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Rays were likely the best overall team that offered him a contract. Gets to live in Florida, no state income tax, competitive team, bingo

I think the Sox would have signed Wheeler if offered 5/130 No player is going to leave $12 million on the table, Wheeler reportedly left $7, but $12? No chance

Eduardo Rodriguez and Andrew Benintendi are directly mentioned in the article, and each would still likely require Boston to pay down Price's salary. It would not require much in the way of prospect capital going back to Boston, but a deal hinges on how badly Boston wants to get salary off the books. I'm not sure Price is a gamble the White Sox should be willing to take unless the money can be worked out.

I'd roll the dice on Lindblom for that money He clearly improved in Asia

Long story short, no club is going to be touching the Price contract unless the Red Sox pay down a gigantic portion of it, or attach Rodriguez or Benintendi potentially.

https://blogs.fangraphs.com/david-prices-trade-value/ This article that came out today nails Price's market value pretty well

Not necessarily true^ There is a big difference between teams being interested, and how much of Price's contract teams would be willing to pay. It would not be crazy to ask Boston for $10-12 million per season towards his 3/$96 million remaining deal. No team is swallowing that entire contract, period.

Boston is in a tough spot because they badly need to lower payroll in order to have flexibility to improve a flawed roster. They are paying eight players nearly $175 million in 2020, that is totally screwed up moving forward

The fanbase has suffered without a playoff appearance since 2008. We only get ONE shot at this entire rebuild, so there absolutely has to be more urgency than we have seen. Anything less than going all in to win is unacceptable. If not now, when?

Many teams would be interested in him on a year year deal, especially MN

Screw that^ Let Boston choke on Price's contract

I do not mind the Sox getting Mazara because worst case if we do not acquire a better RF option we can roll with him, truth

Top 20 remaining FA SP with Porcello signed: 1. Bumgarner 2. Ryu 3. Keuchel 4. Teherán 5. Miley 6. Hill 7. Wood 8. Kim 9. Bailey 10. B. Anderson 11. Gio 12. Nova 13. Smyly 14. Cashner 15. McHugh 16. M. Pérez 17. King Félix 18. Cahill 19. Chacín 20. Harvey This is what is left out there

https://www.fangraphs.com/players/eric-filia/sa827359/stats?position=OF This player certainly has some intrigue. He's older and an outfielder, but check out his AAA numbers. .331 avg, .450 OBP, 137 wRC+, 16.6 BB%, 9.9 K% Not much power, but he might get scooped up by a club looking for a fourth outfielder?

Smoke building for sure. I’m hitting the refresh button vigilantly.

on TV apparently he did, although I cannot verify this

I'm no insider. I'm just connecting dots here. Major free agent dominos have fallen, which likely opens up other FA markets. Hahn recently commented about trades as well. Dodgers and Indians deep in talks for Lindor reported

I'd check out twitter. Smoke is building around the White Sox. Certainly has the feel that something big could happen soon. Could all be nothing, but call it a feeling

LOTS of smoke about the Sox making moves going on right now Watch out guys

Wild no from the White Sox Why wouldn't we just sign Rendon for only money instead of forking over our entire farm system and paying Arenado?

Sale was even more valuable than Snell in my opinion. Had not dealt with some of the injuries, back to back 200+ IP seasons and much higher WAR for Sale Sale was the most valuable starting pitcher traded in ages and on a cheap contract

No team is taking on Price for 3/96, end of story. Red Sox would have to eat some money in order to move him.

I do not mind rolling the dice on Mazara considering how pricey top FA options are right now

I've calmed since being livid last night over the Mazara deal. I am in total agreement bmags. I love the Sox and really want this rebuild to head to the next level. The Machado pursuit was an unmitigated disaster, and we got snubbed by Wheeler. Grandal is a great piece, but if we are not going to be competitive for elite free agents why are we bothering to do this? I wanted contention for a 4-5 year window, not maybe an 80-85 win season in 2021/2022. The Sox can afford Rendon. Make it happen.

Several people have called me an idiot on twitter because I am pounding the table for Rendon, but why fault for wanting elite players on the south side? Mazara is essentially a one year tryout who we can non-tender if he does not pan out. Trading for him should not preclude the Sox from signing impact talent at any position.