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So far Castillo has shown that the skills are there to be a good player with the Sox. How good of a player won't be determined until we see him every day in April, May and June. The Sox need him to be sound in the OF and have good ABs where he helps an already improved lineup. Everything you here says that he is a hard worker and a good teammate.
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The only thing left for BC to get is a number one starter. I think the Sox will be patient and let the demands being asked for come down. The idea of giving up Betts and Swihart for Hamels isn't flying right now. The price for Zimmermann is also to high currently. I could see the Sox open the season with what they have and potentially make a deal for one of these guys before the trade deadline in July. I think if all are healthy the Sox do have a bunch of 2s and 3s starters. I don't think a team can win in the playoffs unless a number 1 emerges in the playoffs though. So even if this staff success during the season, I'm not sure it could repeat that in the playoffs.
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WMB had no value right now to anyone. After two down seasons the trade BC made filled a need for the Sox. He got a lefty hitting catcher that is good handling pitchers, throwing out runners, and is good defensively. Because of the improved lineup the Sox don't need a lot of hitting from the catching position, but they do need someone who going to keep their pitchers in the game. WMB's potential at some point has to turn into production, and with the Panda now at 3B it wasn't going to be in Boston.
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This is why I don't want the Sox to trade him. Unless you could get Sale from the wrong Sox I would not move Swihart.
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No longer a fan of the organization.
Behindenemylines replied to SCM33's topic in Boston Red Sox Talk
True fans don't root for the names on the back of the uniform, but the name on the front. Everyone wants BC to get a #1 NOW, but waiting and being patient might lower the asking price for some of these number 1s. -
Sox Acquire Porcello, Miley, and Masterson
Behindenemylines replied to vjcsmoke's topic in Boston Red Sox Talk
The three pitchers the Sox picked up are all innings eaters. The Sox need to hope both Bucholz and Masterson are healthy and return to 2013 form. Porcello and Kelly continue to grow, and Miley's 2014 season was a bump in the road. If the magic of 2013 season returns then all of things will occur. -
Sox go into the season with the starting staff they have unless they sign Shields, trade for Zimmermann, or Phillies lower their asking price.
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I could see the Sox go into the season with the SPs they have and have a lot of economic freedom during the season when maybe a trade for a number one becomes more reasonable. Some of the starters who become FAs at the end of the season become a little more reasonable to get.
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I don't think the Sox want anything to do with the extra year Hamel wants guaranteed to drop his no trade clause to the Sox. Stephen Drew - that ship has already sailed.
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We can only hope. They will not eat ARod's contract or they would have done so already. ARod showing up in Florida and the whole circus environment that will follow is all plus for the Sox. Jeter knew!
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Or sign Ramirez to replace him in LF and then trade him for a starter.
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I think there is something to bringing back Ross on the cheap if Lester signs. They will not have to spend big $$$$$ in doing so, and by July I think Swihart will be ready if the Ross thing doesn't work. There is enough added O to cover for a catcher hitting 9th (Vazquez or Ross). If he gives you just a little more with the bat he is a plus, because everything else he brings is A+.
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Panda says he wants to a 3B the length of his contract. Lets hope he is serious and hires a personal trainer and a personal cook with his new big dollar contract. I think the Sox showed him their confidence by over paying him. Now lets see the Panda return the favor and be serious about watching his weight. The guy can hit, and is clutch when the bright lights of post season are on. I think his personality fits Boston and he will produce when he is on the field. He just needs to stay on the field.
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Unless he is needed in a trade to bring back a solid starting pitcher I would start him at AAA where you hope he can find a stroke that works for him. With his D you can live with a .250 hitter. He finds his stroke it opens up a lot of options for the Sox.
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Should the Red Sox move Mike Napoli along?
Behindenemylines replied to Dojji's topic in Boston Red Sox Talk
Unless trading him brings back a solid starting pitcher I would not move him. He is in a walk year and has a lot to prove because of his injury full 2014 season. He has performed in the bright lights of Boston and will benefit from the added bats to the lineup. Plus he gives you solid D at 1B. I think with the sleep thing taken care of he is primed for a big 2015 season. -
I like Zimmermann to, but a trade for him would involve Betts because the Nats are set in the OF. I would say a trade for another pitcher happens after the Lester situation is taken care. Whether or not Lester signs will determine who they target for the other starter they need. I think that pitcher comes from the Reds, Mariners or Padres.
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I like the Ramirez bat for the lineup. Probably the best FA hitter on the market. As far as playing OF a couple of things. 1) It was his idea and probably the reason BC went hard after him. 2) Last season we had a couple of athletic IFs who learned how to play the OF. Ramirez believes this will be easier on the body then playing SS so HE wants to make the change. SS are athletic enough to make the transition to the OF. There are so many examples of this. I think he also likes the idea of playing with Papi and the Panda in Boston.
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Youk played the game the way you hope all of these high paid athletes, hard! Its is also the reason his career was short. He made the most out of talent and was a big part of what the Sox did for a few years in and around the championship year of 2007. Good glove, high on base, and clutch hits. Thanks Youk!
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The Sox will sign one FA starting pitcher (Going hard on Lester) and trade for another clearing some of the OF depth. Cincinnati, San Diego, and Seattle all need OF bat with power and have pitchers to deal so there should be a match for a trade somewhere. Because Cespedes seems like the guy, having multiple teams needing him is a plus.
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Andrew Mller traded to Orioles
Behindenemylines replied to Jasonbay44's topic in Boston Red Sox Talk
Just a thought. If the Sox can't get a number 1 starter and go the Royal route and built a shut down bullpen that shortens the game to 6 innings would the Sox go hard after him. Royals went to WS without a number 1 (Shields no longer is that) so this route is an option. Still can't see a team winning it all without an ace. -
RIP Cards Rookie Oscar Tavares
Behindenemylines replied to St. Louis Carter's topic in Boston Red Sox Talk
He is the reason Craig was traded. R.I.P. -
Bradley could be a piece in a block buster trade that brings pitching back to the Sox. A lot of those trades have throw in, and he could be that. If it helps get a quality starter I'm good with that.
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Jeter is probably glad he is gone and doesn't have to deal with the ARod circus this year.
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If he doesn't want to be here, or is going to ask for the moon then deal him to get starting pitching. I could see the Sox trade him and then find a lefty hitting outfielder that would balance the lineup.
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Vasquez will be starter to start the season. The Sox will sign or trade for a lefty hitting catcher to be his backup. Unless he improves offensively he will only be holding the spot for Swihart who we could see sometime next summer or as their starter in 2016.