2012-2013 Off-season thread.

[bagwell368]

Doesn't this support my argument that pitchers, let's say, fare better in the NL?

Faring better does not mean that they are better. Rule of thumb is add 0.45 to an NL pitcher coming to the AL. More if from a pitchers park.

[bagwell368]

I wonder if Ben is going to a guy to platoon with Gomes who can hit rightys very well?

Nava.....

[Green_Monster]

??????? Lavarnway, Iglesias and Kalish are trash. They would laugh at us.

It'd probably take our top 5 specs (Bogaerts, Barnes, Bradley, Webster, RDLR) just for Stanton, not to mention Stanton and Nolasco.

They Marlins would take that deal so quick. Horrible deal for the Sox.

[BradytoGronkTD]

Anyone else hoping they sign Joakim Soria? I think he would be a great addition to the bullpen.

[Green_Monster]

Anyone else hoping they sign Joakim Soria? I think he would be a great addition to the bullpen.

I would take him on a 1 year deal. But only if they don't think Bailey will be healthy.

[Celtic AL]

Nava.....

Probably

[Bo Sox Fan]

I still like Jonathan Broxton, the guy is still a stud reliever and would be a perfect 8th inning guy for this team. (Insurance for Bard's inevitable failure)

However, he will probably get highly overpriced and we'll be forced to pass.

[BostonSports96]

They Marlins would take that deal so quick. Horrible deal for the Sox.

I know, but it would include at least 4 of those to get Stanton.

That's why he is a pipe dream.

[grandsalami]

JIM BOWDEN ‏@JimBowdenESPNxm
Mike Napoli holding out for 4th year from Red Sox...meeting with Mariners who might be willing to give the extra year according to sources

[Soxfan85]

JIM BOWDEN ‏@JimBowdenESPNxm
Mike Napoli holding out for 4th year from Red Sox...meeting with Mariners who might be willing to give the extra year according to sources

4 yrs! I dont think so. Go to the Mariners for 5 yrs

[AI4]

I've never believed Bowden, but let's act like he "knows" what he's talking about, we are offering Napoli 3 years? Wonder how much $ per.

[Soxfan85]

Funny how hes the only sports writer reporting this. I do not believe this

[bagwell368]

Anyone else hoping they sign Joakim Soria? I think he would be a great addition to the bullpen.

I thought I read that he wanted to be assured of a closer role when signing....

[BostonSports96]

JIM BOWDEN ‏@JimBowdenESPNxm
Mike Napoli holding out for 4th year from Red Sox...meeting with Mariners who might be willing to give the extra year according to sources

What's the $$$$?

He could play 2 years at 1B with Lavarnway/Ross catching and then become a catcher in years 3 and 4.

Not sure I'd want that though.

[AI4]

If I had to guess, mine would be that Napoli gets 3 years in the $30-35M range with a 4th year mutual option with a decent buyout; OR, we allocated that "4th year money he wants" into the first 3 guaranteed years by raising the AAV by $1-2M per year. We can certainly afford that money going forward.