2006-07 Free Agents

[BoSox34]

Player Team Position Roster Service Agent Age

Antonio Alfonseca Texas Rangers RHRP FA 8.047 Juan Iglesias 34

Edgardo Alfonzo Indy League 3B FA 10 Peter Greenberg 32

Sandy Alomar Jr. Chicago Cubs C 25-man 16.047 John Boggs 40

Moises Alou San Francisco Giants RF 25-man 15.037 Fernando Cuza?/Randy and Alan Hendricks? 40

Tony Armas Jr. Washington Nationals RHSP 15-Day 6.001 Diego Bentz 28

Pedro Astacio Washington Nationals RHSP 25-man 12.073 Steve Schnieder 36

Rich Aurilia Cincinnati Reds 3B 25-man 10.027 Barry Axelrod 34

Jeff Bagwell Houston Astros 1B 60-Day 15 Barry Axelrod 38

Paul Bako Kansas City Royals C 15-Day 7.14 Barry Meister 34

Rod Barajas Texas Rangers C 25-man 5 Danny Horwits, Dan Lozano 30

Miguel Batista Arizona Diamondbacks RHSP 25-man 8.045 Martin Arburua 35

Tony Batista Minnesota Twins 3B FA 8.072 Andy Mota 32

David Bell Philadelphia Phillies 3B 25-man 10.048 Joe Bick, Reich, Katz and Landis 33

Mark Bellhorn San Diego Padres 3B 25-man 5.117 Mark Rodgers 31

Ronnie Belliard Cleveland Guardians 2B 25-man 6.162 31

Gary Bennett St. Louis Cardinals C 25-man 6.133 34

Craig Biggio Houston Astros 2B 25-man 17.099 Barry Axelrod 40

Henry Blanco Chicago Cubs C 25-man 7.136 Steve Schneider 34

Geoff Blum San Diego Padres 3B 25-man 6.056 33

Barry Bonds San Francisco Giants LF 25-man 19.129 Jeff Borris/None 41

Aaron Boone Cleveland Guardians 3B 25-man 7.039 Reich, Katz and Landis 33

Joe Borowski Florida Marlins RHRP 25-man 5.123 35

Chad Bradford New York Mets RHRP 25-man 5.075 Rex Gary 31

Doug Brocail San Diego Padres RHRP 15-Day 11.134 39

Jim Brower San Diego Padres RHRP Minors 5.129 Rex Gary 33

Mark Buerhle Chicago White Sox LHSP 25-man 5.078 Jeff Berry 27

Jeromy Burnitz Pittsburgh Pirates RF 25-man 11.064 Howard Simon 37

Miguel Cairo New York Yankees 2B 25-man 8.028 Sam and Seth Levinson 32

Mike Cameron San Diego Padres CF 25-man 9.036 Mike Nicotera, Gene Casaleggio 33

Sean Casey Pittsburgh Pirates 1B 25-man 7.171 Ron Shapiro 32

Vinny Castilla San Diego Padres 3B 25-man 13.056 Eric Goldschmidt 39

Luis Castillo Minnesota Twins 2B 25-man 8.055 Sam and Seth Levinson 30

Juan Castro Cincinnati Reds SS 25-man 9.024 Oscar Suarez 34

Frank Catalanotto Toronto Blue Jays LF 25-man 7.171 Alan Nero 32

Bruce Chen Baltimore Orioles LHSP 25-man 5.053 Scott Boras 29

Jeff Cirillo Milwaukee Brewers 3B 25-man 11.064 Jeff Borris 36

Royce Clayton Washington Nationals SS 25-man 13.132 Rick Licht, Ken Felder 36

Roger Clemens Houston Astros RHSP 25-man 20.142 Randy and Alan Hendricks 43

Jeff Conine Baltimore Orioles 1B 25-man 13.079 Joe McIntosh, Michael Watkins 40

Alex Cora Boston Red Sox SS 25-man 6.161 30

Francisco Cordero Texas Rangers RHRP 25-man 6.046 Bean Stringfellow 31

Rheal Cormier Philadelphia Phillies LHRP 25-man 13.054 39

Craig Counsell Arizona Diamondbacks SS 25-man 8.037 Barry Meister 35

Jacob Cruz New York Mets RF Minors 6.037 33

Jose Cruz Jr. Los Angeles Dodgers LF 25-man 8.063 Randy and Alan Hendricks 32

Vic Darensbourg Cleveland Guardians LHRP Minors 5.141 35

Mike DeJean Colorado Rockies RHRP 15-Day 8.145 Mike Moye, Mils Shoda 35

David Dellucci Philadelphia Phillies LF 25-man 7.097 Gregg Clifton 32

Mark DeRosa Texas Rangers 2B 25-man 5.061 Lonnie Cooper 31

Octavio Dotel New York Yankees RHRP 15-Day 6.113 Danny Horwits 32

Erubiel Durazo New York Yankees 1B Minors 5.071 Diego Bentz 31

Ray Durham San Francisco Giants 2B 25-man 11 Ed Setlik 34

Jermaine Dye Chicago White Sox RF 25-man 9.084 Bob Bry 32

Ramon E. Martinez Los Angeles Dodgers SS 25-man 7.017 Alan Nero 33

Damion Easley Arizona Diamondbacks 2B 25-man 12.117 Paul Cohen 36

Adam Eaton Texas Rangers RHSP 60-Day 5.125 Jim Lindell 28

Jim Edmonds St. Louis Cardinals CF 25-man 12.027 Paul Cohen 36

Joey Eischen Washington Nationals LHRP 60-Day 6.103 Alan Nero 36

Alan Embree San Diego Padres LHRP 15-Day 11.059 Chris Leible, Michael Maas 36

Scott Erickson New York Yankees RHSP FA 15.031 38

Darin Erstad Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim CF 15-Day 9.077 Greg Genske 32

