Comments for Red Sox Talk http://redsox.wordpress.com The latest Red Sox news, views and rumors Fri, 27 Nov 2009 16:56:37 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 Comment on Hot Stove 2010: But what about Miguel Cabrera? by Pat http://redsox.wordpress.com/2009/11/25/hot-stove-2010-but-what-about-miguel-cabrera/#comment-8621 Pat Fri, 27 Nov 2009 16:56:37 +0000 http://redsox.wordpress.com/?p=1530#comment-8621 I think it would be a wise move for us to get Cabrera if he was available cheap. I think the weight problem hasn't been an issue since Cabrera joined the Tigers. I think he can play a passable first base, and is improving there. So I guess that's where we differ. I'd rather get Cabrera than Adrian Gonzalez, because Miggy would be cheaper, prospect wise, and controlled longer. I think it would be a wise move for us to get Cabrera if he was available cheap.

I think the weight problem hasn’t been an issue since Cabrera joined the Tigers. I think he can play a passable first base, and is improving there.

So I guess that’s where we differ.

I’d rather get Cabrera than Adrian Gonzalez, because Miggy would be cheaper, prospect wise, and controlled longer.

]]> Comment on Hot Stove 2010: Sox ‘making push’ for Halladay by redsoxtalk http://redsox.wordpress.com/2009/11/25/hot-stove-2010-sox-making-push-for-halladay/#comment-8620 redsoxtalk Thu, 26 Nov 2009 15:28:40 +0000 http://redsox.wordpress.com/?p=1528#comment-8620 Tim, you're right that re-signing both would mean committing a ridiculous amount of money to the rotation. I think the most likely scenario is that we extend Halladay and let Beckett walk, unless injuries/ineffectiveness change that around. As people have mentioned, Halladay/Lester is still an upgrade over Beckett/Lester. Tim, you’re right that re-signing both would mean committing a ridiculous amount of money to the rotation. I think the most likely scenario is that we extend Halladay and let Beckett walk, unless injuries/ineffectiveness change that around. As people have mentioned, Halladay/Lester is still an upgrade over Beckett/Lester.

]]> Comment on Hot Stove 2010: Sox ‘making push’ for Halladay by tim wright http://redsox.wordpress.com/2009/11/25/hot-stove-2010-sox-making-push-for-halladay/#comment-8617 tim wright Thu, 26 Nov 2009 05:43:53 +0000 http://redsox.wordpress.com/?p=1528#comment-8617 if they can save some money by developing homegrown talent quickly I'd make the trade. Like you said, my concern would be trying to sign beckett and halladay to contracts in the same year. Won't leave much to go after Joe Mauer that year. if they can save some money by developing homegrown talent quickly I’d make the trade. Like you said, my concern would be trying to sign beckett and halladay to contracts in the same year. Won’t leave much to go after Joe Mauer that year.

]]> Comment on Miguel Cabrera may be available by Hot Stove 2010: But what about Miguel Cabrera? « Red Sox Talk http://redsox.wordpress.com/2007/11/01/miguel-cabrera-may-be-available/#comment-8616 Hot Stove 2010: But what about Miguel Cabrera? « Red Sox Talk Wed, 25 Nov 2009 19:37:13 +0000 http://redsox.wordpress.com/2007/11/01/miguel-cabrera-may-be-available/#comment-8616 [...] him is means you’re actually losing value through his prodigious contract. Yes, I’ve advocated bringing him here in the past, but that was before he had a contract to match his expanding girth. Cabrera is owed $126M over [...] [...] him is means you’re actually losing value through his prodigious contract. Yes, I’ve advocated bringing him here in the past, but that was before he had a contract to match his expanding girth. Cabrera is owed $126M over [...]

]]> Comment on 2010 Hot Stove: The case against Bay by Hot Stove 2010: How much to pay Bay? « Red Sox Talk http://redsox.wordpress.com/2009/11/05/2010-hot-stove-the-case-against-bay/#comment-8613 Hot Stove 2010: How much to pay Bay? « Red Sox Talk Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:54:57 +0000 http://redsox.wordpress.com/?p=1473#comment-8613 [...] already written about Bay’s poor defense and his questionable outlook for the next 4-5 years. I am certain the Sox are not oblivious to this, and will hesitate to offer anything north of a [...] [...] already written about Bay’s poor defense and his questionable outlook for the next 4-5 years. I am certain the Sox are not oblivious to this, and will hesitate to offer anything north of a [...]

]]> Comment on Hot Stove 2010: Interest in Matsui overstated by jmmnewaov2 http://redsox.wordpress.com/2009/11/12/hot-stove-2010-interest-in-matsui-overstated/#comment-8608 jmmnewaov2 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:10:13 +0000 http://redsox.wordpress.com/?p=1498#comment-8608 They always evaluate on value and go from there - Sure they do Penny Smoltz and Baldelli all signed as value buys going into 2009 and all are now ex-Red Sox. Theo better do a better job in 2010 or he will be competing with Omar Minaya for the next vacancy... justmemike http://jmmnewaov2.wordpress.com/ They always evaluate on value and go from there -

Sure they do

Penny Smoltz and Baldelli all signed as value buys going into 2009 and all are now ex-Red Sox. Theo better do a better job in 2010 or he will be competing with Omar Minaya for the next vacancy…

