Red Sox/MLB 2023 Off-Season II: Yamamoto to Dodgers As Well

[Shaun]

glad they are being so aggressive in their due diligence and checking in but not actually spending money

 

[Johnnyduke]

He didn't start having injury issues until 2022.

He averaged something like 145+ games a year before coming to Boston.

Well when they signed him didn't he have injury concerns? I forget the details but I thought that was part of why there wasn't a huge market for him. He might not have missed a lot of time but there was speculation about him not being able to play shortstop because of his elbow or something.

 

[Therick67]

Should I be concerned that this was part of my wife’s vows?

Make sure to get a NTC

 

[Dennis Bonvie]

From today Globe


In 2023, the American League East was arguably the most brutal division in baseball history.
The Orioles, Rays, Blue Jays, Yankees, and Red Sox combined for a 449-361 record, a whopping .554 winning percentage. Outside of the division, the AL East teams had a 189-101 mark, a mind-blowing .652 winning percentage that would translate to a 106-56 record over a full season.

Excuses, excuses.....

 

[DKH]

I don’t get this whole….

”They’re looking at pitching first” garbage.

It‘s not like they only need pitching. Jesus…..if you want Hernandez, go out and sign him.

There are 24 hours in a day!

You can negotiate with more than one player at a time.

Makes sense to me but I’m an idiot

There are plenty of hitters available

ideally a 26 old Chase Utley or Jeff Kent would be available to put at second

Offer Yamamoto 10/300 and
A pray he signs with you
B doesn’t need Tommy John till atleast year 7

If that fails get 2-3 starters for 3-4 years or less under $25 M who are decent enough

Build a hellacious bullpen

Need to have 4-5 guys who can choke out 7-9th inning and make six inning game

i would like Jansen, Houck, Whitlock, Martin, and someone else (Slaton?) to take over 7-9 innings

Pivetta
Bello
Crawford

Fill in 4 & 5 starters

All we need now is sign Yamamoto & Montgomery, and Lugo and we are all set

Pretty easy lol

 

[Johnnyduke]

glad they are being so aggressive in their due diligence and checking in but not actually spending money

They like being in on everyone while never actually coming away with anyone

 

[Therick67]

They like being in on everyone while never actually coming away with anyone

They used go get guys, even won a few World Series doing that. Now we have to wait for prospects and second tier signings.

 

[DKH]

Excuses, excuses.....

Factual though

Going to be difficult to not be 5th even with Yamamoto

They should focus on winning 85 games and selling hope

If anyone is a bottom line matters only or a waste of time then time 2-3 years off if not more

Today I’m setting over under 77 and going under if forced to pick

Long way off to Opening Day but they need a lot

My advice : hope Roman Anthony, Mayer, Duran, Teal, Casas etc are going to all be plus major leaguers, Devers doesn’t suck at third, and Breslow can get pitching the way Sweeney does goalies and defenseman

 

[DKH]

I’m happy the Yankees are back to wanting to be bullies and I sure hope Ohtani goes to Toronto. If Ohtani is in Toronto more time to watch him here and in eastern time zone

Also it forces the Red Sox to shit or get off the pot

What fun is being a billionaire and people give you shit and trash you

watching AL East will be like the golden age of heavy weights in 70’s with Ali, Frazier, Foreman, Ken Norton, and Jerry Quarry.

Unfortunately we are Quarry

If Anyone ever interested go read up on Quarry - very sad but the dude was tough

He would be a God to the we need to be tougher Bruins crowd

 

[Dennis Bonvie]

I’m happy the Yankees are back to wanting to be bullies and I sure hope Ohtani goes to Toronto. If Ohtani is in Toronto more time to watch him here and in eastern time zone
Also it forces the Red Sox to shit or get off the potWhat fun is being a billionaire and people give you shit and trash youwatching AL East will be like the golden age of heavy weights in 70’s with Ali, Frazier, Foreman, Ken Norton, and Jerry Quarry.Unfortunately we are Quarry

If Anyone ever interested go read up on Quarry - very sad but the dude was tough

He would be a God to the we need to be tougher Bruins crowd

We are indeed.

 

[Donnie Shulzhoffer]

To me the most disappointing thing I heard was Breslow saying they did well in the winter meetings.

 

[Chevalier du Clavier]

To me the most disappointing thing I heard was Breslow saying they did well in the winter meetings.

Verdugo must have been a significant headache.

 

[Smitty93]

I said it when they fired him, but it was dumb to fire Bloom if the plan wasn't to significantly change strategies. Owners don't want a GM, they want a fall guy.

 

[Mr Cartmenez]

 

[Donnie Shulzhoffer]

Verdugo must have been a significant headache.

But a easy headache to get rid of.

 

[sarge88]

I don’t get it either. That’s like my wife telling me she likes me, but if she finds something better first she’s going with him.

Agreed.

I‘m not falling for that one!







(again)

Makes sense to me but I’m an idiot

There are plenty of hitters available

ideally a 26 old Chase Utley or Jeff Kent would be available to put at second

Offer Yamamoto 10/300 and
A pray he signs with you
B doesn’t need Tommy John till atleast year 7

If that fails get 2-3 starters for 3-4 years or less under $25 M who are decent enough

Build a hellacious bullpen

Need to have 4-5 guys who can choke out 7-9th inning and make six inning game

i would like Jansen, Houck, Whitlock, Martin, and someone else (Slaton?) to take over 7-9 innings

Pivetta
Bello
Crawford

Fill in 4 & 5 starters

All we need now is sign Yamamoto & Montgomery, and Lugo and we are all set

Pretty easy lol

I get prioritizing pitching. But take Hernandez for example.

Everyone knows the range he’s going to sign for….whatever it is….if you really want him, make a solid offer.

If he says no, move on. As you said there are lots of hitters out there.

 

[Mione134]

Sox are too quiet.

 

[Tbaybruin]

I live here and if I was Ohtani and the world was my scallop I’d sign with Toronto.

Have any of you ever been to Canada or met a Canadian? It’s clean and the women all have clear skin.

Also you become the biggest thing up there since Shane Bieber.

No Canadian hockey team has won a Cup in 30 years and there is no end in sight.

Ohtani in Toronto makes so much sense

The first Trudeau prime minister outlawed female acne in 1978. It was clearly a good move.

 

[GatorMike]

Still think it'll be Los Angeles. Hopefully once all this is wrapped up, things will really start to move.

 

[FrankerC]

Still think it'll be Los Angeles. Hopefully once all this is wrapped up, things will really start to move.

I honestly think Yamamoto's decision is holding up a lot more than Ohtani. Ohtani is really the only big offensive player on the market right now. Yamamoto is holding up Montgomery, Snell, Burnes, ect.

 

[BruinsFanSince94]

Sox are too quiet.

Ownership waiting for bargain bin players.

 

[DKH]

Ohtani to Toronto would be great for AL East

Sox should sell out every Toronto & Yankees games

I’m feeling Yamamoto to Sox folks

When my yoga instructor asked if we had any requests to provide energy to I asked class to manifest Yamamoto to Sox

We are getting him folks!!!!

Let’s go !!!!!

 

[KrejciMVP]

wonder if the jays are just a pawn to drive the price up on LA

 

[Chevalier du Clavier]

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[Chevalier du Clavier]

Ohtani to the Jays.

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