DirtySox

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Dec 29, 2011 -> 05:57 PM) What choice is there, other than to mire in misery and self-flagellation? I guess we can pick on Joe Cowley, KW or Ozzie, but that's getting a tad bit tedious, as well. I'll start being optimistic toward rebuilding the farm if Kenny actually uses his entire draft allotment this coming season.

QUOTE (Jerksticks @ Dec 29, 2011 -> 04:23 PM) I hate when people complain about the farm too. Way to again put it in perspective for those who dog the system. I hope some people actually read what you just wrote. Is this for real? The farm is awful. Has been for a while now, and the reasons for it being bad are readily evident to anyone who cares to do some research. Caul is championing the Sox turning the 8th overall pick of the 2008 draft into an all defense no offense 2B who might be non tendered in a few seasons. Morel has had one underwhelming season and is still largely an unknown. Flowers, Stewart, and DeAza have proven nothing yet. The only prospects I see that one should brag about is Sale and Sergio in relief roles, Humber (who many are still not sold on), and Viciedo. Large influx of talent my ass.

scottmerkin Scott Merkin MLB.com has learned Danks has full no-trade in first year of deal, limited no-trade over next four years. More to come. 5 minutes ago Favorite Retweet Reply

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Dec 29, 2011 -> 11:25 AM) And Mitchell was drafted in 09 Don't mind me. For what it's worth, a month or two ago I asked Kevin Goldstein if I should give up on Jared Mitchell yet, and he responded with an emphatic no. Seems to have heard some good things coming from instructs at the time. The clock is indeed ticking though.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Dec 29, 2011 -> 10:46 AM) No Zach Stewart? No longer a prospect I believe.

http://www.minorleagueball.com/2011/12/29/...spects-for-2012 Only two prospects with grades higher than a C+. Just awful.

Buster_ESPN Buster Olney Oakland also gets Miles Head, 20-year-old 3B, and Raul Alcantera, 19-year-old pitcher. 1 minute ago Favorite Retweet Reply

Ken_Rosenthal Ken Rosenthal Sources confirm report by @Buster_ESPN that Bailey on verge of going from #Athletics to #RedSox. Package said to be "Reddick plus." #MLB 1 minute ago Favorite Retweet Reply

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Dec 28, 2011 -> 03:44 PM) Going to be quite interesting to compare to Sergio's deal. Indeed.

Buster_ESPN Buster Olney The Red Sox have acquired Andrew Bailey from Oakland... Details to come. 2 minutes ago Favorite Retweet Reply Buster_ESPN Buster Olney Josh Reddick goes to Oakland as part of this deal. 1 minute ago Favorite Retweet Reply Buster_ESPN Buster Olney Ryan Sweeney to the Red Sox as part of the Bailey deal. 2 minutes ago Favorite Retweet Reply Ken_Rosenthal Ken Rosenthal Sources confirm report by @Buster_ESPN that Bailey on verge of going from #Athletics to #RedSox. Package said to be "Reddick plus." #MLB 1 minute ago Favorite Retweet Reply Buster_ESPN Buster Olney Oakland also gets Miles Head, 20-year-old 3B, and Raul Alcantera, 19-year-old pitcher. 1 minute ago Favorite Retweet Reply

A powerhouse? Comparing the rotation to the Braves of the 90's? Really? Some hardcore Kool Aid drinking in here. While I definitely like certain pieces of the rotation, there are so many question marks at this point. Gavin might be traded, Humber might still be the back-end starter many people thought he was, Sale still has to replicate his bullpen success as a member of the rotation, and concluding Molina an ace after a mere 22 innings of AA pitching is ludicrous. Sure the rotation could be great if everything goes right, but the same could be said about the majority of major league pitching staffs.

QUOTE (hi8is @ Dec 24, 2011 -> 12:02 AM) bwhahahahahahahahah Ugh. Do people really think this is at all realistic?

http://danny-knobler.blogs.cbssports.com/m...590096/34008639

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Dec 23, 2011 -> 02:42 PM) The absolute max they can spend next year on the draft is $11 million. We are talking about way more than that. And we don't know if the Sox will even spend the maximum allotment.

QUOTE (greg775 @ Dec 22, 2011 -> 07:23 PM) If Dayan is a franchise type player like many thought he was, and we keep the rotation in tact the rest of the way and Dunn loses 25 pounds and Beckham gets his head out of his ass and Lexi has a bustout year, yes we could contend. There's no reason to totally tear the team apart. Alexei has already busted out. He's put up a 4.3 and a 4.9 fWAR the past 2 seasons. He isn't an issue at all.

GordonEdes Gordon Edes They have interest in Gavin Floyd and Oswalt//RT @Donald217: @GordonEdes who was on deck for the Sox if they struck out with Gio? 34 minutes ago Favorite Retweet Reply

I like the trade for both sides.

keithlaw keithlaw Gio to Nats for Cole, Norris, Peacock, and Milone. Love this for Oakland. 21 seconds ago Favorite Retweet Reply

Moving Quentin is the only thing that makes sense at this point with Viciedo waiting in the wings.

QUOTE (iamshack @ Dec 21, 2011 -> 08:22 PM) Yeah, I got that...but Sergio's contract was basically buying out his pre-arb and arb years...this is something else entirely. He's not getting dealt. I'm still wondering what the hell Kenny is doing. Are we not rebuilding anymore?

keithlaw keithlaw If you're rebuilding, you trade Danks. If you re-sign Danks, you're not rebuilding. If you re-sign Danks while rebuilding, you're lost. 1 minute ago Favorite Retweet Reply

QUOTE (iamshack @ Dec 21, 2011 -> 08:19 PM) ? What do you mean? He's suggesting he might be traded still.

So uh, now what?

QUOTE (SOXOBAMA @ Dec 21, 2011 -> 02:36 PM) I'd like to make a trade for Brandon League.. With what prospects?

QUOTE (Heads22 @ Dec 21, 2011 -> 02:32 PM) Now, if this is true and we decide to go for it, I'd like to see us acquire a young closer-type. Addison Reed.