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FartMan69 said:
Kimbrel is going to walk and that's fine I just hope they can bring in Ottavino or DRob to anchor the pen for the regular season. The conventional closer role may be a dying occupation (hence not overpaying Kimbrel) but you do need some stability over 162 and I really don't know if Barnes or Kelly can be that guy. Eovaldi needs to be resigned but with the stuff he's shown while in Boston it'd be insane to throw him less innings by sticking him in the pen, now come playoff time is a different story obviously.
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Just saw a rumor for Britton and D rob.

That’s a heck of a makeover in the pen
 
I read that from the NY Post, but my takeaway was they might look at one of the two, not both. They want Robertson if he comes off of 3 years and they also would talk Britton.
Kelly and Kimbrel are both FA's.
I want nothing to do with Kimbrel for what he's looking for. Kelly and Robertson or Britton would be very nice IMO.
 
The thought of the Sox entering 2019 with an elite bullpen is completely terrifying.
 
Dooley said:
The thought of the Sox entering 2019 with an elite bullpen is completely terrifying.
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Haven't signed anybody yet. Dombo could end up with nothing if he plays his cards wrong.
 
intlzncster said:
Haven't signed anybody yet. Dombo could end up with nothing if he plays his cards wrong.
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Oh I know. In my opinion, the Sox can let Kimbrel go (6 years is ridiculous) and pivot to Ottavino, D-Rob, and re-sign Eovaldi. I still think Eovaldi as a closer maximizes his potential but understand that they'll want to use his length in the rotation.
 
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The Viking said:
Sox nearing a 4 year deal with Eovaldi for 65-70 mil per Heyman.
Let's go. Bring the horse back.
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Lots of stuff really backing up his breakout.

New pitch- cutter

Improved spin rates

Kept his velo

This could be a nice deal compared to Corbin.

But 2 TJs is always a risk
 
Pitched very well in Boston. Risky contract for sure but if he's healthy, the stuff is elite. Versatile too - could, in theory, shift to the pen. Although $17M/yr is starter's money.
 
 
The Viking said:
Sox nearing a 4 year deal with Eovaldi for 65-70 mil per Heyman.
Let's go. Bring the horse back.
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They sign him and they are basically ready for another run.
 
Getting a catcher should still be a top priority.

And hope Chavis is ready to go if pedroia isn’t
 
According to NESN, it is a done deal on Eovaldi and the Sox. To me that was the big one. If we had lost him to the Yankees it would have been doubly painful. Not sure they are in the hunt for a catcher. With their lineup they can easily hide a weak hitter and Vazquez will probably get better. If Pedroia comes back they are even better. If not they can always add Nunez. I think the priority now is the bullpen and there are plenty of options there.
 
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60'sfan said:
According to NESN, it is a done deal on Eovaldi and the Sox. To me that was the big one. If we had lost him to the Yankees it would have been doubly painful. Not sure they are in the hunt for a catcher. With their lineup they can easily hide a weak hitter and Vazquez will probably get better. If Pedroia comes back they are even better. If not they can always add Nunez. I think the priority now is the bullpen and there are plenty of options there.
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Def need pen help. But Grandal is a 4 win upgrade on what they had there last year. And one of the best pitch framers on the planet.
 
Waquoit said:
They have 3 already.
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Both of which were almost 1 win below replacement and a third who is likely to get dealt
 
the Q said:
Both of which were almost 1 win below replacement and a third who is likely to get dealt
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If they can upgrade, sure. But Vazquez will be much better next season. I think he learned a few things this year.
 
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