I'm kinda bummed cause of how this week was played out bit were looking for a reliever or 2 and a backup OF. I noticed TR is focused on a bridge gap type of reliever on a short term commitment as I think he is planning on our younger relievers comming up in short order. That is why I think he avoided the long term contracts cause we can obviously afford one. Vs it's frustrating cause we can obviously afford a reliever contract and didn't get obligated on one and block the reliever comming up.
Our bullpen is not that bad. It was almost fixed Las t season on the fly. Cotts and Rodney would do the trick cause they won't block anyone comming up. We still have Jepsen, Perkins, Fien, and likely May. that's a good enough bullpen IMO.
If he is the 2nd reliever that is not on Fien. That would be on TR for not upgrading the pen. His value is a middle reliever who is ultimately worth 3 to 4 million on the open market IMO. Fiend production is solid so he is easily worth th investment.
As far as Sano in the OF. He can handle a season or 2 to see if Mauer can regain his stroke then move to 1B full-time and sign Plouffe to an extention.
As far as Sano in the OF. He can handle a season or 2 to see if Mauer can regain his stroke then move to 1B full-time and sign Plouffe to an extention.
Mike, what Boston paid was crazy. Also there is a difference in what can be accepted for trade but what I meant was a starting pitcher prospect and a strong relief pitcher prospect. and a third if it helps you balance the trade. Change the names around a bit. But there are other relievers to consider.
I think the starting pitching is fine. I would like to get a dominant reliever however. I like the idea of trading a few prospects for Chapman ....Rogers and Zach Jones or something along those lines. We get a dominant reliever. And a draft pick when he leaves to replace the prospects traded but don't have to be on roster for several years.
If we could package him with say Nolasco and another prospect maybe Zack Jones to SD for Norris and Benoit. ..I think the hardest part of this trade is the last year on Nolasco contract otherwise it could work.
I'm a little bummed. I think Torii had a legitimate hall of fame shot with 1500 RBI. He's 110 or so away. And yes that's along way off but I think he had a chance with 2 more seasons with 800 or so at bats.
I don't look at the pay as much as the results. If he can hit .290 with .350 obp then he should hit 2nd am he can be maximized. There will be better players but we can live with that especially since we have a shortage of on base guys. Problem is he didn't hit with bases empty...will that normalize going forward....I don't expect Mauer to be a superstar. But we need better than .260 with 10 hr moving forward.