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Just for the heck of it
SS-Anderson
3B-Moncada
1B-Abreu
LF-Jimenez
C-Grandal
CF-Robert
DH-Vaughn/Collins
RF-Eaton
2B-Madrigal
Bench
C-Collins
1B/LF/3B-Vaughn
IF-Mendick
Utility-Garcia
OF-Engel
SP
Giolito
Lynn
Keuchel
Cease
Lopez/Rodon
Pen
Hendriks
Bummer
Heuer
Foster
Marshall
Cordero
Fry
Fringe/NRI
Kopech
Crochet
Burdi
Johnson
Stiever
Flores
Lambert
Mercedes
Zavala
Gonzalez
Guerrero
Ruiz
Tomshaw
Shilling
Williams
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Just went with the 25 locks now, but there's a lot of FA left to change the dynamic and the 26th spot should likely be a pitcher. The oft-mentioned SP addition affects Lopez' slotting, the NRIs we are sure to see added, the DH, possible vet C. As is, I think Burdi would win the last spot in the pen. A SP addition would create competition for Lopez until Kopech is up to speed.
I obviously prefer Crochet goes down to get stretched out, but some merit is there for having him in the pen. Honestly, the one way I would want him up is as the “opener” for Lopez every fifth day - limiting his innings, giving him consistent rest and a routine to build upon. Probably nonsense, but it's just an idea.Comment
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Looks like La Stella is going to the Giants, so there goes one of the best remaining DH options. He would have been a really nice fit.
Maybe the Sox turn back to Joc Pederson? I haven't heard anything about him all winter, so he probably will end up signing a pretty cheap deal. Would be a nice left power bat to start the season at DH, and eventually work his way in at potentially all 3 OF spots against RHP. He would be good protection against injuries to the starters.
Also, another C just signed a cheap deal - this time Wilson Ramos to the Tigers for $2M. Looks like it's going to be Collins for the Sox since they're not in on any of these guys. Unless Molina comes over with Wainwright.Comment
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Looks like La Stella is going to the Giants, so there goes one of the best remaining DH options. He would have been a really nice fit.
Maybe the Sox turn back to Joc Pederson? I haven't heard anything about him all winter, so he probably will end up signing a pretty cheap deal. Would be a nice left power bat to start the season at DH, and eventually work his way in at potentially all 3 OF spots against RHP. He would be good protection against injuries to the starters.
Also, another C just signed a cheap deal - this time Wilson Ramos to the Tigers for $2M. Looks like it's going to be Collins for the Sox since they're not in on any of these guys. Unless Molina comes over with Wainwright.
I can live with that, as long as the leash is short. Nobody should get a 3rd look at him in his starts, but maybe he can do what Keuchel does and cruise through the order twice with just a bunch of grounders to TA and Moncada.Comment
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Speaking of Wainwright, It would not surprise me at all if La Russa is lobbying for the signing. If La Russa views Wainwright as an extension of himself among the players, that separates Wainwright from the rest of the “1-year veteran innings-eater” market.
I can live with that, as long as the leash is short. Nobody should get a 3rd look at him in his starts, but maybe he can do what Keuchel does and cruise through the order twice with just a bunch of grounders to TA and Moncada.
Word is that it is a 2-team race for Cruz between the Twins and Sox. Jon Heyman is even weighing in that Cruz would be an excellent fit here. https://twitter.com/hgomez27/status/...048301570?s=20Comment
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I obviously prefer Crochet goes down to get stretched out, but some merit is there for having him in the pen. Honestly, the one way I would want him up is as the “opener” for Lopez every fifth day - limiting his innings, giving him consistent rest and a routine to build upon. Probably nonsense, but it's just an idea.Comment
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Looks like La Stella is going to the Giants, so there goes one of the best remaining DH options. He would have been a really nice fit.
Maybe the Sox turn back to Joc Pederson? I haven't heard anything about him all winter, so he probably will end up signing a pretty cheap deal. Would be a nice left power bat to start the season at DH, and eventually work his way in at potentially all 3 OF spots against RHP. He would be good protection against injuries to the starters.
Also, another C just signed a cheap deal - this time Wilson Ramos to the Tigers for $2M. Looks like it's going to be Collins for the Sox since they're not in on any of these guys. Unless Molina comes over with Wainwright.Comment
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Unfortunately, I think they envision Leury getting tons of playing time.Comment
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I’d actually bring back Rodon at this point. Seems like a great high upside 5th starter until Kopech is readyComment
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Rodon does have upside, but the whole point of this addition would be to have depth in case of injury. Based on Rodon's history, he's more likely to not be available if he's needed.Comment
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Honestly I knew nothing about Brad Miller but after quick glance at his bbref page he doesn't look like he'd be a liability. Plus he'd come cheap. https://www.baseball-reference.com/p...illebr02.shtmlComment
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I'm down for a minor league deal with him if that's all he can get, but like you said, his injury history is extensive. He also just doesn't throw enough strikes for my liking to be slotted as a favorite to break camp as the 5th starter.Comment
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