If the Sox ended up going with Machado, I would think either of those could be nice adds. Wood isn't a huge innings eater but he's been very effective and it largely appears any trade by Dodgers would be more of a payroll dump for them.  I think if the Sox intend on contending, they need to make some significant upgrades to their rotation (and lineup) beyond the one big FA signing.  

If Dodgers can trade Wood and an OF we can say goodbye to Harper.  

Just now, cjgalloway said:

If Dodgers can trade Wood and an OF we can say goodbye to Harper.  

I know this is common perception, but I also think they might be trying to clear up their glut of outfielders and free up money for a set-up man and LeMahieu

How is Wood a salary dump if Nova wasn't?  Wood is younger, better and cheaper.   A lot of the good teams are trying to get ahead of the game and trade their rentals, just like the rebuilders do.

The OF would also likely be a 1 year player.  
The  Sox need to stop giving talent for that stuff.

Edited December 12, 20187 yr by GreenSox

Alex Wood is a pretty good pitcher. It would be nice to have two lefties in the rotation. I wonder what the Dodgers asking price is?

I can’t imagine any team in baseball is jumping at the chance to help the Dodgers shed payroll so they can just turn around and acquire Bryce Harper and take on Homer Bailey for prospects. 

I'd take Alex off their hands. Wood and Verdugo that is.

1 minute ago, BlackSox13 said:

I'd take Alex off their hands. Wood and Verdugo that is.

Right. I am sure the salary can be shed, but teams aren't going to just do the Dodgers favors, nor should they.  

12 minutes ago, Charlie Haeger's Knuckles said:

Alex Wood is a pretty good pitcher. It would be nice to have two lefties in the rotation. I wonder what the Dodgers asking price is?

Alex Wood is the type of guy who fits perfectly pitching for the Dodgers in that stadium and the NL. I want him no where near us.

https://www.fangraphs.com/fantasy/pitcher-spotlight-the-real-alex-wood/

11 minutes ago, wrathofhahn said:

Alex Wood is the type of guy who fits perfectly pitching for the Dodgers in that stadium and the NL. I want him no where near us.

I noticed on MLB Advanced stats, he can't spin the ball. That's probably not a good thing when you throw 88, and in Sox park... you are probably right. Might be a disaster.

All I'm going to say is if Wood is on the block, I see no reason not to kick the tires if the club is attempting to contend. While I think Gio could turn things around, I think the Sox rotation has MASSIVE issues and still quite a bit of unknown / not ready talent in the minors (and obviously Kopech out for the year).  Waiting and hoping the guys magically all come from within probably isn't the right answer, especially since you know guys are going to get hurt.