#  @smbmlb SMB SMB posts on X about red, money, sox, in the the most. They currently have [-----] followers and [---] posts still getting attention that total [------] engagements in the last [--] hours. ### Engagements: [------] [#](/creator/twitter::1455557288601821189/interactions)  - [--] Week [------] +15% - [--] Month [-------] -65% - [--] Months [-----------] +13,135% - [--] Year [-----------] +4,408% ### Mentions: [--] [#](/creator/twitter::1455557288601821189/posts_active)  - [--] Week [--] -33% - [--] Month [--] -6.50% - [--] Months [---] +77% - [--] Year [---] +5.30% ### Followers: [-----] [#](/creator/twitter::1455557288601821189/followers)  - [--] Week [---] +2.70% - [--] Month [---] +4.50% - [--] Months [---] +167% - [--] Year [---] +192% ### CreatorRank: [-------] [#](/creator/twitter::1455557288601821189/influencer_rank)  ### Social Influence **Social category influence** [finance](/list/finance) [mlb](/list/mlb) [social networks](/list/social-networks) [technology brands](/list/technology-brands) [travel destinations](/list/travel-destinations) [countries](/list/countries) [automotive brands](/list/automotive-brands) [stocks](/list/stocks) [nfl](/list/nfl) [musicians](/list/musicians) **Social topic influence** [red](/topic/red), [money](/topic/money), [sox](/topic/sox), [in the](/topic/in-the), [offseason](/topic/offseason), [trade](/topic/trade), [red sox](/topic/red-sox), [mlb](/topic/mlb), [if you](/topic/if-you), [acquisition](/topic/acquisition) **Top accounts mentioned or mentioned by** [@hebhammer94](/creator/undefined) [@edhand89](/creator/undefined) [@jonathanbaumst4](/creator/undefined) [@krazyfool4](/creator/undefined) [@rafaelaenjoyer](/creator/undefined) [@bossportsgordo](/creator/undefined) [@bergeronmlb](/creator/undefined) [@gingersnaphyde](/creator/undefined) [@mattlombo24](/creator/undefined) [@remartin34](/creator/undefined) [@brightsidesox](/creator/undefined) [@mayormojo](/creator/undefined) [@brianmarsters](/creator/undefined) [@loumerloni](/creator/undefined) [@redsoxstats](/creator/undefined) [@palmerdesigns](/creator/undefined) [@mattcouture5](/creator/undefined) [@beyondthemnstr](/creator/undefined) [@sawxsouth](/creator/undefined) [@danbfox1287](/creator/undefined) **Top assets mentioned** [ASTROS (ASTROS)](/topic/astros) ### Top Social Posts Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours "@HebHammer94 Im aware. Declines in sprint speed often start to take place at like [--] though. Not as if hed just lose it all at once but I assume you make this trade hoping hes around more than just his [--] remaining years right" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1690752604567957504) 2023-08-13T15:50Z [--] followers, [---] engagements "@MattCouture5 @ggeiss24 @redsoxandstuff OP has Snell and Yamamoto which is two guys at the top of the market so thought it was fair game. Neither scenario is likely I just like the idea of paying a free agent at [--] vs 30" [X Link](https://x.com/smbmlb/status/1698091452243259617) 2023-09-02T21:52Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "@MattCouture5 @ggeiss24 @redsoxandstuff [--] is an arbitrary cutoff Im not totally opposed to signing someone over [--] its just unique when a FA hits the market at such a young age and the upside buying the dip a little bit on Urias is massive given where he is on the age curve" [X Link](https://x.com/smbmlb/status/1698093263989637292) 2023-09-02T21:59Z [--] followers, [--] engagements "@MattCouture5 @HebHammer94 Reports are that he hasnt been contacted by the Red Sox and that the Dbacks arent too keen on him leaving. I think a lot of the smoke around him is coming from his previous relationship with Boston i.e. being the Chiefs RB" [X Link](https://x.com/smbmlb/status/1705278413517250991) 2023-09-22T17:50Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "@HebHammer94 @Jram2TBJ @MarshaIIZach @CaniacBombs No I dont but Yordan played [--] games of terrible OF defense so thats where the gap closes. If he had DHd the whole time it would be a larger gap but those [--] games did happen so they count on the stat sheet" [X Link](https://x.com/smbmlb/status/1712169967456547001) 2023-10-11T18:15Z [--] followers, [--] engagements "Ive seen a lot of folks clowning the Cardinals for aggressively signing Lynn and Gibson. Theyre turning over an entire rotation those guys just represent the back end. I fully anticipate that something like this is what theyre ultimately hoping to accomplish this offseason:" [X Link](https://x.com/smbmlb/status/1727363179309830210) 2023-11-22T16:27Z [--] followers, [---] engagements "@MattCouture5 Im not sure what you mean. It was reported today the Cards are in on Cease and its widely known they have more bats than they can play. They could offer any combo of Gorman Donovan Burleson Carlson ONeill Edman Palacios and still field competitive lineup w/ the leftovers" [X Link](https://x.com/smbmlb/status/1730299587645092122) 2023-11-30T18:55Z [--] followers, [---] engagements "@MattCouture5 Beyond the Cards the Orioles would easily jump the Red Sox as a better fit for the Ms with their prospect depth in the upper levels of the minors. Overall just dont agree the Red Sox are the best fit from the Ms perspective. Theyre a better trade partner for the Brewers" [X Link](https://x.com/smbmlb/status/1730301456484364782) 2023-11-30T19:03Z [--] followers, [---] engagements "@MattCouture5 @Mayor_Mojo The site doesnt argue that he is. These are dollar figures. Soto is projected to add $56.8m of value at $33m in salary for his one season. Gilbert is projected to add $108.1m of value at $42.2 over [--] years. Perfectly reasonable estimates. Just up to the user to add the context" [X Link](https://x.com/smbmlb/status/1730723046682448034) 2023-12-01T22:58Z [--] followers, [--] engagements "@MattCouture5 @Mayor_Mojo It argues hes 1/3 the surplus value which is again a perfectly reasonable estimate given the financials. It still argues hes worth double the production value on a yearly basis. I feel like people who dont like the site take surplus and production as interchangeable" [X Link](https://x.com/smbmlb/status/1730726773002744192) 2023-12-01T23:13Z [--] followers, [--] engagements "The trade candidate I think the Red Sox should pursue the hardest is Corbin Burnes. Heres my proposal and a comp to another former Cy Young award winner traded before his final year of team control: 🧵" [X Link](https://x.com/smbmlb/status/1730988855078072753) 2023-12-02T16:34Z [--] followers, [----] engagements "Reasons the Brewers may be interested: 1) This looks like a full rebuild meaning a lower level prospect like Bleis may be acceptable. 2) They really value defense and Rafaela can flat out defend in the most premium spots on the diamond. 3) Gonzalez is a really nice sweetener" [X Link](https://x.com/smbmlb/status/1730988871263854603) 2023-12-02T16:34Z [--] followers, [--] engagements "Finally though this is an overpay on the trade machine I feel like that will be necessary given the competition in the pitching market. The Red Sox are a team that can be confident in their ability to extend Burnes so Id go for it and even sweeten a bit further if needed" [X Link](https://x.com/smbmlb/status/1730988872866111504) 2023-12-02T16:34Z [--] followers, [---] engagements "@ReddVencher Im actually curious who do you view as the top suitors here" [X Link](https://x.com/smbmlb/status/1731012620050694652) 2023-12-02T18:09Z [--] followers, [--] engagements "@_ffes_ My thinking is that his most aggressive suitors will be those that have the ability to extend him keeping teams like the Orioles with better prospects to offer away. Think it could be a Mets Cubs Dodgers Red Sox type race instead of half the league like a Cease or Gilbert" [X Link](https://x.com/smbmlb/status/1731023863989895563) 2023-12-02T18:53Z [--] followers, [---] engagements "@HebHammer94 Its certainly creative haha but you run the risk of looking kinda dumb if the Dodgers creative splash is a personal message from a posthumous Kobe Bryant and yours is the local podcaster ya know My move is bringing in the last [---] superstar pitcher who is a god in town" [X Link](https://x.com/smbmlb/status/1736509852136923358) 2023-12-17T22:13Z [--] followers, [---] engagements "Craig Breslow was true to his word that hed acquire a right-handed bat via trade to play 2B. There were also rumblings they were interested in Whit Merrifield (wouldnt be that surprised if that still happens tbh) but Grissom will be the man to fill the starting role" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1741230753466195983) 2023-12-30T22:52Z [--] followers, [---] engagements "The name that a lot of Red Sox fans immediately went to was Brandon Drury. I thought that would be a fine option as well that is until it came out that the Red Sox were so involved with Teoscar Hernandez" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1741230758402916818) 2023-12-30T22:52Z [--] followers, [---] engagements "In a world where the Red Sox acquired Hernandez and Drury here is what the RHH in their regular lineups would have looked like. For contrast Ive also included Justin Turner at the bottom to show how this doesnt have to be the case for middle of the order RHH bats. This lineup of righties would have been incredibly easy for opposing pitchers to navigate" [X Link](https://x.com/smbmlb/status/1741230763733880976) 2023-12-30T22:52Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "This is what I like a lot about Grissom at 2B rather than Drury. Grissom has a contact oriented approach and pitchers will have to execute differently to get past him than they would to get past say Trevor Story. Hes young and will likely be near the bottom of the order but its good to have tough outs down there. Theres a lot more upside there as well with a [--] year old and five years of team control" [X Link](https://x.com/smbmlb/status/1741230767416451424) 2023-12-30T22:52Z [--] followers, [---] engagements "Of course the downside to Grissom vs Drury / Merrifield is that hes not a proven defender. That concerns me a little bit since defense is such an important piece to improving this Red Sox team particularly in the middle IF but heres at least one evaluator who thinks hes up to the challenge: @MYoung1588 This is not true. Hes below average at SS but hes a strong athlete who can play 2B @MYoung1588 This is not true. Hes below average at SS but hes a strong athlete who can play 2B" [X Link](https://x.com/smbmlb/status/1741230768624443652) 2023-12-30T22:52Z [--] followers, [---] engagements "Overall I think this is a great young addition to the Red Sox core. He brings something to the table that the Red Sox didnt have and as a former top prospect and a player who hit plenty in AAA last season theres lots of potential in there. What do you think of the move 🪡" [X Link](https://x.com/smbmlb/status/1741230770398650506) 2023-12-30T22:52Z [--] followers, [---] engagements "Of course we do also know that Giolito experienced a good bit of personal turmoil on the back end of [----] changing teams twice amid a divorce. Were all human and I think any of us would have a difficult time focusing on our jobs during that time. Im more than willing to throw out the back end of that season and take his first half as the expectation going forward" [X Link](https://x.com/smbmlb/status/1741474788709650933) 2023-12-31T15:01Z [--] followers, [--] engagements "So there you have it. Giolito is unlikely to recapture his top form but taking him at face value for his two near-5 ERAs the last few seasons would be a mistake. Hes durable and w/ the right adjustments and a solid defense behind him he can be a great addition to the Red Sox" [X Link](https://x.com/smbmlb/status/1741474790991343845) 2023-12-31T15:01Z [--] followers, [--] engagements "My initial thoughts on the contract are that [--] years with no opt-outs would be better for the Sox but of course the opt-out is better for the player so if thats what it took to get the deal done than so be it. The AAV seems high at first but when you dig in further it makes sense" [X Link](https://x.com/smbmlb/status/1741474793054974014) 2023-12-31T15:02Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "Thank you for reading this far if you have and as always let me know what you think Are you happy with the deal knowing what you know now or should the Red Sox have passed 🪡" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1741474794728505681) 2023-12-31T15:02Z [--] followers, [---] engagements "Dont be surprised if this SP trade is not the young ace everyone assumes it should/will be but rather player Breslow believes he can tinker with. JP Sears comes to mind. [--] years old [--] years of control not an ace not a phenom but pitched [-----] innings last year" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1741549697561436519) 2023-12-31T19:59Z [--] followers, [---] engagements "@soxpropaganda Breath of the Wild is a must have" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1741551023427088516) 2023-12-31T20:04Z [--] followers, [--] engagements "So did the Padres surrender one of their very top prospects to acquire Snell Yes Luis Patio didnt work out for the Rays but at the time he was the Padres #1 prospect and the #27 prospect in baseball according to MLB Pipeline. He had just made his big league debut in 20" [X Link](https://x.com/smbmlb/status/1743429024440021247) 2024-01-06T00:27Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "A couple of things though: 1) Did you notice how none of the other players acquired in that deal had a surplus value over $5.4M This trade was almost exclusively a headliner driven trade. If you wanted to build something similar maybe itd look something like this:" [X Link](https://x.com/smbmlb/status/1743429030882463826) 2024-01-06T00:27Z [--] followers, [---] engagements "Surely this will go over well with Red Sox Twitter BREAKING: Outfielder Teoscar Hernndez and the Los Angeles Dodgers are in agreement on a one-year $23.5 million contract sources tell ESPN. Hernndez joins Shohei Ohtani Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Tyler Glasnow on the new-look Dodgers who add another All-Star bat to the lineup. BREAKING: Outfielder Teoscar Hernndez and the Los Angeles Dodgers are in agreement on a one-year $23.5 million contract sources tell ESPN. Hernndez joins Shohei Ohtani Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Tyler Glasnow on the new-look Dodgers who add another All-Star bat to the lineup" [X Link](https://x.com/smbmlb/status/1744188708281049334) 2024-01-08T02:46Z [--] followers, [---] engagements "Rare football take this just feels like a mistake to me. Guy has never been in an org other than NE at a time when NE needs some outside perspective. Track record of Belichick assistants is terrible. Really felt like Vrabel was the choice if they wanted best of both worlds. Its a new era in New England: the Patriots have hired Jerod Mayo as their next head coach and he will be formally introduced at a press conference next week a source tells ESPN. https://t.co/SeHKoAonrP Its a new era in New England: the Patriots have hired Jerod Mayo as their next head coach and he will be formally" [X Link](https://x.com/smbmlb/status/1745805632865779764) 2024-01-12T13:51Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "@HebHammer94 If the Red Sox had sustained success after an initial peak that would be the first time a Dombrowski team had that experience" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1748367302137958478) 2024-01-19T15:30Z [--] followers, [---] engagements "@HebHammer94 Still waiting for that Astros valley" [X Link](https://x.com/smbmlb/status/1748372099331207302) 2024-01-19T15:49Z [--] followers, [---] engagements "@HebHammer94 @noah_rs3 I dont agree that the Red Sox have been unwatchable. Theyve been interesting through the trade deadline in each of the last two seasons" [X Link](https://x.com/smbmlb/status/1748378740025851998) 2024-01-19T16:15Z [--] followers, [--] engagements "@HebHammer94 @noah_rs3 Theyre operating under a new style as a direct response to where his lead them. DDs fingerprints are still all over the crime scene" [X Link](https://x.com/smbmlb/status/1748385426048451113) 2024-01-19T16:42Z [--] followers, [--] engagements "@HebHammer94 @noah_rs3 Idk when you put the team in financial prison right as Mookie Betts is becoming a free agent and your org doesnt graduate a meaningful prospect between Devers in [----] and Casas/Bello in [----] because you didnt keep the farm stocked the blood is kinda on your hands for a while" [X Link](https://x.com/smbmlb/status/1748386929035415693) 2024-01-19T16:48Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "@HebHammer94 Arighetti would be the prize his MLB Pipeline scouting report matches the profile of guys it seems Breslow would target. Stuff first control/command later" [X Link](https://x.com/smbmlb/status/1750209998951436780) 2024-01-24T17:32Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "@ggeiss_mlb @gingersnaphyde The Royals compete level isnt were ready for a World Series run though its this division is so trash if were halfway decent we might squeak in so I get where hes coming from. They probably would rather deal from a pool of prospects they dont have as much invested in" [X Link](https://x.com/smbmlb/status/1750598278373117961) 2024-01-25T19:15Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "See this sentiment a lot as it pertains to Montgomery so not picking on the OP here but this is something I disagree with. Hes not a velo guy who is going to need to reinvent himself in a significant way over time. Hes also got relatively low mileage at just [---] IP thru [--]. Its really just a matter of protecting