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Per MLBTR. They were right with Mauer yesterday. Obvious choice, although I though Prince may garner a couple votes.

I'm fine with that, we agree on most things, not surprising that we finally found something that we have different opinions about. I appreciate you acknowledging the fact I have a certain view that some do not though.

If they are seriously considering Miggy, I would offer taking on Magglio's contract. I really don't see them dealing Buchholz for anyone outside of Felix. I don't see him them trading him for a hitter. If the Sox are taking on both contracts, the cost in prospects should be less. $+Prospects(3). A package of SP/1B/OF and maybe throw in a Catcher to sweeten the pot.

These are the episodes I am talking about. You notice how "ticky" and anxious he get's until he throw is over to 1B? Even when there is no logical reason to do it. And did you notice how quick Farrell and or V-Mart got to the mound after these episodes,( once I believe the team finally realized that these were the moments during which Clay tended to "lose it")? Maybe you don't see it because you don't know what to look for. And I'm not saying that as a bad thing or that your not smart or anything like that. Trust me when I say that people with OCD are the absolute very best at spotting other people with OCD. I don't if he knows it yet, or if the team does or both are oblivious. Or maybe they know and they rather something like this really not make it public. Could put a red flag on him. Similar to Grienke and his social anxiety. Still most teams would trade for him, but there would be some measurable concern with him no? But believe me, you put Clay and Farrell in front of a Shrink, say "hey doc, we got this young kid here, all the talent in the world. But we have an issue with him. He will cruise along with no problems, seemingly calm as can be, but as soon as a runner gets on something changes(sometimes not always). He becomes anxious, and throws over to 1B, even when we don't tell him to, and a lot of the time when the runner is physically standing on the bag. Really at the most illogical times.And if he doesn't do it he becomes even more flustered and really loses focus. And we can't figure out why he does it or why it has this effect on him. I guarantee the very first avenue the shrink will explore is OCD. Listen, like I said it's personal view of mine. I'm just trying to explain what I see. I'm not going to have any issue with someone who may think I'm wrong. Totally understandable.

Martinez let's Buchholz call his own game and pitch the way he wants to. Tek did not, and Buchholz became flustered an unfocused on the mound. It's not something you can look at on a stat sheet and see, it's more of something you witness while watching the game, hence my comment asking if you follow the team. A casual fan would probably not notice this type of thing. Not saying being a casual fan is bad, or your not a fan because you don't watch every game or anything like that. Another personal theory of mine is that Clay either has OCD or has OCD like tendencies. I have OCD and it is easy to spot someone else who has "symptoms" as it were. The whole throwing over to 1B with a runner standing on the bag is a prime example. V-Mart seems to recognize these situations and seems to be very good at getting Clay to refocus his attention back to the game. Having someone that is capable of doing that creates a certain confidence. And when a Pitcher with Clay's ability has confidence, he will be very good. I have no proof, it's just a theory.

Do you actually follow the team?

Probably why your single mate

Only helps his trade value.

1.Buchholz 2.Hughes 3.Joba Not being a homer I have reasons From what I have seen Joba needs to be in the pen. That automatically puts him to the bottom of the list. Hughes had great stuff out of the pen last season. He should get an opportunity to start and see what he can do, like Joba did. But right now it could go either way. Buchholz has solidified himself in the Red Sox starting rotation. He had a lot of success last season after coming back up(the V-Mart addition helped a lot IMO), He is getting ready to enter his 1st year with the training wheels off so to speak. he just seems like the better bet right now.

Right choice.

I agree he needs to play. If he's playing for the Red Sox this season it wouldn't be because something went terribly wrong. It will be because the Sox feel he can offer the team the defense/offense they believe they would get from any other FA. If he can come in and play great F and hit .240, .320, they might consider it good enough :dunno:

Lowrie is playing this season in AAA to prove he can stay healthy. I don't know why people expect him to be on the ML roster when camp breaks. If Iggy is on the ML roster he should be playing, he doesn't need to be left on the bench. He needs to play. if they don't plan to just let him play then they will probably be bringing in someone else and let him play in the Minors.

"Attempt at saving this thread from going to AG". So anyone think Ellsbury is the top selling Jersey this year for the Red Sox?

She has a beautiful face, and nice back side. But she absolutely looks like a dude when it comes to her chest. I get AROD's attraction now.

Probably not the best way to gauge his defensive worth.

Why would he consider those stats? They discredit his argument....

http://mlb.fanhouse.com/2009/11/20/stephen-strasburgs-knee-injury-will-not-require-surgery I don't normally do this type of thing, but I used to live and work in DC, and I have 2 friends that work for the Nationals. I was chatting with one of them over the weekend, and he said that Strasburg's knee is much worse then what the team is letting out. He said that Strasburg will be extemely lucky to be ready to pitch by the beginning of the season. I guess he's had dislocation problems prior because he used to be so heavy. And I guess it's finally started to take it's toll. The concern has always been his arm, I never even thought of injury like this having an impact on the beginning of his career. Like I said, it's from a friend, just thought I'd share with you guys, take it however you want.

Well actually I think one of the "sports writers" suggested that Iggy could be on the ML team in the upcoming season. I thought it an odd suggestion at first glance. But if the Sox only need someone who can play good defense at SS this season and not have to worry about what he contributes offensively(same situation as AGON), then it might be a possibility I guess. I think it may be down the list of what the FO wants to do, but I guess there are some circumstances that could lead to it happening.

I've said before that given he can strength train this off season instead of only being able to rehab should help him a lot. I think he could give some team 120-130 games at 3B. Philly might be interested. Especially at 6M. And they play in a very nice hitters park that Loweel could benefit from. Beltre has a great glove and his bat could fit well in Fenway. Interesting option.