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    Offseason rumors

    I think the difference is that Ohtani makes a uniquely high amount in endorsements, so deferring the bulk of his MLB salary isn't as impactful to him in the near term. We likely won't see another MLBer for a while whose outside earnings are that strong where they would be willing to agree to...
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    Trade Deadline Approach

    Not sure how much stock I put in that. I know the odds makers have their own calculus to determine such things, but it's crazy to think that SD is considered a favorite over the Sox at this point in the season. Heck, SD is a favorite over CIN, who is leading their division (?). I'm not a...
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    Red Sox Rumors - Just Kidding

    I think this is a great point and an important factor that should be strongly considered. I remember hearing about how much work he did with Mookie back when there was still sunshine in our worlds, and I just came across this article...
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    Red Sox Rumors - Just Kidding

    Sale was extended in 2019, after we had won and before he hit FA
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    What are your best offers to Devers and Bogaerts?

    My offer would be Devers to LA or NYM for the best batch of prospects he can fetch.
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    Devers : No talks after season begins (Speier report)

    Really tough to answer without knowing what other moves are looming this offseason, but as it stands you have to really consider trading him sooner rather than later. In this market, it would likely take something outlandish for him to sign before free agency, and I just don't see the Sox going...
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    X Leaves the Spot for San Diego: 11 years, $280M

    I really like this idea, but don't see why Correa has to take it given the current market. It would probably have to be something like 4/200 with opt outs. Frankly I still like it - bridges the gap to Mayer and doesn't doom us for a decade if he goes south. We're over the LT anyway, so why not?
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    Red Sox Rumors - Just Kidding

    Agree with all of this, but I'm afraid it's a phenomenon that's not unique to the Boston fanbase. I live in NJ, and the crying of MFY fans these past few years has been completely off the charts. Maybe "crying" doesn't fully capture it - it's more of a sensitivity to swings, both high and low...
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    Red Sox Rumors - Just Kidding

    Does it? Assuming the contract isn't something totally unconventional, it sounds like a solid value if Turner landed 11/300 with a full NT clause. The talk has been that X would land a contract in roughly the 8 year range - I'd take him all day at 8/200 with the market being what it is.
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    Red Sox Rumors - Just Kidding

    If this is accurate, then I think X is a steal at that price. I get Turner being more desirable/valued, but tough to see him as 50% more valuable.
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    Red Sox Rumors - Just Kidding

    I'm sure this has been covered somewhere, but is Benny totally off of the Sox' radar? Seems like an affordable high floor OF
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    Red Sox Rumors - Just Kidding

    I get that they have a top farm system and all, but it would be surprising to see him pass on the bigger market/more currently competitive teams to essentially play in Siberia.
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    Red Sox Rumors - Just Kidding

    I just can't imagine him going for that much lower than Turner at this point. Feels like 8/240ish is where he'll end up - still plenty of teams in the SS market.
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    Xander Bogaerts has opted out of his contract

    Where would he play in NY? Seems they have more infielders than they need already, and their top prospect is an SS whose being heralded as the second coming.