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I fully expect teams like Philly to be involved. If I made a list, this would be it Yankees Phillies Astros Nationals (if Strasburg leaves) Cubs Angels Padres Dodgers Then hopefully White Sox

No I'm just saying that's what's being said here in Houston. Did I say that's what was going to happen?

Yeah the people in the Astros organization I've talked to are saying Angels or Padres.

I think they sign 1 starting pitcher and a guy that can do both, but is probably a little better in the bullpen. That's why I like McHugh as the 2nd option. To me that offense is a no brainer. Then with prospects like Dunning, Basabe, Zavala, Mercedes could all play a piece this season. Then there is guys like Mendick, Cordell and some relievers will also play a part.

I had this team. I traded McCann for a few prospects after signing Grandal. Also trading a few prospects for Brandon Nimmo. My total salary after the McCann trade would be $111.2M. C- Yasmani Grandal - He's on of the best catchers in the game who is a switch hitter and a very good defensive catcher 1B- Abreu 2B- Madrigal SS- Anderson 3B- Moncada LF- Eloy CF- L. Robert RF- Brandon Nimmo - Still just 27 years old and brings a left handed AB with good OBP and a solid fielder DH- JD Martinez - A just great pure hitter who won't be a guy that struggles as the DH when coming to the Sox Bench: Collins C/DH/1B, Brock Holt UTIL, L. Garcia UTIL, Engel OF SP Giolito Zack Wheeler - Has put up very good back to back seasons for the Mets finally overcoming his injuries Cease Kopech Lopez Bullpen Colin McHugh - McHugh is a guy that has gone back and forth from the bullpen to the rotation, better as a RP Ian Hamilton/Jimmy Cordero/Jose Ruiz/Ryan Burr (eventually Tyler Johnson definitely takes this spot) Fry Will Harris - Has been a very good reliever for the Astros the last few years and definitely has a few good years left in him. Starts out as the set up man for Colome from the right side Bummer Hererra Colome Give me this lineup 1. Luis Robert CF 2. Yoan Moncada 3B 3. JD Martinez DH 4. Yasmani Grandal C 5. Eloy Jimenez LF 6. Jose Abreu 1B 7. Brandon Nimmo RF 8. Tim Anderson SS 9. Nick Madrigal 2B You can't tell me that the lineup doesn't get you a little excited in certain areas. That team has a lot of power.

This is cool. Nicely done.

This.

This would be outstanding. Getting these guys locked up is definitely important.

Yes and Nimmo shouldn’t cost that much to acquire. I think he’s worth the risk. A lefty RF with pop that gets on base at a high clip is exactly what the Sox need. He’s the type of guy you take a chance on at 27 that could become a regular with a healthy season. He has 3 years of control and will probably make in the $2M range this season being his first year of arbitration.  I just think that’s a smarter move that would allow you to spend money elsewhere (SP, DH, RP). 

I will from now on.

If they could deal McCann this offseason, they should and try to sign Grandal. Nimmo’s LH bat makes sense for RF. He gets on base and has some decent pop.

What? Hell no to that trade.

I think Wheeler is the type of guy they go after.