I think Bucholz is definetley expendable
SP under 26
Papelbon
Beckett
Matsuzaka (possibly)
Lester
than 1 of these guys as a #4 or 5 starter
Bowden
Bard
K. Johnson
Gabbard
Pauley
how many dominant closer are out there that are under 26???
Cordero
K-Rod
Street
Jenks...maybe
Ray...maybe
the FA agent options suck and the trade options would cost alot. Garland would probably take Crisp, Bucholz and Gabbard or something like that. A trade I would consider, but wouldnt really want to make.
we NEED Matsuzaka to sign somehow
I agree, but Gammons says that there is no shot of it happening. Bucholz is just a prospect that we have no idea about and Hansen has struggled at the big league level. Id do it.
heres a little summary about what Boras is trying to do from ESPN.com
the article also states the the Sox want a deal done by Tuesday so they can get Matsuzakas physical on wednesday.
LA Times
i would have gave Gagne 5 million. If he stays healthy hed be a steal.
the drew and lugo signings mean nothing if we dont get Matsuzaka signed and find a good closer.
since there really are no other options for Gagne, we should make a deal with Boras saying if we agree to a 6million$ contract for this year with Gagne, then we get Matsuzaka for 5 years