QUOTE (Lillian @ Jul 31, 2012 -> 10:49 AM)
To return to the Thread topic; maybe K. W. pries "King Felix" out of Seattle. The Mariners need hitting, and aren't going anywhere for a couple of years.
They aren't going to compete for a playoff spot any time before Hernandez's expensive contract is up.
Could the Sox put together a package that would interest them?
They'll need an "Ace" caliber right hander next season to replace Peavy, who is not worth that $20 Million, one year option.
The Sox aren't going with a starting staff of 4 lefties next year. If they resign Liriano, and he's as good as hoped, they'll need to trade one of the lefties.
Would you give up Viciedo, Quintana and Floyd for Hernandez?
Would the Mariners?
I'd hate to lose Viciedo, but it would be tempting for Hernandez. We'd be the favorites to win the Central this year, and maybe for the next two after that.
Bring up Connor Jackson to play left the rest of the way, and use Jordan Danks as a defensive replacement. Jackson finally seems healthy again, and if so, he would certainly be adequate. Then there is always Dan Johnson for the LF spot opened up by Viciedo's departure.
FWIW, as of today morning, Mariners GM said King Felix will retire a Mariner.