The Conductor: who should Breslow haul to Boston this winter?

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I wonder if the Mets are more in play here than has been reported.
Yeah, there’s definitely an opportunity for someone like the Mets to swoop in here and they don’t seem too interested in Alonso at the moment. Wonder if Bregman takes some deferred money that allows Boras to claim a larger contract amount while obviously reducing the actual AAV.

My guess is the Sox are still interested but only at their terms so any Bregman signing in Boston likely happens on a similar timeline as Story in my estimation.
 

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I’ve been thinking about an Abreu trade a lot and how if he’s going to bring back something interesting I think it’s most likely a close prospect. Someone mentioned Bubba Chandler. Abreu alone won’t get that done so it go me thinking…. What could he get back?

There was some Sean Murphy talk earlier which got me looking at the Braves roster. They desperately need some outfield help but I’d be surprise if they sold low on Murphy.

Which brings me to Drake Baldwin.

The Braves top prospect had a break out year. He basically would slot exactly where Teel was with even better batted ball data.

If Abreu can’t headline a deal for a top of the rotation profile pitcher (and I don’t think he can) I’d love for them to pivot to a potential catcher upgrade. It’s the most obvious roster and organizational hole, both near and long term.
 

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I’ve been thinking about an Abreu trade a lot and how if he’s going to bring back something interesting I think it’s most likely a close prospect. Someone mentioned Bubba Chandler. Abreu alone won’t get that done so it go me thinking…. What could he get back?

There was some Sean Murphy talk earlier which got me looking at the Braves roster. They desperately need some outfield help but I’d be surprise if they sold low on Murphy.

Which brings me to Drake Baldwin.

The Braves top prospect had a break out year. He basically would slot exactly where Teel was with even better batted ball data.

If Abreu can’t headline a deal for a top of the rotation profile pitcher (and I don’t think he can) I’d love for them to pivot to a potential catcher upgrade. It’s the most obvious roster and organizational hole, both near and long term.
This is the kind of thinking I like, maybe something during ST (or when it becomes obvious Anthony is ready for an everyday role). I like Chandler but Craig has done a really good job at building good depth there so this is the kind of thing they should be looking at.
 

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I’ve been thinking about an Abreu trade a lot and how if he’s going to bring back something interesting I think it’s most likely a close prospect. Someone mentioned Bubba Chandler. Abreu alone won’t get that done so it go me thinking…. What could he get back?

There was some Sean Murphy talk earlier which got me looking at the Braves roster. They desperately need some outfield help but I’d be surprise if they sold low on Murphy.

Which brings me to Drake Baldwin.

The Braves top prospect had a break out year. He basically would slot exactly where Teel was with even better batted ball data.

If Abreu can’t headline a deal for a top of the rotation profile pitcher (and I don’t think he can) I’d love for them to pivot to a potential catcher upgrade. It’s the most obvious roster and organizational hole, both near and long term.
I don't see Pittsburgh doing this, but presented for reference:

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I would assume Baldwin is the primary reason why the Braves would be willing to trade Murphy... this isn't a trade proposal, just a reflection of BTV's values:

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I've said it before, something that makes some sense for the Red Sox (handedness issue), but not necessarily San Fran is an Abreu for Heliot Ramos swap. Both similar value players with 5 years of control. Abreu is a better glove and giving that up in RF in Fenway isn't necessarily the smartest play:

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Out of curiosity, can anyone share what Cal Raleigh's BTV number is?
80.6... it is higher than anyone on the Red Sox:

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I don't see Pittsburgh doing this, but presented for reference:

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I would assume Baldwin is the primary reason why the Braves would be willing to trade Murphy... this isn't a trade proposal, just a reflection of BTV's values:

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I've said it before, something that makes some sense for the Red Sox (handedness issue), but not necessarily San Fran is an Abreu for Heliot Ramos swap. Both similar value players with 5 years of control. Abreu is a better glove and giving that up in RF in Fenway isn't necessarily the smartest play:

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80.6... it is higher than anyone on the Red Sox:

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Thanks HWSC. Because the M's need so much on offense, my earlier proposal of Raleigh for Abreu, Grissom, Wong, Bleis and Cespedes or Arias still doesn't add up, is that correct? But Abreu and Mayer do. Interesting. (Even though I'm sure Seattle would promptly hang up the phone)
 

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Thanks HWSC. Because the M's need so much on offense, my earlier proposal of Raleigh for Abreu, Grissom, Wong, Bleis and Cespedes or Arias still doesn't add up, is that correct? But Abreu and Mayer do. Interesting. (Even though I'm sure Seattle would promptly hang up the phone)
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When was the last time a team did a 6 for 1?

