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Hot Dawg
Posts: 1008 07/07/08 11:39 AM Dawg in Training |
Heard on the radio this morning that there was some talk about Barry Bonds... Barry Bonds? In Fenway? What say you?
Theo has just GOT to get some bullpen help. Anything think Ellsbury will ever be on the block? Joan |
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Dawg in Training
Posts: 948 07/07/08 2:04 PM UnderDawg |
The Bonds rumor was mentioned on last nights broadcast (Joe Morgan) by saying he had read it in a newspaper. In chat, we all yelled NOOOOO in unison.
Steven P. Underwood, DNRC
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Dawg in Training
Posts: 549 07/07/08 7:48 PM Rem Pup |
Unlike the "win at any cost" mentality of another local professional sports team, I doubt this ownership would ever allow such a move. They have
worked too hard to assemble a group of apparently "clean" players. No desire to lead the league in arrests with the Henry Group.
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Hot Dawg
Posts: 1107 07/07/08 8:34 PM Wistah Dawg
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As enticing as Bonds is since he fills such a huge hole, there is no way Bonds finds himself playing at Fenway park. I can only imagine the boos he would
receive every time he stepped to the plate. I trust nothing I hear from the likes of Joe Morgan. The guy is an idiot.
"I am convinced that life is 10% what happens to me, and 90% how I react to it. And so it is with you ... we are in charge of our Attitudes"
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Hot Dawg
Posts: 1011 07/07/08 10:34 PM Dawg in Training |
This site: http://www.king5.com/sharedcontent/northwest/sports/mlb/stories/NBC_BB_Col_100030676_blockbuster_brewing.739848.html said "According to Peter Gammons of ESPN, the Red Sox have had "internal discussions" about Barry Bonds, but are unlikely to sign him with David Ortiz set to return shortly after the All-Star break" Joan |
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RemDawg
Posts: 10017 07/07/08 11:44 PM RemDawg |
I'd take Bonds if he was interested and if Ortiz is on the shelf longer than what is currently thought. The guy can hit and win you some games and his
trial isn't until next year.
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Rem Pup
Posts: 68 07/08/08 10:51 AM Rem Pup |
They should have internal discussions - you always have to weigh and consider every option. We know Bonds would be an effective DH, but I just can't see it
making any sense, unless they knew for sure that Papi would miss the rest of the season. Otherwise, renting him for a few months would potentially create more
long term harm than good.
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RemDawg
Posts: 5007 07/08/08 1:11 PM Rem Pup |
I saw this note under my Yahoo Fantasy report for Mark Teixeira
Jul 7 Tony Massarotti, of the Boston Herald, reports the Boston Red Sox are closely monitoring Atlanta Braves 1B Mark Teixeira. Teixeira is approaching free agency and could be included in a deal before the trading deadline.
Every day is a new adventure!
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Rem Pup
Posts: 70 07/08/08 3:26 PM Rem Pup |
Teixeira would be an interesting acquisition. He's such a good player, and would nicely fit in the DH spot while Papi is out. But, I wonder what they'd
do longer term? Youkilis has set defensive records at first, and hits well. Youk also plays third, but Lowell is not so bad over there. Would they be thinking
of not keeping Lowell moving forward, moving Youk back to third, and putting Teixera at first? Would they be thinking of including Youk in the deal?
Interesting topic. |
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Hot Dawg
Posts: 1014 07/08/08 4:59 PM Dawg in Training |
Trade a gold-glove 1st baseman? I don't think so, and hope not!! Can Texeira play...... say.....shortstop?
 I almost think Youk is maybe one of
the "Untouchables" don't you think? The daily position players who could be expendable are Crisp, Cora, Lugo (although we're pretty much
stuck with that contract) and maybe Sean Casey. Moss would probably be held onto. I would think anyone except Oki and Paps in the bullpen is up for grabs.
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auntiepatti |
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RemDawg
Posts: 3137 07/08/08 7:24 PM Cape Cod Dawg |
No time for the rumors..done deal.