Shawn Estes San Diego Padres LHSP 15-Day 9.101 Dave Meier 33

Carl Everett Seattle Mariners DH 25-man 11.051 Larry Reynolds 35

Pedro Feliz San Francisco Giants 3B 25-man 5.031 31

Robert Fick Washington Nationals C 25-man 6.162 Joe Longo 32

Steve Finley San Francisco Giants CF 25-man 17 Tommy Tanzer 41

Cliff Floyd New York Mets LF 25-man 11.17 Sam and Seth Levinson 33

Keith Foulke Boston Red Sox RHRP 15-Day 8.094 Danny Horwits 33

Ryan Franklin Philadelphia Phillies RHRP 25-man 5.022 Jay Franklin 33

Aaron Fultz Philadelphia Phillies LHRP 25-man 5.127 32

Eric Gagne Los Angeles Dodgers CL 15-Day 5.119 Scott Boras 30

Nomar Garciaparra Los Angeles Dodgers 1B 25-man 9.03 Arn Tellem 32

Tom Glavine New York Mets LHSP 25-man 18.052 Gregg Clifton 40

Chris Gomez Baltimore Orioles 2B 25-man 12.041 Alan Meersand 35

Luis Gonzalez Arizona Diamondbacks LF 25-man 15.032 Greg Genske, Terry Bross 38

Jeremi Gonzalez Milwaukee Brewers RHRP 25-man 5.097 May 26, 2006: Traded by NYM to MIL in exchange for Mike Adams. 31

Alex S. Gonzalez Philadelphia Phillies 3B Retired 11.055 Jim Bronner 33

Alex Gonzalez Boston Red Sox SS 25-man 7.034 Eric Goldschmidt 29

Tony Graffanino Kansas City Royals 3B 25-man 8.125 Dan Lozano, Jeff Borris 34

Todd Greene San Francisco Giants C 25-man 6.155 Mike Nicotera 35

Ken Griffey Jr. Cincinnati Reds CF 25-man 17 Brian Goldberg 36

Jason Grimsley Arizona Diamondbacks RHRP FA 10.149 Joe Bick 38

Mark Grudzielanek Kansas City Royals 2B 25-man 10.129 Sam and Seth Levinson 36

Eddie Guardado Cincinnati Reds LHRP 25-man 11.141 Kevin Kohler 35

Jose Guillen Washington Nationals RF 25-man 8.051 Gregg Clifton (fired Andy Mota and Adam Katz) 30

Jerry Hairston Jr. Texas Rangers 2B 25-man 5.138 Casey Close 30

John Halama Baltimore Orioles LHRP FA 7.034 34

Chris Hammond Cincinnati Reds LHRP DFA 11.067 Bo McKinnis 40

Scott Hatteberg Cincinnati Reds 1B 25-man 9.07 Joe Urbon 36

LaTroy Hawkins Baltimore Orioles RHRP 25-man 9.054 Larry Reynolds 33

Rick Helling Milwaukee Brewers RHSP 25-man 8.035 35

Wes Helms Florida Marlins 3B 25-man 6.018 Lonnie Cooper 30

Dustin Hermanson Chicago White Sox RHRP 15-Day 9.106 Casey Close 33

Orlando Hernandez New York Mets RHSP 25-man 7.117 Greg Genske 36

Jose Hernandez Pittsburgh Pirates SS 25-man 12.069 Scott Boras 36

Roberto Hernandez Pittsburgh Pirates RHRP 25-man 14.02 Randy and Alan Hendricks 41

Richard Hidalgo New York Yankees RF MFA 7.029 Peter Greenberg 31

Shea Hillenbrand Toronto Blue Jays 1B 25-man 5.034 Dan Lozano (fired Adam Katz) 30

Todd Hollandsworth Cleveland Guardians LF 25-man 11 33

Mike Holtz Boston Red Sox LHRP FA 5.147 33

Aubrey Huff Houston Astros 3B 25-man 5.003 29

Torii Hunter Minnesota Twins CF 25-man 6.135 Patrick Murphy 30

Damian Jackson Washington Nationals 2B 25-man 6.15 32

Kevin Jarvis Arizona Diamondbacks RHRP DFA 6 Barry Meister 36

Jason Johnson Boston Red Sox RHSP 40-man 7.14 Tommy Tanzer, Alan Nero 32

Brian Jordan Atlanta Braves 1B 15-Day 13.048 Jim Turner 39

Gabe Kapler Boston Red Sox RF 25-man 6.089 Paul Cohen 30

Steve Karsay Oakland Athletics RHRP Retired 10.025 Randy and Alan Hendricks 34

Adam Kennedy Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim 2B 25-man 6.045 30

