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  1. Behindenemylines
    He currently is the only 1B on the 40 man roster. I said it before and I'll say it again Gomez is a depth player at AAA who can fill in for injuries. This Napoli thing is puzzling, and the Sox don't want to give up the draft pick by signing LaRoche. I hope the 2013 1B is not on the roster right now.
  2. Behindenemylines
    It looks like Rick started his New Year's celebration early!
  3. Behindenemylines
    I agree with the idea behind the 2013 set up of Ellsbury and Drew holding spots that could be filled by JBJ and Bogaerts in 2014. The same can be said about Dempster and Lackey holding spots for Webster, Barnes, and De La Roza. As far as a Stanton trade, a lot of the younger players mentioned above would be going to Miami. How much of the system are you willing to give up to get Stanton?
  4. Behindenemylines
    If the Napoli signing craps out, and it takes another month for this to happen then you could be going into spring training with M Gomez as your first baseman. That would be another huge question that the Sox would have. Gomez is a adventure at 1B, and how would he hit in Boston over a full season? He was signed by the Sox as a depth player and I'm not sold on him as the every day 1B.
  5. Behindenemylines
    I don't think the Sox go after Lohse or Marcum unless a trade involving another starter happens. Both of them are not depth pitchers and would be targeted to start the season in the rotation. The only FA that the Sox will go after now is someone that will start the season in AAA like Cook did last year. If the season turns into a bridge year you could see Webster or De La Rosa some time in 2013. I think if all are healthy the Sox rotation to start 2013 is: Lester Buchholtz Dempster Doubrount Lackey That is a rotation with a whole lot of questions.
  6. Behindenemylines
    Remember these short term deals this off season allow the Sox to continue to bring their youth along slowly. They might have given some of these guys big $$$$, but they kept the years short. Most of youth are targeted to join the show in 2013 or 2014. The hope is most of them reach their potential and the Sox will have a contending team for years. The FO then can target FA who fill holes that the system could not. A successful system also allows for trades for key pieces.
  7. Behindenemylines
    Day 27 of the Napoli thing. This is getting old real fast. The time this thing is settled the Sox could still be without a 1B. They need production from that position (power).
  8. Behindenemylines
    If the Sox get innings from their starters the bullpen could be good. If the bullpen is not over used early on it has a chance to be a strength for them. If the starters consistenly don't go deep into the game then the bullpen will be over used and it will explode like it did last year. Once again the 2013 season rest in the arms of the SPs. I like the potential of the pen.
  9. Behindenemylines
    Thank you Cleveland for signing Swisher. If Victorino hits for average in the long run the Sox will be alright in RF. His defense in the OF is way better then Swisher. He is a top of the order guy who can get on base, steal them, and score runs. You lose some power, but I think the D will make up for a lot of that.
  10. Behindenemylines
    Sox will only compete in the AL East if they get consistent SP in 2013. Lester and Buchholtz have to be top of the rotation starters that are more consistent. Doubront has to make the next step, and Lackey needs to be the Lackey of the Angel years. An Dempster needs to eat innings and have success in the AL. There are a lot of ifs here . . . but the Sox will only be as good as these guys.
  11. Behindenemylines
    As of today, M Gomez is the only 1B on the 40 man roster. The whole Napoli thing is a problem for the Sox. The team remains in limbo at 1B as this thing drags on. The longer they wait to make a decision on this the less options they have. LaRoche's name came up again, he is a solid Defensive 1B but there is the whole draft pick thing to think of. Are there any other 1B out there to trade for? We do have exter RP and C to trade if that could bring back a 1B.
  12. Behindenemylines
    None of the players the Sox gave up in the trade were going to play major roles for them in 2013. Hopefully, Hanrahan has the success as closer in Boston that he did in Pittsburgh. He is an upgrade over Melcanon (only player in trade who had a major league role in 2012) in the bullpen so the trade inproves the bullpen without weakening any other part of the team.
  13. Behindenemylines
    Reports I've read is a 2 for 4 trade. Not all of the names are coming out. The Sox get Hanrahan for Pimentel and Sands. Melancon name is being mentioned, but haven't seen where his name and the other players are mentioned. I think is an upgrade to the pen.
  14. Behindenemylines
    Cubs made his dream come true.
  15. Behindenemylines
    I guess we have to be prepared for the worst, and hope for the best. On paper the Sox are out of the playoffs, but it would be nice if they are playing meaningful games in September.
  16. Behindenemylines
    I think Lester is still a young lefty and you can't give up on him. There is a fine line between being effective and getting rocked. Lester is not that far removed from having success, and if he is not hurt then you got to hope he has a bounce back year. The bottom line the Sox don't compete unless Lester has some success in 2013.
  17. Behindenemylines
    Very little noise about Napoli and the issues. I think Napoli got hurt getting his physical and the FO doesn't know how to break the news to the Nation. If he has a potential long term problem, I think the Sox have to take a pass and move on.
  18. Behindenemylines
    How would Hanrahan do in Boston? Sometimes small market NL stats don't fly in Boston. We went though that last year with Melancon. I think Hanrahan has better stuff, but its still a unknown what he would be able to do under the bright lights of Boston.
  19. Behindenemylines
    Sox probably over paid for Drew, but its for only one year. His numbers last year are off because an injury he was recovering from. Its probably his job heading into spring, and it would take a hell of a spring by Iglesias to take the starting job back. Ciriaco comes off the bench and Iggy starts the year at AAA. This will be his last year to prove to the FO he can hit.
  20. Behindenemylines
    Long term success comes with teams that consistently have solid drafts and have minor league systems that can mold them into productive major leaguers.
  21. Behindenemylines
    It just won't look right with Youk in pinstrips and no facial hair. Say it isn't so.
  22. Behindenemylines
    Other then Drew you haven't heard the Sox interested in any SS. I think they give Iglesias a shot in the spring. May even give him a couple of months at the begining of 2013.
  23. Behindenemylines
    Brentz's stock has gone up over the last year. A signing of Swisher now would probably block him. Swisher is going to want more then the 3 years at 13 million. I think we may see him (Brentz) some time next season.
  24. Behindenemylines
    So far it looks like they are going with their youth. All FA signings are short term contracts, and no top prospect were moved. It would be nice if they could be competitive why we wait for the kids to arrive. I don't want to go through another season like 2012.
  25. Behindenemylines
    Ellsbury probably staying the season with the Sox. No team is going to give equal value for him since it is his walk year and Borus is his agent. Borus will take him to FA and look for big $$$ and length. The Sox will hopefully get a big year out of him at least. If they weren't going to resign him they probably should have moved him after his big 2011 season when they probably could have gotten some top prospects.
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