DirtySox Posted July 25, 2013 Share Posted July 25, 2013 QUOTE (NCsoxfan @ Jul 24, 2013 -> 09:00 PM) Looks like Tim Hudson is out for the year (and career?). Have the Braves just entered the Peavy sweepstakes? Not the greatest farm. Especially position players. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtySox Posted July 25, 2013 Share Posted July 25, 2013 QUOTE (Lemon_44 @ Jul 24, 2013 -> 08:58 PM) Would Middlebrooks, Ranaudo, and Brentz be enough in people's eyes as a return for Peavy? I want no part of Middlebrooks. Yuck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted July 25, 2013 Share Posted July 25, 2013 QUOTE (NCsoxfan @ Jul 24, 2013 -> 10:00 PM) Looks like Tim Hudson is out for the year (and career?). Have the Braves just entered the Peavy sweepstakes? The Braves don't seem to have the kid of high demand talent we'd want back for Peavy right now from what people have said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwolf68 Posted July 25, 2013 Share Posted July 25, 2013 QUOTE (Lemon_44 @ Jul 24, 2013 -> 09:58 PM) Would Middlebrooks, Ranaudo, and Brentz be enough in people's eyes as a return for Peavy? Risky I think. I'd like more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GGajewski18 Posted July 25, 2013 Share Posted July 25, 2013 QUOTE (DirtySox @ Jul 24, 2013 -> 09:02 PM) Not the greatest farm. Especially position players. Agreed, we would ask for Betancourt +++ and they would say no. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted July 25, 2013 Share Posted July 25, 2013 QUOTE (DirtySox @ Jul 25, 2013 -> 02:02 AM) I want no part of Middlebrooks. Yuck. Me neither, but it does fit the mold of who KW targeted in the past. Does anyone know if Middlebrooks was ever good in the Arizona Fall League? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flavum Posted July 25, 2013 Share Posted July 25, 2013 All these rumors sound like a bunch of bulls***. "MLB.com has learned..." Whatever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenSox Posted July 25, 2013 Share Posted July 25, 2013 QUOTE (Lemon_44 @ Jul 24, 2013 -> 08:58 PM) Would Middlebrooks, Ranaudo, and Brentz be enough in people's eyes as a return for Peavy? It would be if I liked Middlebrooks. But he looks like a bust. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted July 25, 2013 Share Posted July 25, 2013 (edited) Maybe I'm being dumb, but I just don't like having a pitcher be the best part of a deal. Especially if this deal might be our only major move Edited July 25, 2013 by Jake Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtySox Posted July 25, 2013 Share Posted July 25, 2013 QUOTE (Jake @ Jul 24, 2013 -> 09:15 PM) Maybe I'm being dumb, but I just don't like having a pitcher be the best part of a deal. Especially if this deal might be our only major move I will be supremely disappointed if this is the only major move. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsideirish71 Posted July 25, 2013 Share Posted July 25, 2013 Willy Mo Pena part Ii Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GGajewski18 Posted July 25, 2013 Share Posted July 25, 2013 QUOTE (DirtySox @ Jul 24, 2013 -> 09:19 PM) I will be supremely disappointed if this is the only major move. I would too. Some of these guys need to be traded. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gldfinger5 Posted July 25, 2013 Share Posted July 25, 2013 According to twitter, Red Sox fans seem to hate the idea of giving up middlebrooks for peavy. Still seem to have hope for the guy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsideirish71 Posted July 25, 2013 Share Posted July 25, 2013 QUOTE (Gldfinger5 @ Jul 24, 2013 -> 09:25 PM) According to twitter, Red Sox fans seem to hate the idea of giving up middlebrooks for peavy. Still seem to have hope for the guy. RedSox fans on twitter Re trying to figure out why we want anything at all and should be wicked happy to allow Peavy to join the red cubs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted July 25, 2013 Share Posted July 25, 2013 (edited) Some selections from BA's 2012 season preview of Middlebrooks: He threw low 90s fastballs and occasionally spun plus curveballs as a pitcher, and he drew interest from college football programs as both a quarterback and a punter . . . If scouts drew up a blueprint for a third baseman, it