What is the value of free agent shortstop Carlos Correa? “He’s the Dior of defense, the Hermes of hitting, the Louis V of leadership, and Prada of the season. It’s a one-stop shop for a championship designer.’’– On starter Taijuan Walker: “Taijuan is one of the few players under 30 and he’s had multiple 150 inning pitched seasons, so essentially Taijuan is on an island. The only question is who is willing to Tai-pei.
– More on Bogaerts: “This is the first time teams have had the opportunity to sign the X-Man. They are finding it a Marvelous opportunity. ... It kind of X marks the spot on the map to the– On this year’s free agent class: “The free agent market is very much a carnivore’s market. The menu features filet mignon and wagyu, and less hamburger and vegan.’’–Matthew Boyd: “It’s simply una-Boyd-able that I need a pitcher like that.’’– Michael Conforto: “It’s the return of the Mike.
Boras, who represents Correa and Bogaerts, also said that that no team has expressed a desire to have either play play a different position for a year before their shortstop vacancy opens. He was referring mostly to the San Francisco Giants, who have veteran Brandon Crawford for one more year at shortstop.
He chastised the league for delaying the amateur draft by five weeks to be in conjunction with the All-Star Game, believing it causes injuries and prevents scouts from properly evaluating the next year’s class.