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  1. Behindenemylines
    Nava's versatility and low cost makes him very important to the Sox. Can play LF, RF and 1B and switch hits so I don't see the Sox moving him.
  2. Behindenemylines
    I'm prepared that Ellsbury is leaving, and would be surprised if he comes back. He has been on two championship teams and now will probably looking for the biggest pay day possible. If Seattle is the front runner then they also have an added plus that Ellsbury is from Oregon. I think JBJ will be given every opportunity to win the CF position. Defensively he is on par with Ellsbury, but he isn't a lead off hitter with tons of speed.
  3. Behindenemylines
    Read something today with Pedrioa saying he wanted to talk to Ellsbury when he gets back to Arizona. I got the idea from the article that Ellsbury likes his situation in Boston and the players he was playing with. It would have to take a hometown discount and its a long shot, but Ellsbury coming back is not off the table. Granted it is probably less then 5% chance, but who knows stranger things have happened.
  4. Behindenemylines
    With the possible loss of Ellsbury, Victorino's role with the Sox may become even larger. At worst he is your RF in April, or he could be in center if JBJ still is not ready or if the Sox make a play for a big corner outfielder bat.
  5. Behindenemylines
    What? I still don't understanding NL fans wanting to see a pitcher bat and strikeout 9 out of ten times. How many pitchers get hurt either hitting or running the bases? Just adopt the DH and get with the times.
  6. Behindenemylines
    Sox biggest needs with their everyday players is at 1B and at catcher. Unless some blows him away with a crazy offer I think Napoli will be back. Because of his power numbers from the right side and his ability to play 1B effectively I think the Sox are comfortable bringing him back. Catching is a little different. The two names I'm hearing are McCann and Ruiz. McCann / Ross worked well together in Atlanta and McCann would be an upgrade defensively. Ruiz would be a bridge signing until the Sox think either Vazquez or Swihart are ready for the show. Salty is still a long shot, but I think he gets a bigger offer else where then the Sox are willing to pay. Depth starting pitchers and bullpen arms are also needed.
  7. Behindenemylines
    With six starters coming back, and 2 or 3 minor league starters ready for a shot I don't think the Sox go after Tanaka. If BC goes after any starters it will be veteran pitchers coming of an injury that can be signed short terms on the cheap. It will low risk high reward signings. Someone like a Tim Hudson.
  8. Behindenemylines
    Timely hitting during the regular season is different then timely hitting during the post season. If you looked at the Sox stats for many of the players for the post season their numbers don't look that great, but there where many that had clutch hits some time during the playoffs.
  9. Behindenemylines
    Of the 5 or 6 pitchers in the high minors that are knocking on the door the Sox will be probably lucky if one or possibly two become productive major league starters. You can never have enough experienced major league pitching and those assets need to be used wisely. It doesn't take much for pitching to go south and you end up with a 2012 season.
  10. Behindenemylines
    WMB will get another season to prove himself. The Sox have Cecchini in the high minor leagues, and though he doesn't have the power of WMB he is probably going to be a much better all around hitter. He will probably ready in 2015 and will push WMB to be better or out of town.
  11. Behindenemylines
    Timely hitting and good pitching will win a lot of games. The Sox road that to another World Series championship.
  12. Behindenemylines
    Victorino's gold glove defense, timely hitting, and his good teammate makeup was a vital part of the Sox success this season. Moving forward, with the likely loss of Ellsbury Victorino may have to take over the lead off spot. If Ellsbury leaves, JBJ will open up in center, but if he struggles Vic is an option to move over to CF. I liked the signing last winter, and the 13 mil seams like a bargain now.
  13. Behindenemylines
    As hard as it is to repeat I could live with three championships for every ten year period. Remember the beginning of the last century the Sox dominated with multiple championships. Hopefully, the beginning of this century repeats itself.
  14. Behindenemylines
    It was debated during the season if the Sox had an ace. An during the season the answer was always a no. We had a bunch of twos and threes. During the playoffs Lester elevated himself to ace status. The Sox should be looking to lock him up past 2014. He is home grown, a lefty, has been part of two championships, and is a work horse for the staff. He pitched some big innings this playoffs. He shined in front of the bright lights of the World Series. You can make the case he should have been the MVP.
  15. Behindenemylines
    I agree! I don't think its the $$$$ as much as it is the years. Ellsbury and Boras are going to want 6 or 7 years at some number around 20 mil a season. For the Sox the 20 mil a year wouldn't be the problem, but they would only want it for three years. So I would say that its 95% certain that Ellsbury has played his last game for the Sox. Being part of two championship teams Ellsbury will always have a place in the hearts of Red Sox Nation.
  16. Behindenemylines
    Love to have Ellsbury back in 2014, but I think the $$$$ will be too high.
  17. Behindenemylines
    I loved the signing of Victorino! The guy proved in Philadelphia that he was a gamer who could produced in the bright lights of a big baseball town. The 13 million this year was a bargain. Gold Glove RF, decent offensive stats at the top of the lineup, and a good club house guy. Even when he isn't hitting he finds away to do things that helps the team win. There was some who wanted BC to sign Swisher to play RF. I don't think the Sox are 2013 Champs with Swisher in RF.
  18. Behindenemylines
    Talent wise the 2004 and 2007 teams were more talented and we expected them to win. This year's team was special because no one had them doing what they did. I think most Sox fans would have been happy if the 2013 team was competitive and was in the hunt for the playoffs. What amazes me the most is that they won the World Series without 100% Buchholtz. I didn't think they could do it. The bottom line is I look at these THREE championship teams as my children, and I love them all the same.
  19. Behindenemylines
    Its nice to see multiple championship banners in this the 21st century. I can live with three in ten years.
  20. Behindenemylines
    He didn't make too many wrong decisions in the past year. Cher's team won a championship that no one thought they would win. General Manager of the year in my eye.
  21. Behindenemylines
    Other then Papi no one else was lighting it up with the bat. I think the team batting average for the playoffs was in the low .200s. It was the Sox pitching that shut down the Cards offensive that won this Championship. Lester is now our ace!
  22. Behindenemylines
    Papi had the MVP before game 5. The Cards stopped pitching to him.
  23. Behindenemylines
    Ellsbury only stays if he wants to take less money to stay. It would be nice to see him take less money like Pedroia did to stay, but I don't see it happening. JBJ will replace him in center. Hanrahan and Drew are both gone. Taz and Workman are good to start 2014 as right handed set up men for Koji. An Bogaerts will be the Sox SS in 2014. Because Naps D was better then anyone thought and he has said several times that he wants to stay I think he will be back at 1B. I think the Sox may go in another direction at C so Sallty may be gone.
  24. Behindenemylines
    Those who can't argue that the Sox weren't the best team start the name calling. They need to get a life and a little class.
  25. Behindenemylines
    2004 was a relief, 2007 was great, but after last year this year is special! This team was so easy to root for!
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