Bob Sacamano Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 5 minutes ago, Leonard Zelig said: I think he is referring to TA. Aaaaah that would make sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Sacamano Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 7 minutes ago, poppysox said: So much good stuff that you are under utilizing someone no matter how you do the lineup. Nice problem that even Ricky couldn't screw up. Exactly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jose Abreu Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 A couple articles on this if anyone is interested: James Fox on the the potential fit Me on Martinez's potential market (it's small) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 The EE contract makes sense but that's essentially his current deal. So, will be interesting to see what he does. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Sacamano Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 So he's opting out of 3/$73,450,000. What do you offer him? An even 3/$90,000,000? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Look at Ray Ray Run Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 1 minute ago, bmags said: The EE contract makes sense but that's essentially his current deal. So, will be interesting to see what he does. Edwin Encarnacion hasn't had a wRC+ as high as JD has this year since 2015. EE is 4 years older. He hasn't had a WAR as high as JD's this year since 2016. EE is no where near the hitter that JD Martinez is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 2 minutes ago, soxfan2014 said: So he's opting out of 3/$73,450,000. What do you offer him? An even 3/$90,000,000? is that right? I thought it was 3/63 https://www.spotrac.com/mlb/boston-red-sox/j.d.-martinez-8690/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 Just now, Look at Ray Ray Run said: Edwin Encarnacion hasn't had a wRC+ as high as JD has this year since 2015. EE is 4 years older. He hasn't had a WAR as high as JD's this year since 2016. EE is no where near the hitter that JD Martinez is. Do you understand how time works? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southwest Sider Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 4 minutes ago, soxfan2014 said: So he's opting out of 3/$73,450,000. What do you offer him? An even 3/$90,000,000? I think he will want at least 1 more year tagged on as well. There should be enough suitors willing to go 3 years on him, so I don't see him accepting less than 4 years with at least a 25 MM AAV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigHurt3515 Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 (edited) 38 minutes ago, turnin' two said: C 1B 2B SS 3B LF CF RF DH McCann-Abreu-Madrigal-Anderson-Moncada-Eloy-Robert-JD-Collins Collins-Abreu-Madrigal-Anderson-Moncada-Eloy-Robert-Leury-JD McCann-Collins-Madrigal-Anderson-Moncada-Eloy-JD-Abreu You could basically use the DH to rotate JD,Abreu and Collins through. Collins will essentially be the back up C & 1B so it would be tough to DH him unless we keep a 3rd catcher which could be Mercedes who can play C/1B & some 3B in a pinch Your bench is basically Collins, Garcia, Mendick, Mercedes A lot of options for the line up, I think signing Martinez gives us enough offense to compete, we just need another SP and a couple bullpen guys. Edited September 10, 2019 by BigHurt3515 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tnetennba Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 (edited) 6 minutes ago, bmags said: is that right? I thought it was 3/63 https://www.spotrac.com/mlb/boston-red-sox/j.d.-martinez-8690/ Just under 3/63 according to Baseball-Reference. I would have no problem w/ 3/80 w/ a 4th year team option. Edited September 10, 2019 by SouthWallace Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Sacamano Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 18 minutes ago, bmags said: is that right? I thought it was 3/63 https://www.spotrac.com/mlb/boston-red-sox/j.d.-martinez-8690/ You're right. My math was off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonofaRoache Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 50 minutes ago, Look at Ray Ray Run said: Why do Sox fans all put Tim Anderson 8th and 9th in the lineup ha? Good hitter but I think he will be a .280 yo .300 hitter moving forward. There is nothing wrong with having dangerous hitters batting 8th or 9th. This would mean every inning has a potential for rallies and more runs to drive in for our 3 and 4 hitter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonofaRoache Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 19 minutes ago, South Sider said: I think he will want at least 1 more year tagged on as well. There should be enough suitors willing to go 3 years on him, so I don't see him accepting less than 4 years with at least a 25 MM AAV. That's fine, as some of our core guys deals expire in 2023. A bump in pay can be offset by expering deals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxBlanco Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 Players have a few days after the World Series ends to make a decision on opting out, right? Do they have secret conversations with teams before that to see whether it's worth it to opt out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Look at Ray Ray Run Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 17 minutes ago, bmags said: Do you understand how time works? Time? EE signed his contract after his good 2016, but at the time he was 33 years old, and his previous 3 seasons were not as good as JD's. Jd is 5.5 years younger, meaning at the time he signs his next 3 or 4 year deal he'll be 1.5 years younger than Edwin when he signed his deal. So to recap, JD is younger/will be younger and has been better for an extended period of time. Nice snarky response though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y2Jimmy0 Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 I would be totally fine with the Sox giving JD Martinez 5/100 right now. He's a multiplier. He's a great hitter and makes other hitters better. I just want him around all the Sox younger hitters on a consistent basis. The contract would pay for itself. I was very impressed with Martinez after reading Astroball and The MVP machine. