Now, most of the big name pitching has been moved. Let's talk about what teams might be after Danks, Floyd and Thornton.

 

It looks to me like Boston, Yankees, Baltimore, Texas and Nationals are pretty much the teams to deal with.

 

Red Sox need the most pitching help in the rotation and the pen. Yanks could also use both but not as much. Baltimore has always wanted Floyd. Texas, we know, wants Danks back. The Nationals need a starter. There are other teams out there that will likely be interested in an elite LH set-up man for only a $ 12 mil. investment.

 

If the Sox are truly rebuilding now then I don't see why they would keep Thornton and Danks past the winter. Danks is in demand and the return only drops once the season starts. He clearly isn't going to re-sign with the Sox so logic says...trade now.

 

Thornton is not needed on a team that is going nowhere and the salary relief is much needed. They should be able to get a good prospect for him. How good remains debatable. Still, no reason to keep.

 

Gavin is under control for 2 more years so the Sox might want to keep him for this year so the team isn't guaranteed last place without him and Danks. Also, it would give the young guys another year to develop. I would hold onto him 1 more year.

 

Of course, all depends on the offers the Sox get. Any mystery teams not listed here? Does anybody think that the Sox keep all 3 of these guys? Or, even 2?

Now, most of the big name pitching has been moved. Let's talk about what teams