Suggestions For Theo On Improving The Team In June And July

[Papelbon58]

thats why i would put Youk at nine, so you already have two on, but yes, Cora would still be bunting

[Mr Crunchy]

livan wears his war wounds like a crown

the boy is a warrior much like his brother,tuff kids who love to compete

if hes 31 then im 31

plus in cuba they pitch 12mos a year,easily go 300innings per if not more.

the boy will help us some..no doubt about it

but i dont think the nats will give him up for nothing

[RoyNHSox]

livan wears his war wounds like a crown

 

Is this an Elton John reference?

 

Like a lot of other borderline teams right now I wonder if/when the Nats will decide their season is over and start their pre-July 31st fire sale?

[CrespoBlows]

Is this an Elton John reference?

 

Like a lot of other borderline teams right now I wonder if/when the Nats will decide their season is over and start their pre-July 31st fire sale?

 

Yep. That would be from his song Levon.

 

On a side note, would anyone be interested in acquiring Kelvin Escobar? If he can stay healthy, he's got the stuff to shut down the opposition. I'm sure the Angels wouldn't mind moving him to open up a rotation spot for Jared Weaver.

[riverside sluggers]

i think you put Cora in the 2 spot and Gonzo 8 or 9. I prefer 8, as ive been saying and put Youk in the 9 hole to complement the top of the order

 

true, but you have forgotten Loretta? He is by far one of the best #2 hitters in baseball. Cora would be a downgrade in that slot, he would be fine down in the order.

[Papelbon58]

this discussion had to do with while Loretta was out, either Cora or Gonzo wont even be playing with Loretta in there

[riverside sluggers]

this discussion had to do with while Loretta was out, either Cora or Gonzo wont even be playing with Loretta in there

 

eh id say 2 orf 3 games max, nothing to really be worried about just yet

[Papelbon58]

i hope so, but francona seems awfully cautious, but he should definitely sit out this game, not worth the risk with Lilly vs. Pauley

[SchillingIsTheNatural]

Yep. That would be from his song Levon.

 

On a side note, would anyone be interested in acquiring Kelvin Escobar? If he can stay healthy, he's got the stuff to shut down the opposition. I'm sure the Angels wouldn't mind moving him to open up a rotation spot for Jared Weaver.

 

I would be more interested in Kelvim Escobar than Livan Hernandez. At 30 years old he still has some time but the other nice thing is he can move to the bullpen. He has had injury problems in his career which means he could come at a smaller price.

 

I'd deffinitly inquire about him but the Angels are a pain in the ass to deal with.

[Beckett95]

Livan Hernandez would get OWNED in the AL East pitching at fenway. Hes strictly a fly ball pitcher, whos been pitching like s*** this year.

[Beckett95]

so much for the though of Escobar...

 

Angels agreed to terms with RHP Kelvim Escobar on a three-year contract extension through 2009.

No terms yet. Had Escobar remained healthy the rest of the season, he almost certainly would have received a four-year deal as a free agent this winter, possibly at $10 million per year. The 30-year-old right-hander is an injury risk going forward, so the Angels are taking a chance by signing him. Still, he was one of the best investments among the pending free-agent starters. May. 31 - 7:34 pm et

[example1]

I like Youk in the 5 hole. I think the sox should bring up Hee Sop Choi to platoon at 1B with Snow while Lowell is out.

 

We should either bring up lester or hansen, or trade for another starting pitcher.

[seabeachfred]

Ex, three out of four isn't bad. The fourth suggestion, though, is a bummer for me and that is Hee Seop Choi. Look, I live in So. Cal and watched this guy for the better part of two seasons. He sucks to high heaven, can't hit in the clutch, strikes out way too much, is a poor fielder, and is mentally challenged with his consistent boneheaded moves both at bat and in the field. If we are counting on this guy we are in serious trouble.

[SchillingIsTheNatural]

so much for the though of Escobar...

 

Must say I'm a little suprised. I think in the end they will just switch the Weaver boys once Colon comes back.

 

On a side note....I think there is a good chance Abe Alvarez gets the start on 6/6 @NY. He starts tonight then his next start comes on 6/6. Too bad Hansen and Lester's starts come the next two days after.

