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Marc Hulet's top 100 list came out today on Fangraphs, and includes a HUGE surprise. Courtney Hawkins is at #63, but check out #64: http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/index.php/f...00-prospects-2/

I think we have the "goods" without Sale to come up with an acceptable offer, but I DON'T think we have enough to avoid being outbid.

QUOTE (Lillian @ Mar 7, 2013 -> 04:43 PM) Let's just hope that Alexei can improve on his OBP. I understand that he was dealing with a very sore wrist after the collision with de Aza, but how does that explain taking just 16 walks, and having an OBP of .287? I saw a stat on Fangraphs that had Alexei as among the worst in the Majors last year at swinging at pitches out of the zone.

You'd have to get more than Alexei is currently worth on the market given he had a horrible season last year. If the Cardinals want to pay what he's worth if he regresses, then you can think about it. But the team would revolt, too. It's an obvious downgrade for this season.

I heard somewhere that they were trying to get 4 or 5 years for $30m.

Snodgress getting knocked around a bit. 4-4 tie with 2 out in the 8th, runner on second.

Nate Jones retires the side in order. 4-2 Sox in the 7th.

QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Mar 5, 2013 -> 03:41 PM) Beckham? Or flowers? Beckham. Flowers stuck out looking.

QUOTE (fathom @ Mar 5, 2013 -> 03:03 PM) I tuned in to see a replay of the RBI single, but did Beckham hurt himself running home? Beckham singles, drives in Konerko but Tank gets gunned at home.

Konerko singles to right, Viciedo doubles to left-center. No out, runners on 2nd and 3rd, T Flow up to bat.

QUOTE (RockRaines @ Mar 5, 2013 -> 03:01 PM) Derek Holland I believe Just in time for a change Luke Gregerson now in to face Konerko.

Santiago strikes out Mauer. Very good sequence.

Keppinger pops up, Dunn lasers out to RF on the first pitch. Threat extinguished.

Beckham singles, Wise doubles, Alexei singles. 1-0 Sox in the 3rd with one out. Who is this guy getting shelled?

QUOTE (SAVVY18 @ Mar 4, 2013 -> 04:09 PM) Please tell me I'm not the only one who laughed when they read this? Lol, sorry.

Castro's breaking balls look very soft and hangy to me. I feel like they should become homeruns. Not sharp enough and he's leaving them up.

QUOTE (coco1997 @ Mar 1, 2013 -> 04:10 PM) Septic Tank serves up a three-run bomb, 8-7 Tribe bottom 6th. Zach Stewart?

QUOTE (The Ginger Kid @ Mar 1, 2013 -> 03:13 PM) blows away beckham on strikes They belong in the same league.

Guys, no one wants Brent Morel, lol. Come on.

Santos out, Zach Stewart in to save the day. 12-5.

I think Beckham needs AAA. He seems so confused. I think he needs to tear it down -- get a rock-solid approach that he can test on lesser pitching so as not to get discouraged, and then try the ML again when he has it figured out.

QUOTE (flavum @ Feb 22, 2013 -> 12:14 PM) Morel could still be the opening day 3b for the Marlins. Actually I think Matt Dominguez is better.

If the Marlins took Viciedo as a centerpiece instead of Sale/Hawkins, you'd be crazy not to give them whatever else they wanted. You really wouldn't give up something like Viciedo, Sanchez, Johnson, and Thompson? I'd add Snodgress without thinking twice. The problem is that even if the Marlins thought that was enough, 20 other teams would offer a better package.

QUOTE (justBLAZE @ Feb 21, 2013 -> 11:03 AM) $5, that's all I have in my wallet right now. I can chip in the $11 I've got on me.

Assuming no extension, all players except Sale. With an extension in the works, I'd probably include Sale in the discussion if necessary.