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Its not quite that simple. Just because someone didn't claim a player doesn't mean they wouldn't be interested in acquiring said player simply at the price of his salary. Teams that are out of the race aren't giving up assets for a reliever at this point. So ignore them. Teams that could use bullpen help in the AL, like the Indians for example, know the Sox aren't just going to hand him over for free. So if you put in a claim, you know you're going to at least going to have to give up some asset to get him.

If they really didn't want him in 2019, they could have non-tendered him and had an extra 40 man spot to protect someone from the rule 5. Basically puts us in the same spot we are today. I don't pretend to think that I can do Rick Hahn's job better than him, so I will give him the benefit of the doubt that he either believes Paulino was as good as it was going to get or that he's actually more interesting than his reports and numbers indicate. But from the outside looking in, it looks like a nothing/garbage return on a useful LH reliever that isn't paid much and still has 1.25 years of control. Similar pitchers with less control (Zach Duke) returned more in recent weeks. I just think it was possible to play the long game here and end up a little ahead of where they did, but ultimately, we're bordering on splitting hairs, so I will just leave it at that.

He'll be in here in a week and a half. But I agree, drop LaMarre and get him up here.

Not if you get something that may actually help you in Chicago down the line its not. Whether or not that would come to fruition, who knows. But well worth risking $500k IMO. Teams have done quite a bit better in recent weeks for similar arms.

They saved $500k. While that sounds like a ton of money to me, it's basically nothing. They theoretically could have told the Phillies to pound sand if they didn't provide a better offer and then try to move Avilan in November before the Rule 5 deadline and maybe done a little better, perhaps find a more interesting guy that a team wasn't going to be able to protect. But you never know. The fact that Paulino is Rule 5 eligible and would need to be added anyway is a bit telling. Not a huge deal either way, but still a tad curious IMO.

Hard to put lipstick on a pig. But with his lineups and bunting the last 2 nights, not super impressed with McEwing in an admittedly very small sample.

Right, but that holds a little less water when he is controlled thru 2019 and can be traded to anyone again in the offseason.

Also still have three lefties in the pen in Santiago, Cedeno and Fry.

BR says he's controlled thru next season.

Right. Just a little puzzling. Its certainly not a huge deal. Avilan was never going to return anything significant.

The Sox have plenty of spots for guys that are a real risk to be taken unless they plan on signing multiple FAs. It definitely isn't to the point of hurting negotiating power ala the situation a team like the Yankees are in this offseason, and likely the Sox next offseason.

Nice. Hope he can get somewhat regular PT. I'd let him play some 3B somewhat regularly. Yolmer has been pretty exposed at this point.

Yah, I don't really get it. Avilan has come back to earth quite a bit lately, but still....would think Hahn would have been able to do better at some point if he held onto Avilan. He is a quality major league reliever.

Seems like a pretty uninspiring return. With Avilan controlled next season, surprised we didn't see Hahn hold onto him in hopes of getting a better offer this winter. Paulino reads like he is minor league filler.

Hamilton doesn't need to be added to the 40 man until next season. Ie: we're unlikely to see him until next season, as the Sox will likely want as many 40 man spots as possible to protect guys from the rule 5.

Make it stop, SS2k, make it stop.

Ugh. Abdominal outpatient surgery today.

For Moncada, it’s gonna be welcome. Take his mind off his own game.

Meh. Would have rather seen Gomez gone and anyone but LaMarre, but whatever.

Yah, but that team would have been silly.

Hah, probably not. But that is an authentic and it has the WS patch, so Pablo is safe. He was one of my favorites as a teenager. The jersey is also from when I was 15, so doesn't exactly fit any longer. I don't live in Chicago, so dropping my Grandstand isn't really in the cards to doctor up a replica - otherwise I'd be happy to put the Peavy, Danks or Eaton on the chopping block.

Because I'd be interested in buying a knockoff?? I've paid for several authentic and whatever the step below authentic jerseys that most stores sell over the years. I have at least 10 in my closet. Not one dude is still on the team (Thomas, Konerko, Ozuna, Buehrle, Peavy, Danks, Griffey, Beckham, Sale and Eaton). I think I am going to opt for the cheaper route this time.

What site do you use for that? I've never bought a Chinese knockoff, but I am tempted for Eloy.

At this point, the Sox more likely to end up picking 5th than 3rd. The Tigers are also the tank commanders, and will get into the mix for a top 5 pick before all is said and done. Unfortunately don't think Rutschman is going to happen.

I will be real bummed if this game doesn't happen.