for sure here: If Tristan Casas is part of this trade package, I will be extremely angry. He's the one guy (Mata is the other guy at this point) that you don't trade in a deal like this. I'm not thrilled about losing Dalbec in a deal like this. The Mets will make out very well if they get Dalbec. The power at those corners for the Mets between Dalbec at 3b (with McNeil at 2b or an OF corner) and Alonso at 1b is scary. I remember earlier that I said the Sox are going to find themselves in a situation where they're going to make a trade that's going to make the board crazy - it's coming. I think the Sox will make a deal with the Mets and we'll be debating it for years to come and it will be more costly than the Kimbrel deal, which will look like a bargain in comparison. Kind of makes me wish that the Sox had re-signed Kimbrel for 3 years $42 million and paid the luxury tax. Not thrilled about what it's going to cost the farm system to make this deal - and I do think the Red Sox need to shore up the closer spot and that Diaz is as good as an investment as any reliever out there. Marco Hernandez should never start. He's the kind of guy you see starting on the Royals. They don't need to go big at the position, but I don't think he's going to be that serviceable. I really want this team to give Chavis through next year to see what he can do. Again, he's barely played in 2 years, was rushed to the majors, and only started playing 2B this year. I don't expect him to win a Gold Glove, but lets give him a chance to develop. Marco is the perfect guy to platoon in the big leagues. He would be the perfect 9 hole hitter on any team. First or second division team. I don't know what you're talking about. Marco is a really good ballplayer.
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Post by pedrofanforever45 on Jul 29, 2019 10:29:05 GMT -5
Sale isn't breaking down. He's having trouble with home runs, like every other fly ball pitcher in baseball. The command suggests something minor could be wrong with him. We know he had the toe injury to start the year, maybe he's been battling that all year.
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Post by pedrofanforever45 on Jul 29, 2019 10:25:42 GMT -5
Chavis might have a better hit tool than even Dalbec at this point. Dalbec will have some value as a MLB third baseman, but I doubt he ever puts up a 5 WAR season for example. I'd prefer they actually keep Chavis. Yeah, he only had that one great month but at least he gave the Sox that. He can play 2nd base too, which added a ton of value to Chavis. Before this year, he was looked as a 1B only. Chavis should be a good piece for the Sox going forward. Chavis doesn't have a better hit tool than anyone. He's gotten really lucky with BABIP this season or else people would be calling for his head because he'd be hitting under .200. His xwOBA is .304, actual .335. MLB average is .319. Being a below average hitter and fielder isn't a good player. But it is true that Dalbec could be the same or worse, but we just don't know yet. He's having a terrible BABIP season. I'm not against using Chavis as a future trade chip FWIW. I just think he could be personally worth more than Dalbec. That's all.
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Post by pedrofanforever45 on Jul 29, 2019 10:09:16 GMT -5
This is pulling from the Chavis thread idea that suggested it would be preferable to trade Chavis versus Bobby Bombs. I believe we've seen the best of Chavis and would hang onto the dream ceiling of Dalbec. Chavis should go in lieu of Dalbec in my opinion. Check Radiohix thoughts and stats. Chavis might have a better hit tool than even Dalbec at this point. Dalbec will have some value as a MLB third baseman, but I doubt he ever puts up a 5 WAR season for example. I'd prefer they actually keep Chavis. Yeah, he only had that one great month but at least he gave the Sox that. He can play 2nd base too, which added a ton of value to Chavis. Before this year, he was looked as a 1B only. Chavis should be a good piece for the Sox going forward.
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Post by pedrofanforever45 on Jul 29, 2019 9:50:21 GMT -5
Trading Groome for Diaz would awaken my PTSD from the Jeff Bagwell for Larry Anderson trade. How? Bagwell was the one percent chance HOF that the Sox traded. Groome will be lucky if he even cracks a MLB rotation someday. All that injury risk now included, I doubt he even makes it. Plus if Groome performs in 2020, he's going to be needed to be added to a 40 man roster because he'll be eligible for the rule 5 draft at that point. The only risky move of this deal would be the inclusion of Casas. That could make this trade go south. If it's Dalbec, then no problem. Deal done, as far as I'm concerned.
