What are your realistic expectations of Chris Sale for the 2021 season?

[moonslav59]

He might be. I did not verify the health of anyone when I threw that list together.

Devenski is another guy who always seems to be hurt...

Let's say we get none of the top 2-3. Maybe the next best scenario would be to get two of the best 2nd tier RP'ers.

If we don't get Hand, Rosenthal or Yates, what are the best 2 left?

[notin]

Let's say we get none of the top 2-3. Maybe the next best scenario would be to get two of the best 2nd tier RP'ers.

If we don't get Hand, Rosenthal or Yates, what are the best 2 left?

Colome and Peacock?

Maybe Yusmeiro Petit? He seems to be underrated and undervalued every season...

[moonslav59]

Colome and Peacock?

Maybe Yusmeiro Petit? He seems to be underrated and undervalued every season...

That's pretty close to the very minimum I expected on building up the pen, if not below.

[dgalehouse]

I expect the Sox to make a significant move , probably more than one , very shortly. Bloom is a patient guy , but the situation really demands some action beyond a few depth ( aka jabroni) signings. Look for something soon.

[moonslav59]

I expect the Sox to make a significant move , probably more than one , very shortly. Bloom is a patient guy , but the situation really demands some action beyond a few depth ( aka jabroni) signings. Look for something soon.

I agree. There might be a wait for one shoe to drop. He might have a deal in place but are waiting for the other team to commit, and we have a contingency deal on the burner in case the first deal does not get done. The other team may be trying for something else first.

[mvp 78]

I agree. There might be a wait for one shoe to drop. He might have a deal in place but are waiting for the other team to commit, and we have a contingency deal on the burner in case the first deal does not get done. The other team may be trying for something else first.

What shoe are they waiting for?

[notin]

What shoe are they waiting for?

The ones worn by Bauer and/or Springer?

[moonslav59]

What shoe are they waiting for?

I don't know. Maybe a team is looking to sign Springer, and if they lose out, they have an agreement to trade for Beni, which then triggers Bloom making 2-3 other moves that he needs to wait on, until he knows he gets a certain player back for Beni.

[mvp 78]

I don't know. Maybe a team is looking to sign Springer, and if they lose out, they have an agreement to trade for Beni, which then triggers Bloom making 2-3 other moves that he needs to wait on, until he knows he gets a certain player back for Beni.

Imagine hoping for Springer, but winding up with Beni... Yikes.

[Bellhorn04]

Imagine hoping for Springer, but winding up with Beni... Yikes.

With a little more payroll flexibility too, though LOL

[moonslav59]

With a little more payroll flexibility too, though LOL

Yes, it would mean Springer vs Beni _____, + _____.

[Kimmi]

My concern level is a 5 out of 10 now.

Have faith. My concern level is a 1 out of 10, although given my knack for being wrong, that might cause a rise in your concern level.

[Kimmi]

Flurries can melt by the afternoon. I never expected a blizzard that would lock down the division, but I did expect something measurable -- at least to keep posters busy shoveling it...

The offseason is still young...

[Kimmi]

I expect the Sox to make a significant move , probably more than one , very shortly. Bloom is a patient guy , but the situation really demands some action beyond a few depth ( aka jabroni) signings. Look for something soon.

I don't know if we agree on what significant is, but I agree that something is coming beyond just depth moves.

[Bellhorn04]

The offseason is still young...

It's more like middle-aged now...