There’s a special place in heaven for people who get up early to drive folks to the airport, Matt. Also, naps.😀
Not a fan of taking on other teams’ bad contracts, and Hosmer certainly qualifies.
First, adding Hosmer wouldn’t improve the Sox much, if at all.
Second, he’d push the payroll over the luxury tax threshold. Hosmer has four years left on his deal; he’d merely go from being SD’s albatross to Boston’s.
I’m fine with exceeding the luxury tax, but only for a significant upgrade that really improves their chances in the postseason.
For example, there’s this 3-time Cy Young winner in Washington. . .😀
Absolutely, Walt. And I'm not sure I wrote this, but I intended to, while the Sox could deal for Hosmer, they don't have to because they have Cordero. That was sort of my thesis, but again, not sure I specifically stated that. I was (and am) pretty tired! Thanks as always for reading and commenting, Walt!
I think it's also worth noting that the Sox have already exceeded the Luxury Tax Threshold for the year. So taking on Hosmer wouldn't change that, but may allow them to take on an interesting prospect. From what it seems, Hosmer seems to be a good teammate and good clubhouse influence, and it seems like the Sox have a good clubhouse so far, so adding another good clubhouse guy only makes it more fun? Though I can't imagine being happy about getting traded away from what also seems like a very fun team to be part of, albeit a 3rd place team, it would still stink.
I also like the two eye colored Cy Young winner guy. I also hear they are willing to trade Turner, which I don't understand how anyone thinks that is a good idea, but, if they don't want him, I would be more than happy for the Sox to take him off their hands.
There’s a special place in heaven for people who get up early to drive folks to the airport, Matt. Also, naps.😀
Not a fan of taking on other teams’ bad contracts, and Hosmer certainly qualifies.
First, adding Hosmer wouldn’t improve the Sox much, if at all.
Second, he’d push the payroll over the luxury tax threshold. Hosmer has four years left on his deal; he’d merely go from being SD’s albatross to Boston’s.
I’m fine with exceeding the luxury tax, but only for a significant upgrade that really improves their chances in the postseason.
For example, there’s this 3-time Cy Young winner in Washington. . .😀
Absolutely, Walt. And I'm not sure I wrote this, but I intended to, while the Sox could deal for Hosmer, they don't have to because they have Cordero. That was sort of my thesis, but again, not sure I specifically stated that. I was (and am) pretty tired! Thanks as always for reading and commenting, Walt!
I think it's also worth noting that the Sox have already exceeded the Luxury Tax Threshold for the year. So taking on Hosmer wouldn't change that, but may allow them to take on an interesting prospect. From what it seems, Hosmer seems to be a good teammate and good clubhouse influence, and it seems like the Sox have a good clubhouse so far, so adding another good clubhouse guy only makes it more fun? Though I can't imagine being happy about getting traded away from what also seems like a very fun team to be part of, albeit a 3rd place team, it would still stink.
I also like the two eye colored Cy Young winner guy. I also hear they are willing to trade Turner, which I don't understand how anyone thinks that is a good idea, but, if they don't want him, I would be more than happy for the Sox to take him off their hands.