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Rich Harden was just placed on waivers. Wonder if he'll get through. If he does, don't be surprised if the Sox make a deal for him. EDIT: Crisp, Breslow also on there.
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Will Middlebrooks the next 3b?
SoxFanForsyth replied to lesterkett's topic in Red Sox Minor League Talk
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See here's the problem. There have to be other people willing to pay more than the Red Sox. If the Yankees want to give him 10/200mm and have him from the age of 31-41, go right ahead, but I'm fairly certain they learned their lesson with ARod. The Sox will give him 6/120 or something around there. And to be honest with you, who is going to pay him more than that? The Angels? They lowballed Crawford at 6/108. The Yankees? They'll drive the price up, and if they want him through 38 at $20mm a year, have at him. 6/120 is the most that makes sense, and Theo has shown multiple times that he doesn't like signing a guy to a contract past 35 or 36. He may bump the AAV, but not the years.
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By 2017? Really? First off, Pedroia won't get $20mm a year. He'll get around $14-16mm a year. Lester will get his 5/$100mm. I don't know where you get these numbers, but the Sox don't overpay like the Yankees (Jeter, ARod, Mo). They pay market value. The Sox will resign Lester and Pedroia, that's about it. They won't give Buch 5 years at 32 years old, which he will get elsewhere, and the Sox will let him walk. Theo will have Gonzo, Crawford, Lester, and Pedroia locked up for $15-20mm per season. How is that much different than next year with Gonzo, Crawford, Beckett, and Lackey? You're kind of a drama queen.
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Will Middlebrooks the next 3b?
SoxFanForsyth replied to lesterkett's topic in Red Sox Minor League Talk
Crede retired at 31. He hit .283 one time in his career. He played 150 games twice in his career. This is a horrendous comparison. He was consistently inconsistent, hitting anywhere from .215 to .260 in any given season. -
Will Middlebrooks the next 3b?
SoxFanForsyth replied to lesterkett's topic in Red Sox Minor League Talk
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I never said we were hurting for a starter and that we wouldn't be fine. But if you've got an opportunity to upgrade your weakness at the expense of a major strength, it makes you a much more complete team. Especially in the post season.
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It makes sense when you are leading the MLB in every offensive category, yet can't crack the top 15 in the MLB in ERA, FIP, or xFIP. Trading something you've got an abundance of for something you lack significantly makes perfect sense.
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I'm with you in that I don't think that Ells will be traded, but at the same time, for the right guy (Felix), I don't think they'd let him hold up the deal.
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Thank. God. FINALLY
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Will Middlebrooks the next 3b?
SoxFanForsyth replied to lesterkett's topic in Red Sox Minor League Talk
He's in AA right now. Give him a year in AAA and then we'll see. Youk's contract runs up after next season, although there is a $13mm club option for 2013. I wouldn't be surprised if the Sox don't pick up his option for 2013 in order to give the job to Middlebrooks and have Lavarnway DH. -
Bronson Arroyo cleared Waivers. Given he's not having an ideal year, but it could be worth looking into as a 5th man over Wakefield.
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He's under control through 2013, until 2014. Even better.
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Gotcha. I knew it was 1 of the 2.
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IIRC, Team options are included for luxury tax calculations, but player options are not.
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That seems rational. Screw the numbers, I hate him. Nice argument.
