Since Holt, Lin and Swihart can play LF, I doubt we seek a replacement for Brentz, who is out of options. We can look for a 4th OF'er next summer, if needed.
The 2B situation is more urgent, but with Hernandez, Holt, Marrero, Lin and Quiroz on the roster, I think we wait on that position as well. Signing Nunez is an option, since he can keep playing, if and when Pedey returns.
I understand that. He went out and hired him as soon after the season ended as he could. That tells me that he knows his best chance of getting the biggest, most bloated contract possible is what is important to him.
Given that little insight, how are we to believe that Martinez prioritizes winning and even playing the outfield?
My guess is he is not going to care about what position he plays as long as he get the biggest payday. And if the Yankees are not going after him his best current shot at this is with the Sox. He knows that. Borass knows that, too.
"Hating the Yankees like it's a religion since 94'" RIP Mike.
"It's also a simple and indisputable fact that WAR isn't the be-all end-all in valuations, especially in real life. Wanna know why? Because an ace in run-prevention for 120 innings means more often than not, a sub-standard pitcher covering for the rest of the IP that pitcher fails to provide. You can't see value in a vacuum when a player does not provide full-time production."
If Nunez is healthy and looks to recover fully without any lingering issues to his knees or legs I say sign the motherfucker up as soon as possible.
I would prefer him at 2nd to start the season than my binky Holt or Hernandez.
The man "plays offense" and this team could use that.
"Hating the Yankees like it's a religion since 94'" RIP Mike.
"It's also a simple and indisputable fact that WAR isn't the be-all end-all in valuations, especially in real life. Wanna know why? Because an ace in run-prevention for 120 innings means more often than not, a sub-standard pitcher covering for the rest of the IP that pitcher fails to provide. You can't see value in a vacuum when a player does not provide full-time production."
I think Dombrowski and the Sox are willing to pay what it will take to sign JD, but they are waiting the market out to make sure they have it gauged correctly. Encarnacion's price came way down. If Dombrowski signs JD quickly, he could end up giving JD more years and dollars than he might have to.
Dombrowski has probably asked Borass to give him a chance to beat his best offer before JD signs with another team.
Boras will listen to every offer.
But JD's stated to desire to not DH might put the Sox lower on his list or it might mean the Sox need to pay more money to sign him. ..
Who else is going to offer JD close to $150M/6?
San Francisco?
I can't think of others now that STL got Ozuna.
If there are no other serious bidders we may luck out like CLE did with Encarnacion. The EE case may spur Bore-A$$ to mover more quickly than he previously has.
Certainly any team looking at defense would be hesitant.
But the market for Martinez may not be as big as Boras likes. I've only heard 4 linked to him, and I usually find that the rumors double the actual number of interested teams. So are there only 2 teams in on Martinez?
I think something happens this week, with at least 1 of Darvish, Martinez, or Hosmer. Nice to have a great Christmas.