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Post by pedrofanforever45 on Jul 29, 2019 3:00:07 GMT -5
Chapman is amazing. The only way you win is to sign 3 or 4 of those guys. He's been easily been worth his contract. You're screaming at your front lawn lawn knowing that that there's kids playing in the streets playing basketball at this point. That's all I picture here.
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Post by pedrofanforever45 on Jul 28, 2019 21:29:05 GMT -5
LOL the key here-
GET CHAPMAN SWEATING!!! Mission accomplished.
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Post by pedrofanforever45 on Jul 28, 2019 21:20:39 GMT -5
Still a great series overall. If they got to IL Sale for 2 weeks, so be it.
Please do it. He's the most important part of a Sox run, regardless of my concerns about the bullpen.
The Sox are in it guys. Let's get this. All in at this point.
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Post by pedrofanforever45 on Jul 28, 2019 20:48:45 GMT -5
VAZQUEZ!!! Keep that ball in front of you!!
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Post by pedrofanforever45 on Jul 28, 2019 20:30:10 GMT -5
REALLY risky bullpen. Thank God Dave Dombrowski gets the message and is going to do something about it. Darwinzon would have given up nothing this inning if not for Jackie's error, pay attention. Two more K's. I saw a lot of baserunners. I believe in his future, but I don't know about right now.
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Post by pedrofanforever45 on Jul 28, 2019 20:21:05 GMT -5
REALLY risky bullpen. Thank God Dave Dombrowski gets the message and is going to do something about it.
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Post by pedrofanforever45 on Jul 28, 2019 20:18:05 GMT -5
77 pitches... Boone really doesn't trust his starters He's got a elite bullpen. They love going to it.
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Post by pedrofanforever45 on Jul 28, 2019 20:17:17 GMT -5
Darwinzon struggling versus the Yankees.
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Post by pedrofanforever45 on Jul 28, 2019 19:03:17 GMT -5
Still a great series, but it's crushing that Chris Sale is getting owned by the team who he owned his whole career.
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Post by pedrofanforever45 on Jul 28, 2019 17:22:40 GMT -5
Not sure why they'd punt on Diaz when they just acquired Marcus Stroman Might be Ken Giles. Stay tuned Iakovos. Both would be fine by me.
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Post by pedrofanforever45 on Jul 28, 2019 17:06:49 GMT -5
Great news!!!
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Post by pedrofanforever45 on Jul 28, 2019 16:19:33 GMT -5
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Post by pedrofanforever45 on Jul 28, 2019 13:38:14 GMT -5
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Post by pedrofanforever45 on Jul 28, 2019 12:37:12 GMT -5
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Post by pedrofanforever45 on Jul 28, 2019 12:34:32 GMT -5
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Post by pedrofanforever45 on Jul 28, 2019 12:21:35 GMT -5
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Post by pedrofanforever45 on Jul 28, 2019 12:18:06 GMT -5
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Post by pedrofanforever45 on Jul 28, 2019 11:24:17 GMT -5
Rusney's last year of his contract has a opt out for 2020. So he could opt out if he REALLY wants a opportunity. I don't see him doing it though. He's slated to make 13.5 million in real dollars next year (not AAV). It's hard to see anyone walking away from that when they have no value attached to them and they're 32 years old already. I see Rusney in the minors playing at really high money for one more year. Opting out would only allow him to play for the Red Sox for league minimum (if they tendered him which I'd have to assume they would). Yeah, which is why it makes no sense for him to opt out. He'd be turning down all that money, just to ride the bench for one more year at nothing money. Maybe the Sox add him in September next year.
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Post by pedrofanforever45 on Jul 28, 2019 11:20:58 GMT -5
Rusney. Some sites have him as MLB free agent in Oct '20. Others not. I think Sox can keep him on mlb minimum in '21 and '22. Maybe they'll use him next year in mlb. Rusney's last year of his contract has a opt out for 2020. So he could opt out if he REALLY wants a opportunity. I don't see him doing it though. He's slated to make 13.5 million in real dollars next year (not AAV). It's hard to see anyone walking away from that when they have no value attached to them and they're 32 years old already. I see Rusney in the minors playing at really high money for one more year.
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