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 1 minute ago, Look at Ray Ray Run said: Time? EE signed his contract after his good 2016, but at the time he was 33 years old, and his previous 3 seasons were not as good as JD's. Jd is 5.5 years younger, meaning at the time he signs his next 3 or 4 year deal he'll be 1.5 years younger than Edwin when he signed his deal. So to recap, JD is younger/will be younger and has been better for an extended period of time. Nice snarky response though. Uh, sure, your post was clearly acting as if it was comparing what EE will make on the market next year to JD and not the contract he already signed. (also you claimed he was 4 years younger and now writing he's 5.5 years younger as if it was obvious the point you were making by listing the current age difference). At the time it seemed EE took a discount to be a contender, but it has shown to be a durable ceiling on no-position sluggers post chris davis. There wasn't a more consistent hitter than EE for years being around 150 wRC+, then suddenly dipping to 135. JD Martinez ballooned last two years and then dips this year to a still nice 140 wRC+. He would not opt out if it wasn't likely to exceed his current 3/62 (hey, that looks familiar?! but he was young and a good hitter?), but it's not certain to what level GMs will be more comfortable with - higher AAV/shorter deal or a lengthier contract. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Look at Ray Ray Run Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 12 minutes ago, bmags said: Uh, sure, your post was clearly acting as if it was comparing what EE will make on the market next year to JD and not the contract he already signed. (also you claimed he was 4 years younger and now writing he's 5.5 years younger as if it was obvious the point you were making by listing the current age difference). At the time it seemed EE took a discount to be a contender, but it has shown to be a durable ceiling on no-position sluggers post chris davis. There wasn't a more consistent hitter than EE for years being around 150 wRC+, then suddenly dipping to 135. JD Martinez ballooned last two years and then dips this year to a still nice 140 wRC+. He would not opt out if it wasn't likely to exceed his current 3/62 (hey, that looks familiar?! but he was young and a good hitter?), but it's not certain to what level GMs will be more comfortable with - higher AAV/shorter deal or a lengthier contract. Well no, it was comparing what Edwin signed for on his last deal to JD - which, once again, are not really comparable since JD was a superior player the three years prior to signing... and contracts grow over time, they don't really stay stagnant, even if theyve grown slower. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scs787 Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 For me it depends on how wide Jerry opens his wallet. If I had to choose between JD and Cole I'd go with Cole..... They SHOULD be able to swing both though. I'd love to see him go crazy and sign those 2 anddd Betances andddd a guy like Dickerson. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiSox59 Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 1 hour ago, soxfan2014 said: So he's opting out of 3/$73,450,000. What do you offer him? An even 3/$90,000,000? I believe he has 3/$62.45M remaining on his deal. Seems to be he'd be hard pressed to beat that by more than $10M at most. Seems risky. Unless he wants out of Boston. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y2Jimmy0 Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 5 minutes ago, scs787 said: For me it depends on how wide Jerry opens his wallet. If I had to choose between JD and Cole I'd go with Cole..... They SHOULD be able to swing both though. I'd love to see him go crazy and sign those 2 anddd Betances andddd a guy like Dickerson. They arent signing Gerrit Cole. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiSox59 Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 (edited) That being said, I would absolutely take Martinez. It just scares me that the Sox would plug him into RF WAYYYYYYY more than he should be out there. He also doesn't solve the issue of this lineup being VERY right handed heavy, but he's a very good stick so you make it work. Would make finding a LH RF even more important than it already is. I probably prefer something like Ozuna + Grandal to Martinez + Calhoun, but we'll see how things shake out, but both would be pretty good scenarios. As someone else mentioned though, assuming Abreu sticks around which seems highly likely, that pretty much makes Collins the backup C. Edited September 10, 2019 by ChiSox59 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 Of course you should want JD. I can’t believe some are concerned it might mean the end of Collins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perfect Vision Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 9 minutes ago, ChiSox59 said: I believe he has 3/$62.45M remaining on his deal. Seems to be he'd be hard pressed to beat that by more than $10M at most. Seems risky. Unless he wants out of Boston. I think Boston wants him to opt out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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