DoleINGout Posted October 29, 2018 Share Posted October 29, 2018 (edited) 12 minutes ago, Starless said: Bringing in Bryant will make it that much more difficult to keep the core of Betts/Bogaerts/Benintendi together. I'd rather ride with the inexpensive youth. The youth is going to cost the Red Sox eventually. Mookie's salary is only good for two more years and het struggled this post-season so unless he improves next year then I don't think Dombrowski will hesitate to move Betts if he can fetch a huge return a la Kris Bryant (and then some). Benintendi is a good player I hope can get better that will not be as expensive as Bryant, Betts or probably Bogaerts. Boggie I like and think is going to be locked up before he becomes a free agent at the end of 2019 but he shouldn't be out of this world expensive either. Similar to JD Martinez, the Sox are smart with the big money they choose to dole out under Dombrowski/La Russa. Benny should be locked up relatively soon as well. Betts same, unless he is dealt in some unlikely blockbuster trade. The Red Sox have a high pay roll and can afford to sign these three and Kris Bryant just like the Yankees are going to try to sign Manny Machado, Bryce Harper and already have Stanton plus Judge and Sanchez coming up. Edited October 29, 2018 by DoleINGout Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apparition Posted October 29, 2018 Share Posted October 29, 2018 (edited) There's no way Betts gets moved. He's the heart and soul of this team. It'd be like getting rid of David Ortiz in his prime because of one subpar postseason (which wasn't even that bad - just not up to his normal standards). As for the Yankees, who cares? Let them sign all the large adult sons in the majors. Until their starting pitching improves, they'll continue to fall short. The focus in the offseason should be 1. Figuring out the situation at 2B 2. Keeping Eovaldi 3. Shoring up the bullpen 4. trying to lock up Betts long-term. If Price opts out, that'll mean they'll need to go out and add another starter as well. Edited October 29, 2018 by Starless Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoleINGout Posted October 29, 2018 Share Posted October 29, 2018 I love Betts long term but I'm not yet in love with the idea. He signs a 7 year $200 million contract? Good, but I'm open to waiting to see how he does next year in the playoffs specifically. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apparition Posted October 29, 2018 Share Posted October 29, 2018 50 minutes ago, DoleINGout said: I love Betts long term but I'm not yet in love with the idea. He signs a 7 year $200 million contract? Good, but I'm open to waiting to see how he does next year in the playoffs specifically. Players as good as him will figure it out in the postseason eventually. Frankly, he made several outs during the last 3 games in L.A. that would've been wall-scrapers in Boston so I'm not exactly worried about that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BullsandBroncos Posted June 30, 2019 Share Posted June 30, 2019 Dombrowski better pull his head out of @$$ and do something to our bullpen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoleINGout Posted December 10, 2019 Share Posted December 10, 2019 @Starless Both Bloom and Cora said they have kept in close contact with outfielder Mookie Betts, who might be traded this winter as Boston tries to get under the $208 million competitive balance tax threshold. While Bloom declined to get into specifics regarding his conversations with the 2018 American League MVP, Cora said the rumors have not changed his relationship with a player he has managed for two seasons. “It’s the same relationship,” Cora said. “One thing for sure, in this process, you’re going to release players, guys are going to get called up, guys are going to get demoted, guys are going to get traded, but in the end, the relationship is still there. He’s a guy that we like. We believe in him, and we know how much he can impact the game of baseball. So looking forward to managing him.” Betts is projected to earn $27.7 million via arbitration this winter, according to MLBTradeRumors. The expectation is that the Red Sox will consider trades involving Betts is the sides are unable to gain traction on a long-term extension. https://www.masslive.com/redsox/2019/12/boston-red-sox-notebook-mookie-betts-future-pete-frates-rule-5-additions-discussed-on-day-1-of-winter-meetings.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoleINGout Posted January 10, 2020 Share Posted January 10, 2020 If it's going to be a deal, I'm happy it is for one year only. Mookie at $27 for another season? Yes please. Bradley too. Here's to hoping both step up their consistency even more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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BullsandBroncos Posted January 28, 2020 Share Posted January 28, 2020 Makes me laugh about Mook going to the Padres. The Padres haven't won 80 games since before my nuts dropped. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoleINGout Posted February 5, 2020 Share Posted February 5, 2020 and yall think i am crazy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kgarrett12486 Posted February 11, 2020 Share Posted February 11, 2020 PECOTA projections came out today. Has us at #3 in Central and 80 wins... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWood21 Posted February 11, 2020 Share Posted February 11, 2020 53 minutes ago, kgarrett12486 said: PECOTA projections came out today. Has us at #3 in Central and 80 wins... Wrong thread? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kgarrett12486 Posted February 11, 2020 Share Posted February 11, 2020 1 minute ago, CWood21 said: Wrong thread? Yep lol. My bad... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fresh Prince Posted August 3, 2020 Share Posted August 3, 2020 Man if we can get some quality starting pitchers next year, I like our line up enough to compete with the yankees Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fresh Prince Posted March 20, 2022 Share Posted March 20, 2022 Story added to this lineup is going to be nice. Just need another starting pitcher Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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