Bob Sacamano

I would love to get one of their best young starters, Kevin Plawecki, and they could send Flores over for Alexei.

QUOTE (StRoostifer @ Nov 10, 2014 -> 04:09 PM) I wasn't sure about how many but I'm pretty sure you're right, there was plenty of bad reactions. To me, I thought the Sox did well considering Santiago was mostly a two pitch pitcher with a show me kind of slider and had a heck of a time staying in the strike zone. I think at one point towards the end of the 2013 season he managed to piss of Coop. I'm not against this depending on the return but who the hell plays SS? The idea of Semien or Sanchez playing SS is very unsettling. I suppose the Sox could sign Drew? Hanley? Lowrie? Maybe Asdrubal Cabrera? Sign him to a 3-4 year deal and flip him when Anderson is ready.

I know that Sandoval isn't exactly a skinny guy, but I wouldn't put him on the same level as Prince Fielder. I think Pablo tends to lose weight in the off-season and sort of gains it back throughout the course of the season. I remember a pic was posted somewhere around spring training of a thinner Panda.

Preference of which I'd want in a deal: 1. Kemp DH/OF 2. Crawford OF 3. Ethier DH/OF/1B

QUOTE (oldsox @ Nov 8, 2014 -> 05:06 PM) Me too. Good fielder and base runner. In addition to your comments, he doesn't knock in a lot or runs. I don't know his RISP stats but my recollection is that Braves put him at leadoff mid season just for that reason. Doesn't make him a bad guy, but Sox would not be getting Mr. Clutch. Still, He would make the Sox a better team. He has spent time over the past few seasons in the leadoff spot too though which would lead to less rbi opportunities in the nl. I think hitting in different spots in the order kind of changes your approach as well. Still before his prime too.

If you trade for Samardzija and can't workout an extension during this off-season or mid-season, you can at least offer a qualifying offer next off-season while still trying to work out a deal for him to come back so you can at least re-coup something if he were to sign somewhere else from a potential deal.

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Nov 8, 2014 -> 03:24 AM) Avy Montas and Rondon wasn't good enough? At the time Montas and Rondon were just kinda throw in not expected to do anything. They've really started to develop after we got them.

No way they deal Gattis. They have a catching prospect they want to move up and by creating room, they are likely to deal Heyward (let's get him!) or Upton as they are both free agents after this season. Gattis would then move back to the outfield where he can play more as opposed to being the catcher.

QUOTE (LDF @ Nov 7, 2014 -> 10:14 AM) 1 the sox better do better than 1 - top 100 prospect. 2. Drew forget about it. I would rather deal with it in house and if need be go fa market in 2016. Or Asdrubal Cabrera as I forgot he has no draft pick attached to him. Could sign him to a 3-4 year deal then trade him after year 2 or 3?

They're a team thin on infield prospects right? Anyone think they'd take Danks and Sanchez in a deal? To be clear, not for Samardzija but in a deal potentially for someone else? Just curious because they did pay both Cespedes and Johnson about $20 mill combined last season and Danks in under control for two more years and can probably pitch well in that ballpark.

If we trade Alexei, we need to get at least one top 100 out of it. As far as replacement goes, grab Stephen Drew as a stop gap. No draft pick loss, good defensively at short and honestly I don't really trust 2 young players up the middle when they were both pretty shoddy defensively last season.

Trade Beck and Trayce Thompson. Take on all salary. Make him primary DH/4th outfielder. Sign a left/right fielder capable of playing center for when Eaton gets hurt. Eaton CF Ramirez SS Abreu 1B CarGo DH Garcia LF/RF Rasmus? RF/LF Gillaspie 3B Flowers C Second baseman

QUOTE (shysocks @ Nov 6, 2014 -> 08:32 AM) Independent of all the other points you made - Sandoval's camp saying he's looking for $100M does not mean he'll get $100M. He'll still be too expensive for my liking, but him reaching nine figures would surprise me. I don't know who will give it to him. Giants are only willing to go 3 years I guess. I'm guessing he signs same deal as Pence but with the Red Sox

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Nov 6, 2014 -> 08:14 AM) $100-116 million for a 3B who's very likelway when Eatono continue to battle weight/health issues into his 30's....and who's likely to put up a 725-750ish OPS in the coming years? I don't think the upgrade is worth the money unless it's for an all-around superstar-caliber player with offensive and defensive skills in the OF or at catcher. Sandoval's a 12-18 homer guy now, which isn't FAR off what Conor could be expected to provide in the next year or so. The major difference is his defense, but is that really worth a nine figure contract for a team that hasn't approached that number for a single player? Personally I think the best route is to get two outfielders making one of them the primary DH/4th outfielder. That way when Eaton gets hurt you don't have to start Danks for 13-14 games in a row. Danks is better as a 5th outfielder. Could totally see us getting a Seth Smith or Matt Joyce to bethat kind of DH. I mean you already have a DH in Tank, but if you want to get more left-handed.

My wishful thinking off season would be: signing Sandoval to play third, trading for Heyward (include Davidson in deal since we have Pablo), signing a McCarthy type pitcher, and signing some non-top relievers (Cotts had a solid year, Soriano could be a buy-low option). You could also trade Viciedo for possible bullpen help. Eaton CF. Ramirez SS Abreu 1B Sandoval 3B Garcia LF Heyward RF Flowers C Gillaspie DH/1B/3B maybe platoon with a right handed infielder (Saladino?) and let Pablo DH those days Whoever breaks camp at second I know none of that will happen but it would be interesting to see

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Nov 5, 2014 -> 09:08 PM) I seriously doubt those first 2 would get Hayward. If you include Tim Anderson with the other 2, you might start getting their attention. Hence why I stated: "whatever else is needed." I'm not implying just throw-in guys, just whatever it takes.

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Nov 5, 2014 -> 07:55 PM) Tempting, but even our best offer of Montas, Danish, Anderson and Hawkins might not be enough to get it done. They would ask for Quintana in addition and that would be the deal breaker IMO. If they would accept the first deal, it's definitely something to consider. However, a Rockies player coming to the AL, his injury history...his going into his decline years, only the Kenny Williamses of the world have the balls to make that deal. And the problem is that the farm system still doesn't have enough depth to recover from losing every top prospect but Rodon in one fell swoop. It would take another 18 months to replace that level of talent. I want them to get Heyward. Hawkins, one of Danish/Montas and whatever else is needed. Deal also happens with a 72-hour negotiating window to work an extension

QUOTE (LDF @ Nov 5, 2014 -> 05:39 PM) stat wise, I was looking at them side by side. well I will the other post their thoughts on it. look at flowers, the last 3 months. and then at castro. I would like to see your response. How do they look? On a phone and unable to look

If I had to make a bet, I'd bet on Castro having a better season than Flowers next season.

I'd rather see Viciedo dealt for Castro than Viciedo dealt for Dominic Brown.

QUOTE (Chisoxfn @ Nov 5, 2014 -> 03:19 PM) I would be okay with Castro but I'm not giving up a ton for him. What about for Viciedo? Maybe we get something back like a BP arm as well.

Castro didn't really have a good year last year but I can see a Castro for Viciedo swap easily. Maybe other pieces added in from the Astros or not.

Anyone think Castro can be on the move? More specific, to us?

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Nov 5, 2014 -> 10:19 AM) He won't be offered arbitration. Actually the Angels are looking to move Kendrick so a great chance he will be.

Also saw that Beckham is projected to get $5mill. Glad we will be paying someone 1/10 that price to put up similar/better numbers than him.