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I'm not ready to stamp Vaughn yet. .250 BA in A ball doesn't get me excited yet. Let's see how he does at Charlotte or Birmingham in 2021. Hopefully he excels! But I've seem too many "can't miss"'s miss. Hopefully, that core will improve on their production and sub .500 record against RHP. That being said, I'd still favor signing Brantley for 2 years with option or Murphy over Schwarber for 1 yr w/opt. Any other similar candidates that you know of?

True enough about Kyle. But perhaps LH DH should be considered to be a main part. That position has eluded us since Thome and was our Achilles heel last year. I'd like to see a LH DH inserted before or after Eloy (5th or 6th). Not sure if they could do that with Kyle, maybe, but certainly with Brantley and even Murphy.

Thank you sir! You as well! Looking forward to many fine and perhaps heated discussions amongst you all.

Did you copy the right post? We're in the same choir.

...and all the great posts that followed. Add Kurt Suzuki. If Hendricks is the only big splash over Brantley, Richards would be an astute signing either way, but Schwarber gives me the heebee-jeebees. He brings to mind Dunn and LaRoche. He's kind of in that same mold; ~ .250 BA, high strikeouts, NL to AL. His quality OBS is due, in large part, to a high walk rate. That's fine but but I'd rather see an impressive DH OPS based more on BA than BB. An alternative could be Daniel Murphy if he's willing to lay down the leather for the most part. He could possibly make the NL->AL easier because he's such a good hitter. And he could be a 1B backup along with 2B or 3B in an extreme pinch. He doesn't have the same power #'s but his K's are ~half of Schwarber's and would put the ball in play a lot more. He might be 2-4 $M cheaper, as well, making a Suzuki signing easier.

Okay so I went wee bit overboard with my gushing. But with all due respect, if you do the same research I did (stats/splits/interviews) you would understand why.

Eloy and Brantley could continue LF/DH platooning. Let's see where Vaughn is a year from now. Hope he's a nice problem to have.

He fits very well. He and Eloy can take turns in left as long as both bats are in the lineup most every day keeping both fresh and engaged. He's a leader, winner, clutch vet, professional, class act. He reminds me a lot of Bears' Allen Robinson. Vaughn needs another year in AA or AAA. Sox are going all in this year. I doubt they would then turn over their every day DH to a single A .250 hitter. Its not fair to the team and not fair to him. We desperately need a lefty bat anyway or be challenged by right handed pitching again.

I sure hope that one of those splashes is Brantley. A LH every day DH is our most glaring need. Moncada, Grandal, and Eaton aren't nearly enough. The 2020 record and stats against righties bear that out (w/Mazara vs Eaton). If its not a big splash because of signing Hendriks then a solid lesser one.....and NOT Schwarber!!!

Thanks! Even better if for less $. I agree about his D. But teams like to have a stable DH (only) in the order; Encarnacion, Cruz, Thome, etc. He's never done it but, if willing, I think he could make the adjustment (and also to the AL) and be a real force from the left side. He's also good enough to face lefty's and be in the lineup every day. Good veteran presence. This is predicated that 2020 was an aberration for him and not permanent substantial decline. His 2019 numbers were also down a little but I'd be very happy with them, especially for <$5m. He can also play a few positions in a pinch though below average. He could be a fantastic fit for a bottom price.

I saw site where market value for Colome at $7.9 and Hendriks at $15.5. Have no idea of its accuracy or reputation.

I'd rather see Colome resigned and use the $7-8m savings for other needs. Spending big bucks on a closer is so risky especially when other holes need to be filled.

Just joined. Greetings to all!!! If $15m remains; Colome, 2 yr-$8m per; Daniel Murphy, 1 yr-$5m + opt; Kurt Suzuki, 1 yr-$2m + opt. Would have to rely on org to provide 4th & 5th starters but Murphy (DH) could fit nicely between Abreu & Jimenez or Jimenez & Robert pushing Eaton to eighth.