yourself from injury which is a risk with any pitcher but I think hes a great candidate for a longer term lower AAV deal. Shorter is still better but I wouldnt let years be the thing that gets in the way here. With Snell Id feel the opposite way. Obviously I would love Jordan" [X Link](https://x.com/smbmlb/status/1751408411491619030) 2024-01-28T00:54Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "I think its worth one more shot next to a plus defensive shortstop this year before seriously considering a move. He struggles more with plays moving toward SS hes pretty good going toward 3B. Also just generally speaking I care a lot more about defense up the middle and Fenway RF than at the corners but a good glover a 3B is def still a game changer" [X Link](https://x.com/smbmlb/status/1754940866848760164) 2024-02-06T18:51Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "@HebHammer94 @Jakob_Goodwin @WallyEatsCats You dont ensure the extra year though If he lights the world on fire he gets credit for the [---] months you leave him in the minors anyway" [X Link](https://x.com/smbmlb/status/1762971149925834908) 2024-02-28T22:40Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "I have a feeling this Dylan Cease return is going to be ridiculous re: All I really have to say about Soto to NY is this: AJ Preller is a really terrible front office executive. All I really have to say about Soto to NY is this: AJ Preller is a really terrible front office executive" [X Link](https://x.com/smbmlb/status/1768061496452346341) 2024-03-13T23:48Z [---] followers, [----] engagements "Got the chance to watch some BP on the field with my girlfriend this past weekend in Fort Myers and I just want to say @mvptc37 and @GrissomVaughn made a couple fans for life. When youre in the players space you just try to make yourself scarce but those two made us feel welcome while the others (understandably btw we were in their workspace) just went about their business without looking our way. Ive been around pros in their workplace before and I always try to let them do their thing without bothering them. Its not that common that these guys will actually look at you and ask how your day" [X Link](https://x.com/smbmlb/status/1772344461621686347) 2024-03-25T19:27Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "This tweet reminded me of an article I read recently about Myles Straw. TL:DR: If you dont hit for any power pitchers will attack you in the strike zone without fear of being hurt. That in turn hurts your OBP by eliminating walks from your game. Duran is probably fine but thats the slippery slope you go down when you dont show pitchers some pop every now and again. Im sure well see some from him soon but this is why its something to keep an eye on. Duran has [--] hits [--] single so far this season. Kind of an oddity so it got me curious. After back to back games with homers last August he's been" [X Link](https://x.com/smbmlb/status/1776318642876981655) 2024-04-05T18:39Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "The Red Sox have their first real test of the year in their home opener this week taking on the division favorite Orioles. A look ahead: 🧵 Probable Starters: Game 1: Corbin Burnes vs Brayan Bello Game 2: Cole Irvin vs Nick Pivetta Game 3: Grayson Rodriguez vs Kutter Crawford" [X Link](https://x.com/smbmlb/status/1777447701275189590) 2024-04-08T21:25Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "If you have a few minutes before the game today check out my latest article for BTV Top prospects don't hold their value forever and even the very best prospects in the game can flame out. BTV contributor @Bergeron_MLB breaks down Joey Bart Deivi Garcia and others who now look like busts: https://t.co/N0YoWq6FJP Top prospects don't hold their value forever and even the very best prospects in the game can flame out. BTV contributor @Bergeron_MLB breaks down Joey Bart Deivi Garcia and others who now look like busts: https://t.co/N0YoWq6FJP" [X Link](https://x.com/Bergeron_MLB/status/1789363914947326259) 2024-05-11T18:36Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "5 of the [--] hits Kutter Crawford surrendered today were on the cutter. Hes thrown that pitch 32% of the time this year more than any other in his arsenal and held hitters to a .196 BA with it. The fact he was able to battle like that with his primary weapon failing was awesome" [X Link](https://x.com/Bergeron_MLB/status/1790193529966223789) 2024-05-14T01:32Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "@HebHammer94 Have they tried a magician though Only one way to figure out if it works" [X Link](https://x.com/Bergeron_MLB/status/1790550038856270021) 2024-05-15T01:09Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "Props to Wilyer for turning things around and credit to the Sox for letting him figure it out. I didnt think hed be up for very long the way his season started but hes been one of the real bright spots for this team on the offensive side of the ball. Obv extremely early but Wilyer Abreu has not looked like a big leaguer this series Obv extremely early but Wilyer Abreu has not looked like a big leaguer this series" [X Link](https://x.com/Bergeron_MLB/status/1790900168314716491) 2024-05-16T00:20Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "@superfanpr With a lot of young players now in key roles for the first time its becoming clear that there isnt a clear overall offensive plan/approach to changed circumstances (injuries promotions etc). Rather than adapting it seems like theyre going backwards in the aggregate. @superfanpr With a lot of young players now in key roles for the first time its becoming clear that there isnt a clear overall offensive plan/approach to changed circumstances (injuries promotions etc). Rather than adapting it seems like theyre going backwards in the aggregate" [X Link](https://x.com/Bergeron_MLB/status/1791086688648761757) 2024-05-16T12:41Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "Fatse took over in [----] the Red Sox were 9th in runs scored. In [----] they were 11th. In [----] they were 15th in OPS with RISP. In [----] they were 11th. So there was improvement from [--] to [--] despite the loss of Xander Bogaerts who was a .915 hitter with RISP. Another significant contributor with RISP in [--] was Trevor Story (.933) who had just [--] PA with RISP the following year. You mention how adding Justin Turner and Masataka Yoshida helped out. Thats correct. Adam Duvall was also great with RISP in [----] and the emergence of Triston Casas was a great help as well (Casas started the season" [X Link](https://x.com/Bergeron_MLB/status/1791132433674326151) 2024-05-16T15:43Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "Paul Skenes really is that guy huh" [X Link](https://x.com/Bergeron_MLB/status/1791545131281129715) 2024-05-17T19:03Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "@I_AM_SATURDAY" [X Link](https://x.com/Bergeron_MLB/status/1791546134663405577) 2024-05-17T19:07Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "@I_AM_SATURDAY Hes definitely doing something like that to the Cubs Paul Skenes's 6th Consecutive Strikeout to start the Game. [-----] MPH with [--] inches of Run. 😳 https://t.co/HGuKgImnfK Paul Skenes's 6th Consecutive Strikeout to start the Game. [-----] MPH with [--] inches of Run. 😳 https://t.co/HGuKgImnfK" [X Link](https://x.com/Bergeron_MLB/status/1791547760455332344) 2024-05-17T19:14Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "This just made my day. Cant believe Ive never heard this story before In [----] Alex Rodriguez Ken Griffey Jr. and the Seattle Mariners challenged their Single-A affiliate to an impromptu home run derby and lost to a 19-year-old named David Arias. You know him better today as Hall of Famer David Ortiz. https://t.co/i2jKOo8bTL In [----] Alex Rodriguez Ken Griffey Jr. and the Seattle Mariners challenged their Single-A affiliate to an impromptu home run derby and lost to a 19-year-old named David Arias. You know him better today as Hall of Famer David Ortiz. https://t.co/i2jKOo8bTL" [X Link](https://x.com/Bergeron_MLB/status/1791959386077692019) 2024-05-18T22:29Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "Raffy is on an absolute HEATER right now" [X Link](https://x.com/Bergeron_MLB/status/1791986039910793673) 2024-05-19T00:15Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "Were excited to announce a partnership with Wade Hilligoss of @RedSoxPayroll Hes been analyzing & reporting on Red Sox payroll & the CBT since [----] via Twitter & Google Sheets. Working with Wade weve put together a new Payroll page linked off our top menu to Were excited to announce a partnership with Wade Hilligoss of @RedSoxPayroll Hes been analyzing & reporting on Red Sox payroll & the CBT since [----] via Twitter & Google Sheets. Working with Wade weve put together a new Payroll page linked off our top menu to" [X Link](https://x.com/Bergeron_MLB/status/1795506193470718407) 2024-05-28T17:23Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "@gingersnaphyde Heres one Good question by Ed here. Looking at players on comparable contracts the one that makes the most sense is probably Javier Baez. Its the same contract length with Baezs contract coming in $6-7 million more. The combination of saving the Tigers money and handing them the Good question by Ed here. Looking at players on comparable contracts the one that makes the most sense is probably Javier Baez. Its the same contract length with Baezs contract coming in $6-7 million more. The combination of saving the Tigers money and handing them the" [X Link](https://x.com/Bergeron_MLB/status/1796931914181337401) 2024-06-01T15:48Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "As the Red Sox would you be comfortable with this package As the White Sox would you demand a member of the Big [--] or move Crochet elsewhere If Crochet is available this should be something the Red Sox are all over If Crochet is available this should be something the Red Sox are all over" [X Link](https://x.com/Bergeron_MLB/status/1798110402045505908) 2024-06-04T21:51Z [---] followers, [----] engagements "In the article Rosenthal says they likely would require at least one position player prospect with significant upside. So I guess the question is do Bleis and/or Wilyer qualify Or is it Mayer/Anthony/Teel or bust" [X Link](https://x.com/Bergeron_MLB/status/1798111527180042572) 2024-06-04T21:56Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "@manimalkline Thats the highest upside position player outside the Big [--] in my estimation. Cespedes might be too far away to take that title just yet. Gotta give to get" [X Link](https://x.com/Bergeron_MLB/status/1798114344238207368) 2024-06-04T22:07Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "@HebHammer94 You said it yourself lotta lefties in that lineup moving forward 👀 Red Sox have a lot of impactful LHH in MLB & MiLB. Seems like there will eventually be a trade to balance the lineup. Who do you think gets traded And for what/who -Abreu -Anthony -Casas -Devers (no shot) -Duran -Mayer -Teel -Yoshida https://t.co/djPYAJOzqf Red Sox have a lot of impactful LHH in MLB & MiLB. Seems like there will eventually be a trade to balance the lineup. Who do you think gets traded And for what/who -Abreu -Anthony -Casas -Devers (no shot) -Duran -Mayer -Teel -Yoshida https://t.co/djPYAJOzqf" [X Link](https://x.com/Bergeron_MLB/status/1798115466961125591) 2024-06-04T22:11Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "@BrianMarsters Not on an island Im right there with you. The age and extra year of control made me think White Sox would prefer Wilyer over Duran though so that was my thought process as well" [X Link](https://x.com/Bergeron_MLB/status/1798116808714526756) 2024-06-04T22:17Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "@DutsBullpen I would too but I think Chicago would prefer Willy @BrianMarsters Not on an island Im right there with you. The age and extra year of control made me think White Sox would prefer Wilyer over Duran though so that was my thought process as well. @BrianMarsters Not on an island Im right there with you. The age and extra year of control made me think White Sox would prefer Wilyer over Duran though so that was my thought process as well" [X Link](https://x.com/Bergeron_MLB/status/1798117121085636940) 2024-06-04T22:18Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "@cbrown833 @HebHammer94 When would you have written off Houck" [X Link](https://x.com/Bergeron_MLB/status/1798139552001044693) 2024-06-04T23:47Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "Cant overstate the importance of Luis Perales joining the BA Top [---] list. Whether hes a piece for the big league club or a trade asset for an ace it raises the profile of the system significantly to finally have an industry recognized prospect on the pitching side" [X Link](https://x.com/Bergeron_MLB/status/1798386853441388897) 2024-06-05T16:10Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "Officer Yes Id like to report a dead body 😭😂😭 @Steve_Perrault The best place to find a clown is at the circus @Steve_Perrault The best place to find a clown is at the circus" [X Link](https://x.com/Bergeron_MLB/status/1799606347836588289) 2024-06-09T00:56Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "VERY excited to get Drohan into the Breslow pitching infrastructure Shane Drohan has officially been returned to the Red Sox after the White Sox selected him in the Rule [--] Draft. He had left shoulder nerve compression surgery in February. DFAd last week. [--] year ago he was the #6 ranked prospect in the system. https://t.co/KeyXBkzBsH Shane Drohan has officially been returned to the Red Sox after the White Sox selected him in the Rule [--] Draft. He had left shoulder nerve compression surgery in February. DFAd last week. [--] year ago he was the #6 ranked prospect in the system." [X Link](https://x.com/Bergeron_MLB/status/1800990295695278296) 2024-06-12T20:35Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "Rest in peace to the GOAT It is with great sadness that we announce that San Francisco Giants Legend and Hall of Famer Willie Mays passed away peacefully this afternoon at the age of [--]. https://t.co/Qk4NySCFZQ It is with great sadness that we announce that San Francisco Giants Legend and Hall of Famer Willie Mays passed away peacefully this afternoon at the age of [--]. https://t.co/Qk4NySCFZQ" [X Link](https://x.com/Bergeron_MLB/status/1803230294503297281) 2024-06-19T00:56Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "The Red Sox are [--] games over .500 and [--] games out of a wild card spot with just over a month to go before the trade deadline. Putting this out there ahead of time get ready to have another deadline where theyre indecisive and ultimately stand pat" [X Link](https://x.com/Bergeron_MLB/status/1803448514069856379) 2024-06-19T15:23Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "@bas59014 Agreed but I dont think theyre going to add rentals unless firmly in the playoff picture. Theyll prob be looking exclusively at players with multiple years of control and the prices for them will be high. Even if they have to capital Im not sure theyll be willing to pay" [X Link](https://x.com/Bergeron_MLB/status/1803456217282433339) 2024-06-19T15:54Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "Tired: dont do it Campbell is awesome Wired: get [--] of the [--] Harvard-Westlake infinity stones and use it to lure Max Fried to complete the trio Good 'Who Says No' from Pat. Red Sox acquire arguably the premier rental SP in Jack Flaherty to sit atop the rotation2.92 ERA & [---] K's over [----] IP. The price is high. Campbell & Lugo both have a ton of helium right now. Is it worth it for Boston Maybe Who says no Good 'Who Says No' from Pat. Red Sox acquire arguably the premier rental SP in Jack Flaherty to sit atop the rotation2.92 ERA & [---] K's over [----] IP. The price is high. Campbell & Lugo both" [X Link](https://x.com/Bergeron_MLB/status/1805409433163313342) 2024-06-25T01:15Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "@HebHammer94 The [----] Boston Red Sox" [X Link](https://x.com/Bergeron_MLB/status/1805410281524281705) 2024-06-25T01:18Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "If you ever find yourself wondering if defense matters go back and watch that 9th inning" [X Link](https://x.com/Bergeron_MLB/status/1805418068278989310) 2024-06-25T01:49Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "Id trade something of some value for Vlad but youve gotta assume hes gone as a free agent with Devers likely taking the DH spot down the line right Gotta figure Toronto doesnt want to trade him in division either although they may not care if theyre tanking and they know he wont be in Boston long term. Still there might be a premium to get him here. Id probably be comfortable with a package headlined by Kristian Campbell. Campbell is a hot name right now that I dont think is a lock moving forward. Might be a good time to move him. Vlads value isnt exactly at a peak but Im not sure Id do much" [X Link](https://x.com/Bergeron_MLB/status/1806776128549343648) 2024-06-28T19:46Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "@PatSullivan05 @HebHammer94 @def_da23 Its funny because I actually feel the opposite way if he goes for what I actually think hes worth on the trade market. Theres going to be a name recognition tax though so what they actually get will probably only make sense if you did want him back long term" [X Link](https://x.com/Bergeron_MLB/status/1806778450881229039) 2024-06-28T19:55Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "The asking price is going to be higher than hes actually worth youre