Duran, Wong, Bleis, Sandlin for Raleigh, who says no?
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Seattle. They don't need Duran and Raleigh is the heart of their team.
I agree that Seattle says no. But just because they have Julio doesn't mean they couldn't find a place for Duran. He would be a catalyst for a pretty bad offense and probably have 50 doubles and 25 triples in that ballpark. I think he could steal some at bats from Mitch Haniger.
 

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I agree that Seattle says no. But just because they have Julio doesn't mean they couldn't find a place for Duran. He would be a catalyst for a pretty bad offense and probably have 50 doubles and 25 triples in that ballpark. I think he could steal some at bats from Mitch Haniger.
Arozarena and Robles were both tremendous for them. They need hitters in the infield.
 

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I don't see Pittsburgh doing this, but presented for reference:

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I would assume Baldwin is the primary reason why the Braves would be willing to trade Murphy... this isn't a trade proposal, just a reflection of BTV's values:

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I've said it before, something that makes some sense for the Red Sox (handedness issue), but not necessarily San Fran is an Abreu for Heliot Ramos swap. Both similar value players with 5 years of control. Abreu is a better glove and giving that up in RF in Fenway isn't necessarily the smartest play:

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80.6... it is higher than anyone on the Red Sox:

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The Braves are in pretty rough shape hitting salary issues with multiple holes to fill and a system lacking with upcoming talent. I have to think they’d be all over a package of say Abreu and Zack Kelly. You want to play with some different trades revolving around Baldwin + and those two?

I do think that Baldwin future value is low. He really blew up.

But the Braves need cheap major league production. Seems like a great match.
 

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Duran, Wong, Bleis, Sandlin for Raleigh, who says no?
I’d do it without Wong. Hamilton and Duran and the rest of the package should suffice. The Mariners have Harry Ford who’s right there. Thing is, I think their fans might burn the place down. But man, what I wouldn’t do for Cal Raleigh on the Sox. They’ll probably have to wait till free agency.

I love Heliot Ramos too - that right handed power is insane. If you are reading this and don’t know the player, he’s the only right handed hitter to hit an oppo shot into the water in the whole history of Oracle Park (24 years or so). However, he might be the best SF hitting prospect since Belt or Posey, so I think he’s nearly untouchable for them, given their lineup needs him desperately.

Still though, imagine this power in Fenway?
View: https://youtu.be/0KDDzpFeMtQ
 

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When was the last time a team did a 6 for 1?
Theo famously once proposed a 5 for 1 with…Seattle

“The list assembled by Boston included: Clay Buchholz, Daniel Bard, Justin Masterson, Nick Hagadone, Michael Bowden, Felix Doubront, Josh Reddick, Yamaico Navarro. Pick any five Seattle, and simply send King Felix on the next plane to Fenway Park.”

https://syndication.bleacherreport.com/amp/230161-the-almost-seattle-boston-and-possibly-san-diego-trade-for-the-ages.amp.html
 

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When Heliot Ramos actually isn’t terrible vs. right-handers, maybe we can consider it. (Career 84 wRC+ vR, even his big year last year was ALL vL: 88 wRC+ vR. Giving up Abreu for a L crusher with mediocre D would be a huge mistake.
 

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Heliot Ramos? The 25-year-old who just made the All-Star team? Is there some reason we think the Giants might consider trading him (for anything less than one of the Big Three or Casas)?
 

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Heliot Ramos was a good story the first six weeks or so after promotion. From June 18th on he hit .246/.287/.426 (97 wRC+, .315 xWOBA).
 

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Heliot Ramos was a good story the first six weeks or so after promotion. From June 18th on he hit .246/.287/.426 (97 wRC+, .315 xWOBA).
Wilyer Abreu was a good story the first seven weeks or so of his season. From May 28th on, he hit .235/.300/.434.
 

