Red Sox/MLB 2023 Off-Season - Red Sox-Yankees trade

[Mione134]

I give Yama whatever he wants. The Sox KNOW they have to spend this yeah. f***ing do it.

 

[GatorMike]

I mean, I guess that's one way of looking at things.

Another way is that he gave $175 million guaranteed to a nearly 31 year-old pitcher who just posted near career lows in fastball velocity, exit velocity, FIP, ERA+, and OPS allowed.

 

[Johnnyduke]

I mean, I guess that's one way of looking at things.

Another way is that he gave $175 million guaranteed to a nearly 31 year-old pitcher who just posted near career lows in fastball velocity, exit velocity, FIP, ERA+, and OPS allowed.

And he wouldn't have gotten it elsewhere? This is my only real problem with people who look at it like you. These guys are gonna be overpaid regardless.

 

[quietbruinfan]

I mean, I guess that's one way of looking at things.

Another way is that he gave $175 million guaranteed to a nearly 31 year-old pitcher who just posted near career lows in fastball velocity, exit velocity, FIP, ERA+, and OPS allowed.

I am aware he has been declining for two years, but is still a very good pitcher. Dave D does not miss much. My prediction is that the Sox sign Montgomery and trade Verdugo for another pitcher. I am not going out on the limb with either prediction. I don't love it, but that's the lay of the land.

 

[Johnnyduke]

 

[GatorMike]

And he wouldn't have gotten it elsewhere? This is my only real problem with people who look at it like you. These guys are gonna be overpaid regardless.

The fact that there are several teams that are willing to commit hundreds of millions of dollars to a 30+ year old pitcher with multiple red flags doesn't suddenly make it a good idea.

 

[yazmybaby]

This will be an important week for the Red Sox.
We need to land at least one 1-3 guy in the rotation, lets gets AV or JD traded as we do not need both, get another SP.
Sign Garver to a deal.
Sign a right handed hitting OF with power.

 

[dugg133]

I mean other teams were apparently talking to Nola and offering him more money then he ended up signing for. Hardly think that Nola choosing to stay in Philly makes Dombrowski some genius that's purposefully setting the market early.

 

[GatorMike]

 

[GatorMike]

 

[Chevalier du Clavier]

Former Yankee, Oriole All-Star Zack Britton announces retirement: 'I'm very grateful'

The 35-year-old Britton told The Athletic in an exclusive interview earlier this month that he's hanging it up after a 12-year career.

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[Johnnyduke]

The fact that there are several teams that are willing to commit hundreds of millions of dollars to a 30+ year old pitcher with multiple red flags doesn't suddenly make it a good idea.

To you it doesn't. But again that is how things work in professional sports. When multiple teams are interested in the payer the cost goes up and most times it ends up being a "bad" contract. You can still put together a good team and win. I'm sure you will look at whatever Ohtani gets and say it's a bad contract.

 

[Johnnyduke]

I mean other teams were apparently talking to Nola and offering him more money then he ended up signing for. Hardly think that Nola choosing to stay in Philly makes Dombrowski some genius that's purposefully setting the market early.

I wish Boston was a place where star players took less money to stay with the Red Sox

 

[Chevalier du Clavier]

I wish Boston was a place where star players took less money to stay with the Red Sox

It was: Pedroia, Papi, Varitek and J.D. are the most “recent” examples. Lester and Pedro tried, but the team wanted to take advantage of them.

 

[Johnnyduke]

It was: Pedroia, Papi, Varitek and J.D. are the most “recent” examples. Lester and Pedro tried, but the team wanted to take advantage of them.

Was meaning present tense in this case. Would be nice to get back to those days.

 

[Alicat]

 

[Chevalier du Clavier]

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Fallece el exlanzador de las Grandes Ligas, Guillermo “Willie” Hernández

El exastro de los Tigres de Detroit tenía problemas cardíacos.

www.primerahora.com

Former Tigers' pitcher Willie Hernandez passes away. Those of a certain age remember how dominant he was coming out of the pen.

 

[BruinsFanSince94]

Love it. No more Dave Bush!!!!!

 

[Chevalier du Clavier]

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[Donnie Shulzhoffer]

Love it. No more Dave Bush!!!!!

Yeah, Because it was the pitching coach’s fault they had no starters

 

[Donnie Shulzhoffer]

You can say that again! Find a new slant, Donnie.

That you used the word slant is another conversation.

Exactly what are you trying to disagree with?

 

[GatorMike]

FWIW, reports out of Japan indicate that Yamamoto received 10-15 offers in the hours after he was posted.

Article says he does not have a West Coast preference, but that he does want to play on a team with fellow Japanese players. He expects to make a decision after the December 3rd GM meetings.

As for Shota Imanaga...

 

[Chevalier du Clavier]

Brockstar is one of the guests in this episode and he's great. Some of his gems ...

"That's right, I was traded by the Pirates. I forgot I played for the Pirates."

"DeGrom throws hard, but it's easy. I hit a home run off of him, so it couldn't have been that hard."

 

[Chevalier du Clavier]

FWIW, reports out of Japan indicate that Yamamoto received 10-15 offers in the hours after he was posted.

Article says he does not have a West Coast preference, but that he does want to play on a team with fellow Japanese players. He expects to make a decision after the December 3rd GM meetings.

As for Shota Imanaga...

Here's the link for those who are interested.

Baseball: Japanese ace Yoshinobu Yamamoto in high MLB demand, agent says

Japanese pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto's agent says there has been unprecedented interest among MLB teams for the Orix Buffaloes' ace right-hander.

english.kyodonews.net

 

[GatorMike]