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QUOTE (witesoxfan @ Dec 3, 2013 -> 09:19 AM) I'm sure he could play and he might put up a .950 OPS or he might put up a .750 OPS, but he would more than hold his own. That would have been nice last year too

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Dec 3, 2013 -> 09:12 AM) Flowers who are too good for AAA I wouldnt say that

QUOTE (witesoxfan @ Dec 3, 2013 -> 08:45 AM) I'm amazed that people wanted to the Sox to bring in JP Arencibia and then are irate that the Sox brought back Flowers. This is the ultimate in "who cares" signings. If the dude sucks, he'll get DFA'd. This signing is merely to insure that they have 2 MLB catchers on the roster. Who are the people that wanted to bring in JP Arencibia and irate that Flowers was brought back? I merely threw out the idea that a swap could take place but thats it. Not surprised he was resigned.

QUOTE (Jillian Michaels' Abs @ Dec 3, 2013 -> 08:44 AM) what the hell does that even mean? He's getting closer to signing

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QUOTE (fathom @ Dec 2, 2013 -> 08:18 PM) As long as he doesn't take called 3rd strike right down the plate like he loves to do. and then drop a fly ball

QUOTE (flavum @ Dec 2, 2013 -> 08:04 PM) Axelrod non-tendered. Dont have to watch the gas can again....good news

QUOTE (fathom @ Dec 2, 2013 -> 08:01 PM) I'd be fine with Flowers being in a platoon with someone like Jaso. If you're trying to compete though, you can't expect Flowers to be your primary catcher in a division with such dynamic RHP. Yep agreed

QUOTE (beck72 @ Dec 2, 2013 -> 07:57 PM) Makes sense. With all the garbage catchers out there, giving Flowers another shot, at least as part of a RH platoon, isn't the worst thing. No thats a pretty terrible situation

QUOTE (Chilihead90 @ Dec 2, 2013 -> 07:29 PM) Huh? We don't even have a single confirmed name going back. Rumors are ranging from Rendon to a collection of mid-level guys to Denard Span to a larger trade with multiple guys from each team moving. There is nothing on which to judge this trade right now, except assuming it can't improve the Tigers rotation, which is good news. Cotillo had the names already....

So the Nationals basically gave up role players for Fister....nice going Detroit

QUOTE (Jose Abreu @ Dec 2, 2013 -> 07:17 PM) We have to make a decision on Flowers tonight, right? Yes

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Dec 2, 2013 -> 07:09 PM) Chris Cotillo ‏@ChrisCotillo 11m Source: Lombardozzi, Robbie Ray among names potentially in Fister deal to #Tigers. Pretty underwhelming return if thats the case

QUOTE (flavum @ Dec 2, 2013 -> 05:59 PM) Don't the Sox have to announce tendering contracts to Beckham, De Aza, and Viciedo? Maybe somebody is getting traded in the next 5 hours. Certainly possible

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Dec 2, 2013 -> 01:39 PM) If he is a non-tender guy, we aren't giving up anything to get him. It would be a guy that no one has ever heard of, except the kids mom. Just a thought but how about swapping Flowers for him?

QUOTE (witesoxfan @ Dec 2, 2013 -> 01:33 PM) Flowers is a better player, so the idea of that is preposterous. Indeed....I dont get all the people trying to connect the dots and have him land here. I'd rather just keep Flowers.

Had someome purpose that we trade for Arencibia.....but also giving up Gordon and Flowers....

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QUOTE (coco1997 @ Dec 2, 2013 -> 08:16 AM) ‏@Buster_ESPN 3m The Pirates are on the verge of acquiring catcher Chris Stewart from the Yankees. Nice timing....Heard the Mets were interested in Flowers. Maybe we can send him to NY.

Just to throw this out there but Chris Stewart will probably be non tendered today

Well....today is the tender deadline. So atleast we will have a little bit of news.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Nov 30, 2013 -> 03:44 PM) But man, you don't just release people who do have some talent because you're frustrated with them unless there's someone pushing to replace them. Yeah his name is Josh Phegley

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Nov 30, 2013 -> 12:08 PM) Flowers is out of options. Good just release him

QUOTE (woods of ypres @ Nov 29, 2013 -> 04:41 AM) Are we ready to call quits on Flowers, and Phegley, already? Wasn't Flowers playing hurt all season? And Phegley has a small sample size and has adjusted in all levels in the minors. Oh absolutely on Tyler Flowers....his grace period is over.He's been with this organization for quite some time now. Phegley may get a chance to stick around. But I would keep him as a backup.

QUOTE (Stan Bahnsen @ Nov 28, 2013 -> 02:44 PM) God, I hope this is false. Might as well punt the season, if true. I don't like punting whole seasons. We are going to upgrade at catcher. We are not going into the season with Flowers and Phegley at catcher. Every indication has been made that it is a major priority at this point. Rick Hahn knows it.