Jeff Kent Los Angeles Dodgers 2B 25-man 14 Jeff Klein 38

Byung-Hyun Kim Colorado Rockies RHSP 25-man 6.009 Greg Genske, Victor Lee 27

Ray King Colorado Rockies LHRP 25-man 5.137 Dave Meier 32

Ryan Klesko San Diego Padres LF 15-Day 12.078 35

Steve Kline San Francisco Giants LHRP 25-man 8.115 33

Dan Kolb Milwaukee Brewers RHRP 25-man 5.119 Scott Boras 31

Tim Laker Cleveland Guardians C DFA 5.138 36

Matt Lawton Seattle Mariners RF FA 9.169 Sam and Seth Levinson 34

Ricky Ledee Los Angeles Dodgers LF 60-Day 7.023 Greg Genske 32

Travis Lee Tampa Bay Devil Rays 1B 25-man 8 Scott Boras 31

Carlos Lee Milwaukee Brewers LF 25-man 6.15 Adam Katz 30

Cory Lidle Philadelphia Phillies RHSP 25-man 8.1 Jordan Feagan 34

Mike Lieberthal Philadelphia Phillies C 15-Day 11.005 Arn Tellem 34

Ted Lilly Toronto Blue Jays LHSP 25-man 5.102 30

Jose Lima New York Mets RHSP DFA 9.149 Joe Klein 33

Kenny Lofton Los Angeles Dodgers CF 25-man 14.023 Casey Close 39

Terrence Long New York Yankees LF Minors 5.17 Casey Close 30

Javy Lopez Baltimore Orioles C 25-man 12.066 Chuck Berry 35

Mark Loretta Boston Red Sox 2B 25-man 10.011 Bob Garber 34

Julio Lugo Tampa Bay Devil Rays SS 25-man 5.152 Jeff Borris 30

John Mabry Chicago Cubs RF 25-man 11.146 Dale Reichley 35

Greg Maddux Chicago Cubs RHSP 25-man 19.021 Scott Boras 40

Matt Mantei Detroit Tigers RHRP MFA 9.131 Bob Garber 33

Jason Marquis St. Louis Cardinals RHSP 25-man 5.012 27

Eli Marrero New York Mets LF 25-man 7.161 Sam and Seth Levinson 32

Tom Martin Colorado Rockies LHRP 25-man 7.049 36

Gary Matthews Jr. Texas Rangers CF 25-man 5.104 Danny Horwits 31

Joe Mays Cincinnati Reds RHSP 25-man 6.157 Steve Hilliard, Joe Urbon 30

Quinton McCracken Cincinnati Reds CF DFA 8.109 35

Joe McEwing Houston Astros 1B DFA 5.162 33

Brian Meadows Tampa Bay Devil Rays RHRP 25-man 6.076 Dan Horwits 30

Gil Meche Seattle Mariners RHSP 25-man 5.029 Greg Landry 27

Kent Mercker Cincinnati Reds LHRP 25-man 14.148 Casey Close 38

Jose Mesa Colorado Rockies RHRP 25-man 15.028 Mitch Frankel 40

Doug Mientkiewicz Kansas City Royals 1B 25-man 6.013 Greg Landry 32

Kevin Millar Baltimore Orioles 1B 25-man 7.136 Sam and Seth Levinson 34

Trever Miller Houston Astros LHRP 25-man 5.095 33

Damian Miller Milwaukee Brewers C 25-man 8.023 Bob Garber 36

Doug Mirabelli Boston Red Sox C 25-man 7.034 35

Brian Moehler Florida Marlins RHSP 15-Day 8.01 Lonnie Cooper 34

Bengie Molina Toronto Blue Jays C 25-man 6.077 Alan Nero 31

Guillermo Mota Cleveland Guardians RHRP 25-man 5.159 Adam Katz 32

Jamie Moyer Seattle Mariners LHSP 25-man 17.126 Himself 43

Mark Mulder St. Louis Cardinals LHSP 15-Day 5.167 Gregg Clifton and Octagon Sports Mgt. 28

Terry Mulholland Arizona Diamondbacks LHRP FA 17.155 Joe Bick 43

Mike Mussina New York Yankees RHSP 25-man 14.066 Arn Tellem 37

Jeff Nelson Chicago White Sox RHRP 15-Day 12.135 Ron Shapiro, Jay Franklin 39

Phil Nevin Chicago Cubs 1B 25-man 9.113 Barry Axelrod 35

Trot Nixon Boston Red Sox RF 25-man 7.044 Ron Shapiro 32

Greg Norton Tampa Bay Devil Rays 1B 25-man 7.006 Michael Moye 34

Tomo Ohka Milwaukee Brewers RHSP 15-Day 5.07 Jim Masteralexis 30

Darren Oliver New York Mets LHRP 25-man 10.127 Jeff Frye, Jay Franklin 35

Ramon Ortiz Washington Nationals RHSP 25-man 5.14 Pat Roache 33

Vicente Padilla Texas Rangers RHSP 25-man 5.105 28

Chan Ho Park San Diego Padres RHSP 25-man 10.045 Scott Boras 33

Jay Payton Oakland Athletics LF 25-man 6.128 Reich, Katz and Landis 33

Troy Percival Detroit Tigers RHRP 60-Day 11 Paul Cohen 36

Tomas Perez Tampa Bay Devil Rays SS 25-man 7.14 32

Eduardo Perez Seattle Mariners 1B 25-man 8.064 36

Andy Pettitte Houston Astros LHSP 25-man 11 Randy and Alan Hendricks 34

Mike Piazza San Diego Padres C 25-man 13.034 Dan Lozano 37

Juan Pierre Chicago Cubs CF 25-man 5.056 Mark Pieper 28

A.J. Pierzynski Chicago White Sox C 25-man 5.1 Steve Hilliard 29

Cliff Politte Chicago White Sox RHRP 25-man 5.154 32

Sidney Ponson St. Louis Cardinals RHSP DFA 7.152 Barry Praver 29

Todd Pratt Atlanta Braves C 25-man 11.052 Himself (fired agent Peter Grosz after 2005 season) 39

