^ He's in a better position than other GM's to make Theo pay more than he would like. Hoyer taking the SD GM spot is not a good development for the Sox in their efforts to get Gonzalez.
I think that the Yankees will rest on the laurels a bit this off season. They will sell over $4 million tickets this year, and they'll have the banner hanging from the flag-pole, so why spend another boat-load of money.
Exactlty, the Utility IF guy if going to be Lowrie if he stays healthy. Hulett has zero chance of making the opening day roster unless there is an injury to Lowrie, Scutaro or Pedroia. Hulett will be the utility guy in Pawtucket.
I know that nobody agrees with me, but if petey goes to SS, I'd like to see Figgins at 2B. He would be the best offensive catalyst for the Red Sox since Damon 2003-2005. He would supercharge the offense.
If Pedroia moves to SS would the Sox attempt to plug the 2B hole by signing Figgins? He couldman 2B for one year and slide over to 3B afterward. I hate the idea of Adrian Beltre.