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Looks like Spencer Torkelson is losing his 1B job in Detroit. I would be very much interested in seeing if there were a way to get him to Worcester to see if the Sox could rebuild him as a hitter.

The Tigers rushed him criminally, but there's a potential RH DH in there. He'll be 25 next year.
 

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Now that Burnes is off the table, I'd hope they'd be serious about Flaherty. 4/$100m with an opt out after two? I still think starting pitching and a premier, high leverage reliever are the areas most easily upgraded without disrupting the roster and can be achieved by simply spending money without sacrificing any more young talent.
 

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Now that Burnes is off the table, I'd hope they'd be serious about Flaherty. 4/$100m with an opt out after two? I still think starting pitching and a premier, high leverage reliever are the areas most easily upgraded without disrupting the roster and can be achieved by simply spending money without sacrificing any more young talent.
Fairly certain the Sox are done shopping for starters, at least of the big money, locked onto the 26-man roster variety. They've got 6 guys in line for the rotation, 3-4 guys in the Worcester pipeline (plus a couple bullpen guys who could be stretched out if absolutely necessary), and a potential mid-season replacement on the long-term IL. I understand the idea that "you can never have enough starting pitching" and "guys are going to get hurt" but at some point, you simply run out of roster spots and they have other areas of the roster that could be shored up. If they sign any more starters, I think it will be a veteran with a minor league contract and a NRI for spring training.
 

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Now that Burnes is off the table, I'd hope they'd be serious about Flaherty. 4/$100m with an opt out after two? I still think starting pitching and a premier, high leverage reliever are the areas most easily upgraded without disrupting the roster and can be achieved by simply spending money without sacrificing any more young talent.
I can't find it, but I'm pretty sure that there was a clip in one of these forums a few days back with Cora stating that he thought they might be done pursuing pitchers, but still looking for a RH bat.
 

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Fairly certain the Sox are done shopping for starters, at least of the big money, locked onto the 26-man roster variety. They've got 6 guys in line for the rotation, 3-4 guys in the Worcester pipeline (plus a couple bullpen guys who could be stretched out if absolutely necessary), and a potential mid-season replacement on the long-term IL. I understand the idea that "you can never have enough starting pitching" and "guys are going to get hurt" but at some point, you simply run out of roster spots and they have other areas of the roster that could be shored up. If they sign any more starters, I think it will be a veteran with a minor league contract and a NRI for spring training.
Do I have this right - the expected Worcester rotation is five guys on the 40-man? Criswell, Fitts, Priester, Penrod, Dobbins? Probably means we could see each of the five of them up at some point if so.
 

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Do I have this right - the expected Worcester rotation is five guys on the 40-man? Criswell, Fitts, Priester, Penrod, Dobbins? Probably means we could see each of the five of them up at some point if so.
Yup. It's really well set up for the first time in forever. Breslow actually manages the 40-man.
 

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Yup. It's really well set up for the first time in forever. Breslow actually manages the 40-man.
What he’s done with the org starting pitching in 15 months is remarkable. He deserves flowers on that front.

It’s the highest floor staff we’ve had in - what? - 4 years due to the depth.

You wouldn’t mind each of those AAA starters giving you 3-5 starts. All intriguing
 

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Do I have this right - the expected Worcester rotation is five guys on the 40-man? Criswell, Fitts, Priester, Penrod, Dobbins? Probably means we could see each of the five of them up at some point if so.
Yes and add to this that there are six potential starters on the 26 man roster in Crochet, Buehler, Houck, Bello, Crawford and Giolito. While I might have preferred another big name at the TOR this is the deepest line of starting pitching that I can recall in some time.
 

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It doesn't look like we were ever serious about Teoscar. It's hard to know what to think now. Options
1. No positional additions - means a battle for 2nd and Anthony tries to win the job in the outfield. A healthy Story and Casas make easy improvements over last year - though the loss of O'Neil will be felt and the teams left handed.
2. Bregman/Alonso/Arenado - you can hand Bregman second. Alonso/Arenado mean something has to give between Yoshida/Casas/Devers
3. Satander - not sure where he plays. You could say the same thing about Teoscar.
4. Focus on getting a catcher

I suspect 4 is the most likely. I think you can start to question if Boston will really ever go over the luxury tax again in a significant way.
 

