Red Sox/MLB 2024 Playoffs: Dodgers win the World Series

[Mione134]

If I've learned one thing about being online, it's that it's only a matter of time before the porn bots find you.

Yep.

They're on Facebook. They're on YouTube.

They're everywhere

 

[GatorMike]

 

[McGarnagle]

Yep.

They're on Facebook. They're on YouTube.

They're everywhere

They're on hfboards, and their name is @dabid

 

[Mione134]

Don't give me hope

 

[Morris Wanchuk]

Don't give me hope

Right?

I said it a few pages back. Maybe, just maybe he gets into Henry's moneyball head and checks all the boxes.

 

[CDJ]

Right?

I said it a few pages back. Maybe, just maybe he gets into Henry's moneyball head and checks all the boxes.

Soto being only 26 next year is probably a factor in them being willing to splurge on him. You’d essentially be purchasing the entire prime of a generational talent. You almost never have the opportunity to do that in free agency. He’s a once in a lifetime free agent.

It’s not like buying into him when he’s 30 or even 28. Getting him at 26 makes a big difference on a 12+ year deal

 

[Morris Wanchuk]

Soto being only 26 next year is probably a factor in them being willing to splurge on him. You’d essentially be purchasing the entire prime of a generational talent. You almost never have the opportunity to do that in free agency. He’s a once in a lifetime free agent.

It’s not like buying into him when he’s 30 or even 28. Getting him at 26 makes a big difference on a 12+ year deal

Agreed, plus a best ever OBP which will help as he ages.

 

[GatorMike]

What if I told you the Red Sox could have one of these two options... which would you choose and why?

A. Juan Soto at 14-years, $630 million for an AAV of $45 million/year.

B. One of the premier starters on the market (Burns, Fried, Snell) AND one of the premier closers on the market (Helsley, Williams, Scott) for a combined AAV of $45 million/year.

Also, there's this...

 

[CDJ]

What if I told you the Red Sox could have one of these two options... which would you choose and why?

A. Juan Soto at 14-years, $630 million for an AAV of $45 million/year.

B. One of the premier starters on the market (Burns, Fried, Snell) AND one of the premier closers on the market (Helsley, Williams, Scott) for a combined AAV of $45 million/year.

Also, there's this...

Def Juan because generational talent

 

[GatorMike]

Def Juan because generational talent

Counterpoint: The Red Sox outfield was pretty good last year. Their rotation was OK. The bullpen was bad. The Sox will see a greater immediate impact if they spend their money fixing holes in their roster than they will trying to improve on a strength.

 

[CDJ]

Counterpoint: The Red Sox outfield was pretty good last year. Their rotation was OK. The bullpen was bad. The Sox will see a greater immediate impact if they spend their money fixing holes in their roster than they will trying to improve on a strength.

Can’t really go wrong with either option imo i just would prefer the megastar and would deal from the outfield depth to get pitching

 

[JRull86]

Soto all day everyday. He makes the lineup way better by slotting everyone correctly. You can also use that signing to deal away someone like Abreyu for a starter and, you've actually improved.

I think the play is sign Soto, deal Abreyu ++ for Crochet, sign a mid tier starter, and fill out bullpen.

Ideally deal Yoshida as well, but you're taking a bad contract or eating money there, so who knows

 

[KOZ37]

Counterpoint: The Red Sox outfield was pretty good last year. Their rotation was OK. The bullpen was bad. The Sox will see a greater immediate impact if they spend their money fixing holes in their roster than they will trying to improve on a strength.

What if they get Soto, trade for Crochet, and make a run at Sasaki? The latter two won't make a lot and still leaves the ability to sign a closer. Hopefully Fulmer and Liam Hendricks can contribute as well.

 

[Morris Wanchuk]

What if I told you the Red Sox could have one of these two options... which would you choose and why?

A. Juan Soto at 14-years, $630 million for an AAV of $45 million/year.

B. One of the premier starters on the market (Burns, Fried, Snell) AND one of the premier closers on the market (Helsley, Williams, Scott) for a combined AAV of $45 million/year.

Also, there's this...

Soto

Now you can trade Abreau for Crochet and Antony or Campbell or Durran for another young pitcher.

If I could bet, I would say none of the Big 4 will be as good as Soto.

 

[sarge88]

Soto all day everyday. He makes the lineup way better by slotting everyone correctly. You can also use that signing to deal away someone like Abreyu for a starter and, you've actually improved.

I think the play is sign Soto, deal Abreyu ++ for Crochet, sign a mid tier starter, and fill out bullpen.

Ideally deal Yoshida as well, but you're taking a bad contract or eating money there, so who knows

But, if you have Soto -- you can package Yoshida with Anthony for a better return, because Soto, Rafaella, Duran could be your outfield for the next 7-8 years.