One thing to consider about the sox getting both Wright and Nomar--the injury risks. While Nomar for 1 yr has every incentive in the world to do well for being a FA in 2006, his injuries are the reason he'd be affordable. The same goes with Wright.

Beck I got to say I was interested in your idea of getting Baez cause I think he would be a good pickup. The only thing is I think the Sox like Willie and I can't see them giving up on him. They seem to like the idea of giving Uribe the backup job to fill in for both Crede and Willie and if one of them fails then he'll get all his at bats at that position.

 

I got to admit, I'm starting to really like the idea of Edgar, even though I think 8 mill a year is too much for him. Its more that he can fill a need for the Sox and make them a lot better. The Sox can afford to sign him and Wright without making any moves.

 

After those moves they still have voids behind the plate, in RF, and in the pen. You could technically deal Konerko, pick up a FA bat in RF and get a good reliever and more for him. The big question is what team would be interested in Konerko that has a reliever worth it, cause I do have a problem giving up Konerko for nothing in a sense.

 

I don't know if the Sox will fill all the voids, but I know one thing, if they want to win they need to pickup a right fielder and add at least one more good reliever (on top of signing a guy like Wright and Edgar). And I mean a good reliever, not a project type guy. They can then live with Davis/Burke behind the plate and if they deal Konerko they can live with Gload, imo. Or you could always pick up a Tino Martinez type guy for cheap.

 

On a sidenote, here is something the Sox should consider since I think production wise you have to look at Nomar as easily as good of Edgar. Edgar is better defensively though and is safe in the sense of health status. But since the Sox are in the PR mode as well (and I know I spoke heavily against this type of moves) you have to think the impact (PR wise) of a Nomar signing would be pretty big and I'd think the Sox would consider that.

 

Me, I think Nomar at 7 mill is worth it and his pr ability is just better (even though he doesn't like getting interviews, etc, Nomar is a big name). Plus the Sox don't tie themselves up long term.

 

Either way I'd be very excited with either move.

Hey, I love how they basically shot down the trade rumor on the board.

 

That sucks.

The brewers would not trade Pod. Pod was great for them last yr anf gurantee he will be playing their next yr.

The brewers would not trade Pod. Pod was great for them last yr anf gurantee he will be playing their next yr.

Last year he hit sub-250, I think you're referring to 2003. I think the Brew Crew would be willing to give him up if they're getting a fair deal.