He has made good trades when dealing away high level players. You look at the Marlins return for their guys and it is ugly. Rick has also inked some very team friendly contracts.
Aside from that, he's trash.
Look what DA said. Moncada told Ricky that he can play CF.
It isn't rocket science up there. You chase the ball and throw it back. Moncada has elite speed and a good arm. He would be great out there.
Why do 16x2 when we can get him for 18m with the QO? Less risk. We can bargain him lower than 16m a year due to the loss of draft pick penalty. 14x2 is more like it if you really want 2 years.
Jose on a deal longer than 1 year is lunacy. He can accept the QO or test the market and (likely) sit until the draft is done with. It's as simple as that.
I don't need a defensive wiz at 1st base, just a guy who isn't an absolute SIEVE at 1st. The only thing that penetrates Jose more often than baseballs at 1st base is nicotine through the lining of his gums
Remember when I said the Sox would offer Jose the QO for him to take or leave, and you all called me "crazy", "wrong", and "biased"? Two to three year deal they all said.
THAT'S RIGHT SOXTALK. Ron is correct again. Suck it.