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Apparently, the mods, and pretty much everyone else doesn't agree with you. I presume you mean the Dodgers scouts. It's ok, dude. Probably just a typo. Let's not open up that can of worms, shall we?

Leave then. You're good at that. Don't let the door slam you in the ass on the way out. The site was much better, more civil, and better baseball was discussed when you left. Don't embarrass this site and claim you speak for everyone here. Ok tough guy. So you lied then? You schooled me? Merry Christmas. I graciously agreed to a draw so your ego wouldn't be hurt. Every metric, every scout agreed with me...but that's ok. I won't reopen a closed discussion. You can. To anyone who isn't a whining bitch... Can't you guys see that your FO is full of it? All I said is they had this ability and didn't use it..while at the same time complaining that the Yankees were outspending them and everyone. Now, the Yankees seem to be coming down little by little, but the Red Sox are skyrocketing in payroll. The Yankees opened up a new stadium. They are making money hand over fist. What did the Red Sox do different? Nothing. They had the ability, they chose not to. That is, their prerogative. However, to claim that they CAN'T is different than to say that they WON'T.

Wait..according to you...they did allocate the money? How much of it was before the season started? Which monies were they? Smoltz? Penny? Which means their payroll was even MORE depressed than it could have been. Honestly, I don't have to do anything but turn your own words back against you. It's easier than taking candy from a baby. Where did I say the Red Sox can go dollar-to-dollar with the Yankees? Find me ONE instance where I said that. You can twist math to Dipre math, or logic to Dipre logic, but not my words. All I said is that the Red Sox are hypocrites for complaining about the Yankees finances since they can compete on a somewhat similar level but choose not to, and that they fool their fans by crying poverty and some "plan"...which they conveniently throw out the window when they see fit. They didn't break the bank to get Felix here...just a 31 year old pitcher with injury history and a 37 year old OFer. Makes you wonder, doesn't it? Holy s***...what more do you want as stats? Radio in Boston, Cot's baseball contracts..I'm not making s*** up, I don't believe in Dipre math. Nice strawman, by the way on luxury tax. As if I EVER brought up luxury tax. Ever. Quick..you're getting your ass handed to you again...make another argument, and hope someone bites!!!! Where's Emmz dammit!!! You're the one who posted a 147 million payroll, not me. What data did you bring to the table? Data that isn't Dipre math?

Not to mention other teams. Possibly the Braves. The Angels, perhaps? Maybe the Mariners? If the Mets make a push this year, don't count them out either.

Only when using Dipre math, can we count an outlay for a player that didn't happen. Again, LOGIC dictates that they could spend the money, the had the ability, they just CHOSE not to. Which is all I've said all along. It wasn't that they were unable, they chose not to. The sheep, of which you are a part, took their CHOOSING not to as and INABILITY to do so.

What I didn't understand is why the Sox didn't make a huge push for Nick Johnson. He would have been the perfect fit. If he gets hurt, you slide in Lowell.

I think that Bay is going to the Mets. There is another angle I haven't heard here. It may be that the Padres are waiting as long as possible before the season starts to trade AG. Trading him now would kill ticket sales...what sales there might be, anyways.

You need to learn to read. I said we weren't done yet, but as of now, we don't look as good as last year. Of course, this post was made before we picked up Johnson, but we're not as good as last year's team. By the way...weren't you the one advocating how Wang was an ACE pitcher? Once Cashman cuts him, he's garbage?

I'm gonna laugh my ass off if you don't end up getting AG.

LOL!

So outside of Tex, there was no one who could have helped the Sox last year? Really? It's obvious to me that if your FO tells you the world is flat, you'd believe it. By the way...I'd be surprised if the Sox payroll was under 150 million. Back to Gonzalez...I wouldn't sleep on the Braves.

Does it make sense? Again..what changed between last year and this year? What I'm saying is that they could have done this all along. Their ACTIONS prove it. Their WORDS don't. You decide.

Fly ball to Willy...... Youk I didn't say they were free...but they would be at a discount.

That you believe what they tell you. I'm not saying that they aren't a good organization. I'm not saying you shouldn't trust their moves. They are a stellar organization, one of the best in the business. They're just full of s***, and that you shouldn't believe everything you read or are told. That's it.

Bingo. Thank you. You've just proven my point, and don't even realize it. Get my point everyone?

Seems like a cop-out to me. Not you, mind you, I'm tired of insulting you. Them. Your FO. They're full of s***. They exceed the threshold for a 31 year old pitcher with a history of injuries and a 37 year old OFer. Doesn't make sense dude. They always had the money. They just chose not to spend it. The Red Sox can easily afford a 170 million payroll EVERY year. They just choose not to.

I did. I'm just curious about your math. Mine is..shall we say...slightly different. Truth hurts, doesn't it Lester? Poor baby...

So the Sox had an increase of 27% revenue from 2008 to 2009? Really? I didn't know that. I guess I can't call you a dumbass.

Fine, you can have the last word...my point was made pages ago. Now..answer the questions. What happened that caused the Red Sox to increase their payroll? Just a question...why, outside of a700, do you guys all take every word of your FO as the gospel truth? Why don't you take a step back and say...does this make sense?