Old friend Matt Murton to A's A few other players involved as well....Gaudin sent to Cubs as well Harden to Cubs
That's the true harbinger of spring, not crocuses or swallows returning to Capistrano, but the sound of a bat on
a ball. ~Bill Veeck, 1976
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auntiepatti |
Juian on the Road again.... | #11 | ||
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RemDawg
Posts: 3138 07/08/08 7:29 PM Cape Cod Dawg |
That's the true harbinger of spring, not crocuses or swallows returning to Capistrano, but the sound of a bat on
a ball. ~Bill Veeck, 1976
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RemDawg
Posts: 4216 07/08/08 10:56 PM LOUD Dawg |
wallysgurl wrote: Well the Braves would be trading a gold glove first baseman. Tex brings a lot more to the table than Youk, sorry Yoooooouk fans. He is as good in the field (in fact better at the high scoop), provides more power and much more consistency throughout the full season. If they are serious about Tex then it would likely mean an end to Manny after this season. Maybe Youk moves to the OF or becomes trade bait in the offseason. This will be his second go around with arbitration and will likely move into the $8-10MM range which is a little expensive for a corner infielder with average power and a .275 hitter. Remember the Sox won a World Series with Millar at 1st who is far from a Gold Glove. As for expendable players, none of the "expendable" players listed above would get much more than a bucket of balls. Lugo is untradeable, Cora is good at what he does, Crisp will not net much and Casey is on his last legs. If they are looking to make a deal it will have to involve a Masterson, Moss, Lowrie, Bowden and/or Buchholz. Manny and Tek can't be traded w/o their approval. I would take Tex in a deal for Youk, Bowden and Moss and then sign him for 4-5 years at $15MM. Just me though.
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RemDawg
Posts: 10019 07/09/08 1:06 AM RemDawg |
wallysgurl wrote: I don't think there are many players who are untouchable. Anyone can be had for the right deal. Tex is probably the top 1B out there right now.
I'd take him if you can get a long term deal for him. I have nothing against Youk, but a middle of the line-up that is Papi, Manny, Tex, and Lowell would
be nice and hopefully prevent the on again and off again offensive funks behind us for the most part.
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Rem Pup
Posts: 71 07/09/08 11:10 AM Rem Pup |
Wallysgurl,
You are right about which positions you would think they might want to replace. But, presuming they are pondering Teixeira (I hate typing that name), you have to wonder. As far as I know, Mark T. is just a first baseman. Obviously, Youk is at first, and not a guy that we "need" to replace. So, if they are seriously considering Mark T., I wonder what they would plan to do with him? Other than short, the infield is in good shape! Keep in mind, Mark T. is not a backup player, so replacing Casey is not going to cut it. I doubt we'll end up with him, but it makes you wonder what they would consider doing with him if they did get him. Personally, I don't think they should trade Youk, but at least the scenario would make sense. But, I doubt they'd covet Mark T. enough to part ways with Youk. Which all adds up to the trade rumor mill being interesting to talk about, but without knowing what discussions are going on behind the scenes, it is all just fluff. |
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Hot Dawg
Posts: 1039 07/24/08 4:42 PM Dawg in Training |
Heard today that the Red Sox were taking a look at the White Sox' Juan Uribe... swapping for Alex Cora. What do y'all think?
http://www.boston.com/sports/baseball/redsox/extras/thebuzz/ Joan |
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Hot Dawg
Posts: 1126 07/24/08 5:54 PM Wistah Dawg
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wallysgurl wrote: What do the Red Sox gain from this? Absolutely nothing, as far as I can tell.
"I am convinced that life is 10% what happens to me, and 90% how I react to it. And so it is with you ... we are in charge of our Attitudes"
- Charles Swindoll |
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RemDawg
Posts: 3162 07/24/08 7:24 PM Cape Cod Dawg |
Not sure I get this one. Cora was always so well respected by the Red Sox and seems to be a serviceable back up. No idea what the motivation here would be.
That's the true harbinger of spring, not crocuses or swallows returning to Capistrano, but the sound of a bat on
a ball. ~Bill Veeck, 1976
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RemDawg
Posts: 10039 07/24/08 9:06 PM RemDawg |
Cora's brother is a coach for the South Siders, and the Sox might be looking for a solution to Lugo being gone a while. That's my guess.
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Dawg in Training
Posts: 847 07/24/08 9:35 PM Dawg in Training |
Boston.com has reported tonight that the RS have backed away from this deal. I couldn't understand either why they would do this.
"While the Red Sox examined whether to pursue White Sox shortstop Juan Uribe, major league sources indicate the team backed away from a possible deal to acquire him. The Red Sox really like the job done by Jed Lowrie and feel that Alex Cora can be an adequate backup to Lowrie until Julio Lugo returns to the seen sometime in mid-August. That's not to say the Sox won't consider another veteran shortstop if the fit and price is right." http://www.boston.com/sports/baseball/redsox/extras/extra_bases/ |
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Hot Dawg
Posts: 1040 07/25/08 8:54 AM Dawg in Training |
I remember reading somewhere a while back that Cora wasn't real happy with his playing time. Lowrie is ok, but his fielding isn't prime time IMHO.
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