right. But at a reasonable price I do like the idea of a RHH DH you can turn around and QO the next offseason. I feel like this year and next he fits just fine. I have no interest in paying a premium and feeling the need to keep him long term though. Dont see it as a long term fit at all to your point about Raffy DHing eventually" [X Link](https://x.com/Bergeron_MLB/status/1806780400410186070) 2024-06-28T20:03Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "Emphasis on Theoretically I used common sense to eliminate lots of names here and even still some of them might be wishful thinking. Have to remember the other teams needs must be met for them to make a deal and I dont necessarily know every teams deepest needs. Stuck with obvious sellers and players for which Ive seen rumors on the Twittersphere. Also need to remember that bidding wars drive prices up at the deadline and there are other dynamics at play as well. Yes Vlad Guerrero Jr. fell into this range but no he is not being traded to the Red Sox for example" [X Link](https://x.com/Bergeron_MLB/status/1810413688819495319) 2024-07-08T20:40Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "@EdHand89 We all appreciate you Ed 🫡" [X Link](https://x.com/Bergeron_MLB/status/1810414103577743553) 2024-07-08T20:42Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "Also keep in mind other teams dont necessarily want a pile of your prospects they need to protect on their 40-man roster. They might take [--] at most and prefer the rest of the package be filled out with prospects who dont need protection. Instead think of most of this list as trade candidates where Nick Yorke could be the headliner and some of the bottom candidates as trade candidates where Dobbins/Monegro could be the headliner" [X Link](https://x.com/Bergeron_MLB/status/1810416377909350887) 2024-07-08T20:51Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "Sorry Lou youre the man but youre just wrong here. DD did somewhere between a poor and awful job of maintaining the farm system and developing players. Theres a reason many of the guys you mentioned took leaps under different management. Also Dave was nowhere near the Bello and Rafaela signings. Shoutout to Eddie Romero for those" [X Link](https://x.com/Bergeron_MLB/status/1810690482621559061) 2024-07-09T15:00Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "Bloom essentially had to pay for Daves lack of foresight and I think thats where the bad blood comes from. Dave was hired to get one and he got it so he did that part of the job well. But when Bloom came in he had to pick up the pieces and of course the expectation in Boston is that you do so immediately. Not meeting that unrealistic expectation was ultimately Blooms demise here and that was unfair" [X Link](https://x.com/Bergeron_MLB/status/1810699908074070391) 2024-07-09T15:37Z [---] followers, [----] engagements "@EdHand89 Yes but that job description doesnt include foresight know what I mean" [X Link](https://x.com/Bergeron_MLB/status/1810701144445862208) 2024-07-09T15:42Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "@FriartownPod @LouMerloni I dont think the issue is as binary as you or Lou are presenting it" [X Link](https://x.com/Bergeron_MLB/status/1810703977677238290) 2024-07-09T15:54Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "@FriartownPod Imagine if we had anyone supplementing the roster from 2019-2022 👀" [X Link](https://x.com/Bergeron_MLB/status/1810743143043846361) 2024-07-09T18:29Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "@HebHammer94 @BOSSportsGordo @zoidbergererer I dont think there are many examples in part because the [--] wild card system is so new. There was a much clearer line between buyers and sellers for most of our lives. Its gotten so muddy now that this is probably going to be tested out more in the coming years" [X Link](https://x.com/Bergeron_MLB/status/1810775737173238137) 2024-07-09T20:39Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "@HebHammer94 @BOSSportsGordo @zoidbergererer Wait duh 2004" [X Link](https://x.com/Bergeron_MLB/status/1810778010922164357) 2024-07-09T20:48Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "@HebHammer94 @BOSSportsGordo @zoidbergererer Also no minor leaguers involved" [X Link](https://x.com/Bergeron_MLB/status/1810778431048532358) 2024-07-09T20:49Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "@RaffyRaf11 @ColeyMick True I deserve a suspension for that" [X Link](https://x.com/Bergeron_MLB/status/1810779154721259530) 2024-07-09T20:52Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "@mikedice56 @FriartownPod @LouMerloni And prospects for Beckett/Lowell" [X Link](https://x.com/Bergeron_MLB/status/1811042490465608030) 2024-07-10T14:19Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "@gingersnaphyde Does adding Eflin put them into the tax this season @redsoxpayroll" [X Link](https://x.com/Bergeron_MLB/status/1811388425594982453) 2024-07-11T13:13Z [---] followers, [----] engagements "The question naturally becomes where does this right handed power bat fit in If its an everyday player answer almost has to be DH or SS. The OF is crowded your two franchise cornerstones are at the corner IF positions and do you really want to take Hamilton out rn .@JimBowdenGM believes the Red Sox and Craig Breslow are going to buy at the trade deadline: The Red Sox have overachieved once again which has been a consistent theme in Boston during Alex Coras tenure as manager In terms of trades chief baseball officer Craig Breslow has https://t.co/a5EjuvLYuW .@JimBowdenGM believes the Red Sox" [X Link](https://x.com/Bergeron_MLB/status/1811407024304894220) 2024-07-11T14:27Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "@EdHand89 Jarren Duran wears the fuck em shirt but is playing well so everyone loves it (or they dont realize who em is). Vaughn not playing so people hate it. Will all blow over once hes healthy" [X Link](https://x.com/Bergeron_MLB/status/1811464976173023385) 2024-07-11T18:18Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "I forgot one tidbit about Yandy Diaz yesterday and I just had to circle back because its a good one. His home/road split since joining the Rays: Home: .299/.392/.452/.845 [---] wRC+ Road: .278/.358/.425/.783 [---] wRC+ Any guesses why hes been that much better at home I like Yandy the thing to be aware of with him though is that he constantly smashes the ball into the ground. 56% () ground ball rate this season and that .932 OPS last year came on 52% ground balls and a .367 BABIP you just cant expect to match. Doesnt mean he cant help I like Yandy the thing to be aware of with him though is that" [X Link](https://x.com/Bergeron_MLB/status/1811763761209823583) 2024-07-12T14:05Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "Hint: It has something to do with his BABIP Home: .333 Road: .305 But theres a reason it might be higher at home in Tampa" [X Link](https://x.com/Bergeron_MLB/status/1811766243751272586) 2024-07-12T14:15Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "I think theres some merit on both sides of this. Are Red Sox fans especially partial to Justin Turner after last season Sure. But with Yoshida performing as of late the conversation shifts away from everyday bat to someone taking the short side of the platoon at DH with occasional starts elsewhere. Were talking about being in the lineup potentially just twice a week. Are you realistically going to go get Rooker Diaz Christian Walker whoever else to fill that role No. Youre looking at a much lower tier of player that would be accepting of a role like that and yes Justin Turner at this point in" [X Link](https://x.com/Bergeron_MLB/status/1811821034124812636) 2024-07-12T17:52Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "@G_Mashburn The problem becomes that if theyre going to reinvest PAs in Yoshida after his recent upswing Im not sure you have enough playing time available to warrant adding any of these 3" [X Link](https://x.com/Bergeron_MLB/status/1811897390103736678) 2024-07-12T22:56Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "@Jakob_Goodwin I know shocker" [X Link](https://x.com/Bergeron_MLB/status/1811964037380349984) 2024-07-13T03:21Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "@PatSullivan05 Nah man good stuff" [X Link](https://x.com/Bergeron_MLB/status/1812160218962243751) 2024-07-13T16:20Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "@PatBrown954 @HebHammer94 Id just use the trade chip on something else personally. Its not binary between trade Yorke for Rengifo and keep Yorke forever ya know" [X Link](https://x.com/Bergeron_MLB/status/1812162240235163763) 2024-07-13T16:28Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "@HebHammer94 If you play a bunch of positions but you arent good at any of them do you play any positions at all 🧐" [X Link](https://x.com/Bergeron_MLB/status/1812163158049755389) 2024-07-13T16:32Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "@HebHammer94 I just think there are other options that bring the same things to the table and might be either a little better at them or a little cheaper to get" [X Link](https://x.com/Bergeron_MLB/status/1812164485307564468) 2024-07-13T16:37Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "@HebHammer94 Ive been trading Nick Yorke for years now so its not that. I just think you can get the RHH cheap and spend more on the SP. Yorke may be your best chip at mid level right now so just thinking about where best to allocate that" [X Link](https://x.com/Bergeron_MLB/status/1812166084637634795) 2024-07-13T16:43Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "Scouting report on latest Red Sox draft pick Brandon Clarke" [X Link](https://x.com/Bergeron_MLB/status/1812928923166208046) 2024-07-15T19:15Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "@HebHammer94 Not knowing what the tax policy is going to be going forward for the Red Sox I think Id just skip Bassitt. If I was reassured theyd spend into the tax next year then maybe" [X Link](https://x.com/Bergeron_MLB/status/1814001361513750929) 2024-07-18T18:16Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "Hitting it to the outfield is good. Who knew the batter with the most batted balls hit to every defensive position and their batting average on those plays https://t.co/bm5SbifU8H the batter with the most batted balls hit to every defensive position and their batting average on those plays https://t.co/bm5SbifU8H" [X Link](https://x.com/Bergeron_MLB/status/1814776565315604492) 2024-07-20T21:37Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "Itd be a good grab in that hes not good enough to get in the way of any of their other plans. They need someone to cover innings whether theyre in the race or not. If theyre not they have innings on the cheap and if they are there wont be much pressure to stick with him. It just unlocks the ability to trade Pivetta if theyre out and still field a team" [X Link](https://x.com/Bergeron_MLB/status/1815927827260400055) 2024-07-24T01:51Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "Blake Snell also an option for SP1 here. His contract will make him cheap to acquire. If it goes well hell opt for FA. If it goes poorly hell opt in for $30+ million. Thats quite the catch-22 for an acquiring team and will be priced into his acquisition cost. SP2 down. Eovaldi probably staying. My perfect deadline becomes: SP1) Fedde/Taillon/Bassitt/Eflin SS) IKF/Newman/Schuemann (Not sure either of the last two are available) RP) Nardi/Erceg RH DH) Turner/Vaughn/Ward SP2 down. Eovaldi probably staying. My perfect deadline becomes: SP1) Fedde/Taillon/Bassitt/Eflin SS) IKF/Newman/Schuemann" [X Link](https://x.com/Bergeron_MLB/status/1816897512428474394) 2024-07-26T18:04Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "@Krazyfool4 Yeah Ive seen reports from a few reputable sources that the Giants are putting him out there" [X Link](https://x.com/Bergeron_MLB/status/1816898425138368876) 2024-07-26T18:08Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "@Krazyfool4 This is the logic The #Giants smartly watching the #Tigers having no traction for a Skubal deal and the #WhiteSox given a huge obstacle to move Crochet now have quickly jumped into the trade market with Blake Snell to take advantage of a seller's market. The #Giants smartly watching the #Tigers having no traction for a Skubal deal and the #WhiteSox given a huge obstacle to move Crochet now have quickly jumped into the trade market with Blake Snell to take advantage of a seller's market" [X Link](https://x.com/Bergeron_MLB/status/1816899039775883337) 2024-07-26T18:11Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "@Krazyfool4 Hes got a West Coast preference if I remember correctly so if he finishes the season strong he could at least probably get the same deal in a location he prefers" [X Link](https://x.com/Bergeron_MLB/status/1816900191246778804) 2024-07-26T18:15Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "If the Jays were interested in Valdez for Pearson would they just run that back for IKF I certainly would from the Red Sox perspective. Blue Jays Listening To Trade Offers On Isiah Kiner-Falefa https://t.co/ZbFPASCOs5 https://t.co/CZJG97yRqf Blue Jays Listening To Trade Offers On Isiah Kiner-Falefa https://t.co/ZbFPASCOs5 https://t.co/CZJG97yRqf" [X Link](https://x.com/Bergeron_MLB/status/1817626377870512220) 2024-07-28T18:21Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "@HebHammer94 @EdHand89 You love you some Rengifo. I respect it" [X Link](https://x.com/Bergeron_MLB/status/1818324540440621496) 2024-07-30T16:35Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "Do Nardi Red Sox next Omg more trades coming this is wild. Omg more trades coming this is wild" [X Link](https://x.com/Bergeron_MLB/status/1818400626885513421) 2024-07-30T21:37Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "For all the talk about Yoshida turning things around and he sure has dont get me wrong it is awfully telling that theyll take him out of the game at the first chance they get" [X Link](https://x.com/Bergeron_MLB/status/1818775442809381246) 2024-07-31T22:27Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "I hear you. But hes arguably the hottest hitter on the team in a game where he could see another AB and where the only other lefty in the pen is a AAA shuttle guy with a [--] ERA and theyd rather yank him. I do get it TON is there and Cora will utilize his bench but when the victory laps come out on Twitter about Yoshida I still just look at situations like this and think theyd rather have someone else" [X Link](https://x.com/Bergeron_MLB/status/1818778998303863062) 2024-07-31T22:41Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "@JonathanBaumst4 Its not that its a bad move and with TON the guy coming in its prob a bad example. But they do it often. Its just a commentary on how I think they view Yoshida despite the improved performance. No lefties and no defense under any circumstances" [X Link](https://x.com/Bergeron_MLB/status/1818781342248685816) 2024-07-31T22:50Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "@fatalfr13nd @redshmox Its prob a bad example. Just dont think theyd have done it with say Duran who has a [--] wRC+ vs LHP for example. @JonathanBaumst4 Its not that its a bad move and with TON the guy coming in its prob a bad example. But they do it often. Its just a commentary on how I think they view Yoshida despite the improved performance. No lefties and no defense under any circumstances. @JonathanBaumst4 Its not that its a bad move and with TON the guy coming in its prob a bad example. But they do it often. Its just a commentary on how I think they view Yoshida despite the improved" [X Link](https://x.com/Bergeron_MLB/status/1818781912481042654) 2024-07-31T22:52Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "Yoshidas spot in the lineup comes up vs a righty hit wins the game .322 BA vs RHP. But they dont trust him to face a single lefty once so hes out of the game. For all the talk about Yoshida turning things around and he sure has dont get me wrong it is awfully telling that theyll take him out of the game at the first chance they get. For all the talk about Yoshida turning things around and he sure has dont get me wrong it is awfully telling that theyll take him out of the game at the first chance they get" [X Link](https://x.com/Bergeron_MLB/status/1818786999517450326) 2024-07-31T23:13Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "Player of the game is Brayan Bello who went toe to toe with George Kirby and gave his team a chance to win. Good for him" [X Link](https://x.com/Bergeron_MLB/status/1818790051956113590) 2024-07-31T23:25Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "I get the move Im just making a larger point that they dont view Yoshida much differently now than they did in the midst of his slump. Hes one of the hottest hitters in baseball right now but they still look at him as a gadget player so to speak. Wilyer is a rookie nbd taking him out imo. @Bergeron_MLB Taking out both Wilyer and Masa in the 7th even though their closer is a RHP sucks but I get the move especially with how TON and Romy have been swinging as of late @Bergeron_MLB Taking out both Wilyer and Masa in the 7th even though their closer is a RHP sucks but I get the move especially" [X Link](https://x.com/Bergeron_MLB/status/1818793622130901005) 2024-07-31T23:39Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "Agreed. Lets support a Red Sox player who actually deserves it today. Beyond excited for Story. I would love to see the whole fan base surround this guy with love and support. Hes been through so much and he cares about this team. Beyond excited for Story. I would love to see the