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QUOTE (SoxPride18 @ Dec 17, 2014 -> 02:23 PM) What are your guys/gals thoughts on him? He's had a pretty bad 2 years but he is tremendous on defense. He just recently turned 29 so he's still fairly young. My thought is if you can get him on a 1 or 2 year deal and hit in lower in the order, I think he can do really good for this team, especially on the defensive side. http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/c/cabreas01.shtml There is his career stats. Also, Chris Rose on IT predicts that he goes to the Sox for 1 year/8 million. I know he isn't an insider, just a tidbit throwing at you guys. I wouldn't hate it on a 1-year deal so as to not rush Micah Johnson, but I am actually looking forward to seeing him out there. Asdrubal also is a pretty poor defensively. I'd pass.

QUOTE (CWSpalehoseCWS @ Dec 16, 2014 -> 05:20 PM) No issue with this move. Looking at the state Charlotte is in, a few more of these moves need to be made. There really isn't anything promising for even a spot-start down there IMO. There is this one guy named Rodon. I heard he is OK.

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QUOTE (bmags @ Dec 16, 2014 -> 10:43 AM) I really hope when Abreu gets to camp he is not fat as hell again. Hmm. I don't know if "fat as hell" is the words I would use. Jose's a big dude, no doubt, but he certainly is not "fat as hell".

Just let Flowers do his thing. Brantly will be a serviceable backup. I mean, I'd take a flyer on Castro if it didn't cost much, but that is unlikely. AJP though? C'mon now.

QUOTE (Mike F. @ Dec 15, 2014 -> 06:04 PM) Anyone think Emilio Bonfacio would be a good fit on the Sox? He can play almost anywhere. Oh yeah. Been advocating for it, along with at least a few others. It makes wayyyyy too much sense.

93-69. Sale Cy Young. Q and Shark receive votes. Abreu MVP runner-up. Eaton has a .400 OBP

I was given a Pablo Ozuna jersey once. It is authentic and has the 2005 WS patch on it. It's pretty sweet, but I wish like hell it was someone else. I was 14 at the time, and man did I love me some Ozuna. Just so I don't get too much flack, I also own a Rowand, Buehrle, Konerko, Peavy, Quentin, Danks, Beckham and Sale jerseys. Sale is my most recent and I went with the Red pinstripes 1971 jersey they wore a few years back, so it doesn't blend in too much.

QUOTE (CaliSoxFanViaSWside @ Dec 14, 2014 -> 01:36 AM) Someone like Gordon Beckham ? Can platoon with Conor too at 3rd base since the only good thing he does is play decent defense and hit lefties pretty well. Fine w me at this point. I was Bonifacio but as this point what the heck!!!

Holy balls! Melky was our guy and we got him. 90-95 wins??!? Let's goooooooo

QUOTE (Buehrlesque @ Dec 12, 2014 -> 09:46 AM) He wants 5 years and teams seem to be balking at that a little. I would go 4 years for him or Chase Headley if their markets stall. I like Headley and all, but we shouldn't be spending our assets on a 3B. Conor has a solid stick, one that is very under appreciated around here, and his defense improved ten fold last year. He's not winning any gold gloves anytime soon, but he is passable. Melky makes way too much sense. And all this talk about Lh/RH in his thread, well Melky is a switch hitter. I know the market for his services is a robust, but a four year $60M makes a lot of sense. He will probably end up getting more though.

QUOTE (thxfrthmmrs @ Dec 12, 2014 -> 11:05 AM) If you want to look at it glass half full, Porcello seems like he's been around forever, but he was a top 20 prospect years ago, reached the majors at 20 years old and is only just turning 26. Last year was the first year he finally put up a shiny ERA, but he's been pretty good in FIP and WAR for a few years now. I think he has finally put it together and will be a solid #3 or #2 starter from here on out. And for the record Cespedes is also a free agent at the end of the year for the Tigers. Wilson is the definition of a AAAA reliever, whose ERA is an outlier according to FIP. The other kid they got in the deal wouldn't even see the big leagues for another 4 years or so, if he doesn't fall apart between now and then. I don't think Detroit did bad, but I like the trade better for Red Sox since they struck out on the big names pitchers, but was able to trade from an area of surplus to fill their needs, while getting good value in return. I am well aware of Porcello's pedigree and Cespedes' contract status. Even without the lottery ticket and Wilson, who will compete for a spot in their pen, they still needed help in the OF big time and flipped one year of a mid rotation pitcher for a guy that is going to add to a very formidable middle of the line up. It is the definition of a good baseball trade.

