Springer on the move from Houston?

[ShabooAllStar]

George Springer's relationship w/Astros sours

 

[eebmg]

Wow. Clutch big time player. Cant believe they did not try to take care of him. Hope the money is still there in MLB.

 

[huskymedic]

 

[The Viking]

Why he will end up with the Sox: He grew up a Sox fan. They miss Mookie's bat, JBJ is a free agent, and Benintendi's stock has slipped. They could certainly use some punch in the OF and Bloom has gotten the Sox about 35 million under the luxury tax thresh hold. NESN ratings were cut in half this year so ownership may want to bring in a big name. And, he's not just a big time player during the regular season, but also in the playoffs too, so you know he can handle the pressure of playing in Boston. Lastly, he and Cora were close in Houston. It's possible Cora returns to Boston once the WS is wrapped up.

Why he may not end up with the Sox: Bloom is from the Tampa Bay family tree. They believe in payroll flexibility (see Friedman with the Dodgers - I don't believe Friedman signed anyone to a big deal before the Betts signing). And, I believe the Sox may have to give up their second round pick (it's a high one in the 2nd round) if they sign someone who has been given a qualifying offer...which Springer almost assuredly will be.
Not sure Bloom - who is big on returning the Sox farm system back to one that can replenish the major league team - will want to do that. Especially when he looks at what the team he had a hand in building is doing right now in the 2020 postseason. He may just decide to stick to his process.

So, I'd close by saying if Dombrowski was the GM, there's no doubt the Sox would give Springer what he wants. With Bloom in charge though, who knows.

 

[Palatine]

He will probably go where they offer the most dough. This is really his only chance to make big money so he should try to maximize it. He already has a ring and a shelf full of awards. Sometimes the best move is to be selfish.

 

[gtcam]

Cubs or Mets are likely but he may end up in AL with the DH so he can hit on those off days in the OF
Angels or an AL East team (Sox are 33% at best)

 

[navery12]

The DH will be in the NL soon enough. He can play CF for the Mets for 2 years and then shift over to the corner/DH for the last few years of the contract

 

[huskymedic]

 

[Palatine]

The Mets will prioritize Realmuto. Then if their is any cash left over, they will look at Springer.


Love to see him in Boston. With Kemba and Springer we would own Beantown.