whole fan base surround this guy with love and support. Hes been through so much and he cares about this team" [X Link](https://x.com/Bergeron_MLB/status/1823103248141590640) 2024-08-12T21:04Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "Great win. Red Sox are for sure in the race. [--] in Baltimore followed by [--] in Houston after this. Royals go to Cincinnati for [--] and then to LA for [--] against the Angels. Moral of the story go for the throat and get the sweep tomorrow. Its not getting any easier for a bit" [X Link](https://x.com/Bergeron_MLB/status/1823547451812237573) 2024-08-14T02:29Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "A split in Baltimore would have been a win. Now a chance to win the series Best case scenario" [X Link](https://x.com/Bergeron_MLB/status/1825006157934592452) 2024-08-18T03:05Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "When do the Red Sox start playing Campbell or Grissom at 3B Theres a logjam up the middle and Campbell keeps forcing his way up the ladder. Eventually (if the plan isnt to trade one of them) 3B becomes the only option with Raffy moving to DH but neither have reps there Kristian Campbell just hit his second homer of the night. He has [--] RBIs in his three AAA games so far 🤯 [-----] OPS in his brief three game AAA career. https://t.co/EsQD7bxhl4 Kristian Campbell just hit his second homer of the night. He has [--] RBIs in his three AAA games so far 🤯 [-----] OPS in his brief three game AAA career." [X Link](https://x.com/Bergeron_MLB/status/1827180030054600863) 2024-08-24T03:04Z [---] followers, [----] engagements "@mattpnoel Devers doesnt *need* to move imo but if they hold onto all of these players theres no reason they wouldnt move Devers to full-time DH. I dont think him not DHing this year is predictive of anything" [X Link](https://x.com/Bergeron_MLB/status/1827412665808900254) 2024-08-24T18:28Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "@Monctonscout Agreed. So youre probably looking at either trading Campbell or finding Grissom another spot to play long term because Campbell took his spot. Otherwise Grissom sits in Worcester until he can rebuild his trade value" [X Link](https://x.com/Bergeron_MLB/status/1827469912907903206) 2024-08-24T22:15Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "@Monctonscout Ok then what do you do with Grissom is my point. His trade value is at a low right now. SS and 2B taken. Can either let him rebuild value as a second baseman in Worcester or try to work him in at another position. Maybe LF but other than that it has to be 3B" [X Link](https://x.com/Bergeron_MLB/status/1827470784643920138) 2024-08-24T22:19Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "@HebHammer94 Combination of inability to maintain a farm system and poor management of finances" [X Link](https://x.com/Bergeron_MLB/status/1833193736987156892) 2024-09-09T17:20Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "I mean remains to be seen how it will turn out but they have factually rebuilt the team. Half the core theyve hung their hat on is in AAA right now. When they arrive and the subsequent years after that will be the time to judge whether the rebuild that *factually has happened* was a success or not. A full rebuild is meaningless if the team still stinks lets stop giving them credit for something they havent actually done A full rebuild is meaningless if the team still stinks lets stop giving them credit for something they havent actually done" [X Link](https://x.com/Bergeron_MLB/status/1833206141834412135) 2024-09-09T18:09Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "@the_surfing_guy A few of those guys I do consider part of the core definitely" [X Link](https://x.com/Bergeron_MLB/status/1833211393077571639) 2024-09-09T18:30Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "@jwwalter1 When youre rebuilding and still interesting that should be applauded. Most teams outright tank and are completely uninteresting for years on end. Going .500 during a rebuild is much better for the sport" [X Link](https://x.com/Bergeron_MLB/status/1833297823376543853) 2024-09-10T00:13Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "@EdHand89 Its also the injuries where you probably want to DH him a lot if youre making a significant long term investment but theres a lot of DH at bats already accounted for as currently constructed. Going to be interesting to see how it plays out with him" [X Link](https://x.com/Bergeron_MLB/status/1833327479789867485) 2024-09-10T02:11Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "Dont yell at me Red Sox fans This is why I think Austin Wells should win ROY. This is among all catchers in the league with 300+ PA. Hes been a top [--] catcher in the sport and hes not 5th" [X Link](https://x.com/Bergeron_MLB/status/1833609302365638679) 2024-09-10T20:51Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "Not to minimize the other two candidates. Theyre both just outside the top [--] at their respective positions. But Ill add this one as well. If you have a catcher thats top [--] in both offense and defense thats just a super valuable player. And to be that as a rookie is ROY worthy" [X Link](https://x.com/Bergeron_MLB/status/1833610826164355556) 2024-09-10T20:57Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "@HebHammer94 This assumes way less movement than what I think is coming 👀" [X Link](https://x.com/Bergeron_MLB/status/1834631612606062870) 2024-09-13T16:33Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "@redsoxstats Folks are also not taking into account that the first pitcher theyd trade is Luis Castillo" [X Link](https://x.com/Bergeron_MLB/status/1834640067681218655) 2024-09-13T17:07Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "This would suck except that supporting FanGraphs is a no brainer so Im already a member 🤪 We are moving all FanGraphs and RotoGraphs articles to a metered paywall. Readers now get [--] free articles per rolling [--] days. If you go over that and would like to keep reading youll be required to become a Member. Heres more about the change: https://t.co/8w88UQkKqq We are moving all FanGraphs and RotoGraphs articles to a metered paywall. Readers now get [--] free articles per rolling [--] days. If you go over that and would like to keep reading youll be required to become a Member. Heres more about the" [X Link](https://x.com/Bergeron_MLB/status/1834664291737166140) 2024-09-13T18:43Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "The headline here is going to be Montgomery fumbling the bag but can you really blame the guy for waiting out the team he just won the WS with" [X Link](https://x.com/Bergeron_MLB/status/1834667240735510971) 2024-09-13T18:55Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "What would be a more interesting insight would be whether the Red Sox offer stood when he took the one from the Diamondbacks. I doubt it" [X Link](https://x.com/Bergeron_MLB/status/1834667659238977921) 2024-09-13T18:57Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "@HebHammer94 It wont but theres logic to it" [X Link](https://x.com/Bergeron_MLB/status/1834673349575753935) 2024-09-13T19:19Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "@HebHammer94 If you guys are doing a mailbag episode soon throw this in there as a question would be interested to hear whether the crew thinks its silly or not" [X Link](https://x.com/Bergeron_MLB/status/1834674155049845057) 2024-09-13T19:22Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "@gingersnaphyde Lame I thought I had it first Please delete thank you" [X Link](https://x.com/Bergeron_MLB/status/1834699010281775388) 2024-09-13T21:01Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "@gingersnaphyde My theory is that the second someone on Twitter suggests it its guaranteed not to happen but that wont stop me from trying" [X Link](https://x.com/Bergeron_MLB/status/1834703316476993623) 2024-09-13T21:18Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "@BrightSideSox Im not so sure a fair offer is coming from ATL given that they didnt come to terms on an extension" [X Link](https://x.com/Bergeron_MLB/status/1835747306441724278) 2024-09-16T18:27Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "@PalmerDesigns_ @bridgetgordon95 Haha were from one of the little cabin in the woods towns so youd def know if you were but as long as youre from NH its all the same to me" [X Link](https://x.com/Bergeron_MLB/status/1835808656085966925) 2024-09-16T22:31Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "@HebHammer94 I think the Red Sox will offer them Wilyer as a headliner and if it doesnt move the needle theyll look elsewhere" [X Link](https://x.com/Bergeron_MLB/status/1836438103105437848) 2024-09-18T16:12Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "@gingersnaphyde @HebHammer94 I disagree I think they need someone they can sell to the fan base right now given they just put out the worst product in MLB history" [X Link](https://x.com/Bergeron_MLB/status/1836439170182533628) 2024-09-18T16:16Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "@HebHammer94 @gingersnaphyde I def disagree with you guys on this but that also doesnt mean its the strongest offer the White Sox get. My main point is I predict theyll stop short of offering Campbell. I think theyll be trading from the group of Abreu Grissom Duran Casas etc this offseason" [X Link](https://x.com/Bergeron_MLB/status/1836442005800423450) 2024-09-18T16:27Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "@HebHammer94 @Pacman072286 @gingersnaphyde . @redseatradio as well" [X Link](https://x.com/Bergeron_MLB/status/1836442544147730588) 2024-09-18T16:29Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "@jaketodonnell Get well soon Jake" [X Link](https://x.com/Bergeron_MLB/status/1836847348154093915) 2024-09-19T19:18Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "@redseatradio Congratulations 🎉" [X Link](https://x.com/Bergeron_MLB/status/1838290993264697432) 2024-09-23T18:55Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "Missed this yesterday. Blues were great yellows were the ones that had to go. Yuck. Major Red Sox uniform news: The Red Sox will unveil a City Connect [---] uniform in [----] and will no longer wear their blue alternate jerseys. Given the popularity of the yellow uniforms they have elected to keep it as a core uniform offering for the foreseeable future. Major Red Sox uniform news: The Red Sox will unveil a City Connect [---] uniform in [----] and will no longer wear their blue alternate jerseys. Given the popularity of the yellow uniforms they have elected to keep it as a core uniform offering for" [X Link](https://x.com/Bergeron_MLB/status/1838968599391670455) 2024-09-25T15:47Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "@go_verdugo They were cool to do for the symbolism of the marathon and everything and the yellow Sox thing was fun for a little bit but theyre def ugly" [X Link](https://x.com/Bergeron_MLB/status/1838976097880318182) 2024-09-25T16:17Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "@HebHammer94 @go_verdugo Facts @go_verdugo They were cool to do for the symbolism of the marathon and everything and the yellow Sox thing was fun for a little bit but theyre def ugly @go_verdugo They were cool to do for the symbolism of the marathon and everything and the yellow Sox thing was fun for a little bit but theyre def ugly" [X Link](https://x.com/Bergeron_MLB/status/1838976330026627526) 2024-09-25T16:18Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "@ExaltedOne7 @HebHammer94 @go_verdugo Its an opinion on the color of a shirt I think you might be taking this a little too personally" [X Link](https://x.com/Bergeron_MLB/status/1839044454696542515) 2024-09-25T20:49Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "@Mayor_Mojo Wouldnt you have similar concerns about any long pitching contract" [X Link](https://x.com/Bergeron_MLB/status/1839460240103989422) 2024-09-27T00:21Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "I understand your concern about the future but Id push back on the idea that hes putting himself into jams. His [----] WHIP is 14th in the league among pitchers with 100+ IP so he pitches with less traffic than almost anyone in baseball. Walks of course only award one base at a time so a walk isnt automatically putting him into a jam either. He is the pitcher that youre describing the one who doesnt put himself into jams right now" [X Link](https://x.com/Bergeron_MLB/status/1839473398965010537) 2024-09-27T01:13Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "One thing thats clear when perusing takes on Jarren Duran is that nobody remembers Jacoby Ellsbury" [X Link](https://x.com/Bergeron_MLB/status/1840084536337527240) 2024-09-28T17:41Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "@EdHand89 @jaketodonnell Apologies in advance to you both 😬" [X Link](https://x.com/Bergeron_MLB/status/1840092282244215062) 2024-09-28T18:12Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "Im a hypocrite because I engage in this more than anybody but I also get annoyed by a lot of the ones I constantly see. No Roman Anthony is not going to be packaged with Jarren Duran in any deal. No the Mariners are not going to deal George Kirby for Chase Meidroth. No the Red Sox should not trade Triston Casas because he sunbathes in the outfield. But for me these serve two purposes one is research. I love a well thought out trade proposal with comps to past trades checks against BTV real reasoning behind why each team could potentially be interested and/or reports indicating something is" [X Link](https://x.com/Bergeron_MLB/status/1840105316811256270) 2024-09-28T19:04Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "Reading this article I cant help but draw parallels to the post-2019 Red Sox and its not just because of Chaim Bloom although hes certainly part of it. Reports were that under Dave Dombrowski the Red Sox development infrastructure had fallen behind relative to the rest of the league when in the past they were cutting edge in that area. Bloom was brought in payroll went down and a lot of focus was put on improvement behind the scenes. The Cardinals finding themselves in a similar position and tasking Bloom with the job of leading them out of it is a testament to his success at this part of the" [X Link](https://x.com/Bergeron_MLB/status/1841478979649429504) 2024-10-02T14:02Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "@Tommygunn1544 @DanBFox1287 Firm disagree" [X Link](https://x.com/Bergeron_MLB/status/1841553958260662693) 2024-10-02T19:00Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "@Tommygunn1544 @DanBFox1287 Theyre not pairing either of these prospects with Wilyer in a deal for Crochet. That would be a gross overpay imo" [X Link](https://x.com/Bergeron_MLB/status/1841583142479524301) 2024-10-02T20:56Z [---] followers, [--] engagements ".@Twins sup" [X Link](https://x.com/Bergeron_MLB/status/1841663188787413024) 2024-10-03T02:14Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "He is probably at a low point because of the rib but also ask yourself if Wilyer or Casas would be a more desirable trade candidate right now and I think it puts Casas in the right ballpark. The Twins could really use him though and Id think his value would play up there given their circumstances. @Bergeron_MLB @Twins Wow Casas value is that low Have to think Sox hold him in a much higher light. They would be selling low on him after that rib injury. Wasnt he at like +50 last year @Bergeron_MLB @Twins Wow Casas value is that low Have to think Sox hold him in a much higher light. They would be" [X Link](https://x.com/Bergeron_MLB/status/1841854111718732000) 2024-10-03T14:53Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "Im not team trade Casas for any of the stupid reasons like painting nails or sunbathing in the outfield. Ive given it a lot of thought since the Rosenthal article though and I do see the vision. Opening first base creates a ton of options. @Bergeron_MLB @Twins No thank you. Are you team trade Casas @Bergeron_MLB @Twins No thank you. Are you team trade Casas" [X Link](https://x.com/Bergeron_MLB/status/1841855628559482907) 2024-10-03T14:59Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "@anonamurs2 I think that opening first base gives the team the most options because there are a wider variety of candidates to fill in at that position. You can always move guys down the defensive spectrum not up. But Im not pounding the table for it" [X Link](https://x.com/Bergeron_MLB/status/1841864369577091402) 2024-10-03T15:34Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "@HebHammer94 [---] wRC+ plays in left field. Not so much at DH. When they pulled the plug on him in the field that was the end" [X Link](https://x.com/Bergeron_MLB/status/1841928418364891610) 2024-10-03T19:48Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "@HebHammer94 Put another way Yoshida is a godsend in the [----] OF while JD Martinez had a disappointing year at DH with a [---] wRC+ and [--] HR" [X Link](https://x.com/Bergeron_MLB/status/1841943229601874137) 2024-10-03T20:47Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "His defense didnt bother me that much in the same way that Devers doesnt at 3B. Itd be nice if he was better but a decent bat in LF Im cool with. If he were playing an up the middle position or Fenway RF it would bother me endlessly. At the time he was signed they needed better offense in the OF and thats what they got. Then Duran happened and Wilyer happened and they didnt need that anymore. So as far as Im concerned Yoshida did pretty much what was expected. He was better offensively than Nimmo this year who was the other top FA outfielder at