Princess Dye

I hate to say this, but I think we're setting up for a situation just like the White Flag year. Except this year we probably wont make a deal. But Pods has come here and made us JUST good enough to contemplate not selling pieces. And I do enjoy watching this team. But he has come here and gotten us how many wins of our last 20? Eleven i believe. And that's just good enough to look decent in the standings, but we have to look at the current farm system and take any opportunities to make it go from good to outstanding. Reason being, a lot of money is about to free up. We could have one of those rare perfect storms where we have an excellent farm system plus great longterm FA acquisitions in 2010. And yet on the other side, we can stay content with our 33 yr old leadoff hitter with history of injury. And we can enjoy our aging DH who has started to experience a dip in average (which usually leaguewide leads to a later downturn in OBP when yr at his age)

QUOTE (MHizzle85 @ Jun 29, 2009 -> 01:14 PM) No. You don't trade a guy who's inexpensive & putting up numbers. Unless you're gonna get a really good package, you don't let that go. Thats the whole thing though. Cheap teams could see .319/.370 and get really intrigued. Perhaps could offer someone that helps for 9 more yrs as opposed to 9 more months We go round n round. Heck even Cincinnati. Humorously enough to replace Taveras, who many here wanted.

QUOTE (elrockinMT @ Jun 29, 2009 -> 12:38 PM) He has returned to his norm and that is being a good lead off hitter with good speed. Why are we talking about trading our good players again. We are contenders. I would argue Pods' norm is well below what we're seeing now. If anything Pods' norm has been getting injured. I definitely hope it continues, but at the same time anyone who's willing to overpay with prospects - you would have to listen. The one argument for keeping Pods at all costs...isnt so much based on how skilled he is, but how much of a dearth of leadoff hitters there is.

What I would hate to see happen is Pods be depended on for next year. Then things fall apart, and perhaps we are once again in the familiar spot of having a productive team w/ no leadoff hitter. If they want to cover leadoff and bring back Pods anyway, then great. I suppose if there's a leadoff hitter brought in perhaps at 2b......it's possible they could have Pods replace Dye and then have Brandon Allen waiting in the wings if it doesnt work out. Again all that comes down to whether or not he even has trade value right now. I would think yes, especially if a team is not super familiar with his CF fielding. (defensive pct notwithstanding)

Yea, I mean with all the stats we throw around here, we have to (sadly) be very open to the possibility that this player will return to his norm. and on top of that be ready for decrease in physical abilities as aging furthers.

What contending team lacks a leadoff hitter that would be willing to give up a corner OF spot for Pods? Do any contending teams lack a DH? We may not be able to move people anyway. I'm looking forward to watching a full year of baseball. Maybe just move Dotel for a prospect.

QUOTE (Thunderbolt @ Jun 19, 2009 -> 09:25 PM) Never fear, Brandon Allen will soon be here. But you said for the bench, and there's no way he can be brought here just to PH

do you think he wishes he signed a Gavin type deal when it was offered? Would the sox still offer?

If yer depending on Ramon Castro oodles and oodles something is wrong. But that situation aside, the roster is just very flawed. Even on a day where the aging guys came through, it's still a pretty horrid bunch of supporting cast guys here.

Team's bad

QUOTE (zenryan @ Jun 26, 2009 -> 04:37 PM) Why is Contreras still pitching? bullpen is taxed Supposedly Bradley threw a fit in the dugout, then went downstairs, Lou and Z followed him. Now he's out

The only part of the equation left for Pods is the return of the SB threat

Alexei drawing boos

Pods is my favorite running slapper

Jose's ERA has been declining since May 2. Bravo

Fukudome looks awful up there

Balls flyin

Alexei's good vibes from last yr seem so long ago

My fiancee went to HS with Randy Wells and has hung out with him

QUOTE (Soxbadger @ Jun 22, 2009 -> 06:03 PM) Sox fans expectations of Javy were always ridiculous because a fan favorite was traded for him. (Who is currently batting .204) El Duque's batting .204? i will be here all week...

I used to have an LSU hat because i liked Shaq when he was in college. This is cool. Although instead of rooting for them, I'd rather it just go all the way to the final game so we can get a good look.

it's funny but this announcer is treating Mitchell the way Hawk treats Gomez. Except there is some backing for this foaming of the mouth at least.

flies out to right, runner gets into 3rd

he's up and he's in a situation here

Someone post if he's about to bat again. I'm determined to only turn around to my TV when he hits.