CrespoBlows

This may have opened a door for Jones and Tank Johnson.

How long does it usually take chemo patients to get back to full strength?

That was fast.

Saito might not be a top-tier closer three years from now, but he's the best closer in the NL, and the second best closer in baseball. This guy has a .73 WHIP. If that's not top tier, then what is?

He's got a 6.10 ERA away from RFK.

Encarnaction does have 100 fewer AB's, and almost an 100 point edge in SLG%. So, + some power?

Fixed.

C: Varitek (OK) 1B: Youkilis (could be moved to 3B) 2B: Pedroia (OK) SS: Lugo (no choice) 3B: Lowell (could be moved for an arm) LF: Ramirez (OK) CF: Crisp (OK) RF: Drew (OK) DH: Ortiz (OK) We can make up for our pitching problems if we score enough runs. It might not work in October, but I trust that Beckett and Matsuzaka can make 4 starts in a 7 game series. I'm going to advocate a trade for Barry Bonds. I know he's a dick, but he's got a .497 OBP, and he'd provide some protection for Ortiz and Ramirez. If the Giants deem that they would rather keep Bonds for the stretch run, go after Teixeria. If that cost is too steep, start looking elsewhere. C: Mirabelli (f*** him, but we're stuck) 1B: Hinske (Tolerable, as long as he plays only against RHP, and very rarely) MIF: Cora (OK) OF: Pena (Could package him for Bonds?) The bench has a lot of holes, we should move Hinske and Pena for better bats, though Pena should get something of value. The Giants might be able to use him. He's young, still has a lot of potential, and he can play everyday in San Francisco. We'd need to send another young player, but it would be a good start. If we move Wily Mo, Sammy Sosa would be a pretty decent pickup against LHP. He's currently OPSing 1.058 against LHP, and moving to Fenway would help him with his pull happy swing. If you can't stand the fact that we acquired two roid boys in a week, Jermaine Dye would probably come really cheap. He has a .820 OPS against southpaws, and has been a little unlucky. (.235 BABIP) If we move Ortiz to 1B, he'll probably need some days off, and we'd need to add another Mike Lamb could probably help at the CIF position. Morgan Ensberg could be a good buy low option. With the moves, the new lineup would look like: 1. Pedroia, 2B 2. Youkilis, 3B 3. Bonds, DH 4. Ramirez, LF 5. Ortiz, 1B 6. Drew, RF 7. Varitek, C 8. Crisp, CF 9. Lugo, SS C: Mirabelli CIF: Lamb, or Ensberg CIF: Hinske MIF: Cora OF: Sosa, or Dye SP: Beckett (OK) SP: Matsuzaka (OK) SP: Schilling (?) SP: Wakefield (?) SP: Tavarez (?) This is an absolute mess. We need to see what we can get out of Schilling before the deadline, if he's got nothing, then the house is going to collapse. Everyone moves up a spot, which is exactly what I feared out of spring training. A move has to be made here. They can try something bold, but we know that won't happen. There's hardly anyone on the trading block, and those that are there, are going to require a load of prospects. Tread very lightly. SP: Beckett SP: Matsuzaka SP: Schilling SP: Buchholz SP: Wakefield Try it. We're probably going to falter anyway, but why not go down using your most talented players? Let Buchholz get about three more starts at AAA, then move him up. John Lackey pitched the Angels into the World Series, Dontrelle Willis did it, too. If he fails, then he got a taste of the bigs. If he can't handle that, then f*** him, he won't succeed anyway. CL: Papelbon (Sigh...., OK) SU: Okajima (OK) SU: Delcarmen (OK) SU: Donnelly (OK) SU: Timlin (Eh..) SU: Pinerio (No) SU: Lopez (No) An upgrade of the bullpen could help out the starting rotation. The last three need to be shot immediately, or traded for whatever scraps a team will throw at us. A few I have on my radar: Dan Wheeler, RHP, Astros Chad Qualls, RHP, Astros Juan Rincon, RHP, Twins Craig Breslow, LHP, PawSox. CL: Papelbon SU: Okajima SU: Donnelly SU: Delcarmen SU: Breslow SU: Timlin SU: Wheeler Basically, the offense is upgraded. Big time. They'll be able to bash into the playoffs, and should be OK with two good starters and a good back of the bullpen. Hopefully, Wakefield and Schilling are able to pitch average baseball, and Buchholz is able to pitch like 2002 John Lackey. Transactions Trade for Barry Bonds. Send Wily Mo Pena, and a pitching prospect to the Giants. Trade for Sammy Sosa. Send a C level prospect to Texas. Trade for Wheeler and Lamb. Send a B level prospect to Houston.

Kill Steve Phillips.

.313/.409/.482 This guy sucks.

Hindsight is 20/20, no? Give it a rest, Fire_Theo.

Oh, that's right.

Especially, when they play in Coors Field.

You mean the same Helton who has an .838 OPS on the road?

Phillips bloop single.

I love small ball.

An opportunity for Papelbon. Wait, relievers have to pitch in save situations, or they lose their confidence an completely implode, according to riverside.

OK, while his dream is coming to fruition, let's look foward to watching Tavarez and Gabbard pitch every fifth day. BTW, this guy said that he wanted to be a starter for the rest of his career in ST.

Shocking....

Drew starting to slide again.

Why?