winstonage Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 QUOTE (CanOfCorn @ Nov 2, 2009 -> 04:48 PM) It's the AL Central...EVERY team needs a bump in notoriety. Not going to happen. Ozzie would either have a heart attack or kill Manny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreatScott82 Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 Well we do still need a DH.. . .but after the steroid incident i just don't see JR doing such a move. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bighurt574 Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 This would not be like the Twins at all, but: (1) new ballpark to fill, and (2) need to impress Mauer given his upcoming free agency, and (3) take a shot for a year with Mauer, Morneau, and Ramirez at the center of the lineup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalapse Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 Priority #1 this offseason: dump Tyler Flowers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WCSox Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 (edited) QUOTE (GreatScott82 @ Nov 2, 2009 -> 01:58 PM) Well we do still need a DH.. . .but after the steroid incident i just don't see JR doing such a move. Not to mention that he'd likely have personality clashes with an intense manager like Ozzie. Plus, he'll be 38 in May. You never know when his bat is going to slow down, especially now that he's off the (alleged) juice. Plus, why trade for Manny when you can have Thome (who actually likes playing in Chicago) for a fraction of the cost? Edited November 2, 2009 by WCSox Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreatScott82 Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 QUOTE (WCSox @ Nov 2, 2009 -> 04:12 PM) Not to mention that he'd likely have personality clashes with an intense manager like Ozzie. Plus, he'll be 38 in May. You never know when his bat is going to slow down, especially now that he's off the (alleged) juice. Plus, why trade for Manny when you can have Thome (who actually likes playing in Chicago) for a fraction of the cost? agreed. say the dodgers take 5 million off Manny's contract- that would be $15 million the Sox could disperse elswhere like our bullpen and bring in a more economical DH such as Abreu at around $7-8 million. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elrockinMT Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 Maybe Don Cooper can straighten him out!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bighurt574 Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 QUOTE (Kalapse @ Nov 2, 2009 -> 04:11 PM) Priority #1 this offseason: dump Tyler Flowers. I hear Vazquez might be available... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty34 Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 Manny's the cheapest "free agent" out there. Rolling the dice on him given where the Sox are makes all the sense in the world. Beckham-Ramirez-Quentin would make a very formidable 2-4. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prochisox Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 I could see it being 3 teams The Twins - new stadium, maybe last year with Mauer, might do whatever it takes to win it this year and try to keep Mauer longterm The Mariners - came into some money recently with Jojihma opting out and could use that on Manny Our Sox - DH/OF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G&T Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 QUOTE (chisoxpride2 @ Nov 2, 2009 -> 03:54 PM) I agree. Who in our organization could be familiar with Manny? Yes that's rhetorical haha Didn't the Sox try to trade for Mags for Manny like 6 years ago? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxFan562004 Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 QUOTE (bighurt574 @ Nov 2, 2009 -> 04:09 PM) This would not be like the Twins at all, but: (1) new ballpark to fill, and (2) need to impress Mauer given his upcoming free agency, and (3) take a shot for a year with Mauer, Morneau, and Ramirez at the center of the lineup. They kind of popped into my mind to, due to the new ball park, thus I would imagine some higher revenues, and I would have to believe they can't honestly believe they can maintain the same style of play at home in an outdoor ball park Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxFan562004 Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 (edited) QUOTE (G&T @ Nov 2, 2009 -> 06:37 PM) Didn't the Sox try to trade for Mags for Manny like 6 years ago? I believe that was the mutli-team trade that was going to put A-Rod in Boston before he ended up going to the NYY, but I think Nomar was supposed to go to the White Sox. Edited November 3, 2009 by SoxFan562004 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
everafan Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 Has everyone forgotten that Boras is Ramirez' agent? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalapse Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 QUOTE (everafan @ Nov 2, 2009 -> 07:34 PM) Has everyone forgotten that Boras is Ramirez' agent? Ramirez is already under contract in 2010 (he has until Nov. 10th to decide whether of not to opt out of the 1 year, $20M remaining on his deal) and would be acquired via trade so unless Manny demands additional compensation to convince him to waive his no trade clause Boras shouldn't enter into the equation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPN366 Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 QUOTE (WCSox @ Nov 2, 2009 -> 03:26 PM) That's because a lot of people believe that A-Rod's an image-obsessed, contrived phony. David Ortiz has the type of personality that's almost impossible to dislike, and nobody knows what banned substance he tested positive for. For all we know, he may have just continued to pop greenies or take something sold at GNC. Manny also had a long and very impressive resume of post-season success by the time that he signed with Boston (and continued playing at a high level thereafter). Right or wrong, being a bad-ass in the playoffs can mitigate a number of sins. I dislike Ortiz, mostly because he's overrated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texsox Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Nov 2, 2009 -> 01:08 PM) I could also see it being Detroit. They don't seem to mind lazy malcontents up there. If it is a team in the AL Central, I'd think the chances are from least likely to most likely Royals>Sox>Twins>Indians>Tigers And if there is some misrepresentation in the article, a little misdirection, I could see some team in the east, not NYY or Bos, perhaps looking at the gate possibilities with Manny in their uniform. Edit to add: my best guess is Manny or his agent planted the story, possibly his current team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwerty Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 QUOTE (JPN366 @ Nov 2, 2009 -> 09:31 PM) I dislike Ortiz, mostly because he's overrated. Five straight years being in the top five in mvp voting? He was pretty damn good for that stretch. Ortiz was just as good and scary for those five years as just about anyone around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chw42 Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 QUOTE (iamshack @ Nov 2, 2009 -> 01:06 PM) Sounds like either us or Cleveland. They're pretty damn familiar with Manny... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 QUOTE (Tex @ Nov 3, 2009 -> 09:30 AM) If it is a team in the AL Central, I'd think the chances are from least likely to most likely Royals>Sox>Twins>Indians>Tigers And if there is some misrepresentation in the article, a little misdirection, I could see some team in the east, not NYY or Bos, perhaps looking at the gate possibilities with Manny in their uniform. Edit to add: my best guess is Manny or his agent planted the story, possibly his current team. For my money, the Twins are last, and the Royals are a step above. Let me put it this way, who was the last big named player the Twins have brought in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chw42 Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Nov 3, 2009 -> 02:47 PM) For my money, the Twins are last, and the Royals are a step above. Let me put it this way, who was the last big named player the Twins have brought in? OMG IT'S SHANNON STEWART. DROOOOOLLLLL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyyle23 Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Nov 3, 2009 -> 02:47 PM) For my money, the Twins are last, and the Royals are a step above. Let me put it this way, who was the last big named player the Twins have brought in? I would say Orlando Cabrera. Maybe Joe Crede(not a big name, but a name). They never worried about big names because they developed their big names Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Nov 3, 2009 -> 04:33 PM) I would say Orlando Cabrera. Maybe Joe Crede(not a big name, but a name). They never worried about big names because they developed their big names Cabrera a big name? Not at this stage of his career. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamshack Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 Delmon Young was the biggest they have brought in recently. Of course, at the time they traded for him, he was making peanuts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxAce Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Nov 3, 2009 -> 07:38 PM) Cabrera a big name? Not at this stage of his career. He's still very well known around baseball. He isn't that big slugger name you hear about, but everyone knows him, and he's still a very solid player. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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