CaliSoxFanViaSWside Posted October 15, 2019 Share Posted October 15, 2019 Just now, bmags said: Saying he will become a free agent doesn't mean he won't re-sign with Nats. OK you are right .I'll say then that he won't resign with the Nats 75% sure. Better ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harold's Leg Lift Posted October 15, 2019 Share Posted October 15, 2019 I think he ends up on the Rangers. They're moving into a new stadium, they have money to spend, they have a huge need at 3B, and he's from Texas. The stars are aligned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted October 15, 2019 Share Posted October 15, 2019 5 minutes ago, CaliSoxFanViaSWside said: OK you are right .I'll say then that he won't resign with the Nats 75% sure. Better ? I recognize those odds are better but I'm still sticking with Nats here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted October 15, 2019 Share Posted October 15, 2019 5 minutes ago, Harold's Leg Lift said: I think he ends up on the Rangers. They're moving into a new stadium, they have money to spend, they have a huge need at 3B, and he's from Texas. The stars are aligned. As long as they don’t get JDM also Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harold's Leg Lift Posted October 15, 2019 Share Posted October 15, 2019 5 minutes ago, fathom said: As long as they don’t get JDM also I'm actually starting to warm to the idea that the Sox will have a pretty good chance at signing him if he opts out. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poppysox Posted October 15, 2019 Share Posted October 15, 2019 21 minutes ago, Harold's Leg Lift said: I'm actually starting to warm to the idea that the Sox will have a pretty good chance at signing him if he opts out. I think it hinges on if the Sox are targeting Grandal. If no Grandal...JDM makes a ton of sense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mqr Posted October 15, 2019 Share Posted October 15, 2019 43 minutes ago, Harold's Leg Lift said: I'm actually starting to warm to the idea that the Sox will have a pretty good chance at signing him if he opts out. I honestly don't know where else he would go other than here or Texas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted October 15, 2019 Share Posted October 15, 2019 59 minutes ago, poppysox said: I think it hinges on if the Sox are targeting Grandal. If no Grandal...JDM makes a ton of sense. I get the connection here but I'd reword it...if the White Sox are willing to let Jose Abreu go after 2020, JDM makes sense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted October 15, 2019 Share Posted October 15, 2019 48 minutes ago, mqr said: I honestly don't know where else he would go other than here or Texas I've wondered how Cincinatti is going to play this offseason. Whether they splurge just trying to improve that weak offense in a year where their pitching looks solid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mqr Posted October 15, 2019 Share Posted October 15, 2019 2 minutes ago, bmags said: I've wondered how Cincinatti is going to play this offseason. Whether they splurge just trying to improve that weak offense in a year where their pitching looks solid. I just cannot imagine a National League team having any interest in more than like a 1 year deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harold's Leg Lift Posted October 15, 2019 Share Posted October 15, 2019 If the Nats think he can play 1B he would be a very good fit there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted October 15, 2019 Share Posted October 15, 2019 46 minutes ago, Harold's Leg Lift said: If the Nats think he can play 1B he would be a very good fit there. Rendon or Martinez? If they try to sign both, they're going to have major tax issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted October 15, 2019 Share Posted October 15, 2019 1 hour ago, Harold's Leg Lift said: If the Nats think he can play 1B he would be a very good fit there. A Boston reporter said JDM was sore if he had to play consecutive games in the field. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harold's Leg Lift Posted October 15, 2019 Share Posted October 15, 2019 55 minutes ago, Balta1701 said: Rendon or Martinez? If they try to sign both, they're going to have major tax issues. Martinez. I think Rendon is gone. They still have a week to resign him after the WS but I feel like if there was mutual interest it would have already been done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harold's Leg Lift Posted October 15, 2019 Share Posted October 15, 2019 23 minutes ago, fathom said: A Boston reporter said JDM was sore if he had to play consecutive games in the field. Well he has an entire off season to prepare for the rigors of 1B. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted October 15, 2019 Share Posted October 15, 2019 34 minutes ago, fathom said: A Boston reporter said JDM was sore if he had to play consecutive games in the field. Very relatable guy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
he gone. Posted October 18, 2019 Share Posted October 18, 2019 On 10/13/2019 at 11:01 AM, bmags said: Now do the yankees Exactly the situation with them and the Twins, Cubs, etc. You don't win (many) championships without having the front end rotation studs. Yankees are running into it now as have the Cubs, Brewers, etc. Those teams all had the bats. For instance... take the Houston rotation and put it on: Yankees, Boston, Minnesota, Oakland, Texas, Angels, Atlanta, Mets, Philly, Milwaukee, Cubs, Cards, Rockies .... all of a sudden they are all REAL threats to a world series. (You can probably dispute a few of those successfully). Some of those rotations were even decent. As long as we run out our rotation as is we will not be in the TRUE running for a world series title. So as expensive and risky as it is, you need to acquire guys like Cole rather than Rendon. Likewise, it's probably not smart to acquire those type of talents until you are truly ready to compete offensively for a WS because of injury issues.. My personal opinion is to wait on a guy like Cole (for a team with an owner like the Sox) and then acquire via trade and FA in 2021 when you have fully assessed your holes and opportunities on offense. If you were a team with JR not as your owner you absolutely sign Cole, but making a big mistake signing with JR is like a game of jenga, could unravel a franchise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCCWS Posted October 18, 2019 Share Posted October 18, 2019 On 10/15/2019 at 1:45 PM, fathom said: A Boston reporter said JDM was sore if he had to play consecutive games in the field. But Martinez signed w the expectation to play on occasion in the OF. He played about 25% of the games in either LF or RF. I think he is considered a below average but not terrible RF. Maybe that would describe Eloy as well? " Convincing Martinez to sign on the dotted line came with the promise that he would occasionally see time in the outfield." https://bosoxinjection.com/2019/03/10/red-sox-plan-use-j-d-martinez-right-field/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poppysox Posted October 18, 2019 Share Posted October 18, 2019 1 hour ago, BrianAnderson said: Exactly the situation with them and the Twins, Cubs, etc. You don't win (many) championships without having the front end rotation studs. Yankees are running into it now as have the Cubs, Brewers, etc. Those teams all had the bats. For instance... take the Houston rotation and put it on: Yankees, Boston, Minnesota, Oakland, Texas, Angels, Atlanta, Mets, Philly, Milwaukee, Cubs, Cards, Rockies .... all of a sudden they are all REAL threats to a world series. (You can probably dispute a few of those successfully). Some of those rotations were even decent. As long as we run out our rotation as is we will not be in the TRUE running for a world series title. So as expensive and risky as it is, you need to acquire guys like Cole rather than Rendon. Likewise, it's probably not smart to acquire those type of talents until you are truly ready to compete offensively for a WS because of injury issues.. My personal opinion is to wait on a guy like Cole (for a team with an owner like the Sox) and then acquire via trade and FA in 2021 when you have fully assessed your holes and opportunities on offense. If you were a team with JR not as your owner you absolutely sign Cole, but making a big mistake signing with JR is like a game of jenga, could unravel a franchise. I agree that stud starting pitching wins playoff series including the WS. It is possible that the FO thinks Gio, Kopech and Cease will have 2 of the 3 develop into TOR guys. If that's the case...sign Wheeler or Bumgarner type. If FO thinks we lack that #1 guy...sign Cole. In the meantime...don't spend money on guys we don't need. Use that Rendon money toward the best RF and DH you can find. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bighurt574 Posted October 24, 2019 Share Posted October 24, 2019 I can't see WAS letting Rendon get away at this point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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