2017/18 Hot Stove Thread

[moonslav59]

It's not a low ball offer.

JD is a DH.

We never even paid Papi $20M.

Papi was better and had a longer track record.

[Natick to NC]

It's not a low ball offer.

JD is a DH.

We never even paid Papi $20M.

Papi was better and had a longer track record.

U may have got 2 of those right ...

[moonslav59]

U may have got 2 of those right ...

2 out of 4 beats the hell out of 2 for 11!

[Hitch]

Why should he do that?

This is business. He owes DD no such courtesy. Now he could still do it if he felt DD would make a significant counter offer.

Nope, the Sox made their offer. Sink or swim with it.

Because he's a professional and will want to get his client the best possible deal, maybe? Of course he will try to get the Sox to give more money!

[Natick to NC]

2 out of 4 beats the hell out of 2 for 11!

Yeah you really put yourself out there ...

[Natick to NC]

You forgot...

Hosmer sucks on defense and should get worse.

Hosmer does not suck on Defense ....We have a guy who sucks on Defense playing Short and one learning the position at 3rd but hey let's say Hosmer sucks as much on D as JD sucks in RF ????? Lol ok sure .

[jacksonianmarch]

Hosmer has posted a negative UZR/150 for 2 straight years and is a strong minus defensively in fangraphs ratings every year he has played.

[mvp 78]

100 million is absolutely a weather balloon it's a non starter it's a fraud offer .I am no agent but if I'm his Dad I'd tell him sit out until 125 rolls in but try to hold out for 130.Dave either wants this player or he's playing a game to leverage someone else ...what is more likely at this point.? Lomo is not a real answer ...either is Duda ....who impacts the current team more if it's not JD ? Who's availability is under wraps so tight RSN is in a tailspin .

Crazy...

[notin]

Predictions....
1. JBJ gets traded
2. We are shopping Porkchop
3.pedey is gone after this year
4. Xander is traded
5.machado becomes a Redsox and is extended.
6.we get Martinez for 5 at 128
7.chavis plays 2b in 19 as starter for Redsox
8price stays
9.we trade Pomeranze
10.we extend Craig woooohoooo
11. Hanley gets his money

I predict NONE of things happen.

Except maybe number 8. I don't see Price opting out unless he is incredibly miserable. ..

[notin]

100 million is absolutely a weather balloon it's a non starter it's a fraud offer .I am no agent but if I'm his Dad I'd tell him sit out until 125 rolls in but try to hold out for 130.Dave either wants this player or he's playing a game to leverage someone else ...what is more likely at this point.? Lomo is not a real answer ...either is Duda ....who impacts the current team more if it's not JD ? Who's availability is under wraps so tight RSN is in a tailspin .

Wow. Worst agent advice ever.

"Son, if you don't get the insane amount I think you're with, sit or and take NOTHING. That'll show 'em who's boss! Do they think they're dealing with some rookie who doesn't know how leverage works? "

[notin]

Hosmer has posted a negative UZR/150 for 2 straight years and is a strong minus defensively in fangraphs ratings every year he has played.

His defensive bWAR component has been below zero in every season of his career. ..

[notin]

Hosmer does not suck on Defense ....We have a guy who sucks on Defense playing Short and one learning the position at 3rd but hey let's say Hosmer sucks as much on D as JD sucks in RF ????? Lol ok sure .

Hosmer is weak defensively and is maybe the tenth best overall first baseman in MLB. He's absolutely not a guy this team should be tying up long term when they have players like Sale and Betts who would be better use of thst salary...

[Natick to NC]

Don't agree old sign Hosmer for 7 years and wouldn't worry about the position for along time .

[Natick to NC]

I predict NONE of things happen.

Except maybe number 8. I don't see Price opting out unless he is incredibly miserable. ..

Yeah I put it out there ...keep track .

[moonslav59]

Hosmer does not suck on Defense ....We have a guy who sucks on Defense playing Short and one learning the position at 3rd but hey let's say Hosmer sucks as much on D as JD sucks in RF ????? Lol ok sure .

You're right. He doesn't suck: he stinks horribly. I will be the worst this year or next.

We're not signing JD to play RF. He will DH.

Hosmer sucks badly.

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