Eminor3rd Posted December 24, 2010 Share Posted December 24, 2010 http://thesportsbanter.blogspot.com/2010/1...stery-team.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R.J. Posted December 24, 2010 Share Posted December 24, 2010 Not a chance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knightni Posted December 24, 2010 Share Posted December 24, 2010 Nope. It's the usual mystery Boras team. No one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bschmaranz Posted December 24, 2010 Share Posted December 24, 2010 Yeah, definitely no dice on that one. Even if they had the money I don't think he'd be a wise option. I'd sooner look to use those "expendable funds" in other areas then spend 70-80 mil on a guy that only performs in contract years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan4life_2007 Posted December 24, 2010 Share Posted December 24, 2010 Close this thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamshack Posted December 24, 2010 Share Posted December 24, 2010 I would have been more in favor of signing Beltre than Konerko, but I don't think there was ever a chance to acquire both. Unfortunate too, because we would be an odds-on favorite to win the AL IMO if we could sign Beltre. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiliIrishHammock24 Posted December 24, 2010 Share Posted December 24, 2010 No thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan4life_2007 Posted December 24, 2010 Share Posted December 24, 2010 Hunter Pence or Nick Markakis would be my dream (realistic) additions. I'd give up anything for one of those two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeynach Posted December 24, 2010 Share Posted December 24, 2010 QUOTE (bschmaranz @ Dec 24, 2010 -> 02:09 PM) Yeah, definitely no dice on that one. Even if they had the money I don't think he'd be a wise option. I'd sooner look to use those "expendable funds" in other areas then spend 70-80 mil on a guy that only performs in contract years. I heard that Beltre and Company rejected the angles offered which was believed to be 5 years 70M. WTF do they think they are going to get from someone else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted December 24, 2010 Share Posted December 24, 2010 QUOTE (joeynach @ Dec 24, 2010 -> 03:45 PM) I heard that Beltre and Company rejected the angles offered which was believed to be 5 years 70M. WTF do they think they are going to get from someone else. At this point, he's the best player still on the market, so yeah. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan4life_2007 Posted December 24, 2010 Share Posted December 24, 2010 QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Dec 24, 2010 -> 02:45 PM) At this point, he's the best player still on the market, so yeah. But who else has come close to offering what the Angels did? I don't blame them for pulling their offer. Why bid against yourself? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted December 24, 2010 Share Posted December 24, 2010 QUOTE (Jordan4life @ Dec 24, 2010 -> 03:47 PM) But who else has come close to offering what the Angels did? I don't blame them for pulling their offer. Why bid against yourself? I don't blame the angels for pulling their offer either, but I'd still imagine there's money that has yet to be spent other than that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamshack Posted December 24, 2010 Share Posted December 24, 2010 QUOTE (Jordan4life @ Dec 24, 2010 -> 03:47 PM) But who else has come close to offering what the Angels did? I don't blame them for pulling their offer. Why bid against yourself? The A's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sircaffey Posted December 24, 2010 Share Posted December 24, 2010 ALL-IN! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vote4Pedro Posted December 25, 2010 Share Posted December 25, 2010 well this would be a nice christmas present there is absolutely no chance to acquire him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Springfield Soxfan Posted December 25, 2010 Share Posted December 25, 2010 QUOTE (beckham15 @ Dec 24, 2010 -> 07:07 PM) well this would be a nice christmas present there is absolutely no chance to acquire him Agreed, that speculation just relates to the fact that we are a team with a somewhat unsettled 3b position, Morel/Vizquel/Teahan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan4life_2007 Posted December 25, 2010 Share Posted December 25, 2010 QUOTE (Springfield SoxFan @ Dec 24, 2010 -> 08:38 PM) Agreed, that speculation just relates to the fact that we are a team with a somewhat unsettled 3b position, Morel/Vizquel/Teahan. Give Morel his shot. I'd love a Longoria/Zimmerman, but that ain't happening. We need as much cheap/controllable talent as we can get. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted December 25, 2010 Share Posted December 25, 2010 QUOTE (Jordan4life @ Dec 24, 2010 -> 09:45 PM) Give Morel his shot. I'd love a Longoria/Zimmerman, but that ain't happening. We need as much cheap/controllable talent as we can get. Maybe not next year, but by 2012, I'd rather have Morel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GREEDY Posted December 25, 2010 Share Posted December 25, 2010 (edited) It was a done deal, Beltre was coming to Chicago; then Kenny tried to touch Adrian's head... and the deal unraveled. Edited December 25, 2010 by GREEDY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quin Posted December 25, 2010 Share Posted December 25, 2010 QUOTE (Jordan4life @ Dec 24, 2010 -> 08:45 PM) Give Morel his shot. I'd love a Longoria/Zimmerman, but that ain't happening. We need as much cheap/controllable talent as we can get. +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxFan1 Posted December 25, 2010 Share Posted December 25, 2010 Insert Alex Gordon post here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreatScott82 Posted December 25, 2010 Share Posted December 25, 2010 Steve Phillips mentioned that the Sox should go ALL IN and bring in Beltre 2 weeks ago on ESPN1000. He brought up JR's age and it may be a factor the next few seasons as he wants nothing more than 1 more WS title. Adding Beltre would make this lineup SICK! I'm not sure how much it will cost- but the fact that we offered Kerry Wood $6 million/ season tells me KW and JR are NOT done spending and want to continue to add to this thing as much as possible. How much would Beltre cost? Not sure. But the thought of him in our lineup makes me smile. We would seriously compete w/ the Boston's and NY's if we add Beltre. Is it a pipe dream? Sure. Can it happen? You never know. This appears to be a GO ALL IN 2011 campaign! So why not add the best 3b on the market while we are at it? Merry Christmas to all my SOXTALKERS! I've been on this thing for over 5 years already! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elrockinMT Posted December 25, 2010 Share Posted December 25, 2010 That the Sox are the mystery team is a real real long long stretch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreatScott82 Posted December 25, 2010 Share Posted December 25, 2010 QUOTE (elrockinMT @ Dec 25, 2010 -> 10:33 AM) That the Sox are the mystery team is a real real long long stretch agreed. . but you never know. thats all im saying. The next best thing is to see Viciedo and Morel battle it out this spring. If im the Viciedo, im busting my ass at 3B all winter long trying to improve defensively. We all know the dude can swing a stick. Morel has ALOT of defensive talent at the hot corner. My only concern with him is offensive contributions. But if they want to stick with the defense and pitching motto- Morel is the guy! Or you don't have to worry about this at all and just sign Beltre Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knightni Posted December 25, 2010 Share Posted December 25, 2010 If they can pawn off Teahen and Pierre on the Yanks in a Floyd for Gardner + prospects deal, I can see an offer being sent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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