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Boston also had to kick in 17 million to get him.

I think that 1908 would know more, but I'd pencil him in the middle of our 45 FV prospects. Maybe mid teens?

But is it really bad if the other alternative is to add nobody? If he was one of 2 or 3, and he was the best, I can see your point. But Lucas over nobody is the clear choice for me.

Because he's used a 6 man rotation the last 3 years. His top 2 starters get like 31-32 starts, and the other 4 get like 24-25 starts. Then obviously there's going to be injuries to throw that out of whack.

So, is Counsell still going to be using a 6 man rotation?

I think that Canario would be a very good addition with both the stick and it would be an upgrade in LF. I just have a really good feeling about Canario. And honestly, I don't think that playing 2 rookies every day is that much. How long are they going to jag around with Brown? Get him up here! This is who his is. Maybe a solid starter, or maybe a high leverage reliever. He has 3 plus pitches and he's still in the minors after 7 years. His control issues may never get better. But he can still be very good in the bigs, and we need very good pitching, both in the rotation and in the pen.

Most people did suggest that. But once he's signed, it no longer matters where he plays. If they're aren't going to sign a first baseman, or give Mervis a shot, if they signed Cody, I'd put him in LF. Yes, he's a much better defender corner out fielder than Happ. Since 1B has the least positional value on the field, I would take my chance at having a better defensive LF'er than 1B. But that's just me I guess. I just don't see any reason why Cody and PCA can't both be every day players. I also don't think that PCA is getting traded at all. If he's an average hitter, he's going to be a 4-5 win player. I'm keeping him. I've reached the point that I'm just ready to play all the young guys every day. See what they have in them. They're never going to find out if they're major league players by facing minor league players all the time. I'd move Caissie out of the crowded OF and work him at 1B. I'd sign Rhys for 1, maybe 2 years. If they don't want to o that, I'd give the job to Mervis and not look back. I'd put Canario in LF and PCA in CF, with Happ DH and run Morel out to 3B until he forces a change. I'd move Shaw along very quickly. I'd like to see Horton up very soon. Brown is entering his 8th year as a minor league player. He is who he is. If they don't think he can be a solid SP, I'd work him in to the closer's role, with Little as the set up man, and Adbert the 7th inning guy. I know I'm on an island here, but I want to see some real changes.

Why does it have to be one or the other? As an outfielder, Happ's OAA is -13, and his Runs Prevented is -12. I would say that Cody would be a much better option in LF than Happ. Happ can DH if they plan on putting Morel at 3B. Maybe work Happ at 1B if they still haven't filled that hole.

He also likes to us a 6 man rotation

Being patient lets you hold on to prospects too long. Patience allows you to start bidding on tier 3 FA's. The last thing this front office needs is patients.

Of course! Merry Christmas!

One of my new favorites is New Riff single barrel. It's 112.5 proof and delicious!!

I would be on Giolito all day long! He went south after his wife filed for divorce in the middle of July. His head was not in the game. It's a new season, and I'd bet that he's a different pitcher too. I wouldn't hesitate to give him a 5/60 deal.

Thank you!

I can't seem to figure out how to get to these stats without using your link. Any help? If I want to look at this, I want to be able to just go on fangraphs and find it without have to go back and fine your link. Thanks so much!

Where can we find Suff+ and Pitching + stats on every pitcher?

But it would take 2 of those 5 players mentioned. I would also move on from trading Horton. Alcantara and Brown and I'd be elated.

I think that it would take PCA on his own, or any 2 of the following. Horton, Caissie, Shaw, Alcantara, or Brown. I would trade PCA before moving Horton.

5/135 is the exact number that I wrote down for Snell. And I think that's a risky move.

They were only in on Lee because he's much cheaper. He's a bargain, and Belli is not. If they can get Belli for 6/113 it would have been done. It's only about the money.

This is Jed's 4th off season. Theo left in Nov of 2020.

If you don't watch the news, you're uninformed. If you watch the news, you're misinformed. Being right is not important. Being first is the only thing that matters.

Maybe he's flying to each city to tell them in person that they did not win. Solid move! The last city is his new team! Never mind, I see this idea was already posted. Sorry!!!

Both techniques are ways of seeking out attention. Both ways keep them in the limelight and constantly discussed. But there is another, way to go about it. But he won't get constant coverage this way. He can become a free agent. He can negotiate with teams. He can pick and announce his new team. And he can play baseball. But there's not excessive media coverage on him that way. So it's happening this way.