thedoctor Posted August 5, 2012 Share Posted August 5, 2012 cbs sports Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted August 5, 2012 Share Posted August 5, 2012 Makes sense, as 13 million is a lot for him next year given his medical issues the past few years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RZZZA Posted August 5, 2012 Share Posted August 5, 2012 What will this team look like next year? Seems like a lot of guys are leaving Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted August 5, 2012 Share Posted August 5, 2012 QUOTE (RZZZA @ Aug 5, 2012 -> 05:54 PM) What will this team look like next year? Seems like a lot of guys are leaving Think of it as the possibility of payroll flexibility to add some players via free agency. If you're referring to Peavy and Youk possibly leaving via FA, then I say "thanks for your performance in 2012" and gladly take the 31 million dollars and use it elsewhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quin Posted August 5, 2012 Share Posted August 5, 2012 Brent Morel is pleased. Unless the Sox work out a deal with Youk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted August 5, 2012 Share Posted August 5, 2012 I would rather they pick it up and risk it than have watch Morel out there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedoctor Posted August 5, 2012 Author Share Posted August 5, 2012 QUOTE (Brian @ Aug 5, 2012 -> 07:02 PM) I would rather they pick it up and risk it than have watch Morel out there. yes, this. morel can't be the option next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted August 5, 2012 Share Posted August 5, 2012 QUOTE (Quinarvy @ Aug 5, 2012 -> 02:01 PM) Brent Morel is pleased. Unless the Sox work out a deal with Youk. As one of Morel's biggest defenders...right now I would have zero confidence starting the season with him at 3b next year. May as well trade away some of your bigger contracts like Konerko if you're taking that chance. Here's the list of free agents. Third basemen Geoff Blum (39) Miguel Cairo (39) Eric Chavez (35) Mark DeRosa (38) Brandon Inge (36) Maicer Izturis (32) Jose Lopez (29) Placido Polanco (37) - $5.5MM mutual option with a $1MM buyout Mark Reynolds (29) - $11MM club option with a $500K buyout Scott Rolen (38) Mark Teahen (31) Miguel Tejada (39) Ty Wigginton (35) - $4MM club option with a $500K buyout David Wright (30) - $16MM club option with a $1MM buyout Kevin Youkilis (34) - $13MM club option with a $1MM buyout Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RZZZA Posted August 5, 2012 Share Posted August 5, 2012 Think of it as the possibility of payroll flexibility to add some players via free agency. If you're referring to Peavy and Youk possibly leaving via FA, then I say "thanks for your performance in 2012" and gladly take the 31 million dollars and use it elsewhere. Not only them, but AJ and Beckham too. AJ might not leave but if it is just Peavy/Youk/Beckham, thats still a lot of holes in the rotation to fill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quin Posted August 5, 2012 Share Posted August 5, 2012 QUOTE (RZZZA @ Aug 5, 2012 -> 01:04 PM) Not only them, but AJ and Beckham too. AJ might not leave but if it is just Peavy/Youk/Beckham, thats still a lot of holes in the rotation to fill How is Beckham leaving? It's his first arbitration year, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoodAsGould Posted August 5, 2012 Share Posted August 5, 2012 That is not a very promising list, David Wright being the exception but that option will be picked up. I can understand the Sox not wanting to pickup Youk's option but I do hope the plan isn't Morel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted August 5, 2012 Share Posted August 5, 2012 QUOTE (RZZZA @ Aug 5, 2012 -> 07:04 PM) Not only them, but AJ and Beckham too. AJ might not leave but if it is just Peavy/Youk/Beckham, thats still a lot of holes in the rotation to fill I'll be stunned if AJ leaves. At this point, he seems to be in the "JR steps in to negotiate" range as PK and Buehrle were. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RZZZA Posted August 5, 2012 Share Posted August 5, 2012 How is Beckham leaving? It's his first arbitration year, right? I just assumed by the way people around here talk about him that he's gonna be gone soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted August 5, 2012 Share Posted August 5, 2012 FWIW, Youk's been worth just over $5 million so far this year in fWAR's world. $16 million the 2 previous years...but you just can't guarantee he'll stay healthy for a year if that's the kind of performance you'd expect. You can probably decline that option and still be able to sign him for something in the $8 million range. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted August 5, 2012 Share Posted August 5, 2012 We need a playoff run to start thinking about bringing guys back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted August 5, 2012 Share Posted August 5, 2012 QUOTE (RZZZA @ Aug 5, 2012 -> 07:09 PM) I just assumed by the way people around here talk about him that he's gonna be gone soon. If he is gone, he'd likely be traded for another change of scenery player that could possibly start at 2b or 3b Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted August 5, 2012 Share Posted August 5, 2012 QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Aug 5, 2012 -> 07:10 PM) We need a playoff run to start thinking about bringing guys back. Yes, but recent attendance numbers are certainly making things more optimistic regarding future payroll. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted August 5, 2012 Share Posted August 5, 2012 QUOTE (fathom @ Aug 5, 2012 -> 02:11 PM) If he is gone, he'd likely be traded for another change of scenery player that could possibly start at 2b or 3b We're not yet sitting on a prospect beating down the door to replace Beckham (or 3b) though. Might be the case a season from now with Saladino or someone like that, but we're not there yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted August 5, 2012 Share Posted August 5, 2012 QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Aug 5, 2012 -> 07:12 PM) We're not yet sitting on a prospect beating down the door to replace Beckham (or 3b) though. Might be the case a season from now with Saladino or someone like that, but we're not there yet. Oh, I agree, and that's why I think if Beckham does get traded, it's not for prospects. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pktmotion Posted August 5, 2012 Share Posted August 5, 2012 The Sox have a ton of decisions to make this offseason... Peavy, Liriano, Youkilis, Myers, Hudson - all could potentially be free agents (Personally think they keep Youk and Peavy) or do you capitalize on high market value and trade Rios or Dunn? Do you part ways with Danks or Floyd? (I think if they keep one of Liriano or Peavy; they lose Danks or Floyd) Is Beckham around next year? or do you package him for a pitcher? There a ton of uncertainty for 2013 but KW has decisions; and ironically those are the times where he performs his best work. And also should make for a very fun & busy offseason to follow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted August 5, 2012 Share Posted August 5, 2012 QUOTE (pktmotion @ Aug 5, 2012 -> 02:19 PM) Do you part ways with Danks or Floyd? (I think if they keep one of Liriano or Peavy; they lose Danks or Floyd) John Danks is flat out unmovable right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pktmotion Posted August 5, 2012 Share Posted August 5, 2012 QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Aug 5, 2012 -> 01:21 PM) John Danks is flat out unmovable right now. I agree that's why I think they keep Peavy and trade Floyd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knightni Posted August 5, 2012 Share Posted August 5, 2012 QUOTE (fathom @ Aug 5, 2012 -> 02:06 PM) I'll be stunned if AJ leaves. At this point, he seems to be in the "JR steps in to negotiate" range as PK and Buehrle were. Prepare yourself. Every HR he hits is setting off a cash register. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SOXOBAMA Posted August 5, 2012 Share Posted August 5, 2012 I believe AJ will sign with the Marlins this off season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanne Posted August 5, 2012 Share Posted August 5, 2012 I'm taking any comments from the Boston Globe in regards to Youk with a huge grain of salt... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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