would look like Middlebrooks. He has the size, athleticism, power and arm strength coveted at the hot corner . . . Right now, most of his homers come to the opposite field and are line drives that carry out of the park . . . Middlebrooks is an aggressive hitter who doesn't walk much and may not hit more than .275 or so in the majors . . . He's doing a better job of waiting for pitches he can hammer rather than getting himself out early in counts. He also understands that he's at his best when he lets his power come naturally, though he can get home run-conscious at times. Middlebrooks is a below-average runner but moves well for his size and isn't a liability on the bases. He's an asset at third base, where he's extremely agile and has a cannon for his arm . . . has the tools to blossom into an all-star. Also hit very well in AFL Edited July 25, 2013 by Jake Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knackattack Posted July 25, 2013 Share Posted July 25, 2013 QUOTE (Jake @ Jul 24, 2013 -> 07:31 PM) Some selections from BA's 2012 season preview of Middlebrooks: Also hit very well in AFL Under the radar like a motherf***er, I see you KW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted July 25, 2013 Share Posted July 25, 2013 QUOTE (Knackattack @ Jul 24, 2013 -> 09:33 PM) Under the radar like a motherf***er, I see you KW Between that and the offers to play football, you might as well buy your Middlebrooks unis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knackattack Posted July 25, 2013 Share Posted July 25, 2013 QUOTE (Jake @ Jul 24, 2013 -> 07:34 PM) Between that and the offers to play football, you might as well buy your Middlebrooks unis This guy played football too? Cya jake Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2nd_city_saint787 Posted July 25, 2013 Share Posted July 25, 2013 QUOTE (Jake @ Jul 24, 2013 -> 09:15 PM) Maybe I'm being dumb, but I just don't like having a pitcher be the best part of a deal. Especially if this deal might be our only major move It's not dumb by any means. Matter a fact I think it's dumb to think that pitching should be the best part of a deal....Unless they plan on moving Q/Santiago as well and that's where they get their hitters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliSoxFanViaSWside Posted July 25, 2013 Share Posted July 25, 2013 Good news, TB beat Boston and closing in on overtaking them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenSox Posted July 25, 2013 Share Posted July 25, 2013 QUOTE (southsideirish71 @ Jul 24, 2013 -> 09:27 PM) RedSox fans on twitter Re trying to figure out why we want anything at all and should be wicked happy to allow Peavy to join the red cubs. Yes they seem to have that attitude that we should be honored that the Red Sox want any of our players, and we should be happy with whatever Rule 5 eligible they choose to throw our way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce_Blixton Posted July 25, 2013 Share Posted July 25, 2013 QUOTE (NCsoxfan @ Jul 24, 2013 -> 07:00 PM) Looks like Tim Hudson is out for the year (and career?). Have the Braves just entered the Peavy sweepstakes? That was a brutal replay to watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenSox Posted July 25, 2013 Share Posted July 25, 2013 QUOTE (DirtySox @ Jul 24, 2013 -> 09:02 PM) Not the greatest farm. Especially position players. Are they willing to trade though? Some of these teams just won't trade anything but scraps. I'll take high ceiling players in the lower minors over busts or decliners. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted July 25, 2013 Share Posted July 25, 2013 Braves have Beachy coming back soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gldfinger5 Posted July 25, 2013 Share Posted July 25, 2013 QUOTE (GreenSox @ Jul 25, 2013 -> 02:45 AM) Yes they seem to have that attitude that we should be honored that the Red Sox want any of our players, and we should be happy with whatever Rule 5 eligible they choose to throw our way. Yup, many of the replies to the mlb.com article are laughable. He's having a horrible year, but I can see him turning it around. The Red Sox pushed youkilis out of town for him, so the organization clearly had high expectations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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