[SuperManny]

Livan Hernandez would get OWNED in the AL East pitching at fenway. Hes strictly a fly ball pitcher, whos been pitching like s*** this year.

 

And Matt Clement hasn't been getting OWNED? Livan is probably an upgrade over Clement or whoever happens to be in the #5 spot these days. He's also pitched well lately, his last 4 starts he's allowed 3 or less ER. Hernandez would be an upgrade over what we currently have in the rotation.

[Matt]

The following are pitchers who may be available at the trading deadline. This is based on the fact that each pitcher is in a contract year and/or will be playing for teams who may not be in contention in July. I'm not saying that these guys WILL be available, but it's not out of the question.

 

Jeff Weaver (Los Angeles Angels)

Joe Kennedy (Oakland Athletics)

Tomo Ohka (Milwaukee Brewers)

Kerry Wood (Chicago Cubs)

Greg Maddux (Chicago Cubs)

Wade Miller (Chicago Cubs)

Jamie Moyer (Seattle Mariners)

Gil Meche (Seattle Mariners)

Brian Moehler (Florida Marlins)

Ramon Ortiz (Washington Nationals)

Tony Armas Jr. (Washington Nationals)

Pedro Astacio (Washington Nationals)

Bruce Chen (Baltimore Orioles)

Kip Wells (Pittsburgh Pirates)

Paul Wilson (Cincinnati Reds)

Mark Redman (Kansas City Royals)

Brad Radke (Minnesota Twins)

 

Now add those players to Zito, Livan Hernandez, Dontrelle Willis, Kyle Lohse and the other players who are rumored to be available, and the pitcher's market could be decent at the deadline.

[jsinger121]

The following are pitchers who may be available at the trading deadline. This is based on the fact that each pitcher is in a contract year and/or will be playing for teams who may not be in contention in July. I'm not saying that these guys WILL be available, but it's not out of the question.

 

Kelvim Escobar (Los Angeles Angels)

Jeff Weaver (Los Angeles Angels)

Joe Kennedy (Oakland Athletics)

Tomo Ohka (Milwaukee Brewers)

Kerry Wood (Chicago Cubs)

Greg Maddux (Chicago Cubs)

Wade Miller (Chicago Cubs)

Jamie Moyer (Seattle Mariners)

Gil Meche (Seattle Mariners)

Brian Moehler (Florida Marlins)

Ramon Ortiz (Washington Nationals)

Tony Armas Jr. (Washington Nationals)

Pedro Astacio (Washington Nationals)

Bruce Chen (Baltimore Orioles)

Kip Wells (Pittsburgh Pirates)

Paul Wilson (Cincinnati Reds)

Mark Redman (Kansas City Royals)

Brad Radke (Minnesota Twins)

 

Now add those players to Zito, Livan Hernandez, Dontrelle Willis, Kyle Lohse and the other players who are rumored to be available, and the pitcher's market could be decent at the deadline.

 

If I'm the Sox, I'm praying for the Angels to plummet and for them to make Escobar available via trade.

 

Escobar just resigned with Anaheim so cross him off your list.

[yeszir]

Here's to Tomo Ohka's triumphant return to the Red Sox! Hooray!

[Matt]

Escobar just resigned with Anaheim so cross him off your list.

 

Yeah I just saw that after I made the post.

[seabeachfred]

If you look at that list it looks like a big pile of poop to me. Wood and Maddux look fine but the rest listed are strictly from hunger and would be little help to us. Zito? Well, that is another story.

[DUSTINMOHR4LIFE]

As for Hernandez, the Nats would probably ask for a very good prospect. I would love for the Sox to get a guy like Williamson to streghten the pen and a guy like Matt Lawton, who was recently put on waivers buy the mariners, as a fourth outfielder until Wily Mo comes back. We should get a starter, but not if the asking price is a top prospect (Lester, Pedroia, Hansen, Ellsbury, Lowrie etc.). Maybe a Julio Lugo for SS? The Rays would definetly trade him, but in the past they have always wanted a top prospect for a player like him (over the winter they wanted Marte for him).

