Official 2009-2010 Hot Stove season thread

[Dojji]

We should do nothing in the way of upgrading other positions until we solve the shortstop question. With average to above average players in every other position shortstop really does represent the most cost effective way to improve this team.

[plaskari]

Honestly....We'll have to start looking for a LF and DH. Pitching should be fine.....

[yeszir]

Yes' date=' because our great display of OFFENSIVE PROWESS certainly wasn't the reason why we lost to the Angels, man.[/quote']

 

We scored enough runs today...

[example1]

The bullpen is the one thing that doesn't need fixing.

 

And we can't get both Felix and a true cleanup hitter.

 

I think we could.

[Dipre]

We scored enough runs today...

 

1 run in games 1 and 2 combined.

[bsox0407]

The bullpen is the one thing that doesn't need fixing.

 

And we can't get both Felix and a true cleanup hitter.

 

the bullpen could use some help. saito is not that good and could be traded

[yeszir]

1 run in games 1 and 2 combined.

 

Yea, but I was just saying that the reason we lost today was because of pitching. Just taking a devil's advocate position that doesn't really make sense.

[Dipre]

I think we could.

 

Present your plan.

[Gom]

*removed*

[Dipre]

the bullpen could use some help. saito is not that good and could be traded

 

Lol.

 

Just stop it.

[BSN07]

Present your plan.

 

He has numerous times I believe.

[Dojji]

I think we could.

 

Even if we could get Felix and a cleanup hitter, unless that cleanup hitter is also a shortstop we still have other priorities to address. I'd rather not have another year of Alex Gonzalez if we don't have to, and there are some good alternatives out there -- if you're willing to spend the resources to get them.

[Dipre]

He has numerous times I believe.

 

Refresher course please.

[bsox0407]

Lol.

 

Just stop it.

 

i agree we need offense but just really at SS, 3B(if lowell retires) dh

[yeszir]

I'd love to see a player playing shortstop who doesn't immediately make me cringe.

[msubulldogs21]

I'd love to see a player playing shortstop who doesn't immediately make me cringe.

 

Been a while, hasn't it?

[yeszir]

Been a while' date=' hasn't it?[/quote']

 

I want 1999 Nomar out there every year.

[bsox0407]

we need to resign wagner and bay along with beckett and victor.

[msubulldogs21]

I want 1999 Nomar out there every year.

 

If we're going retro here, can I have '06 David Ortiz?

[Dipre]

we need to resign wagner and bay along with beckett and victor.

 

Beckett and Victor are under control for 2010, sport.

[yeszir]

we need to resign wagner and bay along with beckett and victor.

 

I really don't think it counts as hot stove if you just restate the obvious?

[Dojji]

we need to resign wagner

 

Not happening, he wants to close.

 

and bay

 

Agreed

 

along with beckett and victor.

 

We control those guys next year.

[msubulldogs21]

we need to resign wagner and bay along with beckett and victor.

 

Beckett has a 2010 option.

 

Martinez is under contract through 2010.

[Jacoby_Ellsbury]

we need to resign wagner and bay along with beckett and victor.

Wagner won't re-sign.

[Jacoby_Ellsbury]

When does free agency officially start, if anyone knows?

[Dojji]

A few weeks after the last postseason game IIRC. Don't know the exact day.

[bsox0407]

Not happening, he wants to close.

 

 

 

Agreed

 

 

 

We control those guys next year.

 

i forgot about their options and wagner will most likely walk.

 

some pretty good free agents options.

http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2008/12/2010-mlb-free-a.html

[BSN07]

There is a week period after the season ends for teams to try and re-sign players. I think after that the FA market opens up shop.

[bsox0407]

There is a week period after the season ends for teams to try and re-sign players. I think after that the FA market opens up shop.

 

yeah but i think it is more than just one week.

[jacksonianmarch]

yeah but i think it is more than just one week.

 

its 15 days after the conclusion of the world series