turnin' two Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 I wonder where his market is right now. If he would take a one year high AAV deal, I'd be all over that. He would be quite the trade bait. Even at an inflated rate, he would be in huge demand. Heck, I am already willing to bet the Red Sox and cubs will need pen help at the deadline. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiliIrishHammock24 Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 No Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Parkman Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 1 minute ago, ChiliIrishHammock24 said: No Seconded. Next question Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jose Abreu Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 He's really good but the bullpen is the least of my concerns right now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vote4Pedro Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 Not a chance in hell 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxFanForever Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 Considering he was looking for a 6 year deal, no. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turnin' two Posted February 14, 2019 Author Share Posted February 14, 2019 (edited) 4 minutes ago, SoxFanForever said: Considering he was looking for a 6 year deal, no. 16 minutes ago, Jose Abreu said: He's really good but the bullpen is the least of my concerns right now Yeah, that's why I said as a 1 year high AAV deal as trade bait. Was that not clear? Edited February 14, 2019 by turnin' two 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxFanForever Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 2 minutes ago, turnin' two said: Yeah, that's why I said as a 1 year high AAV deal as trade bait. Was that not clear? Why would he take a 1 year deal on a rebuilding team as trade bait? He's 30 so probably looking at one of his last shots t at a long term deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 A top notch closer on this team seems like a huge waste. Of all of the things we could spend money on. This would be the last. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxFanForever Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 Just now, southsider2k5 said: A top notch closer on this team seems like a huge waste. Of all of the things we could spend money on. This would be the last. Agreed. A lot of other positions those resources could be used more efficiently. SP, CF, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iWiN4PreP Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 OP is correct in stating that getting Kimbrel on a one year deal could potentially serve as a deadly trade piece at the deadline. It may even be the most significant trade piece available. I think he's right on that. But yeh -- Kimbrel will likely get a multi-year deal so the point is moot. I bet Kimbrel falls a part at some point during the multi-year deal that he gets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soxfan49 Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 (edited) No. Kimbrel makes sense for the Cubs but they aren't spending. On another note he's a really good pitcher. Pretty crazy that Machado, Harper, Kuechel and Kimbrel are sitting out there on February 13. Edited February 14, 2019 by soxfan49 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turnin' two Posted February 14, 2019 Author Share Posted February 14, 2019 (edited) 36 minutes ago, southsider2k5 said: A top notch closer on this team seems like a huge waste. Of all of the things we could spend money on. This would be the last. Yeah, again, not really looking at this as a long term piece for the Sox (or even a piece). I was thinking of it more like buying prospects. I am having a hard time seeing his market right now. Where is this big long term contract with a contender coming from? There hasn't even been any smoke about anything relating to Kimbrel other than him being laughed out of negotiations when he was asking for 100 million. There is a 100% chance some team will need a dominant closer at the deadline. Now, I have no idea what offers he has, I haven't heard anything. But if he doesn't have what he is looking for, maybe a 1/20 deal with an option or something (vests if traded???) would make sense for him. Anyways I'm glad this got me through page 666. Edited February 14, 2019 by turnin' two Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiliIrishHammock24 Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 I can only assume he has a QO attached to him. Would cost us the #44 pick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWSpalehoseCWS Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 Would I like Kimbrel on the Sox? Yes. Do I think the Sox should sign Kimbrel? No. They shouldn't spend that much on a closer when they are still at least 2 seasons away from competing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eminor3rd Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 If he settles for a one year deal, it’ll be for a contender. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 9 hours ago, turnin' two said: Yeah, again, not really looking at this as a long term piece for the Sox (or even a piece). I was thinking of it more like buying prospects. I am having a hard time seeing his market right now. Where is this big long term contract with a contender coming from? There hasn't even been any smoke about anything relating to Kimbrel other than him being laughed out of negotiations when he was asking for 100 million. There is a 100% chance some team will need a dominant closer at the deadline. Now, I have no idea what offers he has, I haven't heard anything. But if he doesn't have what he is looking for, maybe a 1/20 deal with an option or something (vests if traded???) would make sense for him. Anyways I'm glad this got me through page 666. There would be about 20 better teams falling over themselves to give Kimbrel a short term deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 They've already spent what, $15 million this year on Colome and Herrera? Honestly I probably woulda preferred Kimbrel to that...but can't undo those deals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Sacamano Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, Balta1701 said: They've already spent what, $15 million this year on Colome and Herrera? Honestly I probably woulda preferred Kimbrel to that...but can't undo those deals. I actually came here to say if they hadn't done those moves, I probably would have been all over him on say a 1 year, around QO amount deal. Before agreeing to that though, I would probably try to lock him in on about 4 years, but it seems he wants more. We'll see what he ends up getting though. Where we currently are in the off-season: no. Edited February 14, 2019 by soxfan2014 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y2Jimmy0 Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 The Sox won't forfeit the 44th pick to sign a closer. The bullpen should actually be the strength of the team this year. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleHurt05 Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 Sure, just to make greg happy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roughneck Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 11 hours ago, southsider2k5 said: A top notch closer on this team seems like a huge waste. Of all of the things we could spend money on. This would be the last. I don't know that it would ever be good bet to give a huge contract to a closer who was last seen getting rocked, as Kimbrel did last fall. The only contract I would give him would be a 1-year deal with intent to flip him. No thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted February 15, 2019 Share Posted February 15, 2019 Rumors everywhere that Kimbrel was spotted at Orlando airport today....Braves spring training is there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheTruth05 Posted February 15, 2019 Share Posted February 15, 2019 11 minutes ago, fathom said: Rumors everywhere that Kimbrel was spotted at Orlando airport today....Braves spring training is there They make the too much sense for him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted February 15, 2019 Share Posted February 15, 2019 good for braves if they do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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