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Not from what I've read though. We may need to throw another top prospect in there. This is all depending on Ellsbury's situation. If Ellsbury is included in the deal, Bradley would be out of consideration. WEEI also around the trading deadline were talking about what we would have to give up to get Felix. I hope we keep Jacoby, but if we have to trade him to get Felix I'm all for it. Look at the prospects we give up to the Mariners, in 2013, Lavarnway would start over Olivo. Iglesias would start over Ryan. Bradley would start in that outfield. That already makes them a better ball club right there. They want more? I'm willing to give up Kalish or even a veteran like Sweeney. Possibly Nava if Seattle would be happy with him. You add Lester to the rotation with Vargas, a guy like Pimental or Tazawa for bullpen use or rotation.. They clear up cap with ridding off Figgins' contract as well and you can get an Edwin Jackson, Zach Greinke, Brandon McCarthy, etc. there already a 70+ win team in 2013. Okay if Seattle want another arm I'm willing to give up an Anthony Rinaudo or Alex Wilson.

Must acquire this offseason. We have the prospect for Seattle to help them and start right away and help them fill the holes. We must take on Chone Figgins' contract to get King Felix. Jon Lester, Jose Iglesias, Jackie Bradley Jr., Ryan Lavarnway, and a PTBN (Stolmy Pimental, etc) for Felix Hernandez and Chone Figgins. Make it happen BCher!

Mike Napoli or Kevin Youkilis please.. Loney will be my last option..

I think Valentine will be the coach for another year. I think the front office will think they didn't give him a fair chance, with all these pre-madonna's and the injuries were just killer this year as well. But, I see him managing out his contract and Farrell will be here in 2014. Wouldn't be surprised to see Jason Varitek's name thrown around..

Well, Seattle will demand prospects. I think, when Lester goes out west, in a different division, goes back "home" in a more comfortable environment I think he could be a very dominant pitcher again. Seattle also need guys to come in and play SS and C. Iglesias will start right away in 2013 and so will Lavarnway. Bradley Jr., another very prizing prospect as well could start next year in CF. Were giving Seattle 3 top 10 prospects in our farm system right now along with a pitcher who can get back to his dominant self. And if we throw a guy like Tazawa (Who I think can be a starter, he has the stuff) or a Pimental I think we could pull this off. We gave up four prospects for Beckett and took Lowell's contract as well.. Seattle could very well sign Edwin Jackson or Zach Greinke if Jon Lester is already in that rotation and become a solid team.

New to the forum.. I'll take a swing at this. Starters: Felix Hernandez*, Clay Buchholz, Felix Doubront, John Lackey, Franklin Morales Bullpen: Andrew Miller, Craig Breslow, Dan Bard, Rubby De La Rosa Set Up: Alfredo Aceves Closer: Andrew Bailey Lineup: CF: Jacoby Ellsbury 2B: Dustin Pedroia DH: David Ortiz 3B: Will Middlebrooks 1B: Mike Napoli RF: Cody Ross C: Jarrod Saltalamacchia LF: Ryan Sweeney SS: Pedro Ciriaco IF: Jerry Sands, Chone Figgins OF: Daniel Nava * Felix Hernandez, Chone Figgins for Jon Lester, Jose Iglesias, Jackie Bradley Jr., Ryan Lavarnway, and a PTBN (most likely an arm). This trade all has to do what we do with Ellsbury. He could go out west with Lester and both will be back "home". But, since this trade went down, I have a funny feeling Boras is ready to feed Jacoby a big contract. I have no problem with that IF Jacoby can get back to his 2011 form. We are going to have to take Figgins' contract to acquire Felix, we did the same with Beckett taking Lowell's contract. I think this trade will help both teams. Not too worried about Lavarnway leaving, we have Salty still here, Blake Swihart in the wings and even Napoli who can give Salty a brake here and there as well. Napoli also here for his bat as well. We still keep Kalish (Not Big on him) and Lin as well. Bogaerts could be up in the majors next year but most likely spend the season in AAA. We might be looking at a veteran SS to play with Ciriaco and help him develop such as a Jason Bartlett or Alex Gonzalez.