Disappointed he didn't slip to Boston. At best, try him out as a starter, at worst he seems like a good candidate to continue converting to relief as a solid two pitch guy.Pirates claimed him.
Disappointed he didn't slip to Boston. At best, try him out as a starter, at worst he seems like a good candidate to continue converting to relief as a solid two pitch guy.Pirates claimed him.
I saw that. Has the waiver process been revised? As I recall players went thru their respect leagues (worst to first) before the other league has a chance. Did the Pirates have first dibs because they have the worst record or did he clear all AL teams??Pirates claimed him.
I am pretty sure they changed the waiver process this year and eliminated the rule that the wavied player must pass through his "league" waivers before being exposed to the other league. In other words, there no longer are "league waivers". Teams are just ranked 30 to 1. So the Red Sox never had a shot at him since Pirates obviously were worse.I saw that. Has the waiver process been revised? As I recall players went thru their respect leagues (worst to first) before the other league has a chance. Did the Pirates have first dibs because they have the worst record or did he clear all AL teams??
Yeah. If you bring back JBJ, it should be on a 1 year deal, or ideally a 1 year deal with some sort of option for a second.JBJ wouldn't be a platoon with Duran. They're both left-handed hitters.
Yep, I agree. I am really hoping Duran is the next great Sox' CF. His bat might not be sufficient enough for that, but he's improving and if he can be a slashing, solid OBP guy with lights-out defense, that's not too bad. Especially for the first chunk of his time in Boston, when he'll be dirt cheap.Yeah. If you bring back JBJ, it should be on a 1 year deal, or ideally a 1 year deal with some sort of option for a second.
The idea would be to give Duran some runway and much-needed AAA PAs. Then you bring up Duran to be the 4th OF late in the season or if anyone gets hurt, and Bradley (if back next year) becomes a fourth outfielder in 2022.
If Bradley gets a better offer than that from another team, he should take it.
Pretty sure contracts never tolled in baseball, just you'd lose a year of service time, which doesn't matter to someone like him anyway. So he'll be a free agent, though I guess there's a chance he feels like he owes something to the sox to sign with them since they paid him an advance and then he didn't pitch all year and opted out.What’s the status of McHugh? I assume the contract he signed with us before he opted out tolled and is still in place for 2021. That may be your back end depth right there.
$13M? Maybe $14M?What kind of number would it take for JBJ to accept a 1 year offer?
Out of curiosity, why pass on Bauer on a one-year deal? Because the team may not contend even with him, or is there a financial concern for next year?Who is on the short list of FA's we would want to give up our 2nd round pick for (keep in mind it's fourth overall in the 2nd round)?
Bauer (is he only interested in 1 year deals? If so, pass for this organization at this moment)
Springer?
Realmuto?
Anyone want to dip their toes in the LeMahieu if he hits free agency? Or do we just assume Arroyo for now and eventually Downs is the future at that spot. i assume he is re-signing in NY anyway.
I believe that once he gets a qualified offer we lose our 2nd round pick to sign him. Which of course is a very high pick. I wouldn't do that if the player only wants one year. To have several years of value of a FA for that pick is more palatable to me. Keeping in mind I don't think we're good enough next year to win a WS even with Bauer.Out of curiosity, why pass on Bauer on a one-year deal? Because the team may not contend even with him, or is there a financial concern for next year?
I can only see balking at paying him if there's a better long-term allocation for that money, like signing a Springer or Realmuto type to a long-term deal. Personally, I'd rather roll the dice on one year of Bauer than a big money long term deal to anyone in the current free agent market. If the team's out of contention, 2-3 months of Bauer might have some trade value. Even if you don't trade him, the money's not tied up past the end of the season and can be re-allocated.
I think it's more likely that Bauer doesn't sign with the Red Sox by his own choice (more obvious contenders to join) than the Sox won't/shouldn't spend the money on him.
Fangraphs not exactly enthused by DuranYep, I agree. I am really hoping Duran is the next great Sox' CF. His bat might not be sufficient enough for that, but he's improving and if he can be a slashing, solid OBP guy with lights-out defense, that's not too bad. Especially for the first chunk of his time in Boston, when he'll be dirt cheap.
Mark: Jarren Duransupposedly made a swing change to allow him to reach high fastballs and tap into his raw power. Does this change his ranking/FV? |
12:15 | Eric A Longenhagen: I’d like to see what the results of the swing change are. I’m not inclined to move him at all. Doesn’t have impact raw power, don’t think his defensive instincts allow him to play CF even though he’s really fast. |
And once he's been offered a QO once, it can't happen again. There will be no compensation if he stays for one year and signs somewhere else.I believe that once he gets a qualified offer we lose our 2nd round pick to sign him. Which of course is a very high pick. I wouldn't do that if the player only wants one year. To have several years of value of a FA for that pick is more palatable to me. Keeping in mind I don't think we're good enough next year to win a WS even with Bauer.
