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caulfield12 Posted December 15, 2023 Share Posted December 15, 2023 (edited) Now we're getting outspent by the Royals this offseason...that's a pretty big accomplishment, to lose a two-team race to the bottom. It's pretty preposterous to think Getz hitting the ground running is providing any significant advantage when they're not even attempting to compete in the first place. Edited December 15, 2023 by caulfield12 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
South Side Hit Men Posted December 15, 2023 Share Posted December 15, 2023 4 hours ago, caulfield12 said: Now we're getting outspent by the Royals this offseason...that's a pretty big accomplishment, to lose a two-team race to the bottom. It's pretty preposterous to think Getz hitting the ground running is providing any significant advantage when they're not even attempting to compete in the first place. Jerry explained the amount of payroll to be cut, and Getz hit the ground running. Would a qualified external person accept the job, knowing the Sox would likely tank throughout most or all of the entire length of their contract? Still an upgrade for Jerry over Hahn, who wasted $60M during the 2017-2019 tanking seasons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWSpalehoseCWS Posted December 15, 2023 Share Posted December 15, 2023 44 minutes ago, South Side Hit Men said: Jerry explained the amount of payroll to be cut, and Getz hit the ground running. Would a qualified external person accept the job, knowing the Sox would likely tank throughout most or all of the entire length of their contract? Still an upgrade for Jerry over Hahn, who wasted $60M during the 2017-2019 tanking seasons. There’s probably more people than we’d expect to take a chance as a GM for a pro ball team regardless of the situation. I don’t think you can say Getz is better than Hahn yet. Different? Yes. But better? I need to see more from him. He was not even qualified for the job IMO, but Jerry wanted a singular yes man and he got it. The biggest question is whether he can learn to operate in the restrictions that Jerry puts on him - something Hahn could never learn to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DFAthewave69420 Posted December 15, 2023 Share Posted December 15, 2023 5 hours ago, caulfield12 said: Now we're getting outspent by the Royals this offseason...that's a pretty big accomplishment, to lose a two-team race to the bottom. It's pretty preposterous to think Getz hitting the ground running is providing any significant advantage when they're not even attempting to compete in the first place. who gives a rip. These players the Royals are bringing in are all past their primes. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mighty Mite Posted December 15, 2023 Share Posted December 15, 2023 (edited) 5 hours ago, caulfield12 said: Now we're getting outspent by the Royals this offseason...that's a pretty big accomplishment, to lose a two-team race to the bottom. It's pretty preposterous to think Getz hitting the ground running is providing any significant advantage when they're not even attempting to compete in the first place. I don’t understand the mindset of the front office right now, are they going to try to put a competitive team on the field or are we in for a tank job. Edited December 15, 2023 by The Mighty Mite Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Sacamano Posted December 15, 2023 Share Posted December 15, 2023 4 minutes ago, The Mighty Mite said: I don’t understand the mindset of the front office right now, are they going to try to put a competitive team on the field or are we in for a tank job. Look at the roster. The answer is obvious on if they will be competitive or not. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eminor3rd Posted December 15, 2023 Share Posted December 15, 2023 49 minutes ago, The Mighty Mite said: I don’t understand the mindset of the front office right now, are they going to try to put a competitive team on the field or are we in for a tank job. I didn’t realize anyone still thought it wasn’t a tank job. 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mighty Mite Posted December 15, 2023 Share Posted December 15, 2023 15 minutes ago, Eminor3rd said: I didn’t realize anyone still thought it wasn’t a tank job. If they are tanking then a whole lot of bodies need to be moved, I haven’t seen that yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Sacamano Posted December 15, 2023 Share Posted December 15, 2023 (edited) 10 minutes ago, The Mighty Mite said: If they are tanking then a whole lot of bodies need to be moved, I haven’t seen that yet. Huh? This team is already worse than looking than last year (except maybe defensively). Some of these guys they would be possibly selling low on (Eloy). Might as well see if he can hit for a couple months and deal in June/July. Same goes for Moncada. No immediate prospect banging on the door to start there opening day. Edited December 15, 2023 by Bob Sacamano Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eminor3rd Posted December 15, 2023 Share Posted December 15, 2023 21 minutes ago, The Mighty Mite said: If they are tanking then a whole lot of bodies need to be moved, I haven’t seen that yet. It’s because they have no value, but also multiple years remaining. They’ll be expected to be moved at the deadline. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcq Posted December 15, 2023 Share Posted December 15, 2023 1 hour ago, The Mighty Mite said: I don’t understand the mindset of the front office right now, are they going to try to put a competitive team on the field or are we in for a tank job. They are waiting for something to happen they just don't know what. Chris knows ?? what about making a big trade. Pedro knew nothing about managing veteran short hitters. Jerry sight-seeing at the Grand Ole Opry. Jason jumps ship to Motown. Stone Pony and TLDR sending emoji to JR about fixing the team. They might stumble onto 63 wins if all goes right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg775 Posted December 15, 2023 Share Posted December 15, 2023 (edited) 2 hours ago, The Mighty Mite said: I don’t understand the mindset of the front office right now, are they going to try to put a competitive team on the field or are we in for a tank job. is the Royals new starting rotation better than the Sox? We shoulda paid Clevinger. In theory it's a possible nice 1-2 punch in Cease-Clevinger and we have Kopech still if i'm not mistaken. Edited December 15, 2023 by greg775 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caulfield12 Posted December 15, 2023 Share Posted December 15, 2023 3 minutes ago, greg775 said: is the Royals new starting rotation better than the Sox? We shoulda paid Clevinger. In theory it's a possible nice 1-2 punch in Cease-Clevinger and we have Kopech still if i'm not mistaken. And one of the worst starting lineups in baseball at the moment...along with no bullpen. No bench. If they trade Eloy, the second best power hitter would be Vaughn Moncada or Sheets...who would have been waived by 27+ other teams. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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