Recent content by manny

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    Shohei Ohtani’s attorneys accuse interpreter of ‘massive theft’ tied to alleged gambling

    I think one distinction between legal sports books and illegal operations is that, for the former, you have to pay up front (or at least with a credit card)? I don't really use those sites, but I doubt you can get into a huge 'debt' with something like DraftKings? I think one of the issues (of...
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    Remaining Free Agent Speculation and Signings (Trades, too)

    In a vacuum, maybe there's no issue with the Sox offering that contract. But if it does create a conflict for Boras such that he can't consider it, then it is worthless. It does seem like a conflict (for the agent) to say to an agent 'we'll sign player B if you get player A to sign here' but...
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    Remaining Free Agent Speculation and Signings (Trades, too)

    My read of the below is a player has to be with the team from Opening Day through season end? Also, the below seems to definitively rule out the Sox agreeing to not offer a QO:
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    Remaining Free Agent Speculation and Signings (Trades, too)

    I agree that putting something like that creates a conflict of interest. I also think any suggestion that the Sox offer a contract conditional on both Montgomery and Snell signing is another conflict of interest that would be inappropriate for the Sox to offer or Boras to consider. I think this...
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    Red Sox Sign CJ Cron

    Sorry to add nothing but lol at this edit
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    Offseason rumors

    And it's almost certain one of the big teams will always have an ace in their sights. For all the talk about next offseason's FA pitching class, it presumably will look much different (less appealing) after extensions, injuries, and 2024 performance. There may be one or two "aces" actually...
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    Offseason rumors

    Grain of salt and in the context it doesn't sound like he knows much beyond us, but Bowden says in his mailbag for The Athletic re Montgomery: "The Red Sox have plenty of financial flexibility and at this point must be considered the front-runner to land him. However, it’s believed Montgomery...
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    Offseason rumors

    Cease has had one season over 3 bWAR, one season with an ERA below 3.9, and two seasons with a WHIP below 1.4. His FIP numbers are better so maybe some of it is Chicago's defense. But, to me as of now, 2022 looks like an outlier for Cease. If you are trading Mayer/Teel ++, that would have to be...
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    Offseason rumors

    I agree with this. While the Sox offseason has been incredibly frustrating, it almost feels like a microcosm of something going on throughout MLB. For every FA that signed a deal that people on here think the Sox should have signed, I'm sure there are a number of other fanbases that also think...
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    Offseason rumors

    All things being equal, would people rather the Sox sign Montgomery (or Snell) for about $150-180 million or hand that contract to a pitcher next offseason? It's obviously difficult to decide without knowing who is available at that price next offseason but let's say it is someone at the exact...
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    Offseason rumors

    I don't know that every story about/coming from the Sox is some 4D chess move playing against fan interest or agent interest. I'm guessing most casual fans don't really care about Soler. The press does not seem to be too critical about this "loss" either. I'm guessing it's a genuine report--they...
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    Red Sox to be 1st MLB featured on Netflix series

    The timing is weird (both choosing the 2024 Sox and airing it in 2025) but come spring training next year when I'm thirsty for baseball content, I'm sure I will tune in to watch. I think it's cool to get to see the more casual, silly side of the players (while acknowledging editing and players...
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    Offseason rumors

    He got a $6.7 million buyout from the Sox by declining the option so he cleared about $20 million this offseason.
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    Orioles sold for $1.7b

    Likely good for baseball and Baltimore, bad for the Red Sox.
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    Harbaugh to LAC

    Also, citing the loss of Kelce as the reason Mahomes will fall off is not the best example when he already lost a top 3 WR and continued to carry the Chiefs. Losing Kelce will hurt but presumably at some point the Chiefs will get another legit receiver.