Down with OBP and D
The D and OBP needs to get better on this team. No more spending money on a bullpen. The 1 thing the Sox do good is find minor league arms that turn into reliable bullpen additions. If for some reason the Sox are in contention we can add an arm or 2 in the bullpen at the trade deadline in August if needed
ARBITRATION-ELIGIBLE PLAYERS
Write “tender,” “non-tender” or “rework/extend” after each player and their projected 2024 salaries. Feel free to offer explanation afterward if necessary.
- Dylan Cease: $8.8M – Tender and trade at the deadline when Sox are out of contention
- Andrew Vaughn: $3.7M - Tender
- Michael Kopech: $3.6M – Tender
- Touki Toussaint: $1.7M - Tender
- Trayce Thompson: $1.7M – Non Tender
- Garrett Crochet: $900K - Tender
- Clint Frazier: $900K – Non Tender
- Matt Foster: $740K – Non Tender – Try to sign to minor league contract
CLUB OPTIONS
Write “pick up” or “decline” or “rework” after the option.
- Tim Anderson: $14M ($1M buyout) – Already declined
- Liam Hendriks: $15M ($15M buyout, paid $1.5M annually over next 10 years) – Already Declined
MUTUAL OPTIONS
Write “exercised” or “takes buyout.”
- Mike Clevinger: $12M mutual option ($4 million buyout) – Already Declined
OTHER IMPENDING FREE AGENTS
Try to retain, extend qualifying offer, or let go?
FREE AGENTS
- Jordan Montgomery (5 year 100 Million)
- Lucas Giolito (1 year 12 Mil with Option for year 2)
- Jack Flaherty (1 Year 12 Mil with Option for year 2)
- Kevin Kiermerer (1 Year 10 Mil)
- Victor Caratini (1 Year 5 Mil)
- Whit Merrifield (2 Years 15 Mil)
- Isiah Kiner-Falefa (1 Year 6 Mil)
TRADES
Trade Aaron Bummer to Texas Rangers for Jonathon Ornelas. He is a defensive SS who was the Rangers defensive player of the year in minors in 2022. He may not hit much but worst case he can help solidify a shaky defense.
Summary
Lineup –
LF – Andrew Bennintendi
3B – Yoan Moncada
CF – Luis Robert
DH – Eloy Jimenez
3B – Yoan Moncada
1B – Andrew Vaughn
RF – Kevin Kiermerer
C – Victor Caratini
SS – Isiah Kiner-Falefa
Bench –
C – Korey Lee
Util – Jonathon Ornelas
Util – Romy Gonzalez
1B/DH – Gavin Sheets
SP – Dylan Cease
SP – Jordan Montgomery
SP – Lucas Giolito
SP – Jack Flaherty
SP – Michael Kopech
RP – Gregory Santos
RP – Garrett Crochet
RP – Tanner Banks
RP – Jimmy Lambert
RP – Davis Martin
RP – Touki Toussant
RP – Christian Mena
RP – Spring Training Competition
