He's good. As soon as his HR/FB rate normalized his ERA got down to where it should be. He's also pitching in front of the league's worst defense. He's at 1.5 fWAR, 15th in MLB, right behind Cease at 1.6 fWAR.
True, but scared money don't make money. We need good SP if we're ever going to go anywhere. We know JR won't sign any good FA SP so this is our only path.
I get it, the trade off is 4 years of control. Maybe you could sweeten the buyout if you want to defer a bit more or offer a 5th year. Too bad so much of our payroll is tied up in bums.
I'd offer Garrett 3 years 55 million with a club option for a 4th at 25 million right now. He gets security and Sox get an asset with surplus value if he stays healthy. If he doesn't, well it's only 3 year 55 million and the buyout.
Kopech just sell high at the deadline or sooner. No reason to play with fire there.
I remember being young and a guy missed a start with a "stiff neck" and I asked my dad how is that even possible. He tried to explain but I didn't get it until about 35.
Juks looks like he enjoys playing ball. If we get Ramos back that means we'll have at least four with Ramos, Juks, Lee and Pham. Jettison the bums and get some guys that the fans can relate with and who give a good AB most times.