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    I totally agree^ You do have quite a bit of Sox twitter who will moan about how the Sox are cheap because they did not sign *insert big money FA* to a gigantic contract that is likely to go sideways. We all want to Sox to spend to improve the club, even overpay at times if necessary, but 6 year deals to players on the wrong side of 30 are how you kill a club.
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    great move for Sox bats to feast on
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    Moving Eloy to DH permanently just creates another hole in LF, and the organization does not have any obvious candidates to fill that spot. Vaughn has the upside of being a .300-30-100 middle of the order hitter who gets on base. Sox certainly want to keep him.
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    I would be shocked if the Sox dealt 6+ seasons of control over Vaughn with no clear DH and Abreu not getting any younger. He could be MLB ready sometime in the second half of 2021 and be our long term answer at 1B/DH. Sox do not play at the top of the FA market and cannot afford to trade potential future stars like Vaughn/Kopech/Crochet
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    Moncada was one of the best prospects in baseball at the time of the Sale trade. I like Burnes. I would be happy if the Sox acquired him. I just question why the Brewers would be willing to move him when his value could get even higher if he's actually the pitcher he was in 2020?
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    No doubt Burnes looked great in 2020, but his awful 2019, allowing 70 hits in 49 IP, does give me some concern. It is valid to ask why Milwaukee would trade him unless they felt this was selling high?
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    I would be very surprised if the Sox dealt Vaughn/Kopech/Crochet this offseason. Burnes is interesting, but I do question why Milwaukee would be willing to move him for less than a big package. Sox farm is top heavy and not deep. Reading between the lines, I could see some form of a Madrigal/Heuer/Kelley package being offered
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    Tough to say until he plays in the US, but he appears to have the stuff and command to start. Will immediately become one of the more interesting arms in the system.
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    If they cannot get Quintana, Wainwright for around $6 million would be a nice veteran addition on a one year deal. Richards just cannot stay healthy.
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    Agreed. Quintana/Richards/Archer/Leake sign as #4 starter La Stella / Brad Miller / Profar add as another bat with versatility Flowers would be solid if budget room remains. Going with Collins/Zavala/Mercedes wouldn't be the end of the world though
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    My take is that Richards is a fall back option for the Sox at around $8 million on a one year deal. Could start or be used out of the pen. Sox are interested in Kluber, but so is at least 75% of the league. Competition for him will be stiff, as even rebuilding clubs would value him as a deadline trade asset if healthy. I think they are also exploring trade possibilities, although I suspect they keep their trade chips for a deadline deal and prefer the FA route. Paxton and Quintana could be of interest as well.
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    I'd be pretty surprised if Molina got anywhere near that much money at his age.
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    Wainwright could be a really solid veteran addition to the backend of the rotation. A John Lackey "light" so to speak that would not require more than a one year deal. If he falters, you can go with Kopech/Stiever/etc.
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    I do not know if it really matters. Once players sign they are fully aware they can be traded at any time, it is just business. He still gets his money.
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    I also do not like shipping off such a promising prep arm so early in his development. He certainly has the pedigree to become a top 100 prospect by end of this season if he performs. I'd be pretty surprised if he were dealt unless we were receiving a #2 in return.
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    I like Burnes, but is he a guy we can trust to stay healthy? I am not so sure he is the kind of pitcher I would give up a haul for.
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    Heard Jared Kelley's name come up. I'm sure many clubs would be very interested in him. I am fine with giving up Madrigal/Heuer/plus in a package, but trading our most advanced young pitching prospect is not ideal at this stage. Sox need to clear 40 man roster spots, so I would focus on subtracting from there before dipping into top 10 prospects on the farm.
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    The smartest thing the organization can do would be to let Crochet develop as a SP in the minor leagues. They can always call him up later in the season to reinforce the bullpen.
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    Bingo. Hand is likely to get less than most think. Under normal circumstances his 1/$10 million contract would be picked up by some club looking for bullpen help.
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    I would be leery about signing such an outspoken player to a long term deal No way he's getting $36 million per over 5-6 years
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    The difference between the Sox and Padres is that the middle tier of their farm is vastly superior to ours. Beyond our top 10 it quickly tails off.
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    I like Musgrove, but what is the cost assuming their are quite a few suitors? I think clubs would like to see how FA plays out before dealing from their farm.
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    Did Madrigal die?
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    If most clubs are out of international pool money, Colas might have to wait until 2022 in order to sign. Sox could absolutely still be in the mix for him then.
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    Real Hendriks talk Who are the other potential suitors for him? If the rumored deal is 3/$39 million, I cannot see that many teams being willing to spend big on a closer in this market
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