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Too much risk in terms of talent we're going to have to give up.

 

It's not unlike the situation with Bruce in Cincy. We're forced to pay for the 2012-13 All-Star/MVP versions without being able to cover the expensive downside of these contracts.

 

Acquiring Jermaine Dye coming off a catastrophic injury (or Thome) is one thing...but betting the future of the franchise on Longoria is not the type of move Hahn's going to make if he wants to stay GM for 5-10 more years.

 

 

The Cubs have been looking for a solid 3B for decades.

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Payroll is getting pretty darn big now (this was written before Melky signing), even if they came up with a deal for Longo for prospects (which is highly doubtful), we'd be increasing payroll even more and need to shed some. No way Rays have an interest in Danks.

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Not happening.

Look, the Sox are going to have to use their young players in spots. All good teams do. It's up to the Sox to develop some. That's how we got Eaton - developed a young pitcher and traded him.

It will start with 2B.

You just can't force everything.

The other issue is what if this team doesn't click. What if unforseen weaknesses develop. Have to leave yourself some room.

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QUOTE (GreenSox @ Dec 16, 2014 -> 09:34 PM)
Not happening.

Look, the Sox are going to have to use their young players in spots. All good teams do. It's up to the Sox to develop some. That's how we got Eaton - developed a young pitcher and traded him.

It will start with 2B.

You just can't force everything.

The other issue is what if this team doesn't click. What if unforseen weaknesses develop. Have to leave yourself some room.

I was just thinking Avisail hasn't really proven himself to me. Could he be trade bait. there is plenty of left fielders available. No one seems to want Tank.

 

 

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QUOTE (sammy esposito @ Dec 16, 2014 -> 09:44 PM)
I was just thinking Avisail hasn't really proven himself to me. Could he be trade bait. there is plenty of left fielders available. No one seems to want Tank.

 

Not really.

 

The best value on the FA market right now is probably Aoki at $7 million. Or Rasmus. Not exactly a plethora of riches. Would have taken Rasmus over Cabrera (based on contracts and risk/reward), but that ship has sailed. Mike Morse was basically the 3rd member of the remaining options and he's now signed with the Marlins.

 

Otherwise, you're stuck trading bad contracts or prospects for the likes of Ethier, Crawford or CarGO.

 

Or paying Alex Rios $11 million for one season.

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QUOTE (SoCalSox @ Dec 16, 2014 -> 09:20 PM)
Scott Merkin is actually addressing this via twitter now. Says it's not going to happen and would start with Quintana as the center piece.

 

Exactly. Since Rodon can't be traded, Quintana or Sale are the only players who get you Longoria, and that doesn't really make your team better.

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QUOTE (GreenSox @ Dec 16, 2014 -> 09:34 PM)
Not happening.

Look, the Sox are going to have to use their young players in spots. All good teams do. It's up to the Sox to develop some. That's how we got Eaton - developed a young pitcher and traded him.

It will start with 2B.

You just can't force everything.

The other issue is what if this team doesn't click. What if unforseen weaknesses develop. Have to leave yourself some room.

 

I know you have been on a "keep and develop the kids" crusade all offseason, but if Evan Longoria is possible (not saying he is, just supposing) than you do this every time and don't look back.

 

That being said, I don't think this will happen

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QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Dec 16, 2014 -> 10:14 PM)
Too much risk in terms of talent we're going to have to give up.

 

It's not unlike the situation with Bruce in Cincy. We're forced to pay for the 2012-13 All-Star/MVP versions without being able to cover the expensive downside of these contracts.

 

Acquiring Jermaine Dye coming off a catastrophic injury (or Thome) is one thing...but betting the future of the franchise on Longoria is not the type of move Hahn's going to make if he wants to stay GM for 5-10 more years.

 

 

The Cubs have been looking for a solid 3B for decades.

Kris Bryant?

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