ericmvan
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Post by ericmvan on Jul 24, 2018 14:55:17 GMT -5
It's really three polls in one. You can and should vote three times: once for the 2B situation, once for 3B, and once for everywhere else.
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Post by sarcasmo on Jul 24, 2018 15:38:28 GMT -5
Josh Donaldson IF he can be had on the cheap, and I mean very, very cheap.
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Post by dmaineah on Jul 24, 2018 15:51:18 GMT -5
Unless there is an injury they don't need to add a position player
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Post by umassgrad2005 on Jul 24, 2018 16:32:10 GMT -5
Unless there is an injury they don't need to add a position player Really? Haven't you proposed like 15 trades to get rid of Bradley? We need an upgrade at 2b! |
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Post by GyIantosca on Jul 24, 2018 16:45:23 GMT -5
I believe we only have so many bullets and we should use it for pitching. Relief pitching to be exact. Until the pitchers are ready in our system in the future. I am hoping this is the last year we part with prospects that we should have already lined up ready to graduate to the big club.
I know the team has taken charge of this issue with the last couple of drafts.
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Post by dmaineah on Jul 24, 2018 18:43:52 GMT -5
Unless there is an injury they don't need to add a position player Really? Haven't you proposed like 15 trades to get rid of Bradley? We need an upgrade at 2b! Oh, he's definitely on the table. I think he & Kelly should both be on the block right now as a package in an effort to improve the team. |
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Post by redsox04071318champs on Jul 24, 2018 19:21:03 GMT -5
Really? Haven't you proposed like 15 trades to get rid of Bradley? We need an upgrade at 2b! I think he & Kelly should both be on the block right now as a package in an effort to improve the team. No, JBJ really isn't on the table right now except for in your own mind. The Red Sox think his hitting mechanics are finally figured out and he is playing sensational defense, keeping JDM out of the OF too much, and taking some of the pressure off of Mookie keeping him in RF, while one of the biggest strengths of the team is OF defense. He's not going anywhere now. And the way Kelly is pitching and the fact that he's a free agent, what team would want to trade for him? Really, your trade proposals come down to - who do I not like? Let's get rid of him. |
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Post by jdb on Jul 24, 2018 19:26:48 GMT -5
I think Dozier could be a game changer and carry a team for a few weeks but I think a team like the Brewers would top any offer. I like Gyorko as a cheaper option for 2B/3B insurance.
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Post by telson13 on Jul 24, 2018 21:28:46 GMT -5
Josh Donaldson IF he can be had on the cheap, and I mean very, very cheap. Interesting thought. My guess is Tor keeps him for the supplemental pick, but he could be a steal. Issue is Devers is 21 and troubles aside, deserves to play. |
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Post by pedrofanforever45 on Jul 25, 2018 1:48:21 GMT -5
Josh Donaldson IF he can be had on the cheap, and I mean very, very cheap. Interesting thought. My guess is Tor keeps him for the supplemental pick, but he could be a steal. Issue is Devers is 21 and troubles aside, deserves to play. You got to even wonder if the Jays even offer Donaldson the QO right now. He hasn't been worth it for a while, but if they got money to burn, it's a okay gamble. Right now Donaldson takes that QO right now also. They won't be getting any compensation for him. |
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Post by umassgrad2005 on Jul 25, 2018 2:20:54 GMT -5
Interesting thought. My guess is Tor keeps him for the supplemental pick, but he could be a steal. Issue is Devers is 21 and troubles aside, deserves to play. You got to even wonder if the Jays even offer Donaldson the QO right now. He hasn't been worth it for a while, but if they got money to burn, it's a okay gamble. Right now Donaldson takes that QO right now also. They won't be getting any compensation for him. No you don't. He's been worth the QO every year he's been a full-time player. Even this year he's been worth .6 bwar in 36 games. He was a 4.5 bwar player last year. You either hope he mashes in August so you can get a nice return, get a pick for him or keep him next year then flip him. |
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Post by pedrofanforever45 on Jul 25, 2018 2:54:15 GMT -5
You got to even wonder if the Jays even offer Donaldson the QO right now. He hasn't been worth it for a while, but if they got money to burn, it's a okay gamble. Right now Donaldson takes that QO right now also. They won't be getting any compensation for him. No you don't. He's been worth the QO every year he's been a full-time player. Even this year he's been worth .6 bwar in 36 games. He was a 4.5 bwar player last year. You either hope he mashes in August so you can get a nice return, get a pick for him or keep him next year then flip him. He's a major liability health wise. 17+ million is a lot for a guy who has played a grand total of 149 games the past 2 years. Like I said, if they got money to burn, then they should probably offer it, but it's really risky. |
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Post by bluechip on Jul 25, 2018 5:47:58 GMT -5
It’s Scooter Gennett. Second base has been an issue all year. He is best player available at that position. He is under contract for 2019. He has positional flexibility such that you can sell it as “we will find at bats for everyone” to the players and fans, while really planning him to be Pedroia’s replacement.