[Cocos Disciples]

The following are pitchers who may be available at the trading deadline. This is based on the fact that each pitcher is in a contract year and/or will be playing for teams who may not be in contention in July. I'm not saying that these guys WILL be available, but it's not out of the question.

 

Jeff Weaver (Los Angeles Angels)

Joe Kennedy (Oakland Athletics)

Tomo Ohka (Milwaukee Brewers)

Kerry Wood (Chicago Cubs)

Greg Maddux (Chicago Cubs)

Wade Miller (Chicago Cubs)

Jamie Moyer (Seattle Mariners)

Gil Meche (Seattle Mariners)

Brian Moehler (Florida Marlins)

Ramon Ortiz (Washington Nationals)

Tony Armas Jr. (Washington Nationals)

Pedro Astacio (Washington Nationals)

Bruce Chen (Baltimore Orioles)

Kip Wells (Pittsburgh Pirates)

Paul Wilson (Cincinnati Reds)

Mark Redman (Kansas City Royals)

Brad Radke (Minnesota Twins)

 

Now add those players to Zito, Livan Hernandez, Dontrelle Willis, Kyle Lohse and the other players who are rumored to be available, and the pitcher's market could be decent at the deadline.

 

Wouldn't mind seeing any of those guys.

[DUSTINMOHR4LIFE]

i think Joe Kennedy would be solid as a fifth starter for us. His career numbers arent that good, but keep in my mind he was in Coors for a couple years. Also, he pitched in Tampa for a couple of years, so he is familiar with the enviroment of the AL East.

[Cocos Disciples]

familiar, but not successful.

[monstah27]

anyone but maddux, he is just NOT an A.L pitcher, and he is aging quickly. Don't get me wrong he was awesome in his prime but Now, nah.

[Matt]

The following are position players and relievers who should be available at the deadline. This list may be a little outdated, so if any of these players have signed a long term deal, let me know and I will take them off the list.

 

Darren Erstad, 1B/OF (Los Angeles Angels)

Adam Kennedy, 2B (Los Angeles Angels)

J.C. Romero, RP (Los Angeles Angels)

Esteban Yan, RP (Los Angeles Angels)

Tim Salmon, DH/OF (Los Angeles Angels)

Joe McEwing, INF (Houston Astros)

Jay Payton, OF (Oakland Athletics)

Milton Bradley, OF (Oakland Athletics)

Steve Karsay, RP (Oakland Athletics)

Shea Hillenbrand, 1B/3B (Toronto Blue Jays)

Scott Schoeneweis, RP (Toronto Blue Jays)

Frank Catalanotto, OF (Toronto Blue Jays)

Justing Speier, RP (Toronto Blue Jays)

Gregg Zaun, C (Toronto Blue Jays)

Mike Remlinger, RP (Atlanta Braves)

Brian Jordan, OF (Atlanta Braves)

Carlos Lee, OF (Milwaukee Brewers)

Damian Miller, C (Milwaukee Brewers)

Dan Kolb, RP (Milwaukee Brewers)

Jeff Cirillo, 3B (Milwaukee Brewers)

Rick Helling, RP/SP (Milwaukee Brewers)

Junior Spivey, 2B (St. Louis Cardinals)

Gary Bennett, C (St. Louis Cardinals)

Scott Spiezio, 1B/3B (St. Louis Cardinals)

Juan Pierre, OF (Chicago Cubs)

Todd Walker, 2B (Chicago Cubs)

Jerry Hairston, Jr. 2B/OF (Chicago Cubs)

Scott Williamson, RP (Chicago Cubs)

Henry Blanco, C (Chicago Cubs)

John Mabry, OF/1B (Chicago Cubs)

Aubrey Huff, 1B/3B/OF (Tampa Bay Devil Rays)

Julio Lugo, SS (Tampa Bay Devil Rays)

Travis Lee, 1B (Tampa Bay Devil Rays)

Brian Meadows, RP (Tampa Bay Devil Rays)

Tomas Perez, 2B/SS (Tampa Bay Devil Rays)

Russell Branyan, 3B/1B (Tampa Bay Devil Rays)

