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QUOTE (GreenSox @ Jul 19, 2015 -> 07:48 AM) Astros would never trade Springer. Maybe, maybe not. Adding Shark, Avi and Abreu would make them right near the top of the list of World Series favorites and fills all their biggest needs now. Springer fractured his wrist , might be back in another 4-6 weeks and might not be the same player he's been. Do the Astro's want to take the chance he's the same player or that the injury has no lingering effects ? Wrist injuries can be tricky. They get 3 solid contributors to their playoff march that fill major holes for them . Avi and Abreu are locked up for years. The Sox would only be getting one proven player in Springer and 3 prospects. Well Singleton played a lot last year for the Stros but sucked badly . But the potential is still there. His stock has been dropping since 2013 Appel is a top prospect who hasn't lived up to being the 1 ,1 pick in the 2013 draft yet. Devenski has had a very good year in AA but still has a lot to prove. Besides you saying the Astros would never give up Springer is based in reality. The thread title clearly wanted crazy !

QUOTE (Bigsoxhurt35 @ Jul 19, 2015 -> 07:27 AM) Springer is injured so Avi takes his place. Houston needs a 1st baseman badly now so Abreu goes there . Houston gets the RH hitter they're looking for and a starter they want in Smardzija Springer has a wrist injury and isn't due back for around 6 weeks but there's no doubt he's plays a good defensive right field,has good on base skills and has lots of power. Singleton was a top prospect once but hasn't made the adjustment to the Majors yet . Appel top pitching prospect but hasn't looked that great in the minors.. His stock is dropping . Sox strength is developing pitchers . Chris Devenski AA pitcher having a very fine year . His stock is rising. Maybe take Montas out of the trade since Singleton and Appel haven't yet lived up to expectations .

Ok this one is crazy. Smardzija, Avisail Garcia , Frankie Montas ,and Jose Abreu to Houston for George Springer, Jon Singleton , Mark Appel and Chris Devenski.

Pirates are fed up with former 3rd baseman Pedro Alvarez defense at 1st base. Sox could use a bit more power at DH . LaRoche and $8M to Pirates for Alvarez. LaRoche hasn't been able to hit lefties or righties. Alvarez hits lefties just as bad as LaRoche if not worse but has 12 HR's against righties . Sox get out from under LaRoche's contract . Sox get a younger power hitter who is going to end up a DH anyway and isn't an NL player because of horrendous D and isn't signed for beyond this year. He is Arbitration eligible in 2016 and if he doesn't pan out can always dump him and fill DH next year. Sox need to stop pretending LaRoche is still a full time player.

Maybe they just DL Conor while the roster is reconstructed after the trade deadline.

QUOTE (fathom @ Jul 18, 2015 -> 03:18 PM) Not on the roster ? Hmm thanks missed that he was gone already.

Guess Montas is the long man if we need him.

That was totally unexpected . C'mon Heads you're supposed to say this

What the SHUCK !!

WOW ! Alexei goes oppo !!!!

No more Guthrie that blows but expected.

QUOTE (fathom @ Jul 18, 2015 -> 01:43 PM) Nice job by Putnam He definitely was the right choice by Robin to get the DP.

QUOTE (Stan Bahnsen @ Jul 18, 2015 -> 01:31 PM) Failure to put up a crooked number in any of these last 3 innings will probably cost. The fight is there, but Guthrie should already be toast. Guess I should be used to this by now. That's exactly right. I know slugging percentage and OPS is an indicator but I'd love to see a stat that says how many hits drive in 2 or more runs at a time. But I'm afraid it would only disclose what we already know.

Q nearing the end. Get through this inning without a run . Damn no sooner typed it .....

That's 3 pitches now right down the middle Flowers has swung through.

Good job Q hang in there buddy, the hitters will get you a win but they need to get at least 2 more off Guthrie before Yost pulls him.

QUOTE (raBBit @ Jul 18, 2015 -> 11:54 AM) Does it have to be said that you would love the idea of acquiring the best prospect in baseball? Even given Q's two extra years of cost-effective control, I would have trouble saying no to a Q-Puig swap. I also think it's funny Speigel mentioned adding in Avisail Garcia as if it makes a difference. I don't think the Dodgers would waste a roster spot on Garcia. They do a great job of getting outfielders who either have great defense, great platoon splits or both. One for one the Sox might find that too tempting to resist. Over all though Sox management always talks about getting quality human beings also. Not that Puig is a criminal or anything like that but he does APPEAR to be somewhat self-centered.

Looking more and more like Crain will never pitch again.

QUOTE (greg775 @ Jul 18, 2015 -> 01:04 PM) If we had anybody besides Abreu who could elevate and hit a home run we'd be winning a rare blowout today. Guthrie throws meat. Flowers totally missed 2 fat pitches right down the pipe , one a FB ,one a curve that he foul tipped for the K.

Well the Sox got Q his one run, but I'm expecting more. Guthrie isn't fooling too many guys.

Damnit , big hits are so scarce for this team.

Hit one over the fence Tyler.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Jul 17, 2015 -> 10:25 AM) Since June 19 he's hitting about .240. Have you been happy with his production over the last month? .247 in the last 30 days . .308 in the last 7 days.

Samardzija ,Avisail Garcia ,and Adam LaRoche to the Astros for George Springer

QUOTE (SCCWS @ Jul 18, 2015 -> 06:04 AM) Maybe Sanchez goes down instead. Conor could be an extra throw -in to a trade in the coming weeks. Sanchez isn't going anywhere.