the time. But things changed and now that" [X Link](https://x.com/Bergeron_MLB/status/1841956783390151120) 2024-10-03T21:41Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "Perception is a lot different if hes a platoon LF that helps you sneak some extra offense in the bottom third of the lineup against righties than if hes the spiritual successor to David Ortiz and JD Martinez haha. If you dont feel thats worth the contract thats fine I ultimately prob agree. But if you flat out refuse to play him in the outfield hes a complete albatross" [X Link](https://x.com/Bergeron_MLB/status/1841959735953654193) 2024-10-03T21:53Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "@ExaltedOne7 @HebHammer94 Not necessarily though hes obsolete because the other outfield options are working out so well Just gotta figure out what to do with him now" [X Link](https://x.com/Bergeron_MLB/status/1841962037271732347) 2024-10-03T22:02Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "@HebHammer94 @ExaltedOne7 Didnt know you cared so deeply about John Henrys pockets" [X Link](https://x.com/Bergeron_MLB/status/1841962324111839513) 2024-10-03T22:03Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "Im just messing with him. Of course its an overpay. But its not one that upsets me too much given what the team needed at the time. Things just changed. They could DFA him tomorrow I wouldnt bat an eyelash and wont miss him. But I would have handled his usage much differently this year" [X Link](https://x.com/Bergeron_MLB/status/1841963552191771075) 2024-10-03T22:08Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "@HebHammer94 @ExaltedOne7 But here we sit with $80m to spend under the tax and affordable talent finally making it up through the system so I dont think it hamstrings them too badly. Theyll definitely try to move it but if they DFA him theyll move on relatively unscathed" [X Link](https://x.com/Bergeron_MLB/status/1841964094431363171) 2024-10-03T22:10Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "@b0nerjams_03 Certainly trust him to do it but would rather try getting [----] multi-inning weapon Whitlock back" [X Link](https://x.com/Bergeron_MLB/status/1843333747988672950) 2024-10-07T16:53Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "@codybondbellyup I 100% agree I just hope people dont look at KC and think Juan Soto because they will be very disappointed haha" [X Link](https://x.com/Bergeron_MLB/status/1843353771843412385) 2024-10-07T18:12Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "@BOSSportsGordo" [X Link](https://x.com/Bergeron_MLB/status/1844480550570164700) 2024-10-10T20:50Z [---] followers, [----] engagements "The reason is options. I can think of [--] different options to replace a corner infielder on this team off the top of my head. Cant necessarily do that with other positions. That doesnt mean that any of those options is the best possible one but its the most flexible for sure Someone give me a reason to trade Casas that doesnt include the words nail polish or sunbathing Someone give me a reason to trade Casas that doesnt include the words nail polish or sunbathing" [X Link](https://x.com/Bergeron_MLB/status/1844827108838653955) 2024-10-11T19:47Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "@BrianMarsters To that Ill just say why do the options have to be internal and Ill tease that I am planning on sitting down and writing about lots of them tonight" [X Link](https://x.com/Bergeron_MLB/status/1844831979159560635) 2024-10-11T20:06Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "Tanner Scott let me be the first to welcome you to the Boston Red Sox" [X Link](https://x.com/Bergeron_MLB/status/1844930407457755183) 2024-10-12T02:37Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "Took a day off from cliff diving to finally write out my full thoughts on the Casas situation. Id be just as happy with a Casas extension as a trade for a starting pitcher; I swear I dont want him gone But hear me out: Exploring a potential Triston Casas trade this offseason New from @Bergeron_MLB for @BeyondtheMnstr Link: https://t.co/iBxsvfhNPE - Subscribe inside. https://t.co/x2jAKo2l6o Exploring a potential Triston Casas trade this offseason New from @Bergeron_MLB for @BeyondtheMnstr Link: https://t.co/iBxsvfhNPE - Subscribe inside. https://t.co/x2jAKo2l6o" [X Link](https://x.com/Bergeron_MLB/status/1845123007406039359) 2024-10-12T15:23Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "Possibly my least popular take is that I vastly prefer the Joe Buck call of this play to the Dave OBrien one 🤐 [--] years ago David Ortiz took Joaqun Benoits soul in Game [--] of the ALCS. Then Jarrod Saltalamacchia delivered a walk-off single in the 9th before being chased down by his teammates. Always forgotten. Core childhood moment. https://t.co/hDXUIA352R [--] years ago David Ortiz took Joaqun Benoits soul in Game [--] of the ALCS. Then Jarrod Saltalamacchia delivered a walk-off single in the 9th before being chased down by his teammates. Always forgotten. Core childhood moment." [X Link](https://x.com/Bergeron_MLB/status/1845570376715337745) 2024-10-13T21:00Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "I get your premise but a strikeout is more valuable than a ground ball no matter what so Im not sure it holds up. I dont think itd self defeating to have fewer balls put in play for a suspect defense to handle. That doesnt mean rolling out Nick Pivetta over Max Fried just because he has a higher K% but it does mean that among Max Frieds peers talent wise a strikeout pitcher may have a better chance of winning games in Boston rn. Tanner Houck for example had [--] unearned runs credited to him which was among the highest in the league as a heavy ground ball pitcher. You have to wonder how many of" [X Link](https://x.com/Bergeron_MLB/status/1846294343986086193) 2024-10-15T20:57Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "@rainblurredsky Defense*" [X Link](https://x.com/Bergeron_MLB/status/1849412932620243137) 2024-10-24T11:29Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "@EdHand89 Not who Im interested in for the record" [X Link](https://x.com/Bergeron_MLB/status/1849421037244461402) 2024-10-24T12:01Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "@eyesmile19591 @BOSSportsGordo @jcmccaffrey They wouldnt give him [--] this past offseason so if hes asking for [--] now after a strong year you can forget about it" [X Link](https://x.com/Bergeron_MLB/status/1849911014784930097) 2024-10-25T20:28Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "@BOSSportsGordo @jcmccaffrey The versatility is part of the value prop for Ceddanne so I think theyll get what theyre paying for up front and then hand him center field when Duran is gone in a few years" [X Link](https://x.com/Bergeron_MLB/status/1849915150972661923) 2024-10-25T20:45Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "@BOSSportsGordo @jcmccaffrey In other words like the first few years might not be surplus value on paper but there will still be time/opportunity to get surplus on the back years" [X Link](https://x.com/Bergeron_MLB/status/1849915844983148736) 2024-10-25T20:48Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "Whats going on here Alex Kirilloff Announces Retirement https://t.co/26eooeeS7Z https://t.co/TAXTmhzFfr Alex Kirilloff Announces Retirement https://t.co/26eooeeS7Z https://t.co/TAXTmhzFfr" [X Link](https://x.com/Bergeron_MLB/status/1851998854331117577) 2024-10-31T14:45Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "I give the Red Sox about a 0.01% shot of signing Teoscar Hernandez this offseason FWIW Teoscar Hernndez was asked about returning to the Dodgers on ESPN Deportes following the game last night "The Dodgers will be my priority in free agency. I will do whatever is possible to return. It's not in my hands but if it were I'd pick them." https://t.co/lXAjS9y7i1 Teoscar Hernndez was asked about returning to the Dodgers on ESPN Deportes following the game last night "The Dodgers will be my priority in free agency. I will do whatever is possible to return. It's not in my hands but if it were I'd pick" [X Link](https://x.com/Bergeron_MLB/status/1852086943485473135) 2024-10-31T20:35Z [---] followers, [----] engagements "Itd probably take Juan Soto signing there for the Red Sox to have a shot and even then I can see Mookie moving the CF or something to make room for both Soto and Teoscar. Part of the reason Ive been looking at infielders and DHs for RHH is because Teoscar just aint happening" [X Link](https://x.com/Bergeron_MLB/status/1852087877267513765) 2024-10-31T20:38Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "If the Yankees are smart theyll let Gerrit Cole walk today and divert all that money to the Juan Soto bidding war with the Mets. I dont think theyll be willing and/or able to meet the threshold Steve Cohen is likely willing to get to otherwise" [X Link](https://x.com/Bergeron_MLB/status/1853523993527206015) 2024-11-04T19:45Z [---] followers, [----] engagements "@sean_cap If the choice is Juan Soto or Gerrit Cole moving forward the choice is Juan Soto in a landslide" [X Link](https://x.com/Bergeron_MLB/status/1853527915385827785) 2024-11-04T20:01Z [---] followers, [----] engagements "@Nuggsy_Bogue Maybe. They do have a long and well documented history of lowballing their own players. The word I probably should have used is worthwhile though youre right" [X Link](https://x.com/Bergeron_MLB/status/1853947351456477695) 2024-11-05T23:47Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "@tylermilliken_ @SPChrisHatfield This doesnt impact when he can play right Its just accounting" [X Link](https://x.com/Bergeron_MLB/status/1855348001885294878) 2024-11-09T20:33Z [---] followers, [--] engagements Limited data mode. Full metrics available with subscription: lunarcrush.com/pricing
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"@HebHammer94 Im aware. Declines in sprint speed often start to take place at like [--] though. Not as if hed just lose it all at once but I assume you make this trade hoping hes around more than just his [--] remaining years right"
X Link 2023-08-13T15:50Z [--] followers, [---] engagements
"@MattCouture5 @ggeiss24 @redsoxandstuff OP has Snell and Yamamoto which is two guys at the top of the market so thought it was fair game. Neither scenario is likely I just like the idea of paying a free agent at [--] vs 30"
X Link 2023-09-02T21:52Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"@MattCouture5 @ggeiss24 @redsoxandstuff [--] is an arbitrary cutoff Im not totally opposed to signing someone over [--] its just unique when a FA hits the market at such a young age and the upside buying the dip a little bit on Urias is massive given where he is on the age curve"
X Link 2023-09-02T21:59Z [--] followers, [--] engagements
"@MattCouture5 @HebHammer94 Reports are that he hasnt been contacted by the Red Sox and that the Dbacks arent too keen on him leaving. I think a lot of the smoke around him is coming from his previous relationship with Boston i.e. being the Chiefs RB"
X Link 2023-09-22T17:50Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"@HebHammer94 @Jram2TBJ @MarshaIIZach @CaniacBombs No I dont but Yordan played [--] games of terrible OF defense so thats where the gap closes. If he had DHd the whole time it would be a larger gap but those [--] games did happen so they count on the stat sheet"
X Link 2023-10-11T18:15Z [--] followers, [--] engagements
"Ive seen a lot of folks clowning the Cardinals for aggressively signing Lynn and Gibson. Theyre turning over an entire rotation those guys just represent the back end. I fully anticipate that something like this is what theyre ultimately hoping to accomplish this offseason:"
X Link 2023-11-22T16:27Z [--] followers, [---] engagements
"@MattCouture5 Im not sure what you mean. It was reported today the Cards are in on Cease and its widely known they have more bats than they can play. They could offer any combo of Gorman Donovan Burleson Carlson ONeill Edman Palacios and still field competitive lineup w/ the leftovers"
X Link 2023-11-30T18:55Z [--] followers, [---] engagements
"@MattCouture5 Beyond the Cards the Orioles would easily jump the Red Sox as a better fit for the Ms with their prospect depth in the upper levels of the minors. Overall just dont agree the Red Sox are the best fit from the Ms perspective. Theyre a better trade partner for the Brewers"
X Link 2023-11-30T19:03Z [--] followers, [---] engagements
"@MattCouture5 @Mayor_Mojo The site doesnt argue that he is. These are dollar figures. Soto is projected to add $56.8m of value at $33m in salary for his one season. Gilbert is projected to add $108.1m of value at $42.2 over [--] years. Perfectly reasonable estimates. Just up to the user to add the context"
X Link 2023-12-01T22:58Z [--] followers, [--] engagements
"@MattCouture5 @Mayor_Mojo It argues hes 1/3 the surplus value which is again a perfectly reasonable estimate given the financials. It still argues hes worth double the production value on a yearly basis. I feel like people who dont like the site take surplus and production as interchangeable"
X Link 2023-12-01T23:13Z [--] followers, [--] engagements
"The trade candidate I think the Red Sox should pursue the hardest is Corbin Burnes. Heres my proposal and a comp to another former Cy Young award winner traded before his final year of team control: 🧵"
X Link 2023-12-02T16:34Z [--] followers, [----] engagements
"Reasons the Brewers may be interested: 1) This looks like a full rebuild meaning a lower level prospect like Bleis may be acceptable. 2) They really value defense and Rafaela can flat out defend in the most premium spots on the diamond. 3) Gonzalez is a really nice sweetener"
X Link 2023-12-02T16:34Z [--] followers, [--] engagements
"Finally though this is an overpay on the trade machine I feel like that will be necessary given the competition in the pitching market. The Red Sox are a team that can be confident in their ability to extend Burnes so Id go for it and even sweeten a bit further if needed"
X Link 2023-12-02T16:34Z [--] followers, [---] engagements
"@ReddVencher Im actually curious who do you view as the top suitors here"
X Link 2023-12-02T18:09Z [--] followers, [--] engagements
"@ffes My thinking is that his most aggressive suitors will be those that have the ability to extend him keeping teams like the Orioles with better prospects to offer away. Think it could be a Mets Cubs Dodgers Red Sox type race instead of half the league like a Cease or Gilbert"
X Link 2023-12-02T18:53Z [--] followers, [---] engagements
"@HebHammer94 Its certainly creative haha but you run the risk of looking kinda dumb if the Dodgers creative splash is a personal message from a posthumous Kobe Bryant and yours is the local podcaster ya know My move is bringing in the last [---] superstar pitcher who is a god in town"
X Link 2023-12-17T22:13Z [--] followers, [---] engagements
"Craig Breslow was true to his word that hed acquire a right-handed bat via trade to play 2B. There were also rumblings they were interested in Whit Merrifield (wouldnt be that surprised if that still happens tbh) but Grissom will be the man to fill the starting role"
X Link 2023-12-30T22:52Z [--] followers, [---] engagements
"The name that a lot of Red Sox fans immediately went to was Brandon Drury. I thought that would be a fine option as well that is until it came out that the Red Sox were so involved with Teoscar Hernandez"
X Link 2023-12-30T22:52Z [--] followers, [---] engagements
"In a world where the Red Sox acquired Hernandez and Drury here is what the RHH in their regular lineups would have looked like. For contrast Ive also included Justin Turner at the bottom to show how this doesnt have to be the case for middle of the order RHH bats. This lineup of righties would have been incredibly easy for opposing pitchers to navigate"
X Link 2023-12-30T22:52Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"This is what I like a lot about Grissom at 2B rather than Drury. Grissom has a contact oriented approach and pitchers will have to execute differently to get past him than they would to get past say Trevor Story. Hes young and will likely be near the bottom of the order but its good to have tough outs down there. Theres a lot more upside there as well with a [--] year old and five years of team control"
X Link 2023-12-30T22:52Z [--] followers, [---] engagements
"Of course the downside to Grissom vs Drury / Merrifield is that hes not a proven defender. That concerns me a little bit since defense is such an important piece to improving this Red Sox team particularly in the middle IF but heres at least one evaluator who thinks hes up to the challenge: @MYoung1588 This is not true. Hes below average at SS but hes a strong athlete who can play 2B @MYoung1588 This is not true. Hes below average at SS but hes a strong athlete who can play 2B"
X Link 2023-12-30T22:52Z [--] followers, [---] engagements
"Overall I think this is a great young addition to the Red Sox core. He brings something to the table that the Red Sox didnt have and as a former top prospect and a player who hit plenty in AAA last season theres lots of potential in there. What do you think of the move 🪡"
X Link 2023-12-30T22:52Z [--] followers, [---] engagements
"Of course we do also know that Giolito experienced a good bit of personal turmoil on the back end of [----] changing teams twice amid a divorce. Were all human and I think any of us would have a difficult time focusing on our jobs during that time. Im more than willing to throw out the back end of that season and take his first half as the expectation going forward"
X Link 2023-12-31T15:01Z [--] followers, [--] engagements
