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  1. Mike473

    Fenway Fest Updates

    Well, I would say the hope and goal for them is to spend the least amount possible for the best results. It is as it should be for a business, I guess. As a fan, it would be nice to have a Captain Kirk mixed into the front office as opposed to an entire front office of Mr. Spock types looking at...
  2. Mike473

    Much like Newman, the Sox are not “Ready to deliver”– The 2025 Offseason News (& rumors?) Thread

    I think when looking at the players that make up the right handed group, the problem is pretty self explanatory, no? That is a shaky group.
  3. Mike473

    Much like Newman, the Sox are not “Ready to deliver”– The 2025 Offseason News (& rumors?) Thread

    I also think the Red Sox are way too heavy on left handed hitters. Your point is well taken tho, and I hope you are right.
  4. Mike473

    The 2025 Boston Red Sox and The Concept of a Six Man Rotation

    The "6 man rotation" and also "closer my commitee" are ideas that pop up from time to time but never seem to stick.
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    Much like Newman, the Sox are not “Ready to deliver”– The 2025 Offseason News (& rumors?) Thread

    I have no idea what we will get out of Buehler, and same for last years pick up Giolito. We are down a right handed power hitter and a closer from last year. I give the Sox a B- partly because they really hyped it up going into the offseason and I think it has been a good offseason, but...
  6. Mike473

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

    I still think some right handed help is coming. The Red Sox have to play better at home than they have recently and I know some stats argue otherwise, but it seems when you play half the season in Fenway right handed power is strongly recommended. There is still a long way to go this offseason...
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    "That is exactly what they say it's like when you freeze to death" - FSG's comfort zone

    One thing the Red Sox have done the last few seasons is make things fun early on. Imagine last season if they fell out of things early? The worst case for ownership is a bad start, especially if they don't make any major moves during the offseason. If they fall out, you will see a lot of empty...
  8. Mike473

    Max Fried signs with MFY

    The Red Sox find themselves in no man’s land. For example, they don't want to spend on top pitchers over 30 unless a discount is in play. But, if a generational pitcher ever hit the market at 26, they would have no chance due to the cost and feeding frenzy of the Yankees vs Mets and so on. So...
  9. Mike473

    Max Fried signs with MFY

    When it comes to top players, what are chances of the Red Sox making a deal if they are not willing to match or go higher than other offers? I can see a current Red Sox player making a deal, but not out on the open market. If they want to go the small market path, they own the team and can do...
  10. Mike473

    Much like Newman, the Sox are not “Ready to deliver”– The 2025 Offseason News (& rumors?) Thread

    The Red Sox know they can secure 4th or 5th place without these kinds of contracts, so it makes sense to stay the course.
  11. Mike473

    Max Fried signs with MFY

    How far do you think they are at the point?
  12. Mike473

    Max Fried signs with MFY

    I agree to a point. These are crazy times. But that is the market. The Red Sox won't pay a 31 year old player because it is too many years. The Red Sox won't pay a 26 year old player because it is too much money.
  13. Mike473

    Much like Newman, the Sox are not “Ready to deliver”– The 2025 Offseason News (& rumors?) Thread

    If the ownership group was so tramatized by what happened with Sale and a couple other signings that didn't work out, and those were for peanuts compared to current market conditions, I am not sure they have the stomach to make big deals unless they absolutely have to. Fortunately, we have the...
  14. Mike473

    After Soto

    The Red Sox have to avoid the post Soto panic move here. If they end up making no moves and going with the kids, it is better than making bad signings just to make them. One thing that bothers me tho. The Red Sox have been a bad team that has managed to get out to good starts the last few...
  15. Mike473

    Boston’s taxing pursuit of Juan Soto is over. (Mets)

    Maybe even more than that. I didn't think even the Yankees could outbid that guy, but thought if they could come close enough, the prestige of playing for the Yankees and becoming an all time Yankee great would be worth something. But, not in this case. I think he would have been better off...
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    Boston’s taxing pursuit of Juan Soto is over. (Mets)

    I think this is right. Cohen was commited to upstaging the Yankees, and that in of itself was valuable to him beyond anything Soto brings to the table. The Red Sox got involved in a grudge match, where Cohen was simply not going to be denied, period. And Soto and Boras were out for the last...
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    Boston’s taxing pursuit of Juan Soto is over. (Mets)

    The report are the Sox were about 700 million. But lest there be any doubt, no matter what the exact gap was, Cohen was not going to be denied. There was nothing the Red Sox could have really done here, as if they went to a number Cohen felt uncomfortable with, you know you are playing with...
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    Boston’s taxing pursuit of Juan Soto is over. (Mets)

    They knew the Mets and the Yankees were totally in on getting Soto. They must have gotten some feeling that Soto might take a disount to play in Boston. Otherwise, there really wasn't much of a reason to get involved in the bidding. I am assuming 65 million was too big of a gap to make up for...
  19. Mike473

    Boston’s taxing pursuit of Juan Soto is over. (Mets)

    What's 65 million amongst friends?
  20. Mike473

    Boston’s taxing pursuit of Juan Soto is over. (Mets)

    I think the Red Sox would have to beat the Yankees offer to have a chance. I still think the Yankees had him all the way.
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