Brad Radke Minnesota Twins RHSP 25-man 11 Ron Simon 33

Joe Randa Pittsburgh Pirates 3B 25-man 10.114 Ron Shapiro 36

Mark Redman Kansas City Royals LHSP 25-man 6.041 Casey Close 32

Mike Redmond Minnesota Twins C 25-man 7.129 Joe Urbon 35

Desi Relaford St. Louis Cardinals SS MFA 8.015 Dan Lozano, Danny Horwits 32

Mike Remlinger Atlanta Braves LHRP DFA 10.068 40

Dennys Reyes Minnesota Twins LHRP 25-man 6.133 Oscar Suarez 29

Arthur Rhodes Philadelphia Phillies LHRP 25-man 13.02 Dan Horwits 36

David Riske Chicago White Sox RHRP 40-man 5.116 29

Mariano Rivera New York Yankees CL 25-man 10.105 Fernando Cuza 36

Dave Roberts San Diego Padres LF 25-man 5.036 John Boggs 34

Felix Rodriguez Washington Nationals RHRP 60-Day 9 Fernando Cuza, Bob Bry 33

J.C. Romero Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim LHRP 25-man 5.055 Don Lozano 30

Tim Salmon Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim DH 25-man 12.045 Ted Updike 37

Julio Santana Philadelphia Phillies RHRP 60-Day 5.079 Scott Shapiro 32

Scott Sauerbeck Oakland Athletics LHRP 25-man 6 Adam Hubble 34

Jason Schmidt San Francisco Giants RHSP 25-man 10.063 Randy and Alan Hendricks 33

Scott Schoeneweis Toronto Blue Jays LHRP 25-man 6.111 Scott Boras 32

Rudy Seanez Boston Red Sox RHRP 25-man 10.123 David Schwartz 37

Aaron Sele Los Angeles Dodgers RHSP 25-man 12.052 Adam Katz 36

Gary Sheffield New York Yankees RF 15-Day 17.031 Himself (contract), Rufus Williams (PR) and Mead Chasky (marketing) and Scott Boras (former agent) 37

Ruben Sierra Minnesota Twins DH FA 16.085 Chuck Berry 40

John Smoltz Atlanta Braves RHSP 25-man 17.072 Lonnie Cooper 39

J.T. Snow Boston Red Sox 1B FA 12.121 Danny Horwits 38

Alfonso Soriano Washington Nationals LF 25-man 5.079 Diego Bentz 30

Justin Speier Toronto Blue Jays RHRP 25-man 6.082 32

Scott Spiezio St. Louis Cardinals 3B 25-man 7.163 Barry Meister 33

Russ Springer Houston Astros RHRP 25-man 10.128 Randy and Alan Hendricks 37

Matt Stairs Kansas City Royals RF 25-man 10.077 Bob Garber 38

Mike Stanton Washington Nationals LHRP 25-man 16.039 Sam and Seth Levinson 39

Shannon Stewart Minnesota Twins LF 25-man 8.121 Greg Genske 32

Kelly Stinnett New York Yankees C 25-man 10.119 36

Tanyon Sturtze New York Yankees RHRP 60-Day 6.083 35

Jeff Suppan St. Louis Cardinals RHSP 25-man 8.164 Scott Leventhal and Damon Lapa (fired agent Jeff Borris of agency BHSC) 31

Frank Thomas Oakland Athletics DH 25-man 15.063 Arn Tellem, Mike Moye 38

John Thomson Atlanta Braves RHSP 25-man 8.061 Chris Arnold 32

Mike Timlin Boston Red Sox RHRP 25-man 15 Himself (Fired David Sloane as agent in Oct. 2005) 40

Steve Trachsel New York Mets RHSP 25-man 12.017 Sam and Seth Levinson 35

Jose Valentin New York Mets LF 25-man 12.058 David Elston 36

Javier Valentin Cincinnati Reds C 25-man 5.036 30

Ron Villone New York Yankees LHRP 25-man 9.112 Scott Boras 36

Jose Vizcaino San Francisco Giants SS 25-man 15.115 Adam Katz 38

Tim Wakefield Boston Red Sox RHSP 25-man 12.006 Barry Meister 39

Jamie Walker Detroit Tigers LHRP 25-man 5.125 Phil Tannenbaum 35

Todd Walker Chicago Cubs 1B 25-man 8.057 Alan Meersand, Greg Genske, Brian Carlin 33

Daryle Ward Washington Nationals 1B 25-man 6.044 31

John Wasdin Texas Rangers RHSP 25-man 7 33

David Weathers Cincinnati Reds RHRP 25-man 12.044 David Sloane 36

Jeff Weaver St. Louis Cardinals RHSP 25-man 6 Scott Boras 29

Kip Wells Pittsburgh Pirates RHSP 25-man 5.116 29

David Wells Boston Red Sox LHSP 15-Day 18.019 Gregg Clifton and Wells' wife, Nina 43

