Dunt Posted December 2, 2014 Share Posted December 2, 2014 Why not? He would fit the foundation and time frame the Sox are looking at, he could be put in RF to move Avi to LF, and then you can bat him 3rd and put Abreu where he is a better fit in the 4 hole. The price would probably be substantial, but I don't really see the negatives in going after talent like him. Make him a legitimate extension offer and act like a team that sees their window open. Don't waste these productive years from Abreu, Sale, and Q. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoCalSox Posted December 2, 2014 Share Posted December 2, 2014 I'm personally a fan of the player but not a fan of what it will take to get him, not to mention he's a 1 year rental. $14.7M is due to him plus a top prospect or two. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hi8is Posted December 2, 2014 Share Posted December 2, 2014 For some reason I've really felt that their end game plan is indeed Upton, a Frontend RHSP, and one more bullpen piece. That would make lots of us start to dream again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eminor3rd Posted December 2, 2014 Share Posted December 2, 2014 Upton does not seem like the type to sign an extension when he's this close to free agency. This would be a rental or turn into an overpay, IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Sacamano Posted December 2, 2014 Share Posted December 2, 2014 QUOTE (Eminor3rd @ Dec 2, 2014 -> 12:13 AM) Upton does not seem like the type to sign an extension when he's this close to free agency. This would be a rental or turn into an overpay, IMO. My thoughts exactly. With a huge year and being a free agent at 28, he will get a 6-8 year deal about 25 mill a season Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiSox59 Posted December 2, 2014 Share Posted December 2, 2014 QUOTE (soxfan2014 @ Dec 2, 2014 -> 09:34 AM) My thoughts exactly. With a huge year and being a free agent at 28, he will get a 6-8 year deal about 25 mill a season Upton would be great, but the price to acquire him would far outweigh the one year he would wear a SOX uni. Not worth it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buehrlesque Posted December 2, 2014 Share Posted December 2, 2014 Weren't the Sox rumored to be interested in Upton before, when they found out The DBacks were looking to trade him? My hunch is that the Sox are looking for something big, something to "dream on" for the remaining OF spot. They are aware of they don't have any impact minor league middle-of-the-order OFs down on the farm (minus Courtney Hawkins, who has a long way to go) and I think they'll work hard to either trade for Upton, Kemp or CarGo and/or try to sign Upton or Heyward if they make it to FA next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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