Plumpamania

You know what I see here? I see a Yankee fan in enemy territory grapsing for anything to hold himself afloat:dunno: what can ya do? RJ didn't have a #1 type season last year. He was good, but not ace like. How many HR did the GREAT Randy Johnson give up? Oh wait, his K/9 rate DIVED didn't it? Hmm what else here, Johnson has no cartilidge in one of his knees. Yea. Anyways. Beckett's biggest problem in Florida was his blisters (Sorry I'm not up to reading 7 previous pages, so if this has been said oh well). Florida's moisture and humidity caused the chronic blisters and by moving to New England (I believe those two areas have different climates, call me silly) but that should help with the problem. And as ORS has posted, Beckett is coming into his PRIME. Something every Yankee player not named Wang or Cano, would be exiting. You see typically between 28-32 is a players PRIME. But for players like Johnson and Beckett who were at the MLB level before that, they enter that early (Andruw Jones for another example) and are able to carry out that level of play for longer. So while Mussina cries about his habits being broken, RJ's knee collapses, Pavano cries for that he can't handle NY and posts a horrible ERA/WHIP and Jaret Wright shows that he's Jaret Wright, and the Yankees are stuck relying on Mr. BB Shawn Chacon and Ching Ming Wang (f*** spelling that bastards name right), you can come here and bash the Sox rotation. Punk.

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Alexander, you're an idiot. Anyways, moving on, Manny Ramirez will be here, and I am set to announce that I AM Ramirez' new agent. And upon the travesty to Sox fans set forth by Manny and his ex-agent we are here to give back. Ramirez will reportedly pay for season tickets for any member of http://www.talksox.com that is a true RED SOX fan, meaning of which, the Yankee trolls don't get s***. And from there Ramirez will also keep his mouth shut and wallet open and will donate 50% left of his paychecks to local Boston area hospitals, quite simply because he makes to much. And we hope by doing this that Manny Ramirez will return to the hearts of Boston fans.

I've heard Marte more compared to David Wright, which I'd also take :thumbsup:

I'll give him Manny Ramirez for David Wright straight up. Hell, he loves his Latinos, I'll give him Mike Lowell too.

An OB% of .325 while batting .291 is remarkably similar to that of Jose Reyes, and I don't want that leading off my ball games. Loretta leading off with his .360 OB% in a DOWN year will be fine. With Loretta moving from Petco to Fenway the Sox will have a fine lead off hitter, and look for Youkilis to bat 2nd with his high OB% in front of Ramirez and Ortiz. Why did he finish 2nd in ROY voting? Because the competition stunk even more :dunno: Here are the names that have been tossed around: Corey Patterson who is now an Oriole. Now that Patterson is an O, Luis Matos could be available, but probably only for the price of SP, and I don't give Arroyo for Matos. Ramirez & Clement for Abreu (move Marte to LF, Nixon to CF) Ramirez & Clement for Tejada (Marte to LF, and prospects in CF) Arroyo for Reed (M's want Lester or Papelbon or Marte, which I'll murder Lucchino if it happens) Now then what has becoming increasingly interesting is Barry Zito. And this is JUST my speculation. Loaiza was signed to 3 years/$21 million for a reason. And with Haren/Blanton and Harden still not at arbitration, and Kennedy and Saarloos already under contract (group Saarloos with the others), Barry Zito going to a walk year looks very nice: My proposal: Beane has always had a hard on for Youkilis. Maybe a package of Wells, Youkilis, Murphy or Moss would get a deal started for Beane. I doubt that with the A's and Sox having the same supply of players and the same needs (both teams have a lot of SP and a lot of 1B/3B men, that they could pull a deal off, but that would be something to look at. As well Payton's name has been thrown around to return to the Sox to play CF. As long as his defense remains solid, I would do it if it didn't cost more than an average prospect or a man I like to call David McCarty (call his ass out of retirment to trade him, he's a team player after all). Roberts for Wells I could live with. However, I wonder what it would take for Giles. Giles could man CF and give amazing OB%. Kevin Towers is one of the three or four worst GM's in baseball (Jim Bowden, Omar Minaya, Jim Beattie as his competition). Wells & Clement for Giles and a prospect? I'd do it. I don't know what else is available around the league as I haven't been able to find much more out. But I'd imagine talks with Texas (Arroyo & spect for Wilkerson) or (Arroyo for Nix) could be initiated. Texas has plenty of hitting and s***** pitching. The Adam Eaton trade was stupid to the last tee. Gonzalez included That was Kevin Towers' only good deal of the new century. But I'd give Texas a call. I would rather have Nix or Wilkerson at the cost of Clement or Arroyo than what Seattle is asking for Reed. Even though Reed would be my top choice. SS - Alex Gonzalez for a one year contract. If not f*** the bastard and go with Cora until Pedroia is ready.

