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Some insight into why he released http://www.latimes.com/sports/dodgersnow/l...y#axzz2mdUBTGu6

Funny thing is I've actually seen a few people praise us for this move...more pen help isnt a bad thing. I must say though(off topic)....Jesse Crain's market is pretty dead.

QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Dec 4, 2013 -> 10:04 AM) Granderson is an already implied signing Then figure out a way to reacquire Youkillis

Welp cant say I didnt smile a little when I heard the news. Welcome back Paulie.

QUOTE (Eminor3rd @ Dec 3, 2013 -> 03:22 PM) VERY interesting... You'd have to figure Miami is only interested if he was a bargain, thus making you wonder why we didn't get involved further. I remember asking Dan Hayes at the start of free agency if we had interest in him. The answer was lukewarm interest....always wondered why it wasnt more.

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QUOTE (Rowand44 @ Dec 3, 2013 -> 02:50 PM) Exactly. Nobody is going to be thrilled with a guy like Lobaton but it does make sense in the context of what Hahn is trying to do. QUOTE (fathom @ Dec 3, 2013 -> 02:50 PM) Yep, it gives you someone that can face tough righties and not have Flowers or Phegley severely over-matched in those situations. Agreed with all of that....it would be nice to see some competence at the plate from our catcher. Not a huge name but a guy that can get the job done while we search for the long term answer.

QUOTE (greg775 @ Dec 3, 2013 -> 02:48 PM) I'd rather re-load considering we're 1/3 of the way there after getting Abreu and Garcia and have a helluva pitching staff. Seems to me there were guys out there to re-load with. I'll stop now. I'll just conclude by saying it's been a disappointing day as a fan for me. Seriously when are you not dissappointed?

QUOTE (raBBit @ Dec 3, 2013 -> 02:43 PM) I never said he did? How about you check the thread title that holds the misinformation? Thats what I was getting at....wasnt really directed towards you

QUOTE (raBBit @ Dec 3, 2013 -> 02:36 PM) Marc Topkin says the three way trade between TB-CIN-AZ is now official. So anything with our Sox would be after the fact. He said nothing about this being part of the 3 way trade in the first place

Well one thing is for sure....the A's are definitely working the trade market...hopefully we can get Jaso from them sometime soon

QUOTE (CaliSoxFanViaSWside @ Dec 3, 2013 -> 11:52 AM) Still plenty of catchers the Sox could trade for. Certainly....just not hearing an update besides the Flowers resign has me just a tad bit worried.

An update from Bucket would be really nice.....doesnt look like we're getting Salty(Marlins & Twins)....what's left? Kurt Suzuki?

QUOTE (witesoxfan @ Dec 3, 2013 -> 09:19 AM) I'm sure he could play and he might put up a .950 OPS or he might put up a .750 OPS, but he would more than hold his own. That would have been nice last year too

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Dec 3, 2013 -> 09:12 AM) Flowers who are too good for AAA I wouldnt say that

QUOTE (witesoxfan @ Dec 3, 2013 -> 08:45 AM) I'm amazed that people wanted to the Sox to bring in JP Arencibia and then are irate that the Sox brought back Flowers. This is the ultimate in "who cares" signings. If the dude sucks, he'll get DFA'd. This signing is merely to insure that they have 2 MLB catchers on the roster. Who are the people that wanted to bring in JP Arencibia and irate that Flowers was brought back? I merely threw out the idea that a swap could take place but thats it. Not surprised he was resigned.

QUOTE (Jillian Michaels' Abs @ Dec 3, 2013 -> 08:44 AM) what the hell does that even mean? He's getting closer to signing

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QUOTE (fathom @ Dec 2, 2013 -> 08:18 PM) As long as he doesn't take called 3rd strike right down the plate like he loves to do. and then drop a fly ball

QUOTE (flavum @ Dec 2, 2013 -> 08:04 PM) Axelrod non-tendered. Dont have to watch the gas can again....good news

QUOTE (fathom @ Dec 2, 2013 -> 08:01 PM) I'd be fine with Flowers being in a platoon with someone like Jaso. If you're trying to compete though, you can't expect Flowers to be your primary catcher in a division with such dynamic RHP. Yep agreed

QUOTE (beck72 @ Dec 2, 2013 -> 07:57 PM) Makes sense. With all the garbage catchers out there, giving Flowers another shot, at least as part of a RH platoon, isn't the worst thing. No thats a pretty terrible situation

QUOTE (Chilihead90 @ Dec 2, 2013 -> 07:29 PM) Huh? We don't even have a single confirmed name going back. Rumors are ranging from Rendon to a collection of mid-level guys to Denard Span to a larger trade with multiple guys from each team moving. There is nothing on which to judge this trade right now, except assuming it can't improve the Tigers rotation, which is good news. Cotillo had the names already....

So the Nationals basically gave up role players for Fister....nice going Detroit

QUOTE (Jose Abreu @ Dec 2, 2013 -> 07:17 PM) We have to make a decision on Flowers tonight, right? Yes