Long time reader but first post so here we go.....

 

I see Matt Kemp as not only an better CFer then what we have had recently(Swisher, Griffey) along with a feasible leadoff man(anything is better then jerry owens)... and cheap for now...

 

Before recent talk of Casey Blake signing back with the Dodgers I was thinking a package built around Fields... obv now that would probably not be the starting point... So what everyone think it would take and worth it?

 

Hes gonna be a STUD....!!!!

 

Welcome to the Board!!!

Welcome to the Board!!!

 

Thanks

Just met Ozzie...got a picture with him...Kenny was calling him just as I met him...

awesome man

Just met Ozzie...got a picture with him...Kenny was calling him just as I met him...

Cool! Have a good time! Did you try to eavesdrop?

http://blogs.chicagosports.chicagotribune....us-quo-not.html

 

Reading between the lines isn't really that hard, and the writing is on the wall for Dye. He'll remain one of my favorite players ever.

http://blogs.chicagosports.chicagotribune....us-quo-not.html

This part got my attention

"We’ve also not taken our eye off some of the veterans that could make themselves available to us on the marketplace," Williams said.

This part got my attention

 

 

they have to spend some money on free agents. its inevitable. unfortunately i just dont see a big named guy coming our way. but you never know with KW

I think Kenny wants to get rid of as many vets as he can for a good value early on and than you'll see him target one guy that he really needs and than sit back and sign a vet or two at a discount rate.

The meetings have just started, but I think you are going to see some FA's fall through the cracks. The demand just doesn't seem to be warrant what some were expecting. Hopefully the Sox can capitalize on their position.

The problem is as more FA's fall through the cracks the value of Dye falls. I do believe Dye is the last piece the Sox deal and than you'll see them add some free agents and potentially swing a trade or two where they buy a player. The only guy I can really see them jump after quickly is Furcal though and his value is pretty fair (albeit there is risk associated with his back). Still, a healthy Furcal would be a signifcant upgrade.

Santo's biggest fear: Michael Young is on the market.

Supposedly the money the players want is not there, so maybe there will be some great bargains. If the Sox are struggling and cutting back, other teams probably are too. It could be interesting to see how much lower the salaries FAs get are than what is expected.

they have to spend some money on free agents. its inevitable. unfortunately i just dont see a big named guy coming our way. but you never know with KW

True. He likes big name guys though and he thinks big. I'm just glad the article didn't say "We are poor, broke, busted. The Sox will be lucky to survive the eminent complete collapse of the global financial system. POOR like that Kenny kid from South Park man! Don't you get it we have no f****** money to pay players. Any money I save in dumping salary will go toward my own golden parachute severance package when the MLB folds. I do have some good news. Kenny Williams Jr. has been extended to a 20 year 350 million dollar contract."

I'll stick by my prediction. Furcal.

Santo's biggest fear: Michael Young is on the market.

Believe me, Santo is not alone. It would be pretty funny if the Rangers traded Young before the ridiculous 5 year, $80M extension they gave him 2 years ago even kicks in. Last year was an option year, he starts making $16M a year in 2009. Imagine how undesirable Michael Young will be in 2012 or 2013 when he's 35/36 years old, incapable of playing even a mediocre 2B, putting up a low .700 OPS and making 16 million dollars with a full no trade clause.

Believe me, Santo is not alone. It would be pretty funny if the Rangers traded Young before the ridiculous 5 year, $80M extension they gave him 2 years ago even kicks in. Last year was an option year, he starts making $16M a year in 2009. Imagine how undesirable Michael Young will be in 2012 or 2013 when he's 35/36 years old, incapable of playing even a mediocre 2B, putting up a low .700 OPS and making 16 million dollars with a full no trade clause.

Believe me, Santo is not alone. It would be pretty funny if the Rangers traded Young before the ridiculous 5 year, $80M extension they gave him 2 years ago even kicks in. Last year was an option year, he starts making $16M a year in 2009. Imagine how undesirable Michael Young will be in 2012 or 2013 when he's 35/36 years old, incapable of playing even a mediocre 2B, putting up a low .700 OPS and making 16 million dollars with a full no trade clause.

 

Between this, trading Danks, and their perpetual dearth of quality pitching, that organization is hilariously incompetent.

Between this, trading Danks, and their perpetual dearth of quality pitching, that organization is hilariously incompetent.

I imagine the Rangers will become increasingly irrelevant once the resurgent Mariners pass them by.

to be fair the Rangers have some pluses. They have a top3 farm system without a doubt, than ontop of that they got some good young talent on big league club already with chris davis, david murphy, ian kinsler, salty, and hamilton is a stud.

to be fair the Rangers have some pluses. They have a top3 farm system without a doubt, than ontop of that they got some good young talent on big league club already with chris davis, david murphy, ian kinsler, salty, and hamilton is a stud.

The problem being that three of the players you mention weren’t even developed by the Rangers they came from outside the organization. That being said, I like Teargarden and Boggs, and they’ve got some decent pitching prospects coming up the pipe

The problem being that three of the players you mention weren’t even developed by the Rangers they came from outside the organization. That being said, I like Teargarden and Boggs, and they’ve got some decent pitching prospects coming up the pipe

 

I hope so. It seems like for as long as I've been following baseball, they've always had a strong offense but weak pitching. To be fair, their ballpark and hot environment probably have a lot to do with it.

The problem being that three of the players you mention weren’t even developed by the Rangers they came from outside the organization. That being said, I like Teargarden and Boggs, and they’ve got some decent pitching prospects coming up the pipe

 

I don't think it matters that 3 of those players came from other organizations seeing as how they are now Texas Rangers and are developing as such.

I don't think it matters that 3 of those players came from other organizations seeing as how they are now Texas Rangers and are developing as such.

Agreed, although Murphy, Hamilton, and Salty had already produced somewhat at the Major League Level prior to being acquired, The Rangers have done a good job at facilitating their development as players.

According to MLBTR, the Dodgers have re-opened negotiations with Furcal. I wouldn't be surprised if he re-signs, considering that his list of potential suitors seems to be shrinking rapidly.

K-Rod to Mets very close and looking very likely:

http://www.nypost.com/seven/12082008/sport..._rod_143325.htm

K-Rod to Mets very close and looking very likely:

http://www.nypost.com/seven/12082008/sport..._rod_143325.htm

This should be good. K-Rods peripherals suggest that next year is going to be very-interesting for the New York Mets.