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Do I have this right - the expected Worcester rotation is five guys on the 40-man? Criswell, Fitts, Priester, Penrod, Dobbins? Probably means we could see each of the five of them up at some point if so.
Penrod probably will end up in the bullpen long term but yeah, that's the extent of it. There's also non-40 depth like Michael Fulmer and Shane Drohan that could see time in the WooSox rotation.
 

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The way I'm thinking about it is that each of the last three seasons started promisingly enough but were ultimately derailed by midseason pitching injuries and ineffectiveness (which had the knock-on effect of burning out the bullpen early, too). The improved depth to me is the biggest reason to feel better about this team vs. any of those previous editions. If nothing else, seems unlikely they'll need to rely on as many true bullpen games.

Yup. It's really well set up for the first time in forever. Breslow actually manages the 40-man.
What he’s done with the org starting pitching in 15 months is remarkable. He deserves flowers on that front.

It’s the highest floor staff we’ve had in - what? - 4 years due to the depth.

You wouldn’t mind each of those AAA starters giving you 3-5 starts. All intriguing
Notable that four of those guys weren't even in the organization when Craig took over.
 

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What he’s done with the org starting pitching in 15 months is remarkable. He deserves flowers on that front.

It’s the highest floor staff we’ve had in - what? - 4 years due to the depth.

You wouldn’t mind each of those AAA starters giving you 3-5 starts. All intriguing
Way more than four years. In 2021, we gave a start to Brad Peacock.

Yes and add to this that there are six potential starters on the 26 man roster in Crochet, Buehler, Houck, Bello, Crawford and Giolito. While I might have preferred another big name at the TOR this is the deepest line of starting pitching that I can recall in some time.
Crochet raised the ceiling; all of the other moves raised the floor.

The rotation depth is emblematic of what he's done, but it isn't all of it.

The only two players on the 40 who aren't immediate MLB depth are Perales, who is recuperating from injury and has a crazy high ceiling, and the Password, who actually could be an emergency depth outfielder by the second half. This means we actually have depth on (or, via the big three, awaiting addition to) the roster at almost all positions. We don't really have another true 1B, and we need one more catcher on the 40, but we are well set depthwise in the outfield, infield, bullpen and rotation. That's about as good as it ever gets.
 

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Do I have this right - the expected Worcester rotation is five guys on the 40-man? Criswell, Fitts, Priester, Penrod, Dobbins? Probably means we could see each of the five of them up at some point if so.
Probably a six-man rotation with Isaac Coffey, and I could see Criswell opening the season in MLB as a swingman, but yeah.
 

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Yes and add to this that there are six potential starters on the 26 man roster in Crochet, Buehler, Houck, Bello, Crawford and Giolito. While I might have preferred another big name at the TOR this is the deepest line of starting pitching that I can recall in some time.
And Sandoval supposedly could be available in the second half?

In 2026, the starters under contract would be: Crochet, Bello, Sandoval, Houck, Crawford. Lots more names available at the end of this season, but depending on how Sandoval looks and if they can fix him, that’s really not a bad floor at all. And the depth this year means there’s plenty of time to develop the guys in triple A. I’m glad Criswell is sticking around (Chris Smith confirmed he had an option remaining).

The right handed bat issue might have to be resolved via 2B and wherever they put Campbell (if it’s not him). Doesn’t seem like Bregman is coming, Arenado is in freefall and has reverse splits the past two seasons. Alonso is in a staring contest with the Mets & should really only be coming to DH but I can’t see him anywhere but NY.

Taylor Ward could be an interesting option but you’d need to move an outfielder. On that note, it’s strange to me that apart from Speier saying about Abreu being offered to teams in trades, we’ve barely heard anything about his market.
 

