Big D Ricky P maybe back

[moonslav59]

While also strangely being the leader of the “Just Say Yes to Julio Teheran” Club

 

Stranger is the Lindblom fan club.

[5GoldGlovesOF,75]

Good call on this guy, moon -- you scooped Bradford... who wrote today: "A guy like Josh Lindbloom -- the 32-year-old pitcher who last performed in the majors in 2014 but has been rejuvenated in the Korean Baseball League -- would normally be an intriguing option for the Red Sox' rotation's final spot. But he will cost money, and that doesn't line up with the Sox' current world."

 

Although I won't be surprised if the owners ultimately decide to pay the tax and go for it again. Especially, like Elk said in the other thread, if the tax itself is going to be reset in a few years...

[notin]

Good call on this guy, moon -- you scooped Bradford... who wrote today: "A guy like Josh Lindbloom -- the 32-year-old pitcher who last performed in the majors in 2014 but has been rejuvenated in the Korean Baseball League -- would normally be an intriguing option for the Red Sox' rotation's final spot. But he will cost money, and that doesn't line up with the Sox' current world."

 

Although I won't be surprised if the owners ultimately decide to pay the tax and go for it again. Especially, like Elk said in the other thread, if the tax itself is going to be reset in a few years...

 

If Lindblom is too expensive, maybe they grab the surprisingly available Zack Brown in the Rule 5 draft. Of course, Milwaukee probably had a good reason for not protecting him and it might be a case of getting what you pay for...

[moonslav59]

Good call on this guy, moon -- you scooped Bradford... who wrote today: "A guy like Josh Lindbloom -- the 32-year-old pitcher who last performed in the majors in 2014 but has been rejuvenated in the Korean Baseball League -- would normally be an intriguing option for the Red Sox' rotation's final spot. But he will cost money, and that doesn't line up with the Sox' current world."

 

Although I won't be surprised if the owners ultimately decide to pay the tax and go for it again. Especially, like Elk said in the other thread, if the tax itself is going to be reset in a few years...

 

If we dump Price and JBJ, we can more than afford Lindblom and several others like him or even slightly more expensive.

[notin]

If we dump Price and JBJ, we can more than afford Lindblom and several others like him or even slightly more expensive.

 

I'm not so sure "several Josh Lindblom's" is the enticement you want it to be...

[moonslav59]

I'm not so sure "several Josh Lindblom's" is the enticement you want it to be...

 

True nuff

[Swiharts Ghost]

Reports we are not able n talks with any of our own FA .Ooopsy

[a700hitter]

Notin is right .Bloom has a heartbeat and this deserves some excitement in itself .

He does, or was it that he just switched thumbs?

[S5Dewey]

If Lindblom is too expensive, maybe they grab the surprisingly available Zack Brown in the Rule 5 draft. Of course, Milwaukee probably had a good reason for not protecting him and it might be a case of getting what you pay for...

 

The problem with Brown is that he wants to bring his entire band with him. I don't see that as being a bad thing. At least we would know he's going to be entertaining even if he can't pitch.

[notin]

The problem with Brown is that he wants to bring his entire band with him. I don't see that as being a bad thing. At least we would know he's going to be entertaining even if he can't pitch.

 

 

Well played. I wanted to do a joke like that, but my few quick thought felt too cumbersome...

[Jack Flap]

Jon Heyman @JonHeyman

Rick Porcello has a 3-year offer but inclination seems to be to fo a 1-year deal and reset. Very dependable pitcher. Has qualified for 11 straight era titles (162 plus innings)

 

 

My crystal ball says Big D Ricky P ain't walking back through that door.

[notin]

He does, or was it that he just switched thumbs?

 

 

False alarm. No breathe on the mirror...

[moonslav59]

Big Dick to sign with Mets.

 

Phew!

[mvp 78]

Hope he wins another CY.

[mvp 78]

1/10 good signing

[jacksonianmarch]

The Mets are preparing to move someone. I wonder if Thor is available. Now they have 6 starters under contract

[TylerD]

Looks like the Mets are going to get Porcello :( :( Brutal news.

[TylerD]

The friggin Sox better make a move and get someone reliable. And that is absolutely key right now. We need a reliable 4th guy more so than just a lights out pitcher..... With Sale burning out toward the end of the season 2 years ago and then he was hurt and missed a chunk last season, Price is always hurt, Eovaldi is injury prone, losing a guy like Porcello that could go 5 or more when asked to is a huge loss. Ugh

[TylerD]

It's us who needs to do the walking.

 

He's past 30, now, and we can't afford $10M+ for our 5th starter. Even if we dump Price or Eovaldi, we should spend the money more wisely and spread it out more. We have too many holes to fill to spend that much on anyone.

 

I like you Moon and you're a smart man, but I think you will regret saying this if we get someone in Rick's position and they get hurt. With Price and Evo being a bandaid and Sale is a huge question mark right now. We absolutely needed a guy that could just go out there when called upon. Not saying I won't eat my own words if we get someone who pitches awesome and stays healthy but losing a guy like Porcello that never got hurt just sucks.

[mvp 78]

The friggin Sox better make a move and get someone reliable. And that is absolutely key right now. We need a reliable 4th guy more so than just a lights out pitcher..... With Sale burning out toward the end of the season 2 years ago and then he was hurt and missed a chunk last season, Price is always hurt, Eovaldi is injury prone, losing a guy like Porcello that could go 5 or more when asked to is a huge loss. Ugh

 

Get ready for an opener.

[a700hitter]

The Mets are preparing to move someone. I wonder if Thor is available. Now they have 6 starters under contract

Maybe we can get him for Betts.

[OH FOY]

NL, bigger park. Inning eater, good move by the Mets. He came out of the BP, the WS year in the Play-offs, and had some important Relief appearances, Fans forget. Just like Moreland's HR against the Dodgers, in game 4.

Rick had 2 Holds in games in the Play-offs, that year.

Edited December 12, 2019 by OH FOY!

[a700hitter]

Looks like the Mets are going to get Porcello :( :( Brutal news.

it was time to part ways with Porcello. In 5 years, he had 3 brutally bad seasons, 1 meh and a Cy Young. Not worth what he was paid.

[Carpin]

The Mets are preparing to move someone. I wonder if Thor is available. Now they have 6 starters under contract

 

I read somewhere that they are talking to the Astros about Correa, that will be a blockbuster

[OH FOY]

I read somewhere that they are talking to the Astros about Correa, that will be a blockbuster

 

That really makes sense. Wont happen.

[Carpin]

That really makes sense. Wont happen.

 

Who knows, the mets are famous because they mess trades very often

[OH FOY]

Both FA's in 2022. Price pretty close I think too. This might happen.

[TylerD]

it was time to part ways with Porcello. In 5 years, he had 3 brutally bad seasons, 1 meh and a Cy Young. Not worth what he was paid.

 

Ya fair enough, if we could get Noah Syndergaard I would be happy with that.

[OH FOY]

At 10 million I would have brought Rick back.

[TylerD]

At 10 million I would have brought Rick back.

 

Most of us would, the other Boston Sox page I am on they all wanted him back at that price too. But to each their own. Sucks losing a reliable pitcher (even though he wasn't great last season) Whos to say Syndergaard will be any better.