"So there you have it. Giolito is unlikely to recapture his top form but taking him at face value for his two near-5 ERAs the last few seasons would be a mistake. Hes durable and w/ the right adjustments and a solid defense behind him he can be a great addition to the Red Sox"
X Link 2023-12-31T15:01Z [--] followers, [--] engagements
"My initial thoughts on the contract are that [--] years with no opt-outs would be better for the Sox but of course the opt-out is better for the player so if thats what it took to get the deal done than so be it. The AAV seems high at first but when you dig in further it makes sense"
X Link 2023-12-31T15:02Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"Thank you for reading this far if you have and as always let me know what you think Are you happy with the deal knowing what you know now or should the Red Sox have passed 🪡"
X Link 2023-12-31T15:02Z [--] followers, [---] engagements
"Dont be surprised if this SP trade is not the young ace everyone assumes it should/will be but rather player Breslow believes he can tinker with. JP Sears comes to mind. [--] years old [--] years of control not an ace not a phenom but pitched [-----] innings last year"
X Link 2023-12-31T19:59Z [--] followers, [---] engagements
"@soxpropaganda Breath of the Wild is a must have"
X Link 2023-12-31T20:04Z [--] followers, [--] engagements
"So did the Padres surrender one of their very top prospects to acquire Snell Yes Luis Patio didnt work out for the Rays but at the time he was the Padres #1 prospect and the #27 prospect in baseball according to MLB Pipeline. He had just made his big league debut in 20"
X Link 2024-01-06T00:27Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"A couple of things though: 1) Did you notice how none of the other players acquired in that deal had a surplus value over $5.4M This trade was almost exclusively a headliner driven trade. If you wanted to build something similar maybe itd look something like this:"
X Link 2024-01-06T00:27Z [--] followers, [---] engagements
"Surely this will go over well with Red Sox Twitter BREAKING: Outfielder Teoscar Hernndez and the Los Angeles Dodgers are in agreement on a one-year $23.5 million contract sources tell ESPN. Hernndez joins Shohei Ohtani Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Tyler Glasnow on the new-look Dodgers who add another All-Star bat to the lineup. BREAKING: Outfielder Teoscar Hernndez and the Los Angeles Dodgers are in agreement on a one-year $23.5 million contract sources tell ESPN. Hernndez joins Shohei Ohtani Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Tyler Glasnow on the new-look Dodgers who add another All-Star bat to the lineup"
X Link 2024-01-08T02:46Z [--] followers, [---] engagements
"Rare football take this just feels like a mistake to me. Guy has never been in an org other than NE at a time when NE needs some outside perspective. Track record of Belichick assistants is terrible. Really felt like Vrabel was the choice if they wanted best of both worlds. Its a new era in New England: the Patriots have hired Jerod Mayo as their next head coach and he will be formally introduced at a press conference next week a source tells ESPN. https://t.co/SeHKoAonrP Its a new era in New England: the Patriots have hired Jerod Mayo as their next head coach and he will be formally"
X Link 2024-01-12T13:51Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"@HebHammer94 If the Red Sox had sustained success after an initial peak that would be the first time a Dombrowski team had that experience"
X Link 2024-01-19T15:30Z [--] followers, [---] engagements
"@HebHammer94 Still waiting for that Astros valley"
X Link 2024-01-19T15:49Z [--] followers, [---] engagements
"@HebHammer94 @noah_rs3 I dont agree that the Red Sox have been unwatchable. Theyve been interesting through the trade deadline in each of the last two seasons"
X Link 2024-01-19T16:15Z [--] followers, [--] engagements
"@HebHammer94 @noah_rs3 Theyre operating under a new style as a direct response to where his lead them. DDs fingerprints are still all over the crime scene"
X Link 2024-01-19T16:42Z [--] followers, [--] engagements
"@HebHammer94 @noah_rs3 Idk when you put the team in financial prison right as Mookie Betts is becoming a free agent and your org doesnt graduate a meaningful prospect between Devers in [----] and Casas/Bello in [----] because you didnt keep the farm stocked the blood is kinda on your hands for a while"
X Link 2024-01-19T16:48Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"@HebHammer94 Arighetti would be the prize his MLB Pipeline scouting report matches the profile of guys it seems Breslow would target. Stuff first control/command later"
X Link 2024-01-24T17:32Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"@ggeiss_mlb @gingersnaphyde The Royals compete level isnt were ready for a World Series run though its this division is so trash if were halfway decent we might squeak in so I get where hes coming from. They probably would rather deal from a pool of prospects they dont have as much invested in"
X Link 2024-01-25T19:15Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"See this sentiment a lot as it pertains to Montgomery so not picking on the OP here but this is something I disagree with. Hes not a velo guy who is going to need to reinvent himself in a significant way over time. Hes also got relatively low mileage at just [---] IP thru [--]. Its really just a matter of protecting yourself from injury which is a risk with any pitcher but I think hes a great candidate for a longer term lower AAV deal. Shorter is still better but I wouldnt let years be the thing that gets in the way here. With Snell Id feel the opposite way. Obviously I would love Jordan"
X Link 2024-01-28T00:54Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"I think its worth one more shot next to a plus defensive shortstop this year before seriously considering a move. He struggles more with plays moving toward SS hes pretty good going toward 3B. Also just generally speaking I care a lot more about defense up the middle and Fenway RF than at the corners but a good glover a 3B is def still a game changer"
X Link 2024-02-06T18:51Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"@HebHammer94 @Jakob_Goodwin @WallyEatsCats You dont ensure the extra year though If he lights the world on fire he gets credit for the [---] months you leave him in the minors anyway"
X Link 2024-02-28T22:40Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"I have a feeling this Dylan Cease return is going to be ridiculous re: All I really have to say about Soto to NY is this: AJ Preller is a really terrible front office executive. All I really have to say about Soto to NY is this: AJ Preller is a really terrible front office executive"
X Link 2024-03-13T23:48Z [---] followers, [----] engagements
"Got the chance to watch some BP on the field with my girlfriend this past weekend in Fort Myers and I just want to say @mvptc37 and @GrissomVaughn made a couple fans for life. When youre in the players space you just try to make yourself scarce but those two made us feel welcome while the others (understandably btw we were in their workspace) just went about their business without looking our way. Ive been around pros in their workplace before and I always try to let them do their thing without bothering them. Its not that common that these guys will actually look at you and ask how your day"
X Link 2024-03-25T19:27Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"This tweet reminded me of an article I read recently about Myles Straw. TL:DR: If you dont hit for any power pitchers will attack you in the strike zone without fear of being hurt. That in turn hurts your OBP by eliminating walks from your game. Duran is probably fine but thats the slippery slope you go down when you dont show pitchers some pop every now and again. Im sure well see some from him soon but this is why its something to keep an eye on. Duran has [--] hits [--] single so far this season. Kind of an oddity so it got me curious. After back to back games with homers last August he's been"
X Link 2024-04-05T18:39Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"The Red Sox have their first real test of the year in their home opener this week taking on the division favorite Orioles. A look ahead: 🧵 Probable Starters: Game 1: Corbin Burnes vs Brayan Bello Game 2: Cole Irvin vs Nick Pivetta Game 3: Grayson Rodriguez vs Kutter Crawford"
X Link 2024-04-08T21:25Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"If you have a few minutes before the game today check out my latest article for BTV Top prospects don't hold their value forever and even the very best prospects in the game can flame out. BTV contributor @Bergeron_MLB breaks down Joey Bart Deivi Garcia and others who now look like busts: https://t.co/N0YoWq6FJP Top prospects don't hold their value forever and even the very best prospects in the game can flame out. BTV contributor @Bergeron_MLB breaks down Joey Bart Deivi Garcia and others who now look like busts: https://t.co/N0YoWq6FJP"
X Link 2024-05-11T18:36Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"5 of the [--] hits Kutter Crawford surrendered today were on the cutter. Hes thrown that pitch 32% of the time this year more than any other in his arsenal and held hitters to a .196 BA with it. The fact he was able to battle like that with his primary weapon failing was awesome"
X Link 2024-05-14T01:32Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"@HebHammer94 Have they tried a magician though Only one way to figure out if it works"
X Link 2024-05-15T01:09Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"Props to Wilyer for turning things around and credit to the Sox for letting him figure it out. I didnt think hed be up for very long the way his season started but hes been one of the real bright spots for this team on the offensive side of the ball. Obv extremely early but Wilyer Abreu has not looked like a big leaguer this series Obv extremely early but Wilyer Abreu has not looked like a big leaguer this series"
X Link 2024-05-16T00:20Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"@superfanpr With a lot of young players now in key roles for the first time its becoming clear that there isnt a clear overall offensive plan/approach to changed circumstances (injuries promotions etc). Rather than adapting it seems like theyre going backwards in the aggregate. @superfanpr With a lot of young players now in key roles for the first time its becoming clear that there isnt a clear overall offensive plan/approach to changed circumstances (injuries promotions etc). Rather than adapting it seems like theyre going backwards in the aggregate"
X Link 2024-05-16T12:41Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"Fatse took over in [----] the Red Sox were 9th in runs scored. In [----] they were 11th. In [----] they were 15th in OPS with RISP. In [----] they were 11th. So there was improvement from [--] to [--] despite the loss of Xander Bogaerts who was a .915 hitter with RISP. Another significant contributor with RISP in [--] was Trevor Story (.933) who had just [--] PA with RISP the following year. You mention how adding Justin Turner and Masataka Yoshida helped out. Thats correct. Adam Duvall was also great with RISP in [----] and the emergence of Triston Casas was a great help as well (Casas started the season"
X Link 2024-05-16T15:43Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"Paul Skenes really is that guy huh"
X Link 2024-05-17T19:03Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"@I_AM_SATURDAY"
X Link 2024-05-17T19:07Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"@I_AM_SATURDAY Hes definitely doing something like that to the Cubs Paul Skenes's 6th Consecutive Strikeout to start the Game. [-----] MPH with [--] inches of Run. 😳 https://t.co/HGuKgImnfK Paul Skenes's 6th Consecutive Strikeout to start the Game. [-----] MPH with [--] inches of Run. 😳 https://t.co/HGuKgImnfK"
X Link 2024-05-17T19:14Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"This just made my day. Cant believe Ive never heard this story before In [----] Alex Rodriguez Ken Griffey Jr. and the Seattle Mariners challenged their Single-A affiliate to an impromptu home run derby and lost to a 19-year-old named David Arias. You know him better today as Hall of Famer David Ortiz. https://t.co/i2jKOo8bTL In [----] Alex Rodriguez Ken Griffey Jr. and the Seattle Mariners challenged their Single-A affiliate to an impromptu home run derby and lost to a 19-year-old named David Arias. You know him better today as Hall of Famer David Ortiz. https://t.co/i2jKOo8bTL"
X Link 2024-05-18T22:29Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"Raffy is on an absolute HEATER right now"
X Link 2024-05-19T00:15Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"Were excited to announce a partnership with Wade Hilligoss of @RedSoxPayroll Hes been analyzing & reporting on Red Sox payroll & the CBT since [----] via Twitter & Google Sheets. Working with Wade weve put together a new Payroll page linked off our top menu to Were excited to announce a partnership with Wade Hilligoss of @RedSoxPayroll Hes been analyzing & reporting on Red Sox payroll & the CBT since [----] via Twitter & Google Sheets. Working with Wade weve put together a new Payroll page linked off our top menu to"
X Link 2024-05-28T17:23Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"@gingersnaphyde Heres one Good question by Ed here. Looking at players on comparable contracts the one that makes the most sense is probably Javier Baez. Its the same contract length with Baezs contract coming in $6-7 million more. The combination of saving the Tigers money and handing them the Good question by Ed here. Looking at players on comparable contracts the one that makes the most sense is probably Javier Baez. Its the same contract length with Baezs contract coming in $6-7 million more. The combination of saving the Tigers money and handing them the"
X Link 2024-06-01T15:48Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"As the Red Sox would you be comfortable with this package As the White Sox would you demand a member of the Big [--] or move Crochet elsewhere If Crochet is available this should be something the Red Sox are all over If Crochet is available this should be something the Red Sox are all over"
X Link 2024-06-04T21:51Z [---] followers, [----] engagements
"In the article Rosenthal says they likely would require at least one position player prospect with significant upside. So I guess the question is do Bleis and/or Wilyer qualify Or is it Mayer/Anthony/Teel or bust"
X Link 2024-06-04T21:56Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"@manimalkline Thats the highest upside position player outside the Big [--] in my estimation. Cespedes might be too far away to take that title just yet. Gotta give to get"
X Link 2024-06-04T22:07Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"@HebHammer94 You said it yourself lotta lefties in that lineup moving forward 👀 Red Sox have a lot of impactful LHH in MLB & MiLB. Seems like there will eventually be a trade to balance the lineup. Who do you think gets traded And for what/who -Abreu -Anthony -Casas -Devers (no shot) -Duran -Mayer -Teel -Yoshida https://t.co/djPYAJOzqf Red Sox have a lot of impactful LHH in MLB & MiLB. Seems like there will eventually be a trade to balance the lineup. Who do you think gets traded And for what/who -Abreu -Anthony -Casas -Devers (no shot) -Duran -Mayer -Teel -Yoshida https://t.co/djPYAJOzqf"
X Link 2024-06-04T22:11Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"@BrianMarsters Not on an island Im right there with you. The age and extra year of control made me think White Sox would prefer Wilyer over Duran though so that was my thought process as well"
X Link 2024-06-04T22:17Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"@DutsBullpen I would too but I think Chicago would prefer Willy @BrianMarsters Not on an island Im right there with you. The age and extra year of control made me think White Sox would prefer Wilyer over Duran though so that was my thought process as well. @BrianMarsters Not on an island Im right there with you. The age and extra year of control made me think White Sox would prefer Wilyer over Duran though so that was my thought process as well"
X Link 2024-06-04T22:18Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"@cbrown833 @HebHammer94 When would you have written off Houck"
X Link 2024-06-04T23:47Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"Cant overstate the importance of Luis Perales joining the BA Top [---] list. Whether hes a piece for the big league club or a trade asset for an ace it raises the profile of the system significantly to finally have an industry recognized prospect on the pitching side"
X Link 2024-06-05T16:10Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"Officer Yes Id like to report a dead body 😭😂😭 @Steve_Perrault The best place to find a clown is at the circus @Steve_Perrault The best place to find a clown is at the circus"
X Link 2024-06-09T00:56Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"VERY excited to get Drohan into the Breslow pitching infrastructure Shane Drohan has officially been returned to the Red Sox after the White Sox selected him in the Rule [--] Draft. He had left shoulder nerve compression surgery in February. DFAd last week. [--] year ago he was the #6 ranked prospect in the system. https://t.co/KeyXBkzBsH Shane Drohan has officially been returned to the Red Sox after the White Sox selected him in the Rule [--] Draft. He had left shoulder nerve compression surgery in February. DFAd last week. [--] year ago he was the #6 ranked prospect in the system."
