Oso planning to go pro
Massive hit to the Brewers.
It was widely expected that the Brewers were not going to resign Grandal, so not really a "massive hit." Four year deal only really makes sense in the AL where he can DH. Brewers will use the money saved elsewhere.
I'm glad the Sox didn't eff around this winter like they did last year. Yes, Grandal is expensive, but they have been sitting on piles and piles and piles of cash for years. They targeted Grandal early, and this year they were aggressive and not passive. If nothing else, I'm much happier than last offseason.I've heard they've been enamored with Castellanos for months, I think I mentioned that here previously.They won't break the bank for Cole, I'm sure the same applies to Strasburg, but I expect them to make some move for a pitcher (anything more than 3 years for Wheeler scares me).Overall, good move today.
Nice start for ther ChiSox, but should only be the start. Need to go get frontline starter (I'll continue to pound the table for Dallas Keuchel), a DH and a right fielder. Adding Grandal makes a guy like Calhoun or Castellanos acceptable in right, though I'd like to see them swing for the fences first and see if they can get Betts without giving up Madrigal or Vaughn in return (or Robert and Kopech, obviously).
I hate Calhoun, if they sign him, that'll be a big miss in my opinion. I keep trying to piece a Betts trade together, and it's tough. One year of Betts obviously worries me, flip side is the price is lower without the long term commitment. I don't know if a Dane Dunning/Vaughn/something else package is good enough? Honestly asking, have no idea for a Betts rental.In terms of their preference, outside Betts, I think your Sox starting RF next year is from Castellanos, Puig, Haniger.
Agree the Puig is a real possibility, but I'd hate that more than Calhoun. I get that Calhoun has his flaws (starting with spelling Cole with a 'K'), but the one thing I like about his is that he's an above average right fielder, which would be a big help given the guy in the other corner. Puig/Castellanos in right and Eloy in left makes for a bad defensive outfield.Haniger? Hmm. He was not good last year. Maybe at a bargain, but I wouldn't give up any potentially useful pieces for him.Because of Boston's salary crunch and Betts impending free agency, I think he could be had on the cheap (relatively speaking), but that may just be wishful thinking on my part.
The massive hit is a 5 WAR player in a position that averages below 2.5 WAR.
I would take the Rick SLU program right now.
Kole is a very streaky hitter with some pop, but last few years avg suffered. Plus arm and defender....makes some defensive gems that are under appreciated
I guess my point was that no one expected the Brewers to resign Grandal, so the "massive hit" was already in the works the minute they signed him last year..no surprise. Yes, he will be tough to replace, but he was never coming back.
I’ve heard for a while they like Haniger, and I think they may try to buy low on him. Ideally, they’d like to address pitching first and then sign a RF. I’m not advocating Puig, I could see them doing that move though, feels very Sox like.I have the same concerns, they defensively may be a mess next season, especially in the outfield.
I completely forgot about Puig. Haha. I kind of like it. Just build that Cuban National team! Can we trade for Cespedes as well? -- Wait, is he still a thing?Now that i joked about it, watch the Sox trade for Cespedes.Ok another modification, just googled him, he's taking swings! I'm officially all in on Cespedes, provided you trade nothing for him and the Mets pay for like 25 of his contract. A 5 Cubano lineup?????? Do it for Minnie!
Fair, agree
Would you rather the Sox spend on TWO of the 2nd tier starters like Wheeler, Keuchel instead of just one + a DH and OF?