Rick White Philadelphia Phillies RHRP 25-man 9.051 Danny Horwits 37

Rondell White Minnesota Twins LF 15-Day 11.162 Sam and Seth Levinson 34

Bob Wickman Cleveland Guardians CL 25-man 13.043 Dick Moss 37

Chris Widger Chicago White Sox C 25-man 8.034 35

Bernie Williams New York Yankees RF 25-man 13.168 Scott Boras 37

Woody Williams San Diego Padres RHSP 25-man 12.143 Barry Meister 39

Scott Williamson Chicago Cubs RHRP 25-man 7 Greg Genske 30

Preston Wilson Houston Astros LF 25-man 7.038 Bob Bry 31

Vance Wilson Detroit Tigers C 25-man 5.028 33

Craig Wilson Pittsburgh Pirates 1B 25-man 5 Steve Hillard 29

Paul Wilson Cincinnati Reds RHSP 60-Day 8.008 Randy and Alan Hendricks 33

Randy Wolf Philadelphia Phillies LHSP 60-Day 6.115 29

Tony Womack Chicago Cubs 2B DFA 9.137 Sam and Seth Levinson 36

Kerry Wood Chicago Cubs RHSP 15-Day 7.169 Pat Rooney, Greg Landry (SFX) 29

Chris Woodward New York Mets 2B 25-man 5.153 30

Jamey Wright San Francisco Giants RHSP 25-man 7.11 Casey Close 31

Esteban Yan Cincinnati Reds RHRP 25-man 8.023 Alan Nero 31

Dmitri Young Detroit Tigers 1B 15-Day 9.022 Adam Katz 32

Eric Young San Diego Padres LF 25-man 13.067 Rick Thurman, Jim Turner 39

Gregg Zaun Toronto Blue Jays C 25-man 10.093 Danny Horwits 35

Barry Zito Oakland Athletics LHSP 25-man 5.072 Scott Boras 28

 

 

I would definetly take a look at Zito, and maybe Schmidt, depends on what they are asking for. Any other ideas? An average young outfielder might be of help but I don't see many that would fit with where the Sox are going, maybe Gary Matthews Jr. but he'll be demanding top dollar after his All-star season, so he might not be worth it.

[schillingouttheks]

Miguel Batista. He can be a setup man or a closer, and with Hansen, that would be a good combination to have. Maybe he would help us move Papelbon to the rotation?

 

Justin Speier as well.

[Optimist]

FAs I want the Yankees to sign/resign:

 

Torii Hunter Minnesota Twins CF 25-man 6.135 Patrick Murphy 30

Mike Mussina New York Yankees RHSP 25-man 14.066 Arn Tellem 37

Mariano Rivera New York Yankees CL 25-man 10.105 Fernando Cuza 36

Barry Zito Oakland Athletics LHSP 25-man 5.072 Scott Boras 28

[Cocos Disciples]

Julio Lugo if Gonzalez leaves.

 

EDIT: Cool, Jeff Frye is an agent!

[schillingouttheks]

You'll resign Mo. Don't worry about him. For real.

 

If something happens with Tek, because I can't stand watching his performance anymore, then I would like to look into Zaun or Barajas.

 

Pedro Feliz off the bench as well.

[Optimist]

You'll resign Mo. Don't worry about him. For real.

 

I know, I was about to put a (duh) next to it.

[Cocos Disciples]

Tek likely isn't going anywhere with that salary, and I could not imagine Mo in another uniform ever.

[Soxfan1]

Belli and Loretta are both FA's

[riverside sluggers]

Julio Lugo if Gonzalez leaves.

 

EDIT: Cool, Jeff Frye is an agent!

 

Yes Alex Gonzalez is a free agent. But honeslt with the defenseive season he's having, hard to believe that the Red Sox wont even attempt to resign him. Julio Lugo would go against the message the Sox sent out this season. He easily averages around 25 errors a season and he would also command a higher contract than Gonzo

 

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Barry Zito would be a good acquisition but with his agent being Scott Boras... it wont come cheap. We could see something in the neighborhood of 5 years/75 million

[riverside sluggers]

2007 fantasy roster

 

Catcher- Jason Varitek

Backup-- Doug Mirabelli (this is if Wake is still going to be part of the rotation)

 

1st base- Kevin Youkilis

Backup-- Erubiel Durazo (good lefty bat off the bench)

 

2nd base- Dustin Pedroia (instant fan of Loretta, but "Dusty" is part of the youth movement)

 

Shortstop- Alex Gonzalez (he is deserving of a 2/3 season contract)

Backup-- Alex Cora (resign to 2 year deal, Tito does great job of managing this do)

 

3rd base- Mike Lowell

 

left field- Manny Ramirez

 

center field- Coco Crisp

 

right field- this is the biggest question mark going into the season as for who will be the starter. I would like to see Gabe Kapler be resigned

[Soxfan1]

Thought I would bump this as the season is winding down. Whats good on the market.

[ORS]

Yes Alex Gonzalez is a free agent. But honeslt with the defenseive season he's having, hard to believe that the Red Sox wont even attempt to resign him. Julio Lugo would go against the message the Sox sent out this season. He easily averages around 25 errors a season and he would also command a higher contract than Gonzo

 

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Barry Zito would be a good acquisition but with his agent being Scott Boras... it wont come cheap. We could see something in the neighborhood of 5 years/75 million

But Lugo can rake, and he has better range than Gonzo. I'm not saying I'm ready to say good-bye to Alex, but it wouldn't be the end of the world if Lugo were brought here.

[jacksonianmarch]

Alrighty, I have seen a lot of blogs and articles on who the sox and yankees will be eyeing come november. First of all, here is a list of Red Sox who are FA's.

 

Alex Cora, Keith Foulke, Alex Gonzalez, Jason Johnson, Gabe Kapler, Javy Lopez, Mark Loretta, Mirabelli, Nixon, Seanez, Timlin, Wakefield, Wells

 

of that crew, only Wakefield and Mirabelli are likely to return. Cora will find a starting spot somewhere. AGon is great defensively, but the sox have had a hard on for Lugo for awhile now. The funny thing is, Lugo is asking for Renteria money and he has been better than ERent was in his season going into FA. If the sox get Lugo, look for Pedroia to take over 2b. At the same time, the only guys I think the sox offer arb to is Loretta. Low risk move with a chance to pay off with draft picks (they wont get a 1st rounder though) or having a high priced utility guy. I dont think the sox take that chance with Nixon, who could easily warrant 9-10 mil with his numbers over the last 2 years. So that leaves the sox with a lineup of Lugo, Youkilis, Ortiz, Manny, WMP, Lowell, Vtek, Crisp and Pedroia. No need to add to the lineup. But, let's look at the rotation.