X Link 2024-06-12T20:35Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"Rest in peace to the GOAT It is with great sadness that we announce that San Francisco Giants Legend and Hall of Famer Willie Mays passed away peacefully this afternoon at the age of [--]. https://t.co/Qk4NySCFZQ It is with great sadness that we announce that San Francisco Giants Legend and Hall of Famer Willie Mays passed away peacefully this afternoon at the age of [--]. https://t.co/Qk4NySCFZQ"
X Link 2024-06-19T00:56Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"The Red Sox are [--] games over .500 and [--] games out of a wild card spot with just over a month to go before the trade deadline. Putting this out there ahead of time get ready to have another deadline where theyre indecisive and ultimately stand pat"
X Link 2024-06-19T15:23Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"@bas59014 Agreed but I dont think theyre going to add rentals unless firmly in the playoff picture. Theyll prob be looking exclusively at players with multiple years of control and the prices for them will be high. Even if they have to capital Im not sure theyll be willing to pay"
X Link 2024-06-19T15:54Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"Tired: dont do it Campbell is awesome Wired: get [--] of the [--] Harvard-Westlake infinity stones and use it to lure Max Fried to complete the trio Good 'Who Says No' from Pat. Red Sox acquire arguably the premier rental SP in Jack Flaherty to sit atop the rotation2.92 ERA & [---] K's over [----] IP. The price is high. Campbell & Lugo both have a ton of helium right now. Is it worth it for Boston Maybe Who says no Good 'Who Says No' from Pat. Red Sox acquire arguably the premier rental SP in Jack Flaherty to sit atop the rotation2.92 ERA & [---] K's over [----] IP. The price is high. Campbell & Lugo both"
X Link 2024-06-25T01:15Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"@HebHammer94 The [----] Boston Red Sox"
X Link 2024-06-25T01:18Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"If you ever find yourself wondering if defense matters go back and watch that 9th inning"
X Link 2024-06-25T01:49Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"Id trade something of some value for Vlad but youve gotta assume hes gone as a free agent with Devers likely taking the DH spot down the line right Gotta figure Toronto doesnt want to trade him in division either although they may not care if theyre tanking and they know he wont be in Boston long term. Still there might be a premium to get him here. Id probably be comfortable with a package headlined by Kristian Campbell. Campbell is a hot name right now that I dont think is a lock moving forward. Might be a good time to move him. Vlads value isnt exactly at a peak but Im not sure Id do much"
X Link 2024-06-28T19:46Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"@PatSullivan05 @HebHammer94 @def_da23 Its funny because I actually feel the opposite way if he goes for what I actually think hes worth on the trade market. Theres going to be a name recognition tax though so what they actually get will probably only make sense if you did want him back long term"
X Link 2024-06-28T19:55Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"The asking price is going to be higher than hes actually worth youre right. But at a reasonable price I do like the idea of a RHH DH you can turn around and QO the next offseason. I feel like this year and next he fits just fine. I have no interest in paying a premium and feeling the need to keep him long term though. Dont see it as a long term fit at all to your point about Raffy DHing eventually"
X Link 2024-06-28T20:03Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"Emphasis on Theoretically I used common sense to eliminate lots of names here and even still some of them might be wishful thinking. Have to remember the other teams needs must be met for them to make a deal and I dont necessarily know every teams deepest needs. Stuck with obvious sellers and players for which Ive seen rumors on the Twittersphere. Also need to remember that bidding wars drive prices up at the deadline and there are other dynamics at play as well. Yes Vlad Guerrero Jr. fell into this range but no he is not being traded to the Red Sox for example"
X Link 2024-07-08T20:40Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"@EdHand89 We all appreciate you Ed 🫡"
X Link 2024-07-08T20:42Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"Also keep in mind other teams dont necessarily want a pile of your prospects they need to protect on their 40-man roster. They might take [--] at most and prefer the rest of the package be filled out with prospects who dont need protection. Instead think of most of this list as trade candidates where Nick Yorke could be the headliner and some of the bottom candidates as trade candidates where Dobbins/Monegro could be the headliner"
X Link 2024-07-08T20:51Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"Sorry Lou youre the man but youre just wrong here. DD did somewhere between a poor and awful job of maintaining the farm system and developing players. Theres a reason many of the guys you mentioned took leaps under different management. Also Dave was nowhere near the Bello and Rafaela signings. Shoutout to Eddie Romero for those"
X Link 2024-07-09T15:00Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"Bloom essentially had to pay for Daves lack of foresight and I think thats where the bad blood comes from. Dave was hired to get one and he got it so he did that part of the job well. But when Bloom came in he had to pick up the pieces and of course the expectation in Boston is that you do so immediately. Not meeting that unrealistic expectation was ultimately Blooms demise here and that was unfair"
X Link 2024-07-09T15:37Z [---] followers, [----] engagements
"@EdHand89 Yes but that job description doesnt include foresight know what I mean"
X Link 2024-07-09T15:42Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"@FriartownPod @LouMerloni I dont think the issue is as binary as you or Lou are presenting it"
X Link 2024-07-09T15:54Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"@FriartownPod Imagine if we had anyone supplementing the roster from 2019-2022 👀"
X Link 2024-07-09T18:29Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"@HebHammer94 @BOSSportsGordo @zoidbergererer I dont think there are many examples in part because the [--] wild card system is so new. There was a much clearer line between buyers and sellers for most of our lives. Its gotten so muddy now that this is probably going to be tested out more in the coming years"
X Link 2024-07-09T20:39Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"@HebHammer94 @BOSSportsGordo @zoidbergererer Wait duh 2004"
X Link 2024-07-09T20:48Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"@HebHammer94 @BOSSportsGordo @zoidbergererer Also no minor leaguers involved"
X Link 2024-07-09T20:49Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"@RaffyRaf11 @ColeyMick True I deserve a suspension for that"
X Link 2024-07-09T20:52Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"@mikedice56 @FriartownPod @LouMerloni And prospects for Beckett/Lowell"
X Link 2024-07-10T14:19Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"@gingersnaphyde Does adding Eflin put them into the tax this season @redsoxpayroll"
X Link 2024-07-11T13:13Z [---] followers, [----] engagements
"The question naturally becomes where does this right handed power bat fit in If its an everyday player answer almost has to be DH or SS. The OF is crowded your two franchise cornerstones are at the corner IF positions and do you really want to take Hamilton out rn .@JimBowdenGM believes the Red Sox and Craig Breslow are going to buy at the trade deadline: The Red Sox have overachieved once again which has been a consistent theme in Boston during Alex Coras tenure as manager In terms of trades chief baseball officer Craig Breslow has https://t.co/a5EjuvLYuW .@JimBowdenGM believes the Red Sox"
X Link 2024-07-11T14:27Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"@EdHand89 Jarren Duran wears the fuck em shirt but is playing well so everyone loves it (or they dont realize who em is). Vaughn not playing so people hate it. Will all blow over once hes healthy"
X Link 2024-07-11T18:18Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"I forgot one tidbit about Yandy Diaz yesterday and I just had to circle back because its a good one. His home/road split since joining the Rays: Home: .299/.392/.452/.845 [---] wRC+ Road: .278/.358/.425/.783 [---] wRC+ Any guesses why hes been that much better at home I like Yandy the thing to be aware of with him though is that he constantly smashes the ball into the ground. 56% () ground ball rate this season and that .932 OPS last year came on 52% ground balls and a .367 BABIP you just cant expect to match. Doesnt mean he cant help I like Yandy the thing to be aware of with him though is that"
X Link 2024-07-12T14:05Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"Hint: It has something to do with his BABIP Home: .333 Road: .305 But theres a reason it might be higher at home in Tampa"
X Link 2024-07-12T14:15Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"I think theres some merit on both sides of this. Are Red Sox fans especially partial to Justin Turner after last season Sure. But with Yoshida performing as of late the conversation shifts away from everyday bat to someone taking the short side of the platoon at DH with occasional starts elsewhere. Were talking about being in the lineup potentially just twice a week. Are you realistically going to go get Rooker Diaz Christian Walker whoever else to fill that role No. Youre looking at a much lower tier of player that would be accepting of a role like that and yes Justin Turner at this point in"
X Link 2024-07-12T17:52Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"@G_Mashburn The problem becomes that if theyre going to reinvest PAs in Yoshida after his recent upswing Im not sure you have enough playing time available to warrant adding any of these 3"
X Link 2024-07-12T22:56Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"@Jakob_Goodwin I know shocker"
X Link 2024-07-13T03:21Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"@PatSullivan05 Nah man good stuff"
X Link 2024-07-13T16:20Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"@PatBrown954 @HebHammer94 Id just use the trade chip on something else personally. Its not binary between trade Yorke for Rengifo and keep Yorke forever ya know"
X Link 2024-07-13T16:28Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"@HebHammer94 If you play a bunch of positions but you arent good at any of them do you play any positions at all 🧐"
X Link 2024-07-13T16:32Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"@HebHammer94 I just think there are other options that bring the same things to the table and might be either a little better at them or a little cheaper to get"
X Link 2024-07-13T16:37Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"@HebHammer94 Ive been trading Nick Yorke for years now so its not that. I just think you can get the RHH cheap and spend more on the SP. Yorke may be your best chip at mid level right now so just thinking about where best to allocate that"
X Link 2024-07-13T16:43Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"Scouting report on latest Red Sox draft pick Brandon Clarke"
X Link 2024-07-15T19:15Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"@HebHammer94 Not knowing what the tax policy is going to be going forward for the Red Sox I think Id just skip Bassitt. If I was reassured theyd spend into the tax next year then maybe"
X Link 2024-07-18T18:16Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"Hitting it to the outfield is good. Who knew the batter with the most batted balls hit to every defensive position and their batting average on those plays https://t.co/bm5SbifU8H the batter with the most batted balls hit to every defensive position and their batting average on those plays https://t.co/bm5SbifU8H"
X Link 2024-07-20T21:37Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"Itd be a good grab in that hes not good enough to get in the way of any of their other plans. They need someone to cover innings whether theyre in the race or not. If theyre not they have innings on the cheap and if they are there wont be much pressure to stick with him. It just unlocks the ability to trade Pivetta if theyre out and still field a team"
X Link 2024-07-24T01:51Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"Blake Snell also an option for SP1 here. His contract will make him cheap to acquire. If it goes well hell opt for FA. If it goes poorly hell opt in for $30+ million. Thats quite the catch-22 for an acquiring team and will be priced into his acquisition cost. SP2 down. Eovaldi probably staying. My perfect deadline becomes: SP1) Fedde/Taillon/Bassitt/Eflin SS) IKF/Newman/Schuemann (Not sure either of the last two are available) RP) Nardi/Erceg RH DH) Turner/Vaughn/Ward SP2 down. Eovaldi probably staying. My perfect deadline becomes: SP1) Fedde/Taillon/Bassitt/Eflin SS) IKF/Newman/Schuemann"
X Link 2024-07-26T18:04Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"@Krazyfool4 Yeah Ive seen reports from a few reputable sources that the Giants are putting him out there"
X Link 2024-07-26T18:08Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"@Krazyfool4 This is the logic The #Giants smartly watching the #Tigers having no traction for a Skubal deal and the #WhiteSox given a huge obstacle to move Crochet now have quickly jumped into the trade market with Blake Snell to take advantage of a seller's market. The #Giants smartly watching the #Tigers having no traction for a Skubal deal and the #WhiteSox given a huge obstacle to move Crochet now have quickly jumped into the trade market with Blake Snell to take advantage of a seller's market"
X Link 2024-07-26T18:11Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"@Krazyfool4 Hes got a West Coast preference if I remember correctly so if he finishes the season strong he could at least probably get the same deal in a location he prefers"
X Link 2024-07-26T18:15Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"If the Jays were interested in Valdez for Pearson would they just run that back for IKF I certainly would from the Red Sox perspective. Blue Jays Listening To Trade Offers On Isiah Kiner-Falefa https://t.co/ZbFPASCOs5 https://t.co/CZJG97yRqf Blue Jays Listening To Trade Offers On Isiah Kiner-Falefa https://t.co/ZbFPASCOs5 https://t.co/CZJG97yRqf"
X Link 2024-07-28T18:21Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"@HebHammer94 @EdHand89 You love you some Rengifo. I respect it"
X Link 2024-07-30T16:35Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"Do Nardi Red Sox next Omg more trades coming this is wild. Omg more trades coming this is wild"
X Link 2024-07-30T21:37Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"For all the talk about Yoshida turning things around and he sure has dont get me wrong it is awfully telling that theyll take him out of the game at the first chance they get"
X Link 2024-07-31T22:27Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"I hear you. But hes arguably the hottest hitter on the team in a game where he could see another AB and where the only other lefty in the pen is a AAA shuttle guy with a [--] ERA and theyd rather yank him. I do get it TON is there and Cora will utilize his bench but when the victory laps come out on Twitter about Yoshida I still just look at situations like this and think theyd rather have someone else"
X Link 2024-07-31T22:41Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"@JonathanBaumst4 Its not that its a bad move and with TON the guy coming in its prob a bad example. But they do it often. Its just a commentary on how I think they view Yoshida despite the improved performance. No lefties and no defense under any circumstances"
X Link 2024-07-31T22:50Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"@fatalfr13nd @redshmox Its prob a bad example. Just dont think theyd have done it with say Duran who has a [--] wRC+ vs LHP for example. @JonathanBaumst4 Its not that its a bad move and with TON the guy coming in its prob a bad example. But they do it often. Its just a commentary on how I think they view Yoshida despite the improved performance. No lefties and no defense under any circumstances. @JonathanBaumst4 Its not that its a bad move and with TON the guy coming in its prob a bad example. But they do it often. Its just a commentary on how I think they view Yoshida despite the improved"
X Link 2024-07-31T22:52Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"Yoshidas spot in the lineup comes up vs a righty hit wins the game .322 BA vs RHP. But they dont trust him to face a single lefty once so hes out of the game. For all the talk about Yoshida turning things around and he sure has dont get me wrong it is awfully telling that theyll take him out of the game at the first chance they get. For all the talk about Yoshida turning things around and he sure has dont get me wrong it is awfully telling that theyll take him out of the game at the first chance they get"
X Link 2024-07-31T23:13Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"Player of the game is Brayan Bello who went toe to toe with George Kirby and gave his team a chance to win. Good for him"
X Link 2024-07-31T23:25Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"I get the move Im just making a larger point that they dont view Yoshida much differently now than they did in the midst of his slump. Hes one of the hottest hitters in baseball right now but they still look at him as a gadget player so to speak. Wilyer is a rookie nbd taking him out imo. @Bergeron_MLB Taking out both Wilyer and Masa in the 7th even though their closer is a RHP sucks but I get the move especially with how TON and Romy have been swinging as of late @Bergeron_MLB Taking out both Wilyer and Masa in the 7th even though their closer is a RHP sucks but I get the move especially"
X Link 2024-07-31T23:39Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"Agreed. Lets support a Red Sox player who actually deserves it today. Beyond excited for Story. I would love to see the whole fan base surround this guy with love and support. Hes been through so much and he cares about this team. Beyond excited for Story. I would love to see the whole fan base surround this guy with love and support. Hes been through so much and he cares about this team"
X Link 2024-08-12T21:04Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"Great win. Red Sox are for sure in the race. [--] in Baltimore followed by [--] in Houston after this. Royals go to Cincinnati for [--] and then to LA for [--] against the Angels. Moral of the story go for the throat and get the sweep tomorrow. Its not getting any easier for a bit"
X Link 2024-08-14T02:29Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"A split in Baltimore would have been a win. Now a chance to win the series Best case scenario"
X Link 2024-08-18T03:05Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"When do the Red Sox start playing Campbell or Grissom at 3B Theres a logjam up the middle and Campbell keeps forcing his way up the ladder. Eventually (if the plan isnt to trade one of them) 3B becomes the only option with Raffy moving to DH but neither have reps there Kristian Campbell just hit his second homer of the night. He has [--] RBIs in his three AAA games so far 🤯 [-----] OPS in his brief three game AAA career. https://t.co/EsQD7bxhl4 Kristian Campbell just hit his second homer of the night. He has [--] RBIs in his three AAA games so far 🤯 [-----] OPS in his brief three game AAA career."
