toasty Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 QUOTE (chw42 @ Oct 17, 2013 -> 10:23 PM) I think having Alexei and Viciedo on the team had a lot to do with getting him. Hopefully, he turns out to be as good, if not better, than Cespedes and Puig. It's been a few years, but Those also started with Contreras... we're not the worst place for Cuban players, for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toasty Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 QUOTE (RockRaines @ Oct 17, 2013 -> 10:25 PM) If you PM me I'll put you on the nugget list. I try to keep stuff off the board to protect some info. Sign Pierzynski to mentor Phegley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heads22 Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 QUOTE (witesoxfan @ Oct 17, 2013 -> 10:25 PM) I don't think they had anything to do with it. All $$$ Probably not, but I'd have to think having two Cubans on the team certainly didn't hurt us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jose Abreu Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 We can bring back some former players this offseason. Cotts, AJ, Crain, and the amazing Brent Lillibridge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 For the naysayers: would you rather pay this money to Granderson or Abreu? Think of the next several years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witesoxfan Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 If Abreu can be a 4 WAR player, which is no small task, it has a chance to add 7 wins. Dunn hurt the Sox at 1B and Konerko was obviously brutal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toasty Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 QUOTE (RockRaines @ Oct 17, 2013 -> 10:31 PM) For the naysayers: would you rather pay this money to Granderson or Abreu? Think of the next several years. Granderson can go somewhere else! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buehrle>Wood Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 QUOTE (RockRaines @ Oct 18, 2013 -> 03:31 AM) For the naysayers: would you rather pay this money to Granderson or Abreu? Think of the next several years. Don't think there's many if any naysayers on this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GGajewski18 Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 QUOTE (RockRaines @ Oct 17, 2013 -> 10:31 PM) For the naysayers: would you rather pay this money to Granderson or Abreu? Think of the next several years. Abreu easily. Not even close. And I sent you a DM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witesoxfan Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 QUOTE (Heads22 @ Oct 17, 2013 -> 10:30 PM) Probably not, but I'd have to think having two Cubans on the team certainly didn't hurt us. This was actually what I was going to post almost verbatim. I agree 100%. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulokis Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 Great payback for watching awful baseball this season. Now we need more better baseball players. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daggins Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 I doubt Grandy would get this kind of money, or this many years. I like Granderson, and the problem with Abreu is that he is a total unknown at the MLB level. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 QUOTE (daggins @ Oct 17, 2013 -> 10:33 PM) I doubt Grandy would get this kind of money, or this many years. I like Granderson, and the problem with Abreu is that he is a total unknown at the MLB level. Watch. It will be close. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 QUOTE (SoxPride18 @ Oct 17, 2013 -> 10:32 PM) Abreu easily. Not even close. And I sent you a DM Thanks. Doesn't hurt to bother me too. I think fathom got the most info on this deal than anyone since he bugged me to go and get him some. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max power Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 It would not surprise me to see granderson get something like 5/55. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtySox Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 QUOTE (daggins @ Oct 17, 2013 -> 10:33 PM) I doubt Grandy would get this kind of money, or this many years. I like Granderson, and the problem with Abreu is that he is a total unknown at the MLB level. Grandy will also likely get a qualifying offer which would cost the Sox a draft pick for signing him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toasty Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 QUOTE (RockRaines @ Oct 17, 2013 -> 10:34 PM) Watch. It will be close. If granderson gets close to this it will be a desperate move by somebody Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GGajewski18 Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 QUOTE (RockRaines @ Oct 17, 2013 -> 10:35 PM) Thanks. Doesn't hurt to bother me too. I think fathom got the most info on this deal than anyone since he bugged me to go and get him some. Love getting info Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BFirebird Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 What a great start to the "offseason". Or should I say best part of 2013 season. Anyone with a full scouting report? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caulfield12 Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 QUOTE (RockRaines @ Oct 17, 2013 -> 09:35 PM) Thanks. Doesn't hurt to bother me too. I think fathom got the most info on this deal than anyone since he bugged me to go and get him some. Fathom begging? It has been a really tough five months for everyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GGajewski18 Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 QUOTE (RockRaines @ Oct 17, 2013 -> 10:35 PM) Thanks. Doesn't hurt to bother me too. I think fathom got the most info on this deal than anyone since he bugged me to go and get him some. Did you get my DM or no Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witesoxfan Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 Pretty sure this is also the biggest deal in Sox history too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heads22 Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 Rock, I'll have a DM you'll laugh at here soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 QUOTE (Heads22 @ Oct 17, 2013 -> 10:40 PM) Rock, I'll have a DM you'll laugh at here soon. Nice hit me up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daggins Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 QUOTE (DirtySox @ Oct 17, 2013 -> 10:35 PM) Grandy will also likely get a qualifying offer which would cost the Sox a draft pick for signing him. Very true. I would def. rather have the second round pick and Abreu than Grandy. Right now the wish list is down to Salty, maybe a trade for some infield depth, and a bonafide lefty in the pen. That puts the Sox on the road to legitimacy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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