1. Schilling, 2. Beckett, 3. Wakefield, 4. Clement, 5. Lester. Theo won't be able to dump that contract of Clement and I don't see him as a type of guy who will sit a 10 mil player on the bench going into the season. Now there have been rumblings that the sox obsession with Oswalt will carry over into the offseason, where the astros may be more willing to accept a set of prospects than they were in a pennant chase this yr. Think about it, the Astros will lose both Clemens and Pettitte, and with them will go the hope of any type of playoff berth. So rebuilding would be nice and they would likely look at a guy like Lester and a bunch of minor league, or current major league players to sure up their bullpen. That wouldmake the rotation: 1. Schilling, 2. Oswalt, 3. Beckett, 4. Wakefield, 5. Clement. Now that is a nice rotation. Just imagine if Theo actually tries to convert Cement head into a reliever and moves Paps into the rotation. 1. Schilling, 2. Oswalt, 3. Papelbon, 4. Beckett, 5. Wakefield. That is LETHAL. If they do that though, Timlin, Seanez, Delcarmen, Hansen and Papelbon will be gone from the pen and they will have to rebuild from the outside. Here are the available options.

 

Cordero, Dotel, Wickman, Hawkins, Rob. Hernandez, Mesa, and Williamson from the right side and Guardado, King, Kline, Reyes, Romero, Schoenweis, and Villone from the left side. You could build a serviceable pen to go around a sick rotation if that were the case. Imagine the possibilities, Beckett being a #4 and Wake your 5. The sox would raise a banner if they could do that. Or could they? Yankee predictions will come later, I gotta go.

[jacksonianmarch]

You'll resign Mo. Don't worry about him. For real.

 

If something happens with Tek, because I can't stand watching his performance anymore, then I would like to look into Zaun or Barajas.

 

Pedro Feliz off the bench as well.

 

Mo has already been guaranteed for next yr. His option was guaranteed a week ago with another save.

[riverside sluggers]

1. Schilling, 2. Beckett, 3. Wakefield, 4. Clement, 5. Lester. Theo won't be able to dump that contract of Clement and I don't see him as a type of guy who will sit a 10 mil player on the bench going into the season. Now there have been rumblings that the sox obsession with Oswalt will carry over into the offseason, where the astros may be more willing to accept a set of prospects than they were in a pennant chase this yr. Think about it, the Astros will lose both Clemens and Pettitte, and with them will go the hope of any type of playoff berth. So rebuilding would be nice and they would likely look at a guy like Lester and a bunch of minor league, or current major league players to sure up their bullpen. That wouldmake the rotation: 1. Schilling, 2. Oswalt, 3. Beckett, 4. Wakefield, 5. Clement. Now that is a nice rotation. Just imagine if Theo actually tries to convert Cement head into a reliever and moves Paps into the rotation. 1. Schilling, 2. Oswalt, 3. Papelbon, 4. Beckett, 5. Wakefield. That is LETHAL. If they do that though, Timlin, Seanez, Delcarmen, Hansen and Papelbon will be gone from the pen and they will have to rebuild from the outside. Here are the available options.

 

Cordero, Dotel, Wickman, Hawkins, Rob. Hernandez, Mesa, and Williamson from the right side and Guardado, King, Kline, Reyes, Romero, Schoenweis, and Villone from the left side. You could build a serviceable pen to go around a sick rotation if that were the case. Imagine the possibilities, Beckett being a #4 and Wake your 5. The sox would raise a banner if they could do that. Or could they? Yankee predictions will come later, I gotta go.

 

The Sox will not retain Clement for next season. It is foolish to think so. Even though Clement was said to be slowly improving in his workouts, the Sox have quietly shut him down for the rest of the season. Gordon Edes, Sean MacAdam, etc have said that according to team sources, they will most likley: include him in a trade with taking chunk of his remaining salary, or place him on waivers & buy out his contract if he clears

 

By All accounts

Schilling

Beckett

Papelbon (If he reamins closer, free agent acquisition like Jason Schmidt)

Lester

Wakefield

 

If the sox get Lugo, look for Pedroia to take over 2b.

 

Lugo or no Lugo, Pedroia is still favored to be the starting 2nd baseman in 07

[Dana Kiecker]

That Clement situation is fascinating.

 

I dont know who on earth would touch him. And how much is that chunk of $$ you speak of

riv slug?

Would they have to pay 4 of it?

[riverside sluggers]

That Clement situation is fascinating.

 

I dont know who on earth would touch him. And how much is that chunk of $$ you speak of

riv slug?

Would they have to pay 4 of it?

 

Sox were willing to rid themselves of E-Rent's remaining 3 year/$30 million contract.

 

Sox officials (especially Theo) have quickly realized this is another signing gone bad. Clement cant handle the spotlight that is playing in Boston and pitching in the playoffs. I can guarantee you have seen the last of Clement in a Sox uni

[Dana Kiecker]

I agree he is done.. I was just trying to see how much of the $$$ they wouuld eat..

 

Without shining Theos knob, its good to see this regime admitting their mistakes.

