Who Should the Red Sox Trade For?

[Nick]

We need a set up man.

[Emp9]

We need a set up man.

 

I just hope we don’t go broke over some other team’s current big name Closer. I’m hoping they dig a little deeper here.

[Kimmi]

I just hope we don’t go broke over some other team’s current big name Closer. I’m hoping they dig a little deeper here.

 

Now you are speaking my language.

[moonslav59]

I just hope we don’t go broke over some other team’s current big name Closer. I’m hoping they dig a little deeper here.

 

Yes!

[Emp9]

Now you are speaking my language.

 

Right? I’m mean, we may only need an good middle reliever. Someone with set-up potential. Not another Closer destined to take a back seat behind Kimbrel.

[Natick to NC]

Any word on Pedey ? I've read that he's doing better at one outlet to another saying it's time to look for his replacement now because he's not healing well enough ? 2b without him is an enormous gap on both sides of the ball when he's right Edited June 20, 2018 by Natick to NC

[Bellhorn04]

We need some realistic expectations here. I'll settle for Lowrie and a late-inning reliever, I guess.

[moonslav59]

Lowrie might cost too much for what we get, and he doesn't solve the line-up issue vs LHPs.

[jacksonianmarch]

perfect. the Sox have the same team that won the ALE.

 

The Guardians got worse. We got better

[moonslav59]

The Guardians got worse. We got better

 

Are the Astros better?

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

Concerning the top 4 teams in the AL as of now, Seattle is the most improved followed by the Yankems.

[moonslav59]

Concerning the top 4 teams in the AL as of now, Seattle is the most improved followed by the Yankems.

 

By W-L record and/or your opinion?

[notin]

We need a set up man.

 

Your first point is fair, the second one isn't. Beltre isn't the incumbent here. He wouldn't see Devers as his replacement.

 

Neither of which address your nonsense post about Ellsbury being made of glass or lighthearted joking about Beltre not wanoutting to be touched on the head.

 

It wasn't just Ellsbury. He freight trained Hermida, too.

 

And also, Beltre, as terrific as his career has been, isn't the Sox biggest need right now...

[notin]

Lowrie might cost too much for what we get, and he doesn't solve the line-up issue vs LHPs.

 

No but he would be an upgrade over Nunez, and Holt has shown to wear down over time...

[CharlieWhigg]

I'm just praying to God that we don't trade Devers. He's way too good a player, and he's worth so much more than a Machado one-year rental or a late-inning reliever like Brad Hand

https://redsoxunfiltered.com/2018/06/20/trading-rafael-devers-is-a-terrible-idea/

[DontCallMeUncleRico]

JBJ for Brian Dozier. Both guys get fresh starts with new teams.

[oldtimer]

I'm just praying to God that we don't trade Devers. He's way too good a player, and he's worth so much more than a Machado one-year rental or a late-inning reliever like Brad Hand

https://redsoxunfiltered.com/2018/06/20/trading-rafael-devers-is-a-terrible-idea/

 

If need be and it does seem likely, I would move him to 1st base before trading him. The bat is likely to get better given more time so we need to find his best fit. Maybe we trade Moreland and then go for a 3rd baseman but I don't see Devers making the switch to first in season.

[harmony]

JBJ for Brian Dozier. Both guys get fresh starts with new teams.

That might work if the Twins are not scared off by Jackie Bradley’s escalating salaries in his final two years of arbitration.

[Natick to NC]

If need be and it does seem likely, I would move him to 1st base before trading him. The bat is likely to get better given more time so we need to find his best fit. Maybe we trade Moreland and then go for a 3rd baseman but I don't see Devers making the switch to first in season.

 

I love this post because I'm starting to resent Devers at 3b

[Natick to NC]

That might work if the Twins are not scared off by Jackie Bradley’s escalating salaries in his final two years of arbitration.

 

Can we get Lomo and throw them Swihart and Mitch

[Natick to NC]

I'm ready to trade JBJ ,Holt ,Nunez ,Mitch ,Barnes ,Swihart ,Sandy ,Pom ,Beeks ,at this point for Scooter Genette

[illinoisredsox]

I'm ready to trade JBJ ,Holt ,Nunez ,Mitch ,Barnes ,Swihart ,Sandy ,Pom ,Beeks ,at this point for Scooter Genette

 

9 for 1. Yeah , that oughta work.

[Station 13]

I'm ready to trade JBJ ,Holt ,Nunez ,Mitch ,Barnes ,Swihart ,Sandy ,Pom ,Beeks ,at this point for Scooter Genette

 

no wonder DD and JDM are laughing in your avatar.

[moonslav59]

No but he would be an upgrade over Nunez, and Holt has shown to wear down over time...

 

Slight upgrade at too much cost, IMO.

 

Holt should not have to play much, so maybe he won't wear down. Plus, he got all buffed up this winter.

 

I'm not sure a Nunez/Holt combo at 2B is our biggest weakness.

 

Maybe I'm just wishful thinking on Nunez regaining form or Holt breaking the cycle.

[moonslav59]

That might work if the Twins are not scared off by Jackie Bradley’s escalating salaries in his final two years of arbitration.

 

At .180, I'm not sure about (big) raises.

Edited June 21, 2018 by moonslav59

[davimi]

I think the time to let go of Dever's has come. I'm tired of all the error's and his hitting is so-so at best. What do you think?

[notin]

I'm ready to trade JBJ ,Holt ,Nunez ,Mitch ,Barnes ,Swihart ,Sandy ,Pom ,Beeks ,at this point for Scooter Genette

 

Not really sure you know how trades work...

[CharlieWhigg]

I think the time to let go of Dever's has come. I'm tired of all the error's and his hitting is so-so at best. What do you think?

 

He’s 21 and playing in the majors. That alone shows his bat is a lot better than “so-so at best.” His fielding isn’t great, but he makes some amazing plays when he doesn’t have time to overthink it. Most of his issues appear mental, and they should get fixed as he gets older

[notin]

Slight upgrade at too much cost, IMO.

 

Holt should not have to play much, so maybe he won't wear down. Plus, he got all buffed up this winter.

 

I'm not sure a Nunez/Holt combo at 2B is our biggest weakness.

 

Maybe I'm just wishful thinking on Nunez regaining form or Holt breaking the cycle.

 

Lowrie has been worth 2.3 fWAR. Nunez has been worth -0.8 fWAR.

 

I'm not sure even a Nunez turnaround can make up that gap. ...

[notin]

Slight upgrade at too much cost, IMO.

 

Holt should not have to play much, so maybe he won't wear down. Plus, he got all buffed up this winter.

 

I'm not sure a Nunez/Holt combo at 2B is our biggest weakness.

 

Maybe I'm just wishful thinking on Nunez regaining form or Holt breaking the cycle.

 

Lowrie has been worth 2.3 fWAR. Nunez has been worth -0.8 fWAR.

 

I'm not sure even a Nunez turnaround can make up that gap. ...