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It doesn't look like we were ever serious about Teoscar. It's hard to know what to think now. Options
1. No positional additions - means a battle for 2nd and Anthony tries to win the job in the outfield. A healthy Story and Casas make easy improvements over last year - though the loss of O'Neil will be felt and the teams left handed.
2. Bregman/Alonso/Arenado - you can hand Bregman second. Alonso/Arenado mean something has to give between Yoshida/Casas/Devers
3. Satander - not sure where he plays. You could say the same thing about Teoscar.
4. Focus on getting a catcher

I suspect 4 is the most likely. I think you can start to question if Boston will really ever go over the luxury tax again in a significant way.
No doubt they're still on the look out for a catcher. I think your #1 is the most likely path. I do have to push back (again) on this idea that the team is too left handed. As constructed now, the most likely regular lineup will be 5 LHH (Duran, Devers, Casas, Abreu, Yoshida) and 4 RHH (Wong, Story, Rafaela, Grissom). They've got at least two RHH for the bench in Romy and Refsnyder that can off-set some deficiencies against LHSP. And if Campbell forces his way into things, he's another potentially strong RHH.

I feel like if they were significantly concerned with not having enough RHH, they'd have been more aggressive about it already. As you suggest, it would take removing a signficant LHH piece (Yoshida/Casas/Devers) to really make a difference. That feels like the kind of "rip the band-aid off" move you make early in the off-season, not something you parcel together in January in order to add someone flawed enough (eroding skills, aging body, expensive, take your pick) to still be available.
 

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What he’s done with the org starting pitching in 15 months is remarkable. He deserves flowers on that front.

It’s the highest floor staff we’ve had in - what? - 4 years due to the depth.

You wouldn’t mind each of those AAA starters giving you 3-5 starts. All intriguing
Agreed, it's exactly how a modern rotation should be constructed.

5 Major League SP
+ long man (Crawford 6th SP)
+ 5 AAAA SP (Fitts, Priester, Criswell, Dobbins, Sandelin)

MLB pitching is hedged with upside optionality. If Sox starters are healthy, the AAAA Starters can boost the Sox pen down the stretch or be used as midseason trade pieces. Rinse/repeat

There's still room for a high-leverage veteran RP like Scott or Yates
 

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I wonder how Casas, Yoshida and Abreu may be affected by their names being so prominently dangled as trade bait? I'm hoping that in each case, it motivates them to prove the FO wrong and they come into the season uber motivated with a bit of a chip on their shoulders.
 

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Jurickson Profar is flying under the radar but would be a great RH bat (885 OPS against LHP and also switch hits) to provide 2B/LF insurance if they go with Campbell and Anthony. You’d probably still need to move on from Yoshida and rotate multiple players through the DH spot.

Duran
Story
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Profar
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Abreu/Refsnyder
Wong
Anthony
Campbell

Rafaela
Refsnyder
Gonzalez
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It doesn't look like we were ever serious about Teoscar. It's hard to know what to think now. Options
1. No positional additions - means a battle for 2nd and Anthony tries to win the job in the outfield. A healthy Story and Casas make easy improvements over last year - though the loss of O'Neil will be felt and the teams left handed.
2. Bregman/Alonso/Arenado - you can hand Bregman second. Alonso/Arenado mean something has to give between Yoshida/Casas/Devers
3. Satander - not sure where he plays. You could say the same thing about Teoscar.
4. Focus on getting a catcher

I suspect 4 is the most likely. I think you can start to question if Boston will really ever go over the luxury tax again in a significant way.
I have spent an embarrassing amount of time looking at right handed bats and the more you dive in the more you realize it’s incredibly weak across baseball, especially if the Red Sox (and I think rightfully so) want to avoid high strikeout players.

Teo made sense from a park fit an ability to hit lefties, but he can’t play defense and he’s a high K player.

In the last 2 seasons, Bregman is 8th in WAR among right handed hitters. He’s 14th in wRC+ and he has the 2nd best K rate of any right handed hitter.

His bat profile is also perfect for Fenway and he can play defense. He isn’t a lefty smasher but he is essentially a perfect fit otherwise offensively.

The other guy that always pops up on these list is Yandy Diaz. He also has the benefit of being able to back up first, something the roster doesn’t currently have. Kills lefties. Only Judge has a higher wRC+ the last two years against lefties.

Park fit is less of a positive and he’s going to cost player capital outside of just spending money.

All that being said, there just aren’t many good right handed bats available. It’s very challenging. Which is why I’ve really come around to the idea of Bregman
 

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I believe Crisswell is out of options and is likely to start the season as a long man in the Boston bullpen. Still, AAA pitching looks improved.
 

