Surprised by this, but Moreland/Chavis is a pretty solid upgrade over Chavis/Peraza.
Yeah, this is probably a domino. It makes me think the Dodgers or someone else are more likely, since there are two rumored first basemen (Myers, Naylor) in the Padres’ package.is something about to happen with the Padres then? 1B is suddenly more clogged.
I'm wondering if this might be a precursor/result to a possible Betts deal that does not feature a first base candidate in return.
Or ... they'll re-sign Betts and all those bandwidth trees would have died in vainis something about to happen with the Padres then? 1B is suddenly more clogged.
Or he’s traded.I like Sox Scout's proposed idea on Twitter that they may look to have Chavis play a pseudo-utility role. Plays almost every day, but at different spots.
RedsoxstatsSorry for not knowing this but what is the exact name of soxscout on twitter? thx
This is actually not to far off from a few of Brock Holt's seasons like 2015 and 2018 where he played 129 and 109 games respectivelyI like Sox Scout's proposed idea on Twitter that they may look to have Chavis play a pseudo-utility role. Plays almost every day, but at different spots.
In San Diego. Mookie is staying (I hope...)I don’t get it... where will Myers play?
Bloom seems to agreeI like Sox Scout's proposed idea on Twitter that they may look to have Chavis play a pseudo-utility role. Plays almost every day, but at different spots.
The Sox will look for Chavis to fill a platoon-type role, which could include time in left field — especially if the Sox trade Mookie Betts and need to rework their outfield.
“It just makes our roster that much deeper,” Bloom said. “On a given night, we’re going to have a lot of options to create a really productive lineup. We’re going to be better able to withstand the ups and downs of a season, the need to get guys rest and the injuries that will come along. We’ll be able to better take advantage of the versatility some of our guys have.”
Why isn't Moreland ever mentioned as a possibility, just an assumption he'll make more elsewhere? It feels like someone like him or Smoak should be available cheaply, the market for first basemen is so weak these days.
Great deal and I’m happy. But I love your post (no sarcasm). It ain’t about the money at this point. But what kills me is that he’s still making, what, THREE MILLION DOLLARS for one year? It’s true that in baseball that isn’t much.Hit a homer in the World Series and you got a job for life. Mitch Moreland is awesome. He's going to be 34 and he's still playing for a World Series contender. It ain't about the money anymore. Awesome glove coach for our upcoming stars. Scary pinch hitter.
Moreland is still one of the best 300 or 400 hitters on the planet right now. It pays well to be one of the best 1% of people in many industries.Great deal and I’m happy. But I love your post (no sarcasm). It ain’t about the money at this point. But what kills me is that he’s still making, what, THREE MILLION DOLLARS for one year? It’s true that in baseball that isn’t much.
I’m in the wrong line of work....
Steve Pearce says "Hello?"Hit a homer in the World Series and you got a job for life. Mitch Moreland is awesome. He's going to be 34 and he's still playing for a World Series contender. It ain't about the money anymore. Awesome glove coach for our upcoming stars. Scary pinch hitter.
Seems he was very much what Dombrowski was after, signing on December 8, 2016 and December 17, 2017, well ahead of many/most of the alternatives (Hosmer, Alonso, Adams, Duda were all available in 2017). Not so much for Bloom, obviously.Mitch is like the Sox' booty call. He never seems to be the one they're after, yet they keep ending up with him.
In terms of production by either rate or value, MM ranks in the bottom third over the past three years (31/38). He's a first baseman that, at best, can create runs 10 percent better than the average ML hitter. The average 1B produces runs about 20 percent better than the average ML hitter.That's quite a drop in pay for a guy who's above-average when healthy. Maybe that's the rub.
This means they don't need to rush Dalbec, but at this salary for MM, they won't need to keep him on ice if he is ready for promotion.
Strange interpretation of a low-cost signing to fill a gap at 1B. I don't see how this move shifts the needle for a division title one way or another. In part, the lack of a good 1B is offset by having a catcher with league-average run creation -- giving us a top 10/top 5 catcher. In any case, whether we make a run depends on whether mookie gets traded, not who we sign at 1B.Seems he was very much what Dombrowski was after, signing on December 8, 2016 and December 17, 2017, well ahead of many/most of the alternatives (Hosmer, Alonso, Adams, Duda were all available in 2017). Not so much for Bloom, obviously.
Good signing. I know others seem to feel otherwise, but this move along with others certainly look to me like Bloom is assembling a roster for a run at the division title (just on the cheaper side). As of now, there isn't a lot of tangible difference between the 2018 roster and this one. With good health, this team can compete with the Yankees IMO.
It is what it is. 1B market doesn't have many players. For example, one could argue that EE was the best player on the market, while CJ Cron was one of the better deals.Mitch is like the Sox' booty call. He never seems to be the one they're after, yet they keep ending up with him.