a700hitter
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People need to understand that our current roster produced a last place finish. Changes need to be made to get out of last place. Every team in our division that fnished ahead of us will be making moves to improve. It's not like DD is in the process of breaking up the 1978 Red Sox juggernaut --truly a sad period. He is trying not to finish last, and each of those guys was blocked in the Red Sox organization by very young players. We got an All Star bullpen pitcher helping to address the team's biggest need. And people are wringing their hands. LOL! I am with you CP, we just got better, and that makes me happy.
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WWII is a very good analogy to the acquisition of Craig Kimbrel. A reality check might be in order.
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So, you love it and you hate it?
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We still have a pile of prospects and Margot is blocked in our OF by 3 very young talented OFers and Guerra is blocked at SS by a young star. There was no place for them in our system. Rather than let them die on the vine in our system, he got a young bullpen ace for 3 years. And status quo means last place with our roster and no, I am not okay with that. We were not just going to buy our way out of last place. Using prospects as trading chips is a smart move if there is no place in your organization for them. A cost controlled ace is not going to be obtained for this level of prospects. You can forget that happening.
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Will you miss last place?
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This is a big dominant bullpen arm added. It is a good start to overhauling the bullpen. I see the pen as definitely including Koji, Tazawa and Kimbrel, possibly with Kelly. Do people think Workman might be a possibility?
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and that is your opinion.
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I never said that he would lack for opportunities. Don't put words in my mouth. I said that he would be a fool to take a year off when there are so many job openings this year. There may not be as many openings next year, and the longer you are out of the game, the harder it will be to get back in at the GM level, imo.
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I'd be thrilled to add Fernandez and Chapman. I haven't read or heard any chatter about Fernandez, but the reports are that the Red Sox have genuine interest in Chapman. I have read that Boras and the Marlins are at war regarding Fernandez, so who knows what the Marlins might do.
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He is happily employed as a Gym teacher. No slam against gym teachers, but it is probably the dream of most gym teachers to be the GM of a professional sports franchise. Just my opinion.
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who is slandering anyone? You need to look up the definition. Toughen up kid. You personalize everything. You are not the only Ben pom pom waver here.
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2016 Red Sox Hot Stove Discussion Thread
a700hitter replied to a700hitter's topic in Boston Red Sox Talk
You can rest easily that our last place roster is still intact. -
If it is autographed, I think you could make a pretty penny if you put it on eBay.
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If he gave you his bra, I can understand that you would defend him.
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Luchinno clearly pulled the trigger on all the bad deals as Cherington brilliantly rebuilt the farm system sans pitchers. Don't you know anything? A few TalkSox members have fatheads of BC on their walls. LOL!
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Hey E1, how is it going. My recollection is that you live in Seattle. Palodios is now your neighbor. You guys can start your own Seattle Chapter of TalkSox. With regard to your post, I would be thrilled if DD could pull off a deal for Fernandez for either of the packages you suggest. I don't see that happening. Fernandez when healthy may be th best pitcher in baseball. He is definitely top 5, and he is just a baby.
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i think your concern about Cueto is on the mark. Any team that signs him needs a thorough physical and probably some insurance as someone here has suggested.
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This is a pretty good deal for the Yankees imo.
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It failed miserably. They could have finished last at half the cost.
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He is an awesome hitter, and very consistent. He's OBP beast. He could be our DH in waiting. He should have several years of productivity left. What is the financial situation with Chapman?
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He had the luxury of finishing last 2 out of three years while rebuilding. He did not have the luxury of finishing last 3 out of 4 years, because at the team's payroll levels, it was too expensive to be a rebuild.
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T But what about Ben's students?
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http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2015/11/tommy-hanson-hospitalized-in-coma.html
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2016 Red Sox Hot Stove Discussion Thread
a700hitter replied to a700hitter's topic in Boston Red Sox Talk
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exactly. I didn't disagree with you. I just asked whether the author had a source or if it was an opinion. If I posted that today was November 9th, you would interpret that as a challenge. Lol! I am in your head.
