Since we're talking hypotheticals here, if the Sox signed Martinez, Corey Dickerson, Cole Hamels, and a decent reliever this offseason, would you guys be happy with that?
Because the Sox desperately need a quality right fielder and TA7 is the most likely guy to switch positions. But the Sox would just be better off keeping him where he is and signing an actual right fielder
Agree with this. I think TA7 is athletic enough to play RF if the Sox were to sign someone like Gregorius to play SS. I wouldn't switch Moncada's position anymore though. He's the best player on the team and clearly comfortable at 3B. Don't mess with that.
I don't think Cole would suddenly stop pitching at a high level once he leaves Houston and their pitching lab. But knowing our luck, he probably would if he signed with the Sox. Lol
Bumgarner: career National leaguer + a ton of mileage on his arm
Wheeler: not having that good of a season in the NL + a fairly lengthy injury history
Hamels: old + wasn't good in the AL in the first half of last season
Ryu: career National leaguer + injury history + doesn't have a track record of being a workhorse
Strasburg: injury history + not a guarantee he'll even hit the free agent market
Keuchel: not having that great of a season in the NL
To me, it's Cole or bust. He makes the most sense for so many reasons