Greg Norton, OF (Tampa Bay Devil Rays)

Jose Cruz Jr., OF (Los Angeles Dodgers)

Steve Kline, RP (San Francisco Giants)

Jose Vizcaino, INF (San Francisco Giants)

Ronnie Belliard, 2B (Cleveland Guardians)

Bob Wickman, RP (Cleveland Guardians)

Guillermo Mota, RP (Cleveland Guardians)

Todd Hollandsworth, OF (Cleveland Guardians)

Tim Laker, C (Cleveland Guardians)

Lou Merloni, INF (Cleveland Guardians)

Eddie Guardado, RP (Seattle Mariners)

Carl Everett, OF (Seattle Mariners)

Roberto Petagine, 1B (Seattle Mariners)

Matt Lawton, OF (Seattle Mariners)

Wes Helms, 1B/3B (Florida Marlins)

Matt Herges, RP (Florida Marlins)

Joe Borowski, RP (Florida Marlins)

Jose Valentin, INF (New York Mets)

Chris Woodward, INF (New York Mets)

Jose Guillen, OF (Washington Nationals)

Joey Eischen, RP (Washington Nationals)

Royce Clayton, SS (Washington Nationals)

Mike Stanton, RP (Washington Nationals)

Robert Fick, 1B/C (Washington Nationals)

Damian Jackson, 2B/SS/OF (Washington Nationals)

Daryle Ward, 1B/OF (Washington Nationals)

Felix Rodriguez, RP (Washington Nationals)

Javy Lopez, C/1B (Baltimore Orioles)

LaTroy Hawkins, RP (Baltimore Orioles)

Kevin Millar, 1B/OF (Baltimore Orioles)

Jeff Conine, 1B/OF (Baltimore Orioles)

Chris Gomez, SS/2B (Baltimore Orioles)

John Halama, RP (Baltimore Orioles)

Ryan Klesko, 1B/OF (San Diego Padres)

Mike Cameron, OF (San Diego Padres)

Vinny Castilla, 3B (San Diego Padres)

Dave Roberts, OF (San Diego Padres)

Mike Piazza, C (San Diego Padres)

Doug Brocail, RP (San Diego Padres)

Alan Embree, RP (San Diego Padres)

Mark Bellhorn, 2B (San Diego Padres)

Eric Young, 2B/OF (San Diego Padres)

Geoff Blum, 3B (San Diego Padres)

Jim Brower, RP (San Diego Padres)

David Bell, 3B (Philadelphia Phillies)

Ryan Franklin, RP (Philadelphia Phillies)

David Dellucci, OF (Philadelphia Phillies)

Sean Casey, 1B (Pittsburgh Pirates)

Jeromy Burnitz, OF (Pittsburgh Pirates)

Joe Randa, 3B (Pittsburgh Pirates)

Craig Wilson, 1B/OF (Pittsburgh Pirates)

Roberto Hernandez, RP (Pittsburgh Pirates)

Jose Hernandez, INF (Pittsburgh Pirates)

Antonio Alfonseca, RP (Texas Rangers)

Mark DeRosa, SS/2B (Texas Rangers)

Rich Aurilia, INF (Cincinnati Reds)

Javier Valentin, C (Cincinnati Reds)

Chris Hammond, RP (Cincinnati Reds)

Scott Hatteberg, 1B (Cincinnati Reds)

Rick White, RP (Cincinnati Reds)

Quinton McCracken, OF (Cincinnati Reds)

Eli Marrero, 1B/OF/C (Colorado Rockies)

Tom Martin, RP (Colorado Rockies)

Mark Grudzielankez, 2B (Kansas City Royals)

Tony Graffanino, 2B (Kansas City Royals)

Doug Mientkiewicz, 1B (Kansas City Royals)

Elmer Dessens, RP (Kansas City Royals)

Matt Stairs, 1B/OF (Kansas City Royals)

Paul Bako, C (Kansas City Royals)

Troy Percival, RP (Detroit Tigers)

Torii Hunter, OF (Minnesota Twins)

Shannon Stewart, OF (Minnesota Twins)

Luis Castillo, 2B (Minnesota Twins)

Rondell White, OF (Minnesota Twins)

Tony Batista, 3B (Minnesota Twins)

Juan Castro, SS/2B (Minnesota Twins)

Mike Redmond, C (Minnesota Twins)

Ruben Sierra, OF (Minnesota Twins)

Dennys Reyes, RP (Minnesota Twins)

Dustin Hermanson, RP (Chicago White Sox)

Jeff Nelson, RP (Chicago White Sox)

 

The following are players who the Red Sox could make available...

