2016 Winter Meetings

[moonslav59]

Oh, I'm not denying that. But DD did have a fire sale with the Marlins after winning a WS ('97) and much of what he acquired helped them win another WS ('03) a few years later ( even though he wasn't technically with the team when they won that 2nd one).

 

They also got some great draft picks by sucking after 1997 and before 2003. Josh Beckett was the second pick of the 1999 draft. Without him, they don't win in 2003.

 

We might have to reset in 4-8 years.Something, some fans seem to think can't happen, because our farm will be replenished. It's hard to replenish without some high draft picks here and there. We won't be getting any in the next 3-4 years. Plus, it takes time for the picks to develop.

 

Again, I'm happy with the trades. I'm happy overall, but I'm not going to sugar-coat our extended outlook to justify why the trades were good.

Edited December 8, 2016 by moonslav59

[oldtimer]

Oh, I'm not denying that. But DD did have a fire sale with the Marlins after winning a WS ('97) and much of what he acquired helped them win another WS ('03) a few years later ( even though he wasn't technically with the team when they won that 2nd one).

 

They also got some great draft picks by sucking after 1997 and before 2003. Josh Beckett was the second pick of the 1999 draft. Without him, they don't win in 2003.

 

We might have to reset in 4-8 years.Something, some fans seem to think can't happen, because our farm will be replenished. It's hard to replenish without some high draft picks here and there. We won't be getting any in the next 3-4 years. Plus, it takes time for the picks to develop.

 

Again, I'm happy with the trades. I'm happy overall, but I'm not going to sugar-coat our extended outlook to justify why the trades were good.

 

The winter meetings are essentially over and DD made big moves. The Sale move is mostly regarded favorably on the board, but a significant risk is involved that one Ace with a violent delivery and a lot of innings might be injured leaving us short of two excellent prospects and two other possibles. Only time will tell is the trade is good and DD stated his objective of winning now.

 

The question I has is what other moves are still in the cards?

 

1. Trade Buch for salary relief and another RP?

2. Move Abad off the roster in a trade deal or packaqed with Buch?

3. Look to trade a catcher and go into the season with 2 and only minor league backup?

4. Acquire a major left handed bat for possible use as a DH?

 

I think the most likely is a deal involving Buch.

[mvp 78]

Reddick never bit anyone in the ass.

 

We can't REALLY say that for sure.

[moonslav59]

The winter meetings are essentially over and DD made big moves. The Sale move is mostly regarded favorably on the board, but a significant risk is involved that one Ace with a violent delivery and a lot of innings might be injured leaving us short of two excellent prospects and two other possibles. Only time will tell is the trade is good and DD stated his objective of winning now.

 

The question I has is what other moves are still in the cards?

 

1. Trade Buch for salary relief and another RP?

2. Move Abad off the roster in a trade deal or packaqed with Buch?

3. Look to trade a catcher and go into the season with 2 and only minor league backup?

4. Acquire a major left handed bat for possible use as a DH?

 

I think the most likely is a deal involving Buch.

 

Agrred.

 

I'd add Elias and.or Hembree to your #2.

 

I don't think #3 is going to happen. We might need Swihart at C or use him in LF or (gasp) DH/1B.