Encarnacion has a horrible career OB%. Lawton is old, and looked horrible last season. I'd be more satisfied saving the $$ and playing David Murphy in CF. Tavares is even worse. His OPS is horrific and he has no power. And to reply to elsrbueno, that was one helluva post. Personally I think that Lugo is far fetched. Reported on rotoworld over the last couple of weeks is that TB is asking for one of our big three (Papelbon, Lester or Marte). I don't see why the would need such a good prospect for such a mediocre player. Personally I think try for Reed w/o giving up one of the big three prospects if not let Murphy and Stern battle it out til a more viable option comes along (What would Payton cost?) And Gonzalez for SS or Pedroia if we really need something. But we have such a surplus of SP we need to net a SS or CF for one of them.

Well I'm sure we all know that we need some help in these positions. What I'm wondering is what are we going to do? So far there are rumors that if Abreu goes to BAL for Tejada, that PHI is going to spin Tejada off to us for Clement, Ramirez and $$. That gives us an open slot for Papelbon and a SS solution. If the Mariners obtain Corey Patterson, Arroyo for Reed might happen again. Personally I think the way the Sox might go about it is to sign Alex Gonzalez (FLA) and let Adam Stern and David Murphy battle it out for CF. All we need is defense in these two slots.

About as many times ARod has had Jeter in the rear during a one week period.

I've heard about this too. He said on WFAN that he likes to double date (Jeter being his) with Bert and Ernie, the other famous gay couple.

He's hot. . .not....we are mostly guys here...and unless you're a girl, I might have to call you gay.

Ben Sheets is the best RHP in baseball, and he's only 24. He signed a one year contract as opposed to Santana's new 4year/$40 million contract. Nice thing about Santana's contract is it expires when he's 29 and in his prime .

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And how does that have to do with Sheets being twice the pitcher that Pavano is?

Proven a little more, he had as good a season as Santana last year, and its not like Santana has had several of these years..he's had one. Santana isn't "proven" yet. But yea if we got Sheets and you complain I'd cry.

That would be awesome. And we should all meet up for a Sox game..and proudly display them.

Wow interesting post from a Yankee fan A Plumpamaniac is one who believes in the Plumpster. That the Plump One will continue to lead them and Red Sox Nation into the headlights of Yankeeland and shove it in their faces. Plumpamania is a wave that is sweeping the nation. So keep an eye on your daughters, sisters and girlfriends guys, b/c the Plumpamaniacs are on the prowl!

Welcome aboard sir. And just remember while you are here, In Plump You Must Trust.

I agree. I think Sheets will be the Schilling of the next generation but he learned to pitch at a much earlier age. Sheets is going to be wicked and continue to improve and I think Santana has reached his peak.

Plump thinks that if this continues...he shall bring the wrath of Plumpamania down upon thy Yankee Organization with full force. The likes that have not been seen since God.

The Plumpster cares, and he banishes you from this thread.

Lol, Zenny is a Plumpamaniac! John I bet you are too!!

That wouldn't be bad for him. But I like Moss I can see him as an above average MLB corner OF'er.

Its good to see someone step out. I know everyone here is a closet Plumpamaniac. Don't be afraid to step out! We all are!