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Doubt it would be worth it. He’s going to cost too much. If the Sox are trading key pieces, I hope it’s for cost controlled SP/RF.

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I can second this. I happen to know someone who has had some dealings with one of his ventures, and they were not high on him or his abilities from a professional business level. Frank was a great ball player, but that doesn’t make you good with money or a good business man.

He does have an injury history, so I could see them doing their due diligence.

That's how I read it. Tongue in cheek.

I'd like to think they've learned their mistake. Seemed to work with Grandal.

That's true. Obviously other factors could come into play in making a final decision, but I don't see the Twins putting the best $$$ offer on the table for Wheeler. I think the Sox can (and will) outbid them if it comes down to it.

They can have all the interest they want, but I doubt they can give Wheeler the best offer.

This. They're familiar with what he's able to offer, and is serviceable at both 2B and the OF. Makes a lot of sense if Madrigal/Robert falter.

Doubt it. Why expose him to waivers instead of just non-tendering him? Especially a week before he even needs to be offered a contract. This comes off as a needing to clear a 40-man spot.

Totally expected, but I bet this is foreshadowing of something else

Hamels wants to go to a contender too. He’s not coming here.

He's given up a scary amount of HR's. I don't think he would translate well going from NL to AL + GRF.

Every team has a Tatis trade. There’s no use being upset about it anymore. And if that trade never happens, you probably don’t end up with Moncada, Kopech, Jimenez, Cease, Robert, etc.

Good. He’s a LF. Sox need a RF. Although, no connections to the Sox might mean the opposite considering how this offseason has gone so far.

Certainly seems like a slight overpay and totally has Jerry’s fingerprints all over it. I’m not too worried this is going to handcuff the Sox in 2 years though.

I'm fine with that! Even better!

Sox now have 5 catchers on the 40-man. I'd guess Zavala is soon to be gone pending future moves.

Holy fuck! Fantastic move.

Last year these are the cumulative stats for Sox 7, 8, and 9 hitters: 7th spot - .248/.303/.398 8th spot - .239/.305/.324 9th spot - .209/.281/.321 Collins is not a complete hitter by any means, but I would be willing to bet he could provide better production if given the chance.

there goes one possible back up plan

He didn't have a bad season. Most of his stats were around his career norms with exception to HR/9, his ERA, and xFIP. I would tend to lean towards the opinion his best days are behind him - especially if he leave the NL.

Ozuna doesn't have much experience in RF as you might think. He could be an adventure out there. https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/o/ozunama01.shtml

Great post.