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Notice to Tim, et el; I am 2 steps away from removing this RSS feed entirely because of its useless (and redundant) 30 posts a day and general begging for attention. Be good, and people will flock. Be desperate, and people will dismiss.
You need to attract better posters, as well, because the elementary school you summoned ain't cutting it. i.e, they're idiots.
Good luck
Rockies Notes: Marquis, Betancourt, Giambi
Tracy Ringolsby of Inside The Rockies examines Colorado's commitments for 2010, and the decisions they'll face regarding potential free agents and arbitration cases. Here are a few of his thoughts: Jason Marquis has said he wants to sign with the Mets and likely won't be back in Colorado. There...
This is indeed true. Theo did in fact offer all of those pitchers for Doc. However, the aspect of the trade Elliot did not share is that Doc offered to sign an extension with Boston for $1.1 a year for 5 years.
Boston's Roy Halladay Offer
5:29pm: ESPN's Peter Gammons echoes Heyman's report, and adds that Josh Reddick is the positional prospect that would have gone to Toronto. MONDAY, 3:01pm: So what did the Red Sox actually offer for Halladay? SI's Jon Heyman heard Buchholz, Masterson, Bowden, Hagadone, and a positional prospect...
Oh great, now I get to read how Hairston is the best multi-positional player of all time.
Yankees Acquire Jerry Hairston Jr.
The Yankees acquired Jerry Hairston Jr. from the Reds, according to Joel Sherman of the New York Post. Ken Davidoff of Newsday (via Twitter) says the Reds will receive minor league catcher Chase Weems.
Not as an everyday catcher but as a bridge between Varitek and whomever BOS promotes, drafts or acquires for their future at that position.
VMart is perfect for BOS and redundant in CLE. A deal will get done.
Will Victor Martinez Be Next To Go?
8:16pm: Comments from GM Mark Shapiro after the Lee deal would seem to indicate he's ready to deal Victor Martinez for the right offer. However, Rosenthal and Morosi at FOX Sports say that aside from the Red Sox, there's been a considerable lack of interest in the slugger. The Giants appear to b...
No way Buchholz is dumped for a stopgap solution. I like VMart and how he fits in BOS today but you don't sell your most prized prospect for a guy who won't be around in 2 years.
Also, what is this nonsense about Davis?
Davis = Bowden. That's not my opinion but the opinion of scouts who spend their life observing those guys. Buchholz is in a whole different class, regardless of how he has fared in limited ML duty.
Will Victor Martinez Be Next To Go?
8:16pm: Comments from GM Mark Shapiro after the Lee deal would seem to indicate he's ready to deal Victor Martinez for the right offer. However, Rosenthal and Morosi at FOX Sports say that aside from the Red Sox, there's been a considerable lack of interest in the slugger. The Giants appear to b...
I'm buying the Jays chances in 2010. That town has become a printing press for developing pitchers and their offense ain't nothing to sneeze at.
Doc, McGowan, Marcum and Litsch all healthy would comprise the best staff in MLB, imo.
Besides, if I recall correctly Sabathia was sold with only 2 months left on his contract for a nice stash which featured the no. 14 prospect in baseball.
Ricciardi has plenty of time, if in fact one of the premier starters in baseball must be moved.
Roy Halladay Rumors: Wednesday
10:19pm: As we learned earlier today, Rosenthal and Morosi say that Halladay hasn't ruled out waiving his no-trade clause to come to the Rangers. The Rangers are optimistic their payroll issues will be fixed next year, and despite current difficulties, Morosi and Rosenthal wonder if the prospect...
JFC
Joba may become an elite pitcher but right now he's in the same grade school Lester graduated last year from. So he might be one day but right now it's hard to argue that Lester is not the better starter.
But there other qualities to consider, as well.
Lester: Cancer survivor and, by all accounts, a quality teammate and citizen.
Joba: Dropped in draft because of makeup issues and injury concerns. Already has one DUI and shoulder injury on his resume.
I'd argue that it would take two Joba's to equal the real value of one Lester.
Roy Halladay Rumors: Wednesday
10:19pm: As we learned earlier today, Rosenthal and Morosi say that Halladay hasn't ruled out waiving his no-trade clause to come to the Rangers. The Rangers are optimistic their payroll issues will be fixed next year, and despite current difficulties, Morosi and Rosenthal wonder if the prospect...
Which, SoxFan2009, is exactly what it would take, which is why 'Red Sox After Adrian Gonzalez' is an absolute bogus rumor.
Why would SD part with this cheap (for 2.5 years) asset?
By being blown away, that's how. That's the only way.
Theo knows what the cost would be. He also probably remembers how Ortiz was acquired for $1m + change, and many others were acquired without totally raping a farm.
I'd guess Gonzo remains a Padre for another year or so, and his value to others will not drop one iota in the interim.
'Red Sox After Adrian Gonzalez" needs to be shelved alongside 'Red Sox After H. Ramirez'.
Red Sox After Adrian Gonzalez?
According to Sean McAdam at the Boston Herald, the Red Sox have been "very aggressive" in their pursuit of Adrian Gonzalez from the Padres, but their offers have been "rebuffed." The Adam LaRoche acquisition may have just been one domino falling before a major acquisition, McAdam notes, as the ...
Lee, I can see, but Martinez?
What exactly is the value today for a once-catcher (suggesting an average, at best, defensive value elsewhere) who has never had an OPS+ higher than 130?
Outstanding first half, Vmart. Hell, great, albeit short, career as a catcher, but you ain't all that.
Major Indians Deal "Doubtful"
According to Ken Rosenthal at FOX Sports, despite the swirl around a possible blockbuster involving Cliff Lee or Victor Martinez, sources say it's "doubtful" either one is traded. The source calls a Lee deal "a longshot" and a Martinez one "more of a longshot." The Indians are still pushing for ...
Since it's obvious TB does not have the financial resources to afford either of these Indians, the only thing these Rays/Indians 'rumors' tell me is that CLE is in hyper selling mode, hoping to threaten BOS or NYY into making an ill-advised deal.
Shapiro is out of his league.
"Slim" Chance Rays Make Blockbuster Deal
Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports says the Rays are pursuing the biggest stars available, but remain unlikely to acquire any of them. Payroll limitations could prevent the Rays from adding Victor Martinez, Cliff Lee or Roy Halladay. The Rays would consider parting with Scott Kazmir and Carl Crawford, ...
I'll throw my 2 cents in here.
Theo is an excellent GM because he understood before many how important defense is to a winning franchise, and in the offense-centric AL East, that quality has made the Sox a top team; a World Champ. The Nomah trade bore that out, as did most every player drafted, promoted and acquired since then.
Also; no one in the Sox hierarchy, to date, including Theo himself, has offered the truth about the Ramirez/Beckett trade. Some report that it was originally Theo's idea or that he at least approved the move, others report it was all Lucciano.
Discussion: Evaluating Theo Epstein
Jim Donaldson of the Providence Journal wrote today that evaluating Red Sox GM Theo Epstein is "as tricky as [Julio] Lugo trying to field a hot grounder." The reason, says Donaldson, is that the Sox can afford to make expensive mistakes like Lugo's contract. Donaldson seems to argue that Epstei...
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