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I've found that Rock (and bucket for that matter) has been pretty accurate with what he shares. Inside information doesn't mean 100% correct information all of the time. I certainly appreciate any and all tidbits. I think in this case, he was saying that he expects the Sox to make another move or two. Based on what Hahn has said, I think we can all agree that they are still trying to fill a couple more holes, and that's what I took from Rock's comment here. All that being said, I hope that if the Sox only make one more move it's more a better option in the outfield. We keep saying to give Viciedo one more chance, one more year, but we see the same results every year (minus a couple weeks where he shows flashes of what could be). I don't want the Sox to make a move just to make a move, but I'd really like to see the LF position improved. The team has been improved dramatically this off season, and if we go into the season with the way the team is contructed now, they'll have a better chance at the division. But one or two more moves could make them the favorites.

QUOTE (Y2JImmy0 @ Dec 11, 2014 -> 11:13 AM) Yeah I think LHP Onelki Garcia has a real chance as well. Oh yeah, forgot about him.

So, the bullpen looks a lot better. RHP Guerra Petricka Webb Putnam Cleto? LHP Duke Surkamp Jennings Closer - Robertson Missing anyone?

Wow. This looks like a great trade.

Sox have been quiet for a while. Wonder if Hahn is working on something or waiting to see what happens today.

QUOTE (Bigsoxhurt35 @ Dec 11, 2014 -> 10:57 AM) @Buster_ESPN: The Red Sox have an agreement with Justin Masterson. I think it was Tuesday when we heard they had offered him a multi-year deal. Wonder what the numbers are.

Joel Sherman @Joelsherman1 Cespedes has release clause at end of contract so can't be made qualifying offer after '15 season as fr agt, Porcello can receive QO So, Detroit doesn't have the opportunity to get a draft pick if Cespedes signs elsewhere after 2015.

Should probably change the title of this thread to something like "Dodgers Doing a Bunch of s***"

QUOTE (jasonxctf @ Dec 10, 2014 -> 10:21 PM) Dude hit .284 last year QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Dec 11, 2014 -> 09:31 AM) And would be a huge defensive improvement. Someone made the point in the Ichiro thread that the .284 was an "empty" .284. Might be true, but his defense and speed would be better than Viciedo. I'm beginning to think I could see him as a starter.

QUOTE (SoxPride18 @ Dec 11, 2014 -> 09:28 AM) Would you guys trade Danks for Ethier + cash given how tight we are for money? Not saying I would do it as I am not a huge Ethier fan, but strictly on needs and money standpoint. Yes, especially if the Sox were to sign Masterson or the like. Of course, they'd have to send enough money.

QUOTE (Y2JImmy0 @ Dec 11, 2014 -> 09:02 AM) That's a great trade for Boston if so. How many years of control does Porcello have left? Looks like just 2015. He'll be a free agent after the season.

Looks like Cespedes to Detroit for Porcello.

Masterson is reportedly signing with some team today. I haven't heard anything recently regarding the Sox, but you never know.

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Dec 10, 2014 -> 01:16 PM) He is so great, the Mariners only spent $240 million to replace him. With Robinson Cano.

QUOTE (GreenSox @ Dec 10, 2014 -> 09:17 AM) No he is not there to "move the runner over". Wasting outs in front of the meat of the order to "move that runner over" is a clown-ball. He is there to get on base. Yes, getting a hit is better than a walk. He is there to get on base so that the meat of the order can drive him in. You want someone athletic there who can run the bases, sure. You're right. The #2 hitter's job is to move the runner(s) over but also to get on base and be driven in by the 3-4-5 hitters. If you're going to use your #2 hitter just to move runners over with little concern for getting on base, just use a pitcher.

A lot of negative talk in this thread. We'll never get this thread to 10 pages to enusre the deal happens if this keeps up. We need to get creative and think of something the Sox can offer Tampa Bay to make this a reality. The weather is out...they're not going to want a month of Chicago weather. Crime rate is out, too. Maybe we send them Hawk?

I thought SOA wrapped up pretty well. There was nothing shocking in the episode. Although I liked how .

QUOTE (Lillian @ Dec 10, 2014 -> 08:42 AM) OBP is a component of OPS, which is an Advanced Stat. Aren't we "splitting hairs" here? OBP is about as simple a stat there is. Number of times a player reaches base divided by the number of plate appearances. It's slugging that makes OPS more of an advanced stat.

QUOTE (Buehrle>Wood @ Dec 10, 2014 -> 08:13 AM) All 150 of our minor leaguers for the 2 of them. Do they still say no? Maybe if the Sox were to buy them a new stadium.

QUOTE (Lillian @ Dec 10, 2014 -> 07:51 AM) How is Longoria anything but a complete fantasy? What could the Sox possibly afford to trade to acquire that caliber of player, signed to a very reasonable contract? This is akin to Red Sox fans speculating about acquiring Sale. See ss2k5's post. Sale or Quintana...or just about all of the Sox's top prospects.

What sort of package would the Sox have to give up for Longoria. He's signed through 2022 to a decent but end-loaded deal. He's very affordable for the next few years but gets expensive. What is Tampa Bay looking for?

QUOTE (SoxPride18 @ Dec 10, 2014 -> 07:35 AM) Bruce is signed for 3 more years, correct? If so, then I think I could part with Montas and Hawkins for Bruce definitely. To me, that just changes draft strategy and I would go college pitcher close to MLB at 8. Under team control for three more years. His contract isn't bad, either. $12MM in 2015, $12.5MM in 2016, and a $13MM team option in 2017.

QUOTE (LDF @ Dec 10, 2014 -> 07:25 AM) pls let me explain my statement. the team looks sweet now. but i am looking at the Chi media contest, the sox now made a great overall and add that last piece, the media will surely keeping looking at the Sox. Fan attendance, more ticket sales, more commercials, more press. that is where i am going with this. Who cares about the media contest. The Sox need to win games in order to boost attendance. This has been discussed (ad nauseum) in countless threads. Even if you wanted to look at a media competition based on what the teams do in the off season, acquiring Jay Bruce doesn't compare to signing Jon Lester. If the Sox put together a winning team, more people will go to the games. It's that simple.

QUOTE (SoxPride18 @ Dec 10, 2014 -> 07:18 AM) Here we go again. Just get something done already. isn't Ackley a free agent anyway? Or no? Im not sure. 2015 is his first arbitration year.

QUOTE (daa84 @ Dec 10, 2014 -> 07:13 AM) mully just said on mullyhanley that there's a report in Tampa that the sox have inquired about Evan longoria. Not sure his availability nor am I sure that we have the assets to get him Longoria would be great. His contract looks okay for the next couple years, and then it balloons toward the end. Still, he's controlled through 2022. The Sox would have to give up a ton to get him.