 

Alex Gonzalez, SS

David Wells, SP

Matt Clement, SP

J.T. Snow, 1B

Rudy Seanez, RP

Julian Tavarez, RP

David Riske, RP

Alex Cora, SS/2B

Mike Holtz, RP

[Beckett95]

The following are position players and relievers who should be available at the deadline. This list may be a little outdated, so if any of these players have signed a long term deal, let me know and I will take them off the list.

 

Darren Erstad, 1B/OF (Los Angeles Angels)

Adam Kennedy, 2B (Los Angeles Angels)

J.C. Romero, RP (Los Angeles Angels)

Esteban Yan, RP (Cincinatti Reds)

Tim Salmon, DH/OF (Los Angeles Angels)

Joe McEwing, INF (Houston Astros)

Jay Payton, OF (Oakland Athletics)

Milton Bradley, OF (Oakland Athletics)

Steve Karsay, RP (Oakland Athletics)

Shea Hillenbrand, 1B/3B (Toronto Blue Jays)

Scott Schoeneweis, RP (Toronto Blue Jays)

Frank Catalanotto, OF (Toronto Blue Jays)

Justin Speier, RP (Toronto Blue Jays)

Gregg Zaun, C (Toronto Blue Jays)

Mike Remlinger, RP (Atlanta Braves)

Brian Jordan, OF (Atlanta Braves)

Carlos Lee, OF (Milwaukee Brewers)

Damian Miller, C (Milwaukee Brewers)

Dan Kolb, RP (Milwaukee Brewers)

Jeff Cirillo, 3B (Milwaukee Brewers)

Rick Helling, RP/SP (Milwaukee Brewers)

Junior Spivey, 2B (St. Louis Cardinals)

Gary Bennett, C (St. Louis Cardinals)

Scott Spiezio, 1B/3B (St. Louis Cardinals)

Juan Pierre, OF (Chicago Cubs)

Todd Walker, 2B (Chicago Cubs)

Jerry Hairston, Jr. 2B/OF (Chicago Cubs)

Scott Williamson, RP (Chicago Cubs)

Henry Blanco, C (Chicago Cubs)

John Mabry, OF/1B (Chicago Cubs)

Aubrey Huff, 1B/3B/OF (Tampa Bay Devil Rays)

Julio Lugo, SS (Tampa Bay Devil Rays)

Travis Lee, 1B (Tampa Bay Devil Rays)

Brian Meadows, RP (Tampa Bay Devil Rays)

Tomas Perez, 2B/SS (Tampa Bay Devil Rays)

Russell Branyan, 3B/1B (Tampa Bay Devil Rays)

Greg Norton, OF (Tampa Bay Devil Rays)

Jose Cruz Jr., OF (Los Angeles Dodgers)

Steve Kline, RP (San Francisco Giants)

Jose Vizcaino, INF (San Francisco Giants)

Ronnie Belliard, 2B (Cleveland Guardians)

Bob Wickman, RP (Cleveland Guardians)

Guillermo Mota, RP (Cleveland Guardians)

Todd Hollandsworth, OF (Cleveland Guardians)

Tim Laker, C (Cleveland Guardians)

Lou Merloni, INF (Cleveland Guardians)

Eddie Guardado, RP (Seattle Mariners)

Carl Everett, OF (Seattle Mariners)

Roberto Petagine, 1B (Seattle Mariners)

Matt Lawton, OF (Seattle Mariners)

Wes Helms, 1B/3B (Florida Marlins)

Matt Herges, RP (Florida Marlins)

Joe Borowski, RP (Florida Marlins)

Jose Valentin, INF (New York Mets)

