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Not a chance.

Nope. It's the usual mystery Boras team.

 

No one.

Yeah, definitely no dice on that one. Even if they had the money I don't think he'd be a wise option. I'd sooner look to use those "expendable funds" in other areas then spend 70-80 mil on a guy that only performs in contract years.

Close this thread.

I would have been more in favor of signing Beltre than Konerko, but I don't think there was ever a chance to acquire both.

 

Unfortunate too, because we would be an odds-on favorite to win the AL IMO if we could sign Beltre.

 

No thanks.

Hunter Pence or Nick Markakis would be my dream (realistic) additions. I'd give up anything for one of those two.

Yeah, definitely no dice on that one. Even if they had the money I don't think he'd be a wise option. I'd sooner look to use those "expendable funds" in other areas then spend 70-80 mil on a guy that only performs in contract years.

 

I heard that Beltre and Company rejected the angles offered which was believed to be 5 years 70M. WTF do they think they are going to get from someone else.

I heard that Beltre and Company rejected the angles offered which was believed to be 5 years 70M. WTF do they think they are going to get from someone else.

At this point, he's the best player still on the market, so yeah.

At this point, he's the best player still on the market, so yeah.

 

But who else has come close to offering what the Angels did? I don't blame them for pulling their offer. Why bid against yourself?

But who else has come close to offering what the Angels did? I don't blame them for pulling their offer. Why bid against yourself?

I don't blame the angels for pulling their offer either, but I'd still imagine there's money that has yet to be spent other than that.

But who else has come close to offering what the Angels did? I don't blame them for pulling their offer. Why bid against yourself?

The A's.

ALL-IN!

well this would be a nice christmas present there is absolutely no chance to acquire him

well this would be a nice christmas present there is absolutely no chance to acquire him

Agreed, that speculation just relates to the fact that we are a team with a somewhat unsettled 3b position, Morel/Vizquel/Teahan.

Agreed, that speculation just relates to the fact that we are a team with a somewhat unsettled 3b position, Morel/Vizquel/Teahan.

 

Give Morel his shot. I'd love a Longoria/Zimmerman, but that ain't happening. We need as much cheap/controllable talent as we can get.

Give Morel his shot. I'd love a Longoria/Zimmerman, but that ain't happening. We need as much cheap/controllable talent as we can get.

Maybe not next year, but by 2012, I'd rather have Morel.

It was a done deal, Beltre was coming to Chicago; then Kenny tried to touch Adrian's head... and the deal unraveled.

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Give Morel his shot. I'd love a Longoria/Zimmerman, but that ain't happening. We need as much cheap/controllable talent as we can get.

 

+1

Insert Alex Gordon post here.

Steve Phillips mentioned that the Sox should go ALL IN and bring in Beltre 2 weeks ago on ESPN1000. He brought up JR's age and it may be a factor the next few seasons as he wants nothing more than 1 more WS title. Adding Beltre would make this lineup SICK! I'm not sure how much it will cost- but the fact that we offered Kerry Wood $6 million/ season tells me KW and JR are NOT done spending and want to continue to add to this thing as much as possible.

 

How much would Beltre cost? Not sure. But the thought of him in our lineup makes me smile. We would seriously compete w/ the Boston's and NY's if we add Beltre. Is it a pipe dream? Sure. Can it happen? You never know. This appears to be a GO ALL IN 2011 campaign! So why not add the best 3b on the market while we are at it?

 

Merry Christmas to all my SOXTALKERS! I've been on this thing for over 5 years already!

That the Sox are the mystery team is a real real long long stretch

That the Sox are the mystery team is a real real long long stretch

agreed. . but you never know. thats all im saying. The next best thing is to see Viciedo and Morel battle it out this spring. If im the Viciedo, im busting my ass at 3B all winter long trying to improve defensively. We all know the dude can swing a stick. Morel has ALOT of defensive talent at the hot corner. My only concern with him is offensive contributions. But if they want to stick with the defense and pitching motto- Morel is the guy! Or you don't have to worry about this at all and just sign Beltre

If they can pawn off Teahen and Pierre on the Yanks in a Floyd for Gardner + prospects deal, I can see an offer being sent.