TheKilo

I agree solidly with both points. This I don't agree with too much. I feel they acquired Lugo and Drew because the FO felt they were the best position players available at their respective positions. Are they? I think you'd be hard pressed to find a better option in RF last offseason than Drew. Yes, we know his reputation, but he's an extremely talented player who has had difficulties making adjustments to this league and playing for such a high profile team. Then there's also the fact that his kid was in a body cast all season and his wife is 8 months pregnant. Has Drew earned his salary? No, not this year. I don't think it's fair to call the deal a bust at this point, because he did show flashes of being the player the FO paid for this year. I just think with all of his off field stuff, it made going to work every day really difficult for him. Lugo is where the debate can come in. I loved the move when it happened. I thought he was a far superior offensive player to Alex Gonzalez. I thought his range was better than Gonzalez, and even though his hands weren't as good I felt he'd get to more balls. His approach at the plate sucks. He's an awful road hitter, and I have found myself losing patience with him very quickly. Would AGon have been a better option? That's certainly debatable. I think the mistake at the SS position was panicking and dealing Renteria too soon. But even then, Theo got a supposed stud prospect whom he used to deal for Coco Crisp. As bad as Crisp has been, Andy Marte has been worse. I think the "falling in love with players" argument holds very little water because I really believe Theo tried to sign the best available for the open positions he had. Drew and Lugo just have not executed.

Nixon at a one year deal would not have been better than Drew, as Drew put up better numbers and Trot doesn't play against lefties. I need a name of a player who should have taken over in RF instead of Drew. Renteria and Agon came after OCab. I don't think OCab was a FA last year. Thanks for agreeing. Agree. Agree. Agree. Atlanta is my guess.

Who traded for Beckett, signed Ellsbury, and even traded for Cora? Have you looked at Cora's offensive numbers this year? Tell me why you want him in over Pedroia? How does he manage the pen badly? Would you rather he pull a Joe Torre? So if the moves looked good, and the players didn't execute, how is that Theo's fault? Who did you want playing RF then? This I can't disagree with too badly, but I like the move at the time. Lugo is just really frustrating me. Seriously? I mean, seriously? Right, which is why Theo scouted him heavily in Japan. But it's awesome he's DiceK's caddy!!!111lol Provide me with linked material from these scouts and I'll believe you. Mirabelli was a bad move. I'll agree. So let me get this straight. You're criticizing Epstein for players perceived to be the best available. And we want him fired why? He handles the pressure of Boston very well. He is a player's manager. He uses all statistical information that the brass gives him to make informed decisions. He's a top 5 AL Manager. And we want him fired because....

This all you got? Do you realize how good 8 defensive win shares is?

I missed where $5 million for a guy who produced 8 defensive win shares this season and hit for a better average than Varitek is overpaying.

The idiocy in this post is ASTOUNDING

TW101, be glad. You're the inspiration for this thread. This is for all of the people who do nothing but bash but Theo and the FO. What moves would you have made that replace those that Theo has made over the last few seasons. Be specific. Tell me EXACTLY what you would have done and why he has done a bad job in putting together this team.

Jesus f***ing christ. I've had it.

Somehow people will blame Drew for this loss.

I didn't want to mention that game in particular but that's exactly what I was thinking.

You know, I gotta give Lester props here. Francona's gotta send the house in an elimination game (if it gets there) and Lester's saving big bullpen arms here.

It was there earlier this afternoon. Nice job by Lester.

Yargh. Dickpunch.

FTR his birth name was Justin.

You should check for seat availability.

What do you want him to do? Punch a f***ing water cooler?