JonEJet Posted July 19, 2009 Share Posted July 19, 2009 It's obvious they need a bat. I'm thinking Nick Johnson With Bay coming back to reality, and Ortiz certainly taking a step or two back, they'll have to make a move Lowrie will help though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
talisaynon Posted July 19, 2009 Share Posted July 19, 2009 No one. When youve got 134 starters in the rotation who needs offense? Not the Sox. I say they probably let Brad Penny go for Pujols, but that might be giving up too much to Theo..so they'd probably have to throw Chris Carpenter along with that deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PFSIKH Posted July 19, 2009 Share Posted July 19, 2009 It's obvious they need a bat. I'm thinking Nick Johnson With Bay coming back to reality, and Ortiz certainly taking a step or two back, they'll have to make a move Lowrie will help though Lowrie is a light bat. Johnson or Zimmerman from the Nats would be nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyCarl40 Posted July 19, 2009 Share Posted July 19, 2009 Not really sure what position can be upgraded that much through trade right now. Hold on to the young pitchers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonEJet Posted July 19, 2009 Author Share Posted July 19, 2009 Not really sure what position can be upgraded that much through trade right now. Hold on to the young pitchers. You really need a bat I hope you don't get Matt Holliday... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyCarl40 Posted July 19, 2009 Share Posted July 19, 2009 You really need a bat I hope you don't get Matt Holliday... There is a need for a bat, sure. Who out there on the market is an upgrade right now over what the Sox currently have? Not much. Holliday might be a guy who could benefit from the Monster a la Mike Lowell. He sure isn't benefitting from playing outside of Coors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otter Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 It's obvious they need a bat. I'm thinking Nick Johnson I agree that they'll try to get Nick Johnson. He's got a perfect swing for that ballpark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyCarl40 Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 I agree that they'll try to get Nick Johnson. He's got a perfect swing for that ballpark. Meh. He's nothing special. Where does he play? I doubt he'll want to come off the bench. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thai Jet Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 It's obvious they need a bat. I'm thinking Nick Johnson With Bay coming back to reality, and Ortiz certainly taking a step or two back, they'll have to make a move Lowrie will help though Your concern for the Boston Red Sox is very touching. God Bless you Jon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thai Jet Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 There is a need for a bat, sure. Who out there on the market is an upgrade right now over what the Sox currently have? Not much. Holliday might be a guy who could benefit from the Monster a la Mike Lowell. He sure isn't benefitting from playing outside of Coors. Agreed. Funny thing is that the Red Sox DO have the ammo to make a move if they wanted to. There were rumours about going after Jose Reyes from the Mets. I don't know how much of an upgrade that would be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PS17 Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 Agreed. Funny thing is that the Red Sox DO have the ammo to make a move if they wanted to. There were rumours about going after Jose Reyes from the Mets. I don't know how much of an upgrade that would be. Over Lugo and Lowrie? Pretty damn huge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vicious89x Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 Agreed. Funny thing is that the Red Sox DO have the ammo to make a move if they wanted to. There were rumours about going after Jose Reyes from the Mets. I don't know how much of an upgrade that would be. If the Sox got Reyes it'd make the top of their order pretty scary with a leadoff man like that. Considering the type of ball you guys play, I don't like the move in the sense it makes me think they're better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyCarl40 Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 Over Lugo and Lowrie? Pretty damn huge. Lugo isn't a Sox anymore, but he would be an upgrade. Especially in the headache department. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PS17 Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 Lugo isn't a Sox anymore, but he would be an upgrade. Especially in the headache department. I know the Sox DFA'd him. He was one of the worst, if not the worst fielders in the league and he beats his wife. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thai Jet Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 Over Lugo and Lowrie? Pretty damn huge. Reyes gets hurt a lot. You're no good for the team if you're on the DL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thai Jet Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 I know the Sox DFA'd him. He was one of the worst, if not the worst fielders in the league and he beats his wife. I heard a rumour the Mets were working him out at one of their facilities the the DR. Just waiting till they could offer him a new contract. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeebers Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 Reyes gets hurt a lot. You're no good for the team if you're on the DL. I don't think that's a fair assessment of Reyes. You're making him out to be JD Drew. Reyes had some leg issues his first couple of years but the last 3 years prior to this one, he has played in as many games as anyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor99 Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 Jack Wilson turned down an offer from the Pirates, so now they're actively shopping him. I could see the Sox going after him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haggis Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 They could USE a bat, I don't think they NEED a bat. There is no room for Holliday, and other than Mike Young (whose contract will not have him come) I don't see a move happening. They are top of the division, look the best team in the AL right now, so I think they will sit put. It is a little slump, but no need for a knee-jerk reaction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonEJet Posted July 21, 2009 Author Share Posted July 21, 2009 The Sawx are a nice litttle team, but you;re nuts if you think you have no room for Doc or a bat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyCarl40 Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 The Sawx are a nice litttle team, but you;re nuts if you think you have no room for Doc or a bat If bringing in Halladay meant losing Buchholz and more, I'd tell the Jays have a nice day. Halladay has thrown a lot of innings and is no spring chicken. A decent bat off the bench would be fine, but there is nothing out there that is an upgrade right now. A lefty specialist out of the pen would be very nice though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonEJet Posted July 21, 2009 Author Share Posted July 21, 2009 I hope the Sawx stay put I fear the Thea is smarter than you though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyCarl40 Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 Don't expect a big move by the Sox From the Globe's Adam Kilgore: With no obvious need on his roster and no prominent problems in the clubhouse (remember last year?), general manager Theo Epstein intimated yesterday the Red Sox will have a mostly quiet trade deadline. The two weeks between the All-Star break and July 31 is typically the most active dealing period of the year. The Red Sox under Epstein have proven to be creative and thorough, but any moves will not likely be headline stealers. Rather, Epstein said, the Sox will try to add depth, as they did last season in acquiring Mark Kotsay in August. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PS17 Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 Don't expect a big move by the Sox From the Globe's Adam Kilgore: With no obvious need on his roster and no prominent problems in the clubhouse (remember last year?), general manager Theo Epstein intimated yesterday the Red Sox will have a mostly quiet trade deadline. The two weeks between the All-Star break and July 31 is typically the most active dealing period of the year. The Red Sox under Epstein have proven to be creative and thorough, but any moves will not likely be headline stealers. Rather, Epstein said, the Sox will try to add depth, as they did last season in acquiring Mark Kotsay in August. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonEJet Posted July 21, 2009 Author Share Posted July 21, 2009 Sawx lose I think they should stand pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyCarl40 Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 Good news. I heard somewhere that the Sox' team OPS has dropped every month. I think they're in need of a bat. At what position? SS could be upgraded, but there is a ton of money sunk into that position already that isn't even being utilized and there isn't that much out there that is worth trading young guns for at that position. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
talisaynon Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 DONT WORRY ALL WE NEED TO DOIS PLAY THE YANKS 10 MORE TIMES AND WE'LL GO 10-0 AND WIN THE DEIVISION!!!!11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thai Jet Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 DONT WORRY ALL WE NEED TO DOIS PLAY THE YANKS 10 MORE TIMES AND WE'LL GO 10-0 AND WIN THE DEIVISION!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thai Jet Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 If bringing in Halladay meant losing Buchholz and more, I'd tell the Jays have a nice day. Halladay has thrown a lot of innings and is no spring chicken. A decent bat off the bench would be fine, but there is nothing out there that is an upgrade right now. A lefty specialist out of the pen would be very nice though. Buchholtz was one of the names mentioned in the Jose Reyes to the Red Sox rumours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otter Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 Sox trade for Adam LaRoche The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette is reporting that the Red Sox have acquired lefthanded-hitting first baseman Adam LaRoche from the Pittsburgh Pirates. The report, written by Dejan Kovacevic, does not indicate who the Red Sox are sending to Pittsburgh in return. If the report is accurate, the 29-year-old six-year veteran is an intriguing pickup for the Red Sox, who have surprisingly struggled against righthanded hitting this season. LaRoche is batting .247 with 12 homers and 40 RBIs this season, but he has never had a full-season adjusted OPS below 100, and he's one of the most notorious second-half hitters in baseball. His career OPS after the All-Star break is .901. He's hit more the 20 homers in four of his five full seasons, with his career-high of 32 coming in 2006 while he was with the Atlanta Braves. LaRoche, the son of former lefthander Dave LaRoche, was in his third season with Pittsburgh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonEJet Posted July 22, 2009 Author Share Posted July 22, 2009 Nice He's no Nick Johnson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otter Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 Don't know much about LaRoche, but I thought if they were going to make a move for lefthanded hitter it would have been Nick Johnson. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonEJet Posted July 22, 2009 Author Share Posted July 22, 2009 Glad it's LaRoche rather than Nick Johnson How long before Sawx fans start saying LaRoche is better the Tex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonEJet Posted July 22, 2009 Author Share Posted July 22, 2009 Damnit Thea IS smarter than CrazyCarl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arsis Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 Glad it's LaRoche rather than Nick Johnson How long before Sawx fans start saying LaRoche is better the Tex Let Tex go a week without a homer and have this guy hit one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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