What other moves will the Sox make? (assuming there is a season)

[Sandy Leon Trotsky]

Just because I'm bored and I've heard some whisperings that new threads are always good.
SP is done.
I think the BP is done as far as free agency goes.
I think he'll sign Schwarber and then deal JDM and a mid tier prospect or two... eat some# of the money and hopefully get a decent BP arm that way, along with another SP prospect at a lower level.
Aaaaaaand that's it.

# "some of the money" being dependent on the return... probably obvious but...

 

[Red(s)HawksFan]

Where's the option for nothing because there won't be a season?

/ducks

 

[Daniel_Son]

I think Schwarber is a no-brainer, but I also think that makes one of JDM or Dalbec redundant - which leads me to believe that Bloom deals one of them for some pitching. Maybe Dalbec + a B-tier prospect could be enough to get Manaea from Oakland?

 

[nvalvo]

I would say that among FA signings, adding Seiya Suzuki to our corner outfield collection is more likely than either Correa or Schwarber, now that we've dealt Renfroe. I also think it'd be a better use of resources than either of those.

I also wouldn't be at all surprised to see more trades: maybe selling high-ish on Dalbec (which might make a Schwarber deal more appealing), trying to upgrade the catching situation, or even a huge blockbuster sending a major piece like Devers or Verdugo to Miami or Cleveland for for young controllable starting pitching with a bit more upside.

 

[Sandy Leon Trotsky]

Where's the option for nothing because there won't be a season?

/ducks

I'm trying to edit it... that's what the * is for in the Title, but I can't figure out how to change that part. Edit option is only for adding or removing poll questions it seems

 

[Jack Rabbit Slim]

I don't believe JBJ was acquired to be a regular so it would seem adding an outfielder would be a necessity, with my preference being Suzuki. I would also expect a few flyers for the bullpen but no big names.

Schwarber wouldn't surprise me but it would require a series of other moves to make him fit, so not likely if he has several strong bidders.

 

[Sandy Leon Trotsky]

Cubs apparently put a 7 year offer out to Correa

 

[Minneapolis Millers]

I think we’ll add under-the-radar relief arms, and a starting OF - hoping for Suzuki.
(Edit: Or what JRS said above.)

 

[cantor44]

I don't believe JBJ was acquired to be a regular so it would seem adding an outfielder would be a necessity, with my preference being Suzuki. I would also expect a few flyers for the bullpen but no big names.

Schwarber wouldn't surprise me but it would require a series of other moves to make him fit, so not likely if he has several strong bidders.

Forgive the redundancy here, but I have FOMO, and what to join the conversation. Jack Rabbit's sense is mine, too. I'd be stunned if they don't pursue a legit all-around outfielder like Suzuki after the JBJ trade, though also think Schwarber is a possibility (it will one be or the other but not both). No more starting pitching to be had, though another bullpen arm or two will come (Bloom has said as much) ...my only hope is that one of them is an established quality guy and not a flier type ...

 

[johnnyfromspain]

Forgive the redundancy here, but I have FOMO, and what to join the conversation. Jack Rabbit's sense is mine, too. I'd be stunned if they don't pursue a legit all-around outfielder like Suzuki after the JBJ trade, though also think Schwarber is a possibility (it will one be or the other but not both). No more starting pitching to be had, though another bullpen arm or two will come (Bloom has said as much) ...my only hope is that one of them is an established quality guy and not a flier type ...

In the time Bloom has been at the helm he has shown us that he is unpredictable. One can only reach the conclusion that he is very bright, very well prepared for any possible scenarios which may take place and makes deals which strengthen the roster in the short term as well as in the long run. Very few GM's are capable of doing this. I am convinced the team we follow is in great hands.

Hence, it is almost impossible for us to be able to guess what may be in store regarding possible dealings. One thing is for sure: he will surprise us!

At this point, everything pends on the new collective bargaining agreement, which will in turn establish the rules for the MLB market. No matter what the final collective agreement is, it is bound to affect the different franchises in different ways. I would imagine the Red Sox should be in a good spot comparatively, given its financial strength and the improvement of the minor league system. Can Bloom make the most of this potential advantage? If he can, I have no doubt he will.

Deals made once the season is underway are certainly difficult to foresee. How competitive will the Red Sox be in 2022? I can't help but to be optimistic. Last year I was one of the voters who believed the Sox would end up the regular season with more than 90 wins. How can I not be optimistic for 2022?

In Bloom I trust.