With work, he might have league average defense at CF. JBJ he is not.Yep, I agree. I am really hoping Duran is the next great Sox' CF. His bat might not be sufficient enough for that, but he's improving and if he can be a slashing, solid OBP guy with lights-out defense, that's not too bad. Especially for the first chunk of his time in Boston, when he'll be dirt cheap.
I think it's really hard to judge the changes a player has made when he's not playing competitive baseball.Fangraphs not exactly enthused by Duran
Mark: Jarren Duransupposedly made a swing change to allow him to reach high fastballs and tap into his raw power. Does this change his ranking/FV?
12:15 Eric A Longenhagen: I’d like to see what the results of the swing change are. I’m not inclined to move him at all. Doesn’t have impact raw power, don’t think his defensive instincts allow him to play CF even though he’s really fast.
Big enough planes that could be business ClassDude flies coach?
Business Class generally isn't Group 7Big enough planes that could be business Class
Boarding all rows back to front these daysBusiness Class generally isn't Group 7
I know, I've been flying. The boarding groups are meaningless, but are still as they were. We are told to ignore them.Boarding all rows back to front these days
Ahhh, was unaware.I know, I've been flying. The boarding groups are meaningless, but are still as they were. We are told to ignore them.
I assume/believe this year was a one-off thing to reset the penalties, and it won't continue going forward.How long should/will the team try to stay under that number?
I think it depends entirely on who's on the market and where Bloom and company see the team going whether they surpass the luxury tax threshold next year. I don't see them going after Stroman or any other starter that will cost significant money and years. At some point they have to stop throwing money down that well...at least until some/all of the guys they've already signed (Eovaldi, Sale, Price) are off the payroll.This may have been shared already, but, estimates are that the Sox will be roughly $36 million under the first $210 million threshold next year.
How long should/will the team try to stay under that number? I don't think $36 million is enough to resign JBJ, sign a starter (someone like Stroman) and add significant parts to the bullpen.
Boarding all rows back to front these days
V is economy (and discount but not basic too) and 12D is a main cabin extra seat on the aisle.I know, I've been flying. The boarding groups are meaningless, but are still as they were. We are told to ignore them.
Pretty good info, considering we don't know flight number, airline or type of aircraft! How did you do that?V is economy (and discount but not basic too) and 12D is a main cabin extra seat on the aisle.
So, 2/$50M ... as in $25M perStrongly suspect we'll see 2021 season without any major deals being signed (biggest likely to be JBJ for a 2 year $25M)
No. 2 years, $25M total. Come on. Is anyone really insane enough to think JBJ is worth $25M per year?So, 2/$50M ... as in $25M per
Fair enough ... but I was going off his later use of Devers getting 10-12 years at $25M as supporting evidence.No. 2 years, $25M total. Come on. Is anyone really insane enough to think JBJ is worth $25M per year?
I recognize AA boarding passes but even if I didn't nonstop from PHX to BOS has to be AA or B6. I'm pretty sure that JetBlue doesn't have a V class and even if they do I don't think they put fare basis codes on the boarding pass. Also, the B6 flight is a redeye which seems unlikely.Pretty good info, considering we don't know flight number, airline or type of aircraft! How did you do that?
Seems all pretty obvious but I'll try to be more clear next time. I don't think JBJ will be getting more than a 2 year $25 (12.5 per) offer. Future is still uncertain... he's getting a little older and has proven to be inconsistent. I can imagine a team offering a one year deal at more than 12.5 though.Fair enough ... but I was going off his later use of Devers getting 10-12 years at $25M as supporting evidence.
On the other hand, he is likely to get a better offer than 2/$25M
Most impressive!I recognize AA boarding passes but even if I didn't nonstop from PHX to BOS has to be AA or B6. I'm pretty sure that JetBlue doesn't have a V class and even if they do I don't think they put fare basis codes on the boarding pass. Also, the B6 flight is a redeye which seems unlikely.
AA's flights are on the A321 and so 12D would be main cabin extra. I've done that flight a lot. I think I've had that seat.
I can imagine the Boston Red Sox offering him a qualifying offer. If he's back on an overpriced one-year deal (1/$18m instead of 1/$16m or whatever), so be it. That suits us fine.Seems all pretty obvious but I'll try to be more clear next time. I don't think JBJ will be getting more than a 2 year $25 (12.5 per) offer. Future is still uncertain... he's getting a little older and has proven to be inconsistent. I can imagine a team offering a one year deal at more than 12.5 though.
Or we decided to move on.I think if JBJ leaves it will not be because his market got beyond us financially. If he leaves it will be bc he has decided to leave.
I just got a half chub. I'd love to have that dude.