X Link 2024-08-24T03:04Z [---] followers, [----] engagements
"@mattpnoel Devers doesnt need to move imo but if they hold onto all of these players theres no reason they wouldnt move Devers to full-time DH. I dont think him not DHing this year is predictive of anything"
X Link 2024-08-24T18:28Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"@Monctonscout Agreed. So youre probably looking at either trading Campbell or finding Grissom another spot to play long term because Campbell took his spot. Otherwise Grissom sits in Worcester until he can rebuild his trade value"
X Link 2024-08-24T22:15Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"@Monctonscout Ok then what do you do with Grissom is my point. His trade value is at a low right now. SS and 2B taken. Can either let him rebuild value as a second baseman in Worcester or try to work him in at another position. Maybe LF but other than that it has to be 3B"
X Link 2024-08-24T22:19Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"@HebHammer94 Combination of inability to maintain a farm system and poor management of finances"
X Link 2024-09-09T17:20Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"I mean remains to be seen how it will turn out but they have factually rebuilt the team. Half the core theyve hung their hat on is in AAA right now. When they arrive and the subsequent years after that will be the time to judge whether the rebuild that factually has happened was a success or not. A full rebuild is meaningless if the team still stinks lets stop giving them credit for something they havent actually done A full rebuild is meaningless if the team still stinks lets stop giving them credit for something they havent actually done"
X Link 2024-09-09T18:09Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"@the_surfing_guy A few of those guys I do consider part of the core definitely"
X Link 2024-09-09T18:30Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"@jwwalter1 When youre rebuilding and still interesting that should be applauded. Most teams outright tank and are completely uninteresting for years on end. Going .500 during a rebuild is much better for the sport"
X Link 2024-09-10T00:13Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"@EdHand89 Its also the injuries where you probably want to DH him a lot if youre making a significant long term investment but theres a lot of DH at bats already accounted for as currently constructed. Going to be interesting to see how it plays out with him"
X Link 2024-09-10T02:11Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"Dont yell at me Red Sox fans This is why I think Austin Wells should win ROY. This is among all catchers in the league with 300+ PA. Hes been a top [--] catcher in the sport and hes not 5th"
X Link 2024-09-10T20:51Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"Not to minimize the other two candidates. Theyre both just outside the top [--] at their respective positions. But Ill add this one as well. If you have a catcher thats top [--] in both offense and defense thats just a super valuable player. And to be that as a rookie is ROY worthy"
X Link 2024-09-10T20:57Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"@HebHammer94 This assumes way less movement than what I think is coming 👀"
X Link 2024-09-13T16:33Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"@redsoxstats Folks are also not taking into account that the first pitcher theyd trade is Luis Castillo"
X Link 2024-09-13T17:07Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"This would suck except that supporting FanGraphs is a no brainer so Im already a member 🤪 We are moving all FanGraphs and RotoGraphs articles to a metered paywall. Readers now get [--] free articles per rolling [--] days. If you go over that and would like to keep reading youll be required to become a Member. Heres more about the change: https://t.co/8w88UQkKqq We are moving all FanGraphs and RotoGraphs articles to a metered paywall. Readers now get [--] free articles per rolling [--] days. If you go over that and would like to keep reading youll be required to become a Member. Heres more about the"
X Link 2024-09-13T18:43Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"The headline here is going to be Montgomery fumbling the bag but can you really blame the guy for waiting out the team he just won the WS with"
X Link 2024-09-13T18:55Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"What would be a more interesting insight would be whether the Red Sox offer stood when he took the one from the Diamondbacks. I doubt it"
X Link 2024-09-13T18:57Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"@HebHammer94 It wont but theres logic to it"
X Link 2024-09-13T19:19Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"@HebHammer94 If you guys are doing a mailbag episode soon throw this in there as a question would be interested to hear whether the crew thinks its silly or not"
X Link 2024-09-13T19:22Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"@gingersnaphyde Lame I thought I had it first Please delete thank you"
X Link 2024-09-13T21:01Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"@gingersnaphyde My theory is that the second someone on Twitter suggests it its guaranteed not to happen but that wont stop me from trying"
X Link 2024-09-13T21:18Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"@BrightSideSox Im not so sure a fair offer is coming from ATL given that they didnt come to terms on an extension"
X Link 2024-09-16T18:27Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"@PalmerDesigns_ @bridgetgordon95 Haha were from one of the little cabin in the woods towns so youd def know if you were but as long as youre from NH its all the same to me"
X Link 2024-09-16T22:31Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"@HebHammer94 I think the Red Sox will offer them Wilyer as a headliner and if it doesnt move the needle theyll look elsewhere"
X Link 2024-09-18T16:12Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"@gingersnaphyde @HebHammer94 I disagree I think they need someone they can sell to the fan base right now given they just put out the worst product in MLB history"
X Link 2024-09-18T16:16Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"@HebHammer94 @gingersnaphyde I def disagree with you guys on this but that also doesnt mean its the strongest offer the White Sox get. My main point is I predict theyll stop short of offering Campbell. I think theyll be trading from the group of Abreu Grissom Duran Casas etc this offseason"
X Link 2024-09-18T16:27Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"@HebHammer94 @Pacman072286 @gingersnaphyde . @redseatradio as well"
X Link 2024-09-18T16:29Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"@jaketodonnell Get well soon Jake"
X Link 2024-09-19T19:18Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"@redseatradio Congratulations 🎉"
X Link 2024-09-23T18:55Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"Missed this yesterday. Blues were great yellows were the ones that had to go. Yuck. Major Red Sox uniform news: The Red Sox will unveil a City Connect [---] uniform in [----] and will no longer wear their blue alternate jerseys. Given the popularity of the yellow uniforms they have elected to keep it as a core uniform offering for the foreseeable future. Major Red Sox uniform news: The Red Sox will unveil a City Connect [---] uniform in [----] and will no longer wear their blue alternate jerseys. Given the popularity of the yellow uniforms they have elected to keep it as a core uniform offering for"
X Link 2024-09-25T15:47Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"@go_verdugo They were cool to do for the symbolism of the marathon and everything and the yellow Sox thing was fun for a little bit but theyre def ugly"
X Link 2024-09-25T16:17Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"@HebHammer94 @go_verdugo Facts @go_verdugo They were cool to do for the symbolism of the marathon and everything and the yellow Sox thing was fun for a little bit but theyre def ugly @go_verdugo They were cool to do for the symbolism of the marathon and everything and the yellow Sox thing was fun for a little bit but theyre def ugly"
X Link 2024-09-25T16:18Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"@ExaltedOne7 @HebHammer94 @go_verdugo Its an opinion on the color of a shirt I think you might be taking this a little too personally"
X Link 2024-09-25T20:49Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"@Mayor_Mojo Wouldnt you have similar concerns about any long pitching contract"
X Link 2024-09-27T00:21Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"I understand your concern about the future but Id push back on the idea that hes putting himself into jams. His [----] WHIP is 14th in the league among pitchers with 100+ IP so he pitches with less traffic than almost anyone in baseball. Walks of course only award one base at a time so a walk isnt automatically putting him into a jam either. He is the pitcher that youre describing the one who doesnt put himself into jams right now"
X Link 2024-09-27T01:13Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"One thing thats clear when perusing takes on Jarren Duran is that nobody remembers Jacoby Ellsbury"
X Link 2024-09-28T17:41Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"@EdHand89 @jaketodonnell Apologies in advance to you both 😬"
X Link 2024-09-28T18:12Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"Im a hypocrite because I engage in this more than anybody but I also get annoyed by a lot of the ones I constantly see. No Roman Anthony is not going to be packaged with Jarren Duran in any deal. No the Mariners are not going to deal George Kirby for Chase Meidroth. No the Red Sox should not trade Triston Casas because he sunbathes in the outfield. But for me these serve two purposes one is research. I love a well thought out trade proposal with comps to past trades checks against BTV real reasoning behind why each team could potentially be interested and/or reports indicating something is"
X Link 2024-09-28T19:04Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"Reading this article I cant help but draw parallels to the post-2019 Red Sox and its not just because of Chaim Bloom although hes certainly part of it. Reports were that under Dave Dombrowski the Red Sox development infrastructure had fallen behind relative to the rest of the league when in the past they were cutting edge in that area. Bloom was brought in payroll went down and a lot of focus was put on improvement behind the scenes. The Cardinals finding themselves in a similar position and tasking Bloom with the job of leading them out of it is a testament to his success at this part of the"
X Link 2024-10-02T14:02Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"@Tommygunn1544 @DanBFox1287 Firm disagree"
X Link 2024-10-02T19:00Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"@Tommygunn1544 @DanBFox1287 Theyre not pairing either of these prospects with Wilyer in a deal for Crochet. That would be a gross overpay imo"
X Link 2024-10-02T20:56Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
".@Twins sup"
X Link 2024-10-03T02:14Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"He is probably at a low point because of the rib but also ask yourself if Wilyer or Casas would be a more desirable trade candidate right now and I think it puts Casas in the right ballpark. The Twins could really use him though and Id think his value would play up there given their circumstances. @Bergeron_MLB @Twins Wow Casas value is that low Have to think Sox hold him in a much higher light. They would be selling low on him after that rib injury. Wasnt he at like +50 last year @Bergeron_MLB @Twins Wow Casas value is that low Have to think Sox hold him in a much higher light. They would be"
X Link 2024-10-03T14:53Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"Im not team trade Casas for any of the stupid reasons like painting nails or sunbathing in the outfield. Ive given it a lot of thought since the Rosenthal article though and I do see the vision. Opening first base creates a ton of options. @Bergeron_MLB @Twins No thank you. Are you team trade Casas @Bergeron_MLB @Twins No thank you. Are you team trade Casas"
X Link 2024-10-03T14:59Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"@anonamurs2 I think that opening first base gives the team the most options because there are a wider variety of candidates to fill in at that position. You can always move guys down the defensive spectrum not up. But Im not pounding the table for it"
X Link 2024-10-03T15:34Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"@HebHammer94 [---] wRC+ plays in left field. Not so much at DH. When they pulled the plug on him in the field that was the end"
X Link 2024-10-03T19:48Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"@HebHammer94 Put another way Yoshida is a godsend in the [----] OF while JD Martinez had a disappointing year at DH with a [---] wRC+ and [--] HR"
X Link 2024-10-03T20:47Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"His defense didnt bother me that much in the same way that Devers doesnt at 3B. Itd be nice if he was better but a decent bat in LF Im cool with. If he were playing an up the middle position or Fenway RF it would bother me endlessly. At the time he was signed they needed better offense in the OF and thats what they got. Then Duran happened and Wilyer happened and they didnt need that anymore. So as far as Im concerned Yoshida did pretty much what was expected. He was better offensively than Nimmo this year who was the other top FA outfielder at the time. But things changed and now that"
X Link 2024-10-03T21:41Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"Perception is a lot different if hes a platoon LF that helps you sneak some extra offense in the bottom third of the lineup against righties than if hes the spiritual successor to David Ortiz and JD Martinez haha. If you dont feel thats worth the contract thats fine I ultimately prob agree. But if you flat out refuse to play him in the outfield hes a complete albatross"
X Link 2024-10-03T21:53Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"@ExaltedOne7 @HebHammer94 Not necessarily though hes obsolete because the other outfield options are working out so well Just gotta figure out what to do with him now"
X Link 2024-10-03T22:02Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"@HebHammer94 @ExaltedOne7 Didnt know you cared so deeply about John Henrys pockets"
X Link 2024-10-03T22:03Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"Im just messing with him. Of course its an overpay. But its not one that upsets me too much given what the team needed at the time. Things just changed. They could DFA him tomorrow I wouldnt bat an eyelash and wont miss him. But I would have handled his usage much differently this year"
X Link 2024-10-03T22:08Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"@HebHammer94 @ExaltedOne7 But here we sit with $80m to spend under the tax and affordable talent finally making it up through the system so I dont think it hamstrings them too badly. Theyll definitely try to move it but if they DFA him theyll move on relatively unscathed"
X Link 2024-10-03T22:10Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"@b0nerjams_03 Certainly trust him to do it but would rather try getting [----] multi-inning weapon Whitlock back"
X Link 2024-10-07T16:53Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"@codybondbellyup I 100% agree I just hope people dont look at KC and think Juan Soto because they will be very disappointed haha"
X Link 2024-10-07T18:12Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"@BOSSportsGordo"
X Link 2024-10-10T20:50Z [---] followers, [----] engagements
"The reason is options. I can think of [--] different options to replace a corner infielder on this team off the top of my head. Cant necessarily do that with other positions. That doesnt mean that any of those options is the best possible one but its the most flexible for sure Someone give me a reason to trade Casas that doesnt include the words nail polish or sunbathing Someone give me a reason to trade Casas that doesnt include the words nail polish or sunbathing"
X Link 2024-10-11T19:47Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"@BrianMarsters To that Ill just say why do the options have to be internal and Ill tease that I am planning on sitting down and writing about lots of them tonight"
X Link 2024-10-11T20:06Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"Tanner Scott let me be the first to welcome you to the Boston Red Sox"
X Link 2024-10-12T02:37Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"Took a day off from cliff diving to finally write out my full thoughts on the Casas situation. Id be just as happy with a Casas extension as a trade for a starting pitcher; I swear I dont want him gone But hear me out: Exploring a potential Triston Casas trade this offseason New from @Bergeron_MLB for @BeyondtheMnstr Link: https://t.co/iBxsvfhNPE - Subscribe inside. https://t.co/x2jAKo2l6o Exploring a potential Triston Casas trade this offseason New from @Bergeron_MLB for @BeyondtheMnstr Link: https://t.co/iBxsvfhNPE - Subscribe inside. https://t.co/x2jAKo2l6o"
X Link 2024-10-12T15:23Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"Possibly my least popular take is that I vastly prefer the Joe Buck call of this play to the Dave OBrien one 🤐 [--] years ago David Ortiz took Joaqun Benoits soul in Game [--] of the ALCS. Then Jarrod Saltalamacchia delivered a walk-off single in the 9th before being chased down by his teammates. Always forgotten. Core childhood moment. https://t.co/hDXUIA352R [--] years ago David Ortiz took Joaqun Benoits soul in Game [--] of the ALCS. Then Jarrod Saltalamacchia delivered a walk-off single in the 9th before being chased down by his teammates. Always forgotten. Core childhood moment."
X Link 2024-10-13T21:00Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"I get your premise but a strikeout is more valuable than a ground ball no matter what so Im not sure it holds up. I dont think itd self defeating to have fewer balls put in play for a suspect defense to handle. That doesnt mean rolling out Nick Pivetta over Max Fried just because he has a higher K% but it does mean that among Max Frieds peers talent wise a strikeout pitcher may have a better chance of winning games in Boston rn. Tanner Houck for example had [--] unearned runs credited to him which was among the highest in the league as a heavy ground ball pitcher. You have to wonder how many of"
X Link 2024-10-15T20:57Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"@rainblurredsky Defense*"
X Link 2024-10-24T11:29Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"@EdHand89 Not who Im interested in for the record"
X Link 2024-10-24T12:01Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"@eyesmile19591 @BOSSportsGordo @jcmccaffrey They wouldnt give him [--] this past offseason so if hes asking for [--] now after a strong year you can forget about it"
X Link 2024-10-25T20:28Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"@BOSSportsGordo @jcmccaffrey The versatility is part of the value prop for Ceddanne so I think theyll get what theyre paying for up front and then hand him center field when Duran is gone in a few years"
X Link 2024-10-25T20:45Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"@BOSSportsGordo @jcmccaffrey In other words like the first few years might not be surplus value on paper but there will still be time/opportunity to get surplus on the back years"
X Link 2024-10-25T20:48Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"Whats going on here Alex Kirilloff Announces Retirement https://t.co/26eooeeS7Z https://t.co/TAXTmhzFfr Alex Kirilloff Announces Retirement https://t.co/26eooeeS7Z https://t.co/TAXTmhzFfr"
X Link 2024-10-31T14:45Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"I give the Red Sox about a 0.01% shot of signing Teoscar Hernandez this offseason FWIW Teoscar Hernndez was asked about returning to the Dodgers on ESPN Deportes following the game last night "The Dodgers will be my priority in free agency. I will do whatever is possible to return. It's not in my hands but if it were I'd pick them." https://t.co/lXAjS9y7i1 Teoscar Hernndez was asked about returning to the Dodgers on ESPN Deportes following the game last night "The Dodgers will be my priority in free agency. I will do whatever is possible to return. It's not in my hands but if it were I'd pick"
X Link 2024-10-31T20:35Z [---] followers, [----] engagements
"Itd probably take Juan Soto signing there for the Red Sox to have a shot and even then I can see Mookie moving the CF or something to make room for both Soto and Teoscar. Part of the reason Ive been looking at infielders and DHs for RHH is because Teoscar just aint happening"
X Link 2024-10-31T20:38Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"If the Yankees are smart theyll let Gerrit Cole walk today and divert all that money to the Juan Soto bidding war with the Mets. I dont think theyll be willing and/or able to meet the threshold Steve Cohen is likely willing to get to otherwise"
X Link 2024-11-04T19:45Z [---] followers, [----] engagements
"@sean_cap If the choice is Juan Soto or Gerrit Cole moving forward the choice is Juan Soto in a landslide"
X Link 2024-11-04T20:01Z [---] followers, [----] engagements
"@Nuggsy_Bogue Maybe. They do have a long and well documented history of lowballing their own players. The word I probably should have used is worthwhile though youre right"
X Link 2024-11-05T23:47Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"@tylermilliken_ @SPChrisHatfield This doesnt impact when he can play right Its just accounting"
X Link 2024-11-09T20:33Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
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