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I have spent an embarrassing amount of time looking at right handed bats and the more you dive in the more you realize it’s incredibly weak across baseball, especially if the Red Sox (and I think rightfully so) want to avoid high strikeout players.

Teo made sense from a park fit an ability to hit lefties, but he can’t play defense and he’s a high K player.

In the last 2 seasons, Bregman is 8th in WAR among right handed hitters. He’s 14th in wRC+ and he has the 2nd best K rate of any right handed hitter.

His bat profile is also perfect for Fenway and he can play defense. He isn’t a lefty smasher but he is essentially a perfect fit otherwise offensively.

The other guy that always pops up on these list is Yandy Diaz. He also has the benefit of being able to back up first, something the roster doesn’t currently have. Kills lefties. Only Judge has a higher wRC+ the last two years against lefties.

Park fit is less of a positive and he’s going to cost player capital outside of just spending money.

All that being said, there just aren’t many good right handed bats available. It’s very challenging. Which is why I’ve really come around to the idea of Bregman
The Bregman thing has been beat to death here so i won't rehash all the reasons in detail to not sign him. (roster disruption w/ Devers/Casas, 2B candidates in house, the QO, length of contract Boras wants, etc) BUT, if his market is really drying up and he would take a 1yr pillow deal and try again next year like Beltre did, I may be okay with that scenario.
 

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If his market gets to the point where he has to settle for a one year deal, which seems extremely unlikely, I can’t imagine he’d go to a team where he wasn’t playing 3B, and I can imagine the Sox would give yo a draft pick for a one year deal.
 

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If his market gets to the point where he has to settle for a one year deal, which seems extremely unlikely, I can’t imagine he’d go to a team where he wasn’t playing 3B, and I can imagine the Sox would give yo a draft pick for a one year deal.
Great point, totally overlooked the QO in this scenario. I've been a hard NO on Bregman the whole time. Same with Arenado in a trade. Profar is interesting however.
 

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The Bregman thing has been beat to death here so i won't rehash all the reasons in detail to not sign him. (roster disruption w/ Devers/Casas, 2B candidates in house, the QO, length of contract Boras wants, etc) BUT, if his market is really drying up and he would take a 1yr pillow deal and try again next year like Beltre did, I may be okay with that scenario.
I understand all the reasons not to sign Bregman. My point is that, if this team really wants to make a right handed bat a priority - Bregman is easily the path of least resistance. He checks a lot of boxes.
 

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Wonder if Bregman takes some deferred money that allows Boras to claim a larger contract amount while obviously reducing the actual AAV.
I really doubt a player is going to make a decision on what's best for Boras, unless: 1) *all* things are equal, which deferred money makes it not; or 2) deferred money deals are the only deals available from teams to which Bregman wants to go.

I feel like if they were significantly concerned with not having enough RHH, they'd have been more aggressive about it already.
I think this almost has to be true. Even if they are only dumpster-diving (I.e. non-Teoscars), there are/were probably RHH dumpees available and they didn't go for any of them.
 

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I understand all the reasons not to sign Bregman. My point is that, if this team really wants to make a right handed bat a priority - Bregman is easily the path of least resistance. He checks a lot of boxes.
I get the RH bat thing. But Vaughn Grissom doesn't turn 24 until next month. Kristian Campbell blew thru the minors putting up eye popping numbers not seen since Marcus B. And Rafaela is still young and talented enough to (we hope and pray)make strides at the plate. Story simply needs to stay healthy. I think the RH bat thing is less of a worry than many make it out to be and it'll be ok. A complementary catcher to Wong and another bullpen arm (Estevez is my pick) and this team can win 87-90 games as constructed.
 

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Great point, totally overlooked the QO in this scenario. I've been a hard NO on Bregman the whole time. Same with Arenado in a trade. Profar is interesting however.
Profar is definitely interesting if you can track what changes he made. His 2024 savant page is shockingly red.

He had a 147 wRC+ against lefties last year. 137 against righties. 15%K rate 11% walk rate. Just an all around incredible offensive year.

But it’s a clear outlier. Need to identify if what he changed is sustainable.

This is a great and detailed article on Profar