I like the trade for DET. I have never been a big Porcello guy. Yeah, he's a solid pitcher, but prior to last season, he was in every way shape and form, a back of the rotation pitcher. He took a nice step forward last year, but with only one year of control remaining, it made sense for DET to upgrade their OF. Not to mention, they got a guy in Wilson who will be in their pen, plus a low level lottery ticket. It also freed up about $2M for this coming year. It wasn't a great move by any stretch, but Cespedes will help them.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Dec 11, 2014 -> 04:16 PM) Allison Urycki ‏@AllisonUrycki the great moment when your ex gets traded from the white sox to Miami! Thank you sweet baby jesus! ??#hegone #imfree HAHAHAHA, Andre a bit of a stalker??

QUOTE (GreenSox @ Dec 11, 2014 -> 02:38 PM) You missed the #2 need. A fourth starter. And a LF. C (a defensive position) and 3B aren't holes. We have made the moves this year giving up secondary players. That's what the Sox should give up with still a 2nd tier farm and a building team. John Danks, while not well liked around these parts, is a solid #4. Sure, he's paid like 2 or 3, but he is just fine as a #4. Danks and Noesi can hold down the 4/5 slots just fine, and we'll likely see Rodon with at least 10-15 starts. While I would obviously love to add another SP (I liked the idea of Masterson or E. Santana - those ships have sailed, and I doubt the Sox spend their assets on a SP). A decent reclamation project would be welcomed, however - say, Billingsly, Josh Johnson, Medlan, Beachy, Morrow or even Floyd. I do expect the Sox to bring someone like that, or maybe a slightly lesser name, into the fold. The main need is obviously LF. I still expect to see Melky, Rasmus or Aoki on this club, and if not, the LF will come via trade. I am fine going to battle with Gillaspie at 3B (sign Bonafacio, Rick..he's a perfect fit and platoon w/ Conor against LHP) and Flowers at C.

QUOTE (Eminor3rd @ Dec 11, 2014 -> 09:45 AM) Oh, I thought Parra was non-tendered. I don't believe so.

QUOTE (Eminor3rd @ Dec 11, 2014 -> 09:34 AM) Which is like saying that DV hit 21 homers last year. It's the only way you can possibly make an argument that either player contributed anything on offense. And it is incomplete and misleading. He put up an 88 wRC+ and was a -5 defender by UZR for the first time in a while. Ichiro is a legend, but at this stage in his career, I'd MUCH rather we try to sign Gerrardo Parra for similar money. I keep hearing a Gerrado Parra signing suggestions on here. Parra is in his 3rd year of arbitration and is still owned by the Brewers. Sure, we could trade for him, but Parra is NOT a free agent. What am I missing? As for Ichiro, as others have said, if he is coming in to be the 4th outfielder and pinch hitter/runner, great. If it is to be the everyday LF, I think we can do much better. It is not the worst idea ever, but I think Rick has bigger plans for LF.

QUOTE (kwill @ Dec 10, 2014 -> 07:35 PM) I would trade for Crawford then have Viciedo platoon for Larouche and Crawford. I don't want to give up on him yet. Crawford is still a very good fielder, could deepen the lineup and add some speed to the bottom of the lineup. Plus, he seems like a great guy in the clubhouse. He is not too old to be productive throughout the rest of the contract. I really think there is not much difference between Crawford and Melky. I agree if you can get the money to even out.

QUOTE (flavum @ Dec 10, 2014 -> 07:21 PM) I would doubt it. That's his prerogative, and Marlins knew that possibility....or it's possible they were just doing the Dodgers a favor. Possible. The Dodgers are picking up his tab.

Looks like Dee Gordon is headed to Miami now as well. Heaney going back to LAD.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Dec 10, 2014 -> 04:57 PM) The Sox just sent out an email saying that singing was now official. Pretty sure the 40 man is still at 39.

QUOTE (Lillian @ Dec 10, 2014 -> 04:50 PM) The Dodgers still need to move an outfielder or two. Apparently, they didn't accomplish that in this trade. Yeah, would have been intriguing for the Sox to get involved here, but it doesn't appear to be the case. LAD still needs to move Kemp, Ethier or Crawford..

QUOTE (chitownsportsfan @ Dec 10, 2014 -> 04:46 PM) The poster above me didn't know it... Ahhh, sorry, I thought it was directed at me. In any event, I didn't get that vibe from his post. Nevermind

QUOTE (chitownsportsfan @ Dec 10, 2014 -> 03:47 PM) Uh you have to keep the pick on the 25 man active roster I believe at least 110 or so days. You can't just draft a guy and stash him in aa or something he will get offered back. That rules out pretty much anyone other than a near mlb ready reliever. Maybe a utility guy. Deshields will probably be long gone by 8. Uhhh...not sure who the first bolded part was directed at, but I highly doubt anyone around here doesn't understand that. As for the 2nd bolded part, FWIW Luhnow has stated that he'd be shocked if Deshields was taken. Probably doesn't mean much, but still interesting. I personally agree that he'll be gone in the top 5.

For those curious, here is a link to a whole bunch of profiles on eligible players. http://www.baseballamerica.com/minors/nota...e-rule-5-draft/