Chris Woodward, INF (New York Mets)

Jose Guillen, OF (Washington Nationals)

Joey Eischen, RP (Washington Nationals)

Royce Clayton, SS (Washington Nationals)

Mike Stanton, RP (Washington Nationals)

Robert Fick, 1B/C (Washington Nationals)

Damian Jackson, 2B/SS/OF (Washington Nationals)

Daryle Ward, 1B/OF (Washington Nationals)

Felix Rodriguez, RP (Washington Nationals)

Javy Lopez, C/1B (Baltimore Orioles)

LaTroy Hawkins, RP (Baltimore Orioles)

Kevin Millar, 1B/OF (Baltimore Orioles)

Jeff Conine, 1B/OF (Baltimore Orioles)

Chris Gomez, SS/2B (Baltimore Orioles)

John Halama, RP (Baltimore Orioles)

Ryan Klesko, 1B/OF (San Diego Padres)

Mike Cameron, OF (San Diego Padres)

Vinny Castilla, 3B (San Diego Padres)

Dave Roberts, OF (San Diego Padres)

Mike Piazza, C (San Diego Padres)

Doug Brocail, RP (San Diego Padres)

Alan Embree, RP (San Diego Padres)

Mark Bellhorn, 2B (San Diego Padres)

Eric Young, 2B/OF (San Diego Padres)

Geoff Blum, 3B (San Diego Padres)

Jim Brower, RP (San Diego Padres)

David Bell, 3B (Philadelphia Phillies)

Ryan Franklin, RP (Philadelphia Phillies)

David Dellucci, OF (Philadelphia Phillies)

Sean Casey, 1B (Pittsburgh Pirates)

Jeromy Burnitz, OF (Pittsburgh Pirates)

Joe Randa, 3B (Pittsburgh Pirates)

Craig Wilson, 1B/OF (Pittsburgh Pirates)

Roberto Hernandez, RP (Pittsburgh Pirates)

Jose Hernandez, INF (Pittsburgh Pirates)

Antonio Alfonseca, RP (Texas Rangers)

Mark DeRosa, SS/2B (Texas Rangers)

Rich Aurilia, INF (Cincinnati Reds)

Javier Valentin, C (Cincinnati Reds)

Chris Hammond, RP (Cincinnati Reds)

Scott Hatteberg, 1B (Cincinnati Reds)

Rick White, RP (Cincinnati Reds)

Quinton McCracken, OF (Cincinnati Reds)

Eli Marrero, 1B/OF/C (Colorado Rockies)

Tom Martin, RP (Colorado Rockies)

Mark Grudzielankez, 2B (Kansas City Royals)

Tony Graffanino, 2B (Kansas City Royals)

Doug Mientkiewicz, 1B (Kansas City Royals)

Elmer Dessens, RP (Kansas City Royals)

Matt Stairs, 1B/OF (Kansas City Royals)

Paul Bako, C (Kansas City Royals)

Troy Percival, RP (Detroit Tigers)

Torii Hunter, OF (Minnesota Twins)

Shannon Stewart, OF (Minnesota Twins)

Luis Castillo, 2B (Minnesota Twins)

Rondell White, OF (Minnesota Twins)

Tony Batista, 3B (Minnesota Twins)

Juan Castro, SS/2B (Minnesota Twins)

Mike Redmond, C (Minnesota Twins)

Ruben Sierra, OF (Minnesota Twins)

Dennys Reyes, RP (Minnesota Twins)

Dustin Hermanson, RP (Chicago White Sox)

Jeff Nelson, RP (Chicago White Sox)

 

i bolded the guys the sox could go after, although i probably missed some

[Youk Of The Nation]

Id like to see Quinton McCracken as a backup outfielder/pinch hitter...one, hes decent, and two, thats what hes always done so he wont whine about lack of playing time a la Payton/Snow.

[seabeachfred]

DM4L, right you are on those prospects. Those are the five or six we must not trade. They all have great futures with the Red Sox and I want it to be for the Red Sox and not some other team.

[Beckett95]

Id serioulsy consider Moyer and Guardado from Seatlle. Both have been effective lately.