Sure seemed like he always came through, but I am surprised that he actually ALWAYS came through.

Hard to imagine the lineup being great without Duran in it. The guy was worth almost 11 fwar the last two seasons. Projections clearly don't believe in him and maybe the front office doesn't either.

getting a Charlie Morton circa 2018/2019 vibe from all these graphs and charts.

Some would argue that this coaching staff was able to bring a certain left-handed reliever's walk rate way down.

The draft compensation is minimal this go around...I really think it probably isn't worth the risk he accepts.

Need an emergency pod. STAT!

Complete game shutouts are great. Complete game shutouts when you only score one are that much better.

This is some real diva shit right here.

Abreu for Christian Vazquez + Campbell in the 4th round are the kind of strokes of genius (or dumb luck) that dynasties are built on.

I think they've got a contract teed up just waiting for the season to start so it doesn't impact this season's luxury tax number.

This is spot on. Too disciplined has been their Achilles heel since Dombrowski left. That and it seems that they are always assuming a great deal is going to be there to be had at the end of free agency.

My level of concern is at least 10 times as high. The QO is a remarkable drag on free agency to the point that I wonder why there aren't extensions of pre-arb players signed that include a "no QO" provision.

No second year option but if he pitches well the QO is there since he wasn't offered one this year. That's something of a "kickback" to the Sox should he perform.

Been thinking for a long time that getting our hands on Painter seems like a logical fit, but in looking at the Phillies roster just not sure there is a fit.