That's fine. There's enough minor league relievers that will/should never pitch in Chicago again on the 40-man. Aybar, Tobias Myers, Anderson Severino. Take your pick.
They can, but what are they odds they bring in another competent OF over another DH only type bat? They don’t really deserve the benefit of the doubt to be honest. They might decide it’s a cheaper option to grab a DH then another OF.
Replace the guys making decisions, then sure I’ll buy it.
Boras says he will sign this year but that doesn't necessarily mean today I suppose. I feel like he signs a contract somewhere that will run through next year, whether today, next month, off-season.
You're probably right. They're more likely to go cheap and sign the guy that missed the entire season (not that I'm against it, just want them to also add in other places if they do that).
They're stuck paying him at this rate either if they cut him or bench him. The Kimbrel trade keeps on giving. Would have been better to just pay the $2 mill buyout on that Kimbrel option buuuuuut.....