[jacksonianmarch]

The Sox will not retain Clement for next season. It is foolish to think so. Even though Clement was said to be slowly improving in his workouts, the Sox have quietly shut him down for the rest of the season. Gordon Edes, Sean MacAdam, etc have said that according to team sources, they will most likley: include him in a trade with taking chunk of his remaining salary, or place him on waivers & buy out his contract if he clears

 

By All accounts

Schilling

Beckett

Papelbon (If he reamins closer, free agent acquisition like Jason Schmidt)

Lester

Wakefield

 

 

 

Lugo or no Lugo, Pedroia is still favored to be the starting 2nd baseman in 07

 

I am not so sure about buying out Clement. Theo is not one to just sink cost while getting nothing in return. In ERent he at least got a top tier prospect, Clement will get nothing in return. The one situation I could see happening is Theo shoring up the bullpen, keeping Papelbon as the closer, then giving Cement head one more month. If he pitches well, then he fits in as a 5. If he doesnt, then they convert Paps back into a starter and move Clement to long relief. I just don't see him eaing 10 mil as lost cause and watch him walk away.

 

As for Pedroia, Olney said he has been hearing rumblings about maybe moving him back to SS if the sox cannot land Lugo. Then they'd retain Loretta and have Pedroia move back to SS, his natural position.

[riverside sluggers]

I am not so sure about buying out Clement. Theo is not one to just sink cost while getting nothing in return. In ERent he at least got a top tier prospect, Clement will get nothing in return. The one situation I could see happening is Theo shoring up the bullpen, keeping Papelbon as the closer, then giving Cement head one more month. If he pitches well, then he fits in as a 5. If he doesnt, then they convert Paps back into a starter and move Clement to long relief. I just don't see him eaing 10 mil as lost cause and watch him walk away.

 

As for Pedroia, Olney said he has been hearing rumblings about maybe moving him back to SS if the sox cannot land Lugo. Then they'd retain Loretta and have Pedroia move back to SS, his natural position.

 

Tell that to Gordon Edes & Sean MacAdamns, respected writers who know what they are talking about. I'll trust them & their sources before I hear an opinion on a message board, no offense

 

What has Clement shown to Boston to think any positive thoughts for 2007... the answer is nothing. He has been the worst starting pitcher since the All-Star Break last year. Dont give me the "hit in the head" excuse, he was bad in his 3 starts prior to that day in Tampa Bay. What is best for the team is to get rid of Clement, getting rid of him instantly improves the pitching staff. $10 million long relief man, somehow I dont see Theo writing that down as a possibility. Tavarez would be a cheaper and same results type long man.

[jacksonianmarch]

As for the Yankees, they have a little less wiggle room. Here are their FA's.

 

Cairo, Dotel, Lidle, Mussina, Ponson, Sheffield, Sturtze, Villone, Williams, Wilson.

 

That leaves them with every position player spot filled. Now, there have been rumblings that Sheff is learning 1b, which is not much of a stretch as he came up as a 3b. Many people have also said that the yankees will likely exercise his option and either keep him at 1b/DH or trade him. Either way, they will either get a 1st and a sandwich pick for him leaving, get a prospect in a trade for him, or have one of the best lineups in the history of baseball next yr with Damon, Jeter, Abreu, Sheffield, Giambi, ARod, Matsui, Posada, and Cano. On another note, Craig Wilson will be leaving and will be a B free agent. Meaning that the yankees traded Shawn Chacon for a solid role player this yr and at least one draft pick next yr. How stupid are the pirates?

 

As for the rotation, well that is where the fun begins. For starters, Lidle will be leaving and will garner the yankees another 2nd rounder as he will be a B free agent as well. Mussina has a 17? mil option that will be rejected. I do have a feeling that he will resign for something like 2 yrs 20 mil with the yankees. I also have a feeling that the yankees will buy out Jaret Wright at 4 mil to open a spot in the rotation. That leaves the yankees with.

Mussina, Wang, Johnson, Pavano, ??? Pavano will have a backup in Phil Hughes who will likely serve as the 6th starter next yr when Pavano makes his trips to the DL for a hangnail and vaginitis. That 5th spot will likely be filled by Daisuke Matsuzacka, the Japanese dude with filthy stuff who was the WBC MVP. That would make for one hell of a rotation for them, if Johnson was the 4 or 5. Granted, he isnt what he used to be, but he sure has the capability to dominate on any given night. As for the pen, Dotel has stated a want to prove that he can pitch as a yankee, and I have a feeling the yankees will resign him for one year. He will join Farnsworth, Proctor, and Rivera in the back of a deep pen. Myers will still get his one pitch ventures and JB Cox will likely get some time in the bigs as well. Either way, the yankee farm is rising in the pitching market and their offense will be nasty. If they make the above changes, or even more crazy if Mussina leaves and they add either Schmidt or Zito, then there will be no stopping them. Or will there be? If the sox add Oswalt and Papelbon to their rotation and the yankees add Matsuzacka, Hughes, and Schmidt/Zito how nasty will those battles be. This offseason is gonna be great.

[jacksonianmarch]

Tell that to Gordon Edes & Sean MacAdamns, respected writers who know what they are talking about. I'll trust them & their sources before I hear an opinion on a message board, no offense

 

What has Clement shown to Boston to think any positive thoughts for 2007... the answer is nothing. He has been the worst starting pitcher since the All-Star Break last year. Dont give me the "hit in the head" excuse, he was bad in his 3 starts prior to that day in Tampa Bay. What is best for the team is to get rid of Clement, getting rid of him instantly improves the pitching staff. $10 million long relief man, somehow I dont see Theo writing that down as a possibility. Tavarez would be a cheaper and same results type long man.

 

I am not trying to one up you or anything, but how many times have they been wrong? Granted, every one of us has been too, it is just their opinion. I just feel as if Theo will make 100% sure that he cannot get anything out of him before he throws 10 million into the wind as sunk cost.

