QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jul 25, 2011 -> 03:36 PM)
MDGonzales Mark Gonzales
Sox reliever Tony pena says he's out for rest of '11, will see Dr. Jobe in So. Cal later this week, surgery likely on arm
Tony will not be back as a Sox player IMO!
QUOTE (lasttriptotulsa @ Jul 24, 2011 -> 03:19 PM)
According to Doug Padilla, the deal that's being discussed is Jackson OR Thornton plus a prospect. Not both.
I have seen it posted BOTH ways.
QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Jul 24, 2011 -> 03:11 PM)
This team hasn't pitched anywhere near the level of the Giants. The Giants had a crappy season from Linecum last year and still threw up the best ERA in the league.
If Sox get Rasmus I'd say CQ is gone in a 2nd deal.
QUOTE (Springfield SoxFan @ Jul 24, 2011 -> 03:12 PM)
It is too much of a sign that Thornton did not pitch today?
EJ pitched today and Rasmus started for 1st time in 6 days an no Thornton today makes you say hmmmmmmmmmm.
You wonder why STL wants to deal Rasmus, Jay is 2-2 with 2 walks so far today with Holliday and Berkman he is the odd man out for much needed pitching.
QUOTE (JoshPR @ Jul 24, 2011 -> 02:14 PM)
Rasmus isn't worth both of them, they would have throw in miller or martinez
EJ and Thornton have never been more overvalued than this thread, you will NOT be getting anything from STL but Rasmus.
QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Jul 24, 2011 -> 01:51 PM)
Hypothetically from the Cardinals side, if they were to trade Rasmus to the Sox somehow...who would take over CF for them?
Jon Jay has already IMO!
QUOTE (justBLAZE @ Jul 24, 2011 -> 01:06 PM)
FWIW LaRussa is linked with the White Sox next year, if Ozzie goes to Marlins.. as Phil Rogers reports.
Rogers is the no all beat all................I would not worry about who the manager is next year. I will take this anyday .859 OPS last year (as a 23 year old); 2009 Baseball America #3 prospect overall....................... Ability to play center field.
QUOTE (bucket-of-suck @ Jul 24, 2011 -> 01:00 PM)
Rasmus is a bit of a douchebag. Talented guy but doesn't love to play and will drive Sox fans crazy with his lack of any kind of intensity. Just coasts through the game. The Cards are hoping the Sox are focusing on Colby's 2010 season. If they are asking E-JAX + Thornton + prospects that is too much.
DO NOT overpay for him.
EJ is a type B FA, Thornton is a 8th inning guy only and money he is making he can go he cannot close. I agree prospect better be mid level and IF it is that is a fair deal for the #3 prospect in baseball 2 years ago. Rasmus hates LaRussa and change of scenery would be good for all involved.