That said, there are less rumors about him moving than other players.
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Post by costpet on Jul 25, 2018 6:32:34 GMT -5
There's a chance Pedroia never plays again.
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Post by danr on Jul 25, 2018 7:38:53 GMT -5
I don't want any of those position players. If the Sox make a deal it should be for pitching.
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Post by The Town Sports Cards on Jul 25, 2018 7:48:47 GMT -5
I'd rather give Brandon Phillips a shot (he did hit .285/.319/.416 last year) than use the limited trade chips the Sox have on a 2B/3B.
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Post by geostorm on Jul 25, 2018 8:02:07 GMT -5
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Post by art on Jul 25, 2018 9:54:38 GMT -5
I'd rather give Brandon Phillips a shot (he did hit .285/.319/.416 last year) than use the limited trade chips the Sox have on a 2B/3B. Phillips needs to show he can still play before they even think about him. Renda might be better than Nunez. |
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Post by telson13 on Jul 26, 2018 1:06:25 GMT -5
Interesting thought. My guess is Tor keeps him for the supplemental pick, but he could be a steal. Issue is Devers is 21 and troubles aside, deserves to play. You got to even wonder if the Jays even offer Donaldson the QO right now. He hasn't been worth it for a while, but if they got money to burn, it's a okay gamble. Right now Donaldson takes that QO right now also. They won't be getting any compensation for him. I think they’d do it. He might take it but they can absorb one year. And regardless of injuries, he’s been so outstanding he’s almost certain to get a comp-triggering deal. I agree that it’s a gamble, but it’s one a FO has to take, barring some catastrophe injury-wise. He’s going to be a VERY interesting FA if they don’t offer, or if he declines. |
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Post by telson13 on Jul 26, 2018 1:12:17 GMT -5
It’s Scooter Gennett. Second base has been an issue all year. He is best player available at that position. He is under contract for 2019. He has positional flexibility such that you can sell it as “we will find at bats for everyone” to the players and fans, while really planning him to be Pedroia’s replacement. That said, there are less rumors about him moving than other players. I would LOVE a Gennet pickup, and started a thread before, but I think the cost would be too high (I’d forgotten he had another year). But he would be a perfect addition to this team. Ideal hitter, playing well, “real” breakout, imo. His presence next year would be a huge benefit too, and it’s possible they could get him for the stretch and, if need be, flip him in the offseason (or make another move) to recoup a lot of that lost value. |
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Post by michael on Jul 26, 2018 11:58:16 GMT -5
It’s Scooter Gennett. Second base has been an issue all year. He is best player available at that position. He is under contract for 2019. He has positional flexibility such that you can sell it as “we will find at bats for everyone” to the players and fans, while really planning him to be Pedroia’s replacement. That said, there are less rumors about him moving than other players. I would LOVE a Gennet pickup, and started a thread before, but I think the cost would be too high (I’d forgotten he had another year). But he would be a perfect addition to this team. Ideal hitter, playing well, “real” breakout, imo. His presence next year would be a huge benefit too, and it’s possible they could get him for the stretch and, if need be, flip him in the offseason (or make another move) to recoup a lot of that lost value. Agree but only if Pedroia were to retire. Sox need the available money more than an injured Pedey. Clearly I’m seriously concerned with his future availability. |
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Post by jimed14 on Jul 26, 2018 11:59:17 GMT -5
It's a shame that Quiroz has been hurt all year. I thought he may have made the majors at some point and been a decent 2B option.
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Post by gerry on Jul 26, 2018 12:07:57 GMT -5
It's a shame that Quiroz has been hurt all year. I thought he may have made the majors at some point and been a decent 2B option. Forgot about Quiroz. With Pedey seriously injured, what a shame that both Quiroz and Hernandez are hurt at a time they could establish their value to the Sox and help the team. Their injuries left us with a possibly injured Nunez at 2b. |
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