2012-2013 Off-season thread part II

[xnick5757]

This deal makes sense if Ells is traded. I'm hoping for Andrus.

eh i think andrus has a lot more value than ells does, and I don't really think we should be trading away our prospects right now.


but I am hoping for that too


this is what dave cameron over at FG has to say on SV (at a 3 year/30mil contract)

Angel Pagan with a little more speed and a little more fame. They’re very similar players, though Victorino’s reliance on power as a part of his game scares me a little bit, as that seems like a thing that could go away pretty quickly for a little guy in his thirties. Still, at $10 million a year, Victorino would be a nice value for the first year and probably two, and the cost isn’t so high that the third year would be a sinkhole. Any team wanting Pagan that doesn’t get him should look Victorino’s direction.

I mean, I don't really hate this since its a short deal, but if they are really willing to give him 37 million... idk


why didn't they even look at melky? he signed for 2/16 and fits exactly what the sox appear to be looking for:

can play CF/RF
short deal


I know he had the whole steroid issue, but I would much rather have them take a shot on him for 2/16 than on shane for 3/38

Gordon Edes@GordonEdes

Dodger source on Victorino: "Just tremendous in the clubhouse for us, got on guys, a real leader, but the decline [in skills] starting"

Curse our need for clubhouse guys

maybe they are signing all these "clubhouse" guys to keep hamilton in line?

[Sweet_Caroline]

“@pedrogomezESPN: Phillies and Diamondbacks are discussing Justin Upton for Cliff Lee. Money coming to AZ would also be involved.”

Woah.

[SirHizz]

Gordon Edes@GordonEdes

Dodger source on Victorino: "Just tremendous in the clubhouse for us, got on guys, a real leader, but the decline [in skills] starting"

Curse our need for clubhouse guys

At least our FO is making sure that everyone in the clubhouse is happy after another 69 win season. But hey, not an easy task to replace the friendly Mike Aviles.
This whole clubhouse thing is getting overblown, it's not even funny.

And lol @ Dodgers, thank god they have the less declining and injured Crawford for much longer on the roster.

[bruins>habs]

Man, the BRS are going to love marketing the "flying Hawaiian" I can see it now...all the pink hats rocking the lays in the stands.

In all seriousness, this mean Ross/Swisher are a no go now?

[bruins>habs]

“@pedrogomezESPN: Phillies and Diamondbacks are discussing Justin Upton for Cliff Lee. Money coming to AZ would also be involved.”

Woah.

Dbacks would be getting Shatted on omg

[Celtic AL]

On the MLBN Ken says we're only talking but nothings done yet. Theres hope the Indians can sign him

[Soxfan85]

JonHeymanCBS #rangers are talking a fair amount to josh hamilton. others, including #mariners, not giving up. http://cbsprt.co/RzRuGP

[Soxfan85]

PeteAbe Farrell says Lackey is being penciled in as a starter. No limitations in spring training. #redsox

[bruins>habs]

On the MLBN Ken says we're only talking but nothings done yet. Theres hope the Indians can sign him

this....Why would we give 3 years to a declining outfielder? what happened to "disciplined"

[AI4]

I don't want Victorino at $12M+ per for 3 years, please Indians, outbid us.

[EEasyA]

Unless a Blockbuster deal is in the works,Looks like Bag was right. This is Team is not making the playoffs or winning for a championship in two to three years. Why not overpay for Josh Hamilton instead of overpaying for Victorino. I have lost faith in Ben and Cherington.some needs to tweet them and ask them what the Eff are they doing. Im done.

[bruins>habs]

PeteAbe Farrell says Lackey is being penciled in as a starter. No limitations in spring training. #redsox

Damn, i had him penciled in as the Right fielder

[bruins>habs]

I don't want Victorino at $12M+ per for 3 years, please Indians, outbid us.

I don't want him at all.....especially 3 years

[Soxfan85]

I don't want him at all.....especially 3 years

I hope we can sign Joshie. I dont care about his past. I care about the future. And hes been good

[j-bay]

Gordon Edes@GordonEdes

Red Sox in "driver's seat" for Victorino, baseball source says. "Nothing done yet, but getting close,'' source says.