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  1. southpaw777
    Problem now is you have a 13.5m swing man in Buch...not really worth that $$ in that role. Hes a perfect trade candidate. When talking depth, usually its not guys making north of 10m per. ERod was a suggestion if they want to get some prospects back to replenish the farm. BOth are possible with Buch being the more probable
  2. southpaw777
    Hey MEF!!!
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    I forget that sometimes too...its the AAV
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    The thing is he hasnt spent a lot of $$$... only prospects I think they really are trying to reset the LT this year if they can. I see him shedding some payroll if the opportunity is there..ie;Buchholz
  5. southpaw777
    I think they want a LH corner/DH type player to platoon...unless Joey Bats will take a 1 year make good deal, Im not sure the Sox are looking for another RHH EE is just too much...
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    Heres a thought. Buchs 13m would be nice. Are you ok with having four LHP in our rotation with 81 games in Fenway? Sorry, Im not. Another scinario is trading ERod or Pom for someone. Maybe even ERod and someone else for prospects to replenish the system a little and to not be a so LH heavy rotation
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    We could use ERod and another player to get back a couple more prospects to replenish the system. We have too many MLB starters now. And Four LHP...Buch could be salary relief now. More moves to come
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    Basabe and Diaz
  9. southpaw777
    basbae would have been around 15 if all the others werent traded...he was 7 by default
  10. southpaw777
    Wow!!! Depends on the other two guys, but this is awesome!!!!
  11. southpaw777
    Well said
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    Its the way MLB is going with most starters now only going 5-6IP and 100ish pitches, thus the cost of bullpen arms going way up both in $$$ and in trades...The trick is to try and identify the talent and along with some years of control. DD has been very good so far with that. Thornburg looks to be another good find. Kimbrels contract will be a steal compared to some of these deals the next two years. I think the choice of prospects to be dealt were good. DD and his team identified their keepers in the system and held onto them. Now he is starting the process of moving the rest for more pressing needs. I expect more moves.
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    I love the deal. I have to trust that the brass have it taken care of regarding the medicals. If not, we will have another Smith situation and then two years of service. Right now I love the deal. Dubon might be a good regular, but I dont see anything special with him right now. He was blocked anyway. Shaw was expendable and Pennington could be something if he finds some control/command. Kelly, Barnes, Smith(midseason), Thornburg, Kimbrel...thats a nice back end.
  14. southpaw777
    Hey Dojji, The Dh role appears to be a platoon this year. Theyre looking for a LHH corner IF type, it seems, to go with Young and maybe Hanley for some games at DH. Moreland would platoon DH/1b/Bench
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    And if you think about it, Vaz had a couple months in MLB. He struggled offensively at first but started to turn it on a little at the end. Then he got hurt and missed a year. He really hasnt had any real consistency in MLB since being brought up, so Im really curious to see him have a full season in MLB. Leon should be fine. Prob regress a little, but I think he will be right in line with most other catchers.
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    DD probably wants a strong top 6-8 if he can, so The six we have now will most likely be added to. Depending on who we acquire will depend on if we let go of a guy like Buch or Pom. I expect a couple moves for depth guys. And i also am not ruling out a trade for Sale...DD is not done yet.
  18. southpaw777
    Add in smith mid season..almost like picking up someone at the deadline. He could be a huge boost mid season.
  19. southpaw777
    It depends on whether DD sees Buch as a guy in the rotation to start the season in 2017.
  20. southpaw777
    LOVE this move! In his prime and found his groove last year. Hes also Under control for a couple more years. Doubon was blocked and this move proves it. Xander is their long term guy at SS. Im guessing there will be a coresponding move to make Shaw expendable. Not sure DD would just hand the job to Panda. Bullpens are the way the league is going with a lot of guys only going 5-6IP. DD is making sure we have some strong young arms at the end of the game. Barnes, Kelly, Smith(june/july), Thornburg, Kimbrel...Thats a pretty good back end.
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    He was talking after the 2018 season when hes a FA
  22. southpaw777
    Yes, i agree. It seems te better defensive catchers are at the top. There is ONE position on the field where, IMHO, defense will ALWAYS trump offense, and thats at the catchers position. We have 8 other positions to make it up. Its the most important position defensively on the diamond and has the most workload to deal with...Id stay with Vaz and Leon over Swihart at catcher every day...
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    No...we NEED pitching depth
  24. southpaw777
    Wouldnt mind Moss as a cheaper alternative for a power bat from the left side. He kills RHP.
  25. southpaw777
    And Carter is all or none...200Ks a year...pass. Both guys are not worth much IMHO
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