 

[Minneapolis Millers]

In the time Bloom has been at the helm he has shown us that he is unpredictable. One can only reach the conclusion that he is very bright, very well prepared for any possible scenarios which may take place and makes deals which strengthen the roster in the short term as well as in the long run. Very few GM's are capable of doing this. I am convinced the team we follow is in great hands.

Hence, it is almost impossible for us to be able to guess what may be in store regarding possible dealings. One thing is for sure: he will surprise us!

At this point, everything pends on the new collective bargaining agreement, which will in turn establish the rules for the MLB market. No matter what the final collective agreement is, it is bound to affect the different franchises in different ways. I would imagine the Red Sox should be in a good spot comparatively, given its financial strength and the improvement of the minor league system. Can Bloom make the most of this potential advantage? If he can, I have no doubt he will.

Deals made once the season is underway are certainly difficult to foresee. How competitive will the Red Sox be in 2022? I can't help but to be optimistic. Last year I was one of the voters who believed the Sox would end up the regular season with more than 90 wins. How can I not be optimistic for 2022?

In Bloom I trust.

Likely true. None of us saw the Ottavino deal coming. That sort of move could recur.

 

[cantor44]

In the time Bloom has been at the helm he has shown us that he is unpredictable. One can only reach the conclusion that he is very bright, very well prepared for any possible scenarios which may take place and makes deals which strengthen the roster in the short term as well as in the long run. Very few GM's are capable of doing this. I am convinced the team we follow is in great hands.

Hence, it is almost impossible for us to be able to guess what may be in store regarding possible dealings. One thing is for sure: he will surprise us!

At this point, everything pends on the new collective bargaining agreement, which will in turn establish the rules for the MLB market. No matter what the final collective agreement is, it is bound to affect the different franchises in different ways. I would imagine the Red Sox should be in a good spot comparatively, given its financial strength and the improvement of the minor league system. Can Bloom make the most of this potential advantage? If he can, I have no doubt he will.

Deals made once the season is underway are certainly difficult to foresee. How competitive will the Red Sox be in 2022? I can't help but to be optimistic. Last year I was one of the voters who believed the Sox would end up the regular season with more than 90 wins. How can I not be optimistic for 2022?

In Bloom I trust.

Certainly the contours of the new CBA is known unknown with an unknown impact. In more general contours Bloom is on the record saying they would still pursue relief pitching and a right-handed bat ...Yes, he might surprise us, but maybe the surprise is he'll do just what he said he was going to do.

 

[Manramsclan]

I think they will add some lower tier bullpen arms that will turn out to be better than we expected, as opposed to paying a premium for bigger names.

Bloom will wheel and deal for one of the A's starting pitchers, but I do not think he will trade Dalbec or Duran but rather a Pu Pu platter of recently acquired prospects.

 

[Sandy Leon Trotsky]

I think they will add some lower tier bullpen arms that will turn out to be better than we expected, as opposed to paying a premium for bigger names.

Bloom will wheel and deal for one of the A's starting pitchers, but I do not think he will trade Dalbec or Duran but rather a Pu Pu platter of recently acquired prospects.

I think that the strategy to fill out the bullpen with lower tier arms, and with "lesser" pitching prospects* is looking like the best way to build a bullpen. There will always be a few great traditional closers but the cost, either in trade or FA, doesn't seem to be worth it.

As far as dealing for an A's pitcher.... I suspect that Beane will ask for Houck and/or Whitlock and I'm not sure if I do that straight up right now. I might be overvaluing Houck but his likely production to cost ratio IMO greatly exceeds anything Manea could bring in, never mind the additional lower talent.

*Not sure what I mean by this. I have Bello, Groome, Mata and Gonzalez as likely solid mid rotation guys with some potential higher upside, along with Houck and Seabold all as rotation, traditional starters, along with Seabold, who I think has a lower ceiling but don't see him as a guy that would be the make or break part of a deal. I suspect he could be a good long term relief, spot starter this season.

 

[Petagine in a Bottle]

I think the pitching staff is mostly done; there’s no room for another starter unless you trade Pivetta, which seems unlikely. Maybe they add another reliever but I wouldn’t expect anyone significant.

Offensively, I think they need an OF who can crush lefties, ideally someone who could play first as well. They could certainly add a Schwarber and Suzuki type, which would probably require some follow up moves. A utility infielder would be useful to have as well, IMO.

Would be nice for this damn lockout to end.

 

[ehaz]

I think they add a right handed corner outfielder. Possibly Suzuki. And maybe a mid tier bullpen arm.