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Tell that to Gordon Edes & Sean MacAdamns, respected writers who know what they are talking about. I'll trust them & their sources before I hear an opinion on a message board, no offense

 

What has Clement shown to Boston to think any positive thoughts for 2007... the answer is nothing. He has been the worst starting pitcher since the All-Star Break last year. Dont give me the "hit in the head" excuse, he was bad in his 3 starts prior to that day in Tampa Bay. What is best for the team is to get rid of Clement, getting rid of him instantly improves the pitching staff. $10 million long relief man, somehow I dont see Theo writing that down as a possibility. Tavarez would be a cheaper and same results type long man.

Why do you trust writers more than intelligent fans? Jacksononian brings up a good point, and it will be very difficult to move Clement. Writers throw crap against the wall and hope something sticks. How many times have you seen a writer's claim about what was likely to happen be false?

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I am not trying to one up you or anything, but how many times have they been wrong? Granted, every one of us has been too, it is just their opinion. I just feel as if Theo will make 100% sure that he cannot get anything out of him before he throws 10 million into the wind as sunk cost.

Bingo.

[riverside sluggers]

Maybe its just hope, Clement in a Sox uniform in 2007 would be an utter disgrace

[jacksonianmarch]

Maybe its just hope, Clement in a Sox uniform in 2007 would be an utter disgrace

 

I agree. But think of it this way. Theo does not want to break the magical 130 mil barrier because luxury tax gets pricey as you pass that. Look at the $$ coming off the books assuming the sox re-up Wake and Mirabelli for the same costs this season.

 

Nixon 7.5mil

Loretta 3mil

Cora 1.4mil

Foulke 5.75mil (after 1.5mil buyout)

Gonzalez 3mil

Seanez 1.9mil

Snow 2mil

Timlin 3.5mil

Wells 4mil

 

That is 32 mil coming off the books with the sox already up against the 130 mil barrier this season. So that means no added payroll and more importantly, no sunk costs. Thet cannot afford to eat 10 mil unless they absolutely have to, because that is 8% of your team salary.

 

That also means that the sox will have to fill one middle infield position (and if it is Lugo you are talking 8-10mil a season), the entire bullpen, and at least one rotation spot on 32 mil. It can be done, but if you create another open pitching spot and force the sox to also add either another starter or a closer (should paps get sent to the rotation), then you are talking about breaking that 130mil barrier. I don't see Theo doing that.

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I agree. But think of it this way. Theo does not want to break the magical 130 mil barrier because luxury tax gets pricey as you pass that. Look at the $$ coming off the books assuming the sox re-up Wake and Mirabelli for the same costs this season.

 

Nixon 7.5mil

Loretta 3mil

Cora 1.4mil

Foulke 5.75mil (after 1.5mil buyout)

Gonzalez 3mil

Seanez 1.9mil

Snow 2mil

Timlin 3.5mil

Wells 4mil

 

That is 32 mil coming off the books with the sox already up against the 130 mil barrier this season. So that means no added payroll and more importantly, no sunk costs. Thet cannot afford to eat 10 mil unless they absolutely have to, because that is 8% of your team salary.

 

That also means that the sox will have to fill one middle infield position (and if it is Lugo you are talking 8-10mil a season), the entire bullpen, and at least one rotation spot on 32 mil. It can be done, but if you create another open pitching spot and force the sox to also add either another starter or a closer (should paps get sent to the rotation), then you are talking about breaking that 130mil barrier. I don't see Theo doing that.

Well put.

 

I hope this admin is learning from its mistakes in the FA market. If $32M is the number, it needs to be for premier talent only. No more big money to second tier talent. And, if they can't land the big fish, then leave room to absorb one of those high $$ contracts for a good ball player that are always available near the deadline.

[Soxfan1]

If Cora leaves we should bring in Merloni.Isn't he a FA?

[jacksonianmarch]

Well put.

 

I hope this admin is learning from its mistakes in the FA market. If $32M is the number, it needs to be for premier talent only. No more big money to second tier talent. And, if they can't land the big fish, then leave room to absorb one of those high $$ contracts for a good ball player that are always available near the deadline.

 

Exactly. That is one thing I think the Yankees do that they get s*** for, but in the end get some production for their moneys-worth. Here are the 10+ mil contracts the sox have given out over the last 2 years.

 

Manny- worth the money

Schilling- worth the money

Ortiz- worth the money

Beckett- jury is still out

Varitek- jury is still out

Renteria- gone and not worth it

Clement- clearly not worth it

 

Only 3 of those guys are clearly worth the price of admission. Becket has not been worth it yet, but could be. Varitek had one good yr and one really bad one, but he has 2 more. ERent and Clement were expensive busts.

 

For the Yankees, here are their 10+ mil players

 

Posada- best catcher not named Mauer in the AL

Giambi- worth it every year except for 2004

Jeter- worth it

ARod- only eating 14 mil a year of that salary and he is worth the cost

Damon- worth it this yr

Matsui- injured, but worth it with his track

Sheffield- 13 mil a yr for a scary middle of the order hitter was worth it

Mussina- overall earned his contract

Johnson- one bad yr, one good yr, not worth 16 mil, but they are getting something out of it.

Pavano- clearly not worth it

Brown- clearly not worth it

Bernie- earned his contract

 

Even though they have overpaid for their players, they still got at or near the production out of all but 2. Sometimes you have to pay more now to save yourself the headache later of trying to get rid of that bad second tier deal. In actuality, the Clement deal was the sox trying to cut corners and now that corner cutting is going to cost them more than it would have to just pay for the premium.

[jacksonianmarch]

If Cora leaves we should bring in Merloni.Isn't he a FA?

 

Merloni is not a major league player.