If you think about recent history, KW (and even Schuler in his final years) tended to make at least one big offseason move, and usually it's come as at least something of a surprise to most of us. Belle, Wells, Ritchie, Colon, etc...Anyway, I was wondering if anyone had any ideas about who KW might be secretly pursuing or who they'd like to see him secretly pursuing. Also, with many players liable to be non-tendered in January, which under the radar signings (i.e. Esteban Loaiza) do you think the Sox should make.

 

 

P.S. That non-tender thing reminds me that if Garcia doesn't get traded there's a good chance the Mariners will cut him loose and the Sox could get him without giving up anyone in return, so unless they're giving up almost nothing, I don't the Sox should trade for him.

I really think that is why this rumor hasn't been hotter. I think the Sox would like a shot at Garcia, but they aren't going to give up a lot for a guy who could be had a hell of a lot cheaper soon.

There's a bit of risk involved there, though.

 

we won't be the only one to bid for him.

 

and the flow of players seems to be away from 35th and Dan Ryan not towards The Cell.

 

At some point, the Sox need to make a smart move to energize the environment.

If you think about recent history, KW (and even Schuler in his final years) tended to make at least one big offseason move, and usually it's  come as at least something of a surprise to most of us. Belle, Wells, Ritchie, Colon, etc...Anyway, I was wondering if anyone had any ideas about who KW might be secretly pursuing or who they'd like to see him secretly pursuing. Also, with many players liable to be non-tendered in January, which under the radar signings (i.e. Esteban Loaiza) do you think the Sox should make.

 

 

P.S. That non-tender thing reminds me that if Garcia doesn't get traded there's a good chance the Mariners will cut him loose and the Sox could get him without giving up anyone in return, so unless they're giving up almost nothing, I don't the Sox should trade for him.

It's the middle of December and there is at least another 4 weeks to make a deal. I don't doubt for a moment Kenny has a big trade or two in mind....Konerko and Ordonez are just two examples.

 

Everything KW does from then on, will depend on whether or not he'll be able to shed 33 Mill dollars worth of Koch, Valentin and the above two would you agree?

i'm positive that we will come into spring training with some new players. KW always seems to pull something out of his ass