MJantomaso

That starting rotation is not very good.

They still have money for pitching and trade pieces to get MORE pitching. I don't get the hate for signing Sandoval. The organization filled a hole that needed to be filled. This is the Boston Redsox we are talking about here, not the Tampa Bay Rays. We are able to fork out a little more money for talent.

He could have chose Boston over San Fran for tax reasons.

Panda has always been overweight. That is why his nickname is Kung fu panda. So pointing out his weight issue is pretty irrelevent. Sorry if I blew your mind jacko.

Sandoval can't hit? What are you smoking?

I too, love vazquez. But what about a trade for the Astros Jason Castro?

why cant the OF be consisted of Betts, Castillo, and Cespedes? Unless you guys are looking to reserve a spot for Nava, Glassman Vic or Craig...

This is what NESN thinks of the Sox moves. "It’s rare that a team trades its two best starters and a dominant setup man amid a flurry of transactions yet still come out a winner. The Red Sox achieved their desired deadline goal, though, which should count for something. Once it became clear the Red Sox were not going to re-sign Jon Lester before the deadline, it made sense to pursue trades. The Sox were better off acquiring something of value, especially since they intend to contend in 2015, and it’s still possible that Lester could return in free agency this winter. John Lackey was under team control for 2015 at the major league minimum, but you can’t blame the Red Sox for striking while the iron’s hot. His trade value reached its peak. Andrew Miller is an impending free agent who drew considerable interest. He, like Lester, could consider returning this offseason. Stephen Drew just needed to go. The Red Sox went into negotiations looking for major league talent that could help them contend next season. Yoenis Cespedes, Allen Craig and Joe Kelly all fit that criteria. The success — or lack thereof — of the 2015 Red Sox likely will hinge on what other moves the team makes over the offseason. Boston certainly started trending in the right direction, though. Read more at: http://nesn.com/playlist/2014-mlb-trade-deadline-winners-losers-easy-to-spot/9/ "

Why is everyone hating on Cespedes? His swing is going to be pretty dangerous at Fenway. If we manage to resign Lester in the offseason (which we most likely will) we get an elite talent for virtually nothing. With Lackey, I think Ben got the most that he could get for him. Im not going to dog Craig for having a down season. Adrian Beltre use to not be worth a s*** until he resurrected his career playing in Fenway. Not saying that Craigs career needs to be resurrected but playing in Boston will surely benefit him.

Come on guys, he won back to back HR Derbies!

That means that should work in real life right?

The Sox have a farm that has exceptional talent on the left side of the IF. When I look at this trade, I solely base my decision with an offensive point of view due to the poor defense XB has displayed in his ML career thus far. I understand that XB is young and has an extremely high ceiling, yet so does Stanton at only 25 years of age. When you look at the past decade of teams that have won a championship, who (other than the Yankees) have had a stud offensive shortstop? I am taking the PROVEN talent of Stanton now, over the potential of XB. Its a risk I would feel more than comfortable taking. With the Monster only 310' away, I would project Stanton's numbers to get significantly better than they already are. Boston has more than enough room in their wallet to sign him long term so that does not worry me at all.

RDLR was sent down to make room for Betts. Very dumb move imo.

I hope they like peanuts...bc thats all that they will get for him.

Stephen Drew got a hit last night.

With that vague statement, I am glad to know this team will be riding on the glove of Drew.

But but but...we won a ring with Stephen Drew. I don't get the infatuation with this guy. He has a pretty decent glove at short, that's about it. He's just an average short stop. He is atrocious against LHP and Ks twice as much as he walks.

I am pretty surprised that this thread has gone 2 pages without anyone making fun of this idiots intelligence. I had to break the streak.

You should invest in this.

Can Brock holt play outfield?

correct

edit: Ditto^^

Has AJ drawn a walk yet?

This guy struts too much ass so early in the season.

You really enjoy using a "bean" reference in every one of your posts.