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QUOTE (SoxPride18 @ Jan 14, 2016 -> 09:58 PM) He was rated positively according to fangraphs. I know it's a different position, but Rizzo was a -8.7 on defense and everyone thought he was a GG there. The 1B ratings seem way off. Nearly every 1B has a horrible rating.

QUOTE (flavum @ Jan 14, 2016 -> 09:21 PM) I'd be curious to know what the Sox brass thought of Alexei as a person. Not that he's a bad guy or anything like that, but as a SS who made his fair share of mental mistakes, I wonder if they just wanted to part ways short of an ultra-low dollar figure. The radio guys were definitely questioning his focus the first half of last year

QUOTE (SoxPride18 @ Jan 14, 2016 -> 09:49 PM) If you were Ryan Pace and Jaylon Smith is still on the board (assuming Jack, Ramsey, and Hargreaves are off), do you still draft him? I would. Can't see them redshirting their first pick again.

QUOTE (OmarComing25 @ Jan 14, 2016 -> 09:46 PM) Where is Desmond going to sign now? I can't think of a logical suitor besides us, and I can't see us doing that. Wonder if a team goes after him as an outfielder. Tigers maybe?

I'd rather Eaton play LF with Melky in RF. Reason is simple, with all of our lefty pitchers, seems likely that there would be more balls hit to LF.

QUOTE (blackmooncreeping @ Jan 14, 2016 -> 09:46 PM) What option would you rather choose? Sign Fowler and Jackson, move Melky to DH, lose comp pick. Sign Desmond and Jackson, lose comp pick. I don't see any possible way they sign two outfielders With that said, option 2 would be the best way to increase our chances to win

QUOTE (OmarComing25 @ Jan 14, 2016 -> 08:36 PM) Would Fowler really cost $15 million/year at this point? I'm thinking the cost would be a bit lower. That's the most I would assume, especially after Parra deal and the QO factor. With Fowler, I still wonder if he waits a bit longer to see if Soler is dealt.

QUOTE (SoxPride18 @ Jan 14, 2016 -> 08:32 PM) Say that contract you mention is what Fowler gets, I wonder if the Sox would take a look at Latos or other decent RH starters with no draft pick attached to them, then make EJ available. I think they would look at Latos, etc. while keeping Johnson. Lack of starting depth in rotation is scary beyond top 5

QUOTE (SoxPride18 @ Jan 14, 2016 -> 08:30 PM) Say we do sign Fowler, does he bat 1 or 2? 2 Eaton Fowler Abreu Frazier Cabrera Lawrie Laroche catcher Saladino

It's pretty simple to me...makes more sense to pay Fowler 3/45 instead of Cespedes 4/100 when Cespedes isn't exactly a consistent superstar.

One thing with Fowler is that if Sox do sign him, be prepared to see him complain to the ump whenever he gets called out looking.

Fowler would be a great #2 hitter for the Sox. Also his ability to hit LHP would help overcome Eaton's shortcomings vs LHP.

QUOTE (blackmooncreeping @ Jan 14, 2016 -> 08:16 PM) I like the other stats, but that's a ton of K's for a 2 hitter. Roughly almost one-third of his AB's were either a walk or K, wow, seems odd. Cubs asked him to be patient, so it raised his walk total while also putting him into more possible strikeout counts

QUOTE (raBBit @ Jan 14, 2016 -> 08:11 PM) He's said that all offseason. Funny how him and Hayes (Merkin kind of denied it) both defended the type of player Fowler is. They didn't say anything was going to happen but talked about his OBP being great and being a good fit. Yep, noticed that with Hayes today

QUOTE (SoxPride18 @ Jan 14, 2016 -> 09:07 PM) Jon Heyman ‏@JonHeyman 19s19 seconds ago Florida, USA alexei ramirez, padres are in agreement on 1-year deal Good for Alexei, I'll always root for him. I'm sure if the Sox are in contention and Saladino is struggling, we'll hear rumors of him as a trade possibility for the Sox.

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Jan 14, 2016 -> 07:54 PM) Saladino has played SS his entire life. Does it really matter he didn't play a few games at SS in September, when usually he isn't playing anyway? To me, the more reps the better. Especially for someone coming off of injury.

QUOTE (Y2JImmy0 @ Jan 14, 2016 -> 08:48 PM) 2 live arms in A ball. Doesn't matter. They could have moved him through waivers in August for something. They chose to play him in a lost season and let him walk anyway. It's not a big deal but it really doesn't make sense. I don't think they made the choice to move on from him until after the season. If they decided before the season ended, then shame on them for not getting Saladino more reps at SS.

QUOTE (Dunt @ Jan 14, 2016 -> 06:00 PM) I dont see why Cespedes would take a 1-2 year deal with the Mets over a 4 year deal with the Sox. That makes absolutely no sense. Maybe the Sox haven't offered that, or they're offering substantially less money/year?

QUOTE (SoCalSox @ Jan 14, 2016 -> 04:57 PM) Seems like another twitter bulls***'er trying to justify his credibility. Doubt this has any weight. This guy has been around forever. Doesn't seem to be a BS type guy

QUOTE (OmarComing25 @ Jan 14, 2016 -> 04:52 PM) https://twitter.com/ring786 This guy is the source for the report. Makes sense, he covers boxing and was given some information by someone in the Roc Nation boxing office

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Jan 14, 2016 -> 05:48 PM) I would be shocked if he signed a 1 year deal. He has no QO attached to him. How is his market going to improve? Can't see him having a better 2016 than 2015

QUOTE (Dunt @ Jan 14, 2016 -> 05:35 PM) Did you watch the playoffs? It's too bad the Sox don't have the resources to get Granderson, as he'd be an ideal fit in RF.

QUOTE (Dunt @ Jan 14, 2016 -> 05:33 PM) Where does he play? CF

QUOTE (soxfan2014 @ Jan 14, 2016 -> 05:31 PM) Man they really lucked out with Cuddyer retiring. If he's not coming to the Sox, I really hope he goes to the Mets

Some rumors that Cespedes might be close to going back to the Mets http://www.nysportsday.com/2016/01/13/excl...-with-the-mets/