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]]> Comment on 2010 Free agent profile: Marco Scutaro by Jeff Carini http://redsox.wordpress.com/2009/11/16/2010-free-agent-profile-marco-scutaro/#comment-8607 Jeff Carini Mon, 16 Nov 2009 21:21:34 +0000 http://redsox.wordpress.com/?p=1511#comment-8607 How about Felipe Lopez? He's played 2nd for the most part in the last few years but he should be able to move back to short without much of a problem. His OBP has been improving the last couple of seasons. One problem - he's a Scot Boras client and will be looking for a long term deal. Also, how would his numbers translate in the AL East? If they could get him on a 2 year deal plus an option, he might be a decent option at 29 years old. How about Felipe Lopez? He’s played 2nd for the most part in the last few years but he should be able to move back to short without much of a problem. His OBP has been improving the last couple of seasons. One problem – he’s a Scot Boras client and will be looking for a long term deal. Also, how would his numbers translate in the AL East? If they could get him on a 2 year deal plus an option, he might be a decent option at 29 years old.

]]> Comment on 2010 Free agent profile: Vladimir Guerrero by Jeff Carini http://redsox.wordpress.com/2009/11/13/2010-free-agent-profile-vladimir-guerrero/#comment-8605 Jeff Carini Fri, 13 Nov 2009 20:25:18 +0000 http://redsox.wordpress.com/?p=1500#comment-8605 Guerrerro's knee problems date back to when he was playing on turf in Montreal and have gotten progressively worse. He has had significant knee issues from 2006 until now and I don't think an offseason at the age of 35 will remedy that. It's clear that he has very limited moblity and it goes deeper than thestrained left knee he sustained in July. He is no more than a DH at this point in his career. Guerrerro’s knee problems date back to when he was playing on turf in Montreal and have gotten progressively worse. He has had significant knee issues from 2006 until now and I don’t think an offseason at the age of 35 will remedy that. It’s clear that he has very limited moblity and it goes deeper than thestrained left knee he sustained in July. He is no more than a DH at this point in his career.

]]> Comment on 2010 Free agent profile: Vladimir Guerrero by redsoxtalk http://redsox.wordpress.com/2009/11/13/2010-free-agent-profile-vladimir-guerrero/#comment-8604 redsoxtalk Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:41:05 +0000 http://redsox.wordpress.com/?p=1500#comment-8604 Guerrero's running shouldn't come as a surprise, since he strained his left knee in July and then bruised his ribs in September. Neither of those injuries really went away fully. Hopefully an offseason will help remedy that. I'm not saying he'll be Speedy Gonzales or anything, but he'll be more mobile than, say, Mike Lowell last year. I'm not a huge Willingham fan, but the numbers do seem pretty okay. I have him down for .260/.365/.474 next season. Of course, that projection is looking at his numbers in the NL only. I'm interested by the idea of trading for Phillips, but his line projects as a fairly pedestrian .273/.328/.443. Would still be pretty good if he can play defense at short. Guerrero’s running shouldn’t come as a surprise, since he strained his left knee in July and then bruised his ribs in September. Neither of those injuries really went away fully. Hopefully an offseason will help remedy that. I’m not saying he’ll be Speedy Gonzales or anything, but he’ll be more mobile than, say, Mike Lowell last year.

I’m not a huge Willingham fan, but the numbers do seem pretty okay. I have him down for .260/.365/.474 next season. Of course, that projection is looking at his numbers in the NL only. I’m interested by the idea of trading for Phillips, but his line projects as a fairly pedestrian .273/.328/.443. Would still be pretty good if he can play defense at short.

]]> Comment on 2010 Free agent profile: Vladimir Guerrero by Jeff Carini http://redsox.wordpress.com/2009/11/13/2010-free-agent-profile-vladimir-guerrero/#comment-8603 Jeff Carini Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:57:32 +0000 http://redsox.wordpress.com/?p=1500#comment-8603 I don't think he can play the field anymore. Watching him run from home to first was painful this past season and I can't imagine he can cover much ground in the outfield. Vlad looks like a DH and DH only at this point in his career. I hope this is not a consideration. If they can't re-sign Jason Bay or sign Matt Holliday to play left, then they should consider going after Josh Willingham to platoon with Hermida in left and also help out at 1st base when Ortiz or Lowell need a day off. We've yet to talk much about the shortstop situation here either and with Cincinnati looking to cut payroll, Brandon Phillips becomes an intriguing name. The Reds had been talking about moving Phillips back to shortstop to make room for one of their second base prospects and Phillips seems excited about the idea. Now, they may look to trade him to cut payroll. He certainly has the range and arm strenght to move back to short and if he's available, could fill the Sox need at that position. He's due to make $6.75M in 2010 and $11M in 2011. I don’t think he can play the field anymore. Watching him run from home to first was painful this past season and I can’t imagine he can cover much ground in the outfield. Vlad looks like a DH and DH only at this point in his career. I hope this is not a consideration.

If they can’t re-sign Jason Bay or sign Matt Holliday to play left, then they should consider going after Josh Willingham to platoon with Hermida in left and also help out at 1st base when Ortiz or Lowell need a day off.

We’ve yet to talk much about the shortstop situation here either and with Cincinnati looking to cut payroll, Brandon Phillips becomes an intriguing name. The Reds had been talking about moving Phillips back to shortstop to make room for one of their second base prospects and Phillips seems excited about the idea. Now, they may look to trade him to cut payroll. He certainly has the range and arm strenght to move back to short and if he’s available, could fill the Sox need at that position. He’s due to make $6.75M in 2010 and $11M in 2011.

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