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I think splooging this much over soriano can be very unhealthy....you shoud really look into this.

other afc east scores: bills beat the phish jets beat bucs

well boys, free baseball...

nope......6-6 in the 9th

I'd rather have wagner over ryan, but they will both cost a butt-load of $$$

easier typed than done

Hansen was a Yankees fan growing up but did that stop him from signing with the Sox? No he wanted the most money he could get - thats why he turned down the offer from the Marlins before the draft.

give him whatever he wants

pedroia hit .324 in portland, and .255 in pawtucket, but most of that was after his wrist injury

i'd like to see graff/pefroia platoon also..... cora has a reverse split.. he hit .247/.310/.344/.654 against righties for the last three years. :what:

"like" is an understatement

brewers will pick up his option and there's no way they would take on manny

yep, They'll be in a cost-cutting mode off-season to avoid the lux tax--and they also may want to get younger. I think they'll take a hard look at their better minor leaguers--Youkilis, Pedroia and Shoppach may get every opportunity to displace more expensive veterans. Papelbon will get a shot in the rotation--which has to get younger.

one more thing, on BJ Ryan, he's already expressly stated that he wants to play for a winner, so he knows he would not be used as a closer. He said he wants to play for Boston or New York, so obviously he has no problems setting up.

Schilling - will never quit and go out into the sunset after a season like this. He will be trying like mad to get into shape and at least have one more good season. He's staying for the full amount. AJ Burnett - beloved by John Henry, and I think we'll find a way to get him here. Even though his ERA and K totals aren't eyepopping, he's got a good WHIP and low OBA so since he doesn't give up a lot of hits to begin with the AL transition should be a little smoother. He's the classic case of a guy needing a change of scenery AND a manager like Tito Francona (who I believe will be re-signed) Jon Papelbon- earned a spot in the rotation. The only changes he needs to make are small refinements that can be done during the offseason, AAA or the bullpen would be absolute wastes of his time, and our resources. I think we can count on him for 15 wins and a 3.00 ish ERA. Tim Wakefield -deserved better this season, that last start on 3 days rest ruined an ERA that should have been below 4 for the first time since 2002. In any case Wakefield is a very consistent pitcher (year in an year out) who can beat the good teams as well as the bad. Excellent 4th starter. Matt Clement- just as Wakefield is a great 4th starter, Clement is a great 5th starter. The type of guy that COULD be great, or could be average... Just the X-Factor you need as a 5th starter. He'd also be pitching agains the #5 from other teams and rack up quite a few wins. I think he'll be back to post a BULLPEN- Obviously a big problem with the Red Sox this season... right? I'm not so sure... bear with me. Guys like Mantei, Halama, Gonzalez, etc. brought the bullpen down. But look at who we have on hand. Timlin, Bradford, Myers, hansen, DiNardo, Delcarmen... look into farnsworth and todd jones also, and another lefty So say Chad Bradford for around 2 million, Mantei for another incentive based deal, and Myers for about 500K-1M...

not to mention he plays below average defense at 2B

it is a good deal, i'll give you that, but there's no way IMO the devil rays would bite at that.

I would, if he won't accept a backup role, then let him walk

I just can't see him coming here....But, god I hope I'm wrong Konerko has seemingly gone out of his way to dissuade the Red Sox from pursuing him....

I just can't see them breaking up the 1-2 punch with Ortiz. Everyone likes to talk about getting Adam Dunn or Cliff Floyd. Well, Dunn doesn't hit for average, and is a lefty as is Floyd. So, they would not provide nearly the same protection for Papi that Manny does. If they trade Manny, then the entire lineup has to be overhauled. Guys like Nixon and Varitek have proven they cannot be counted to knock in runs.

Tampa needs to make room for Delmon Young, BJ Upton, and the return of Rocco Baldelli. Tampa is desperate for starting pitching. I think we could get Huff for Arroyo, and Huff would fit nicely in the #5 hole in the order.

The Sox love Dustin's makeup. And they love his ability to draw walks. He put up a .409 OBP in Portland. After his injury in Pawtucket, he only batted .255, but still managed a .356 OBP. Damon hit .315, and only had a .366 OBP. Damon drew 53 walks in over 620 AB. Pedroia had 58 walks in 170 fewer ABs. Everyone loves Damon, but his career .355 OBP is not exactly great for a leadoff hitter. Given his minor league track record, it's reasonable that Pedroia could at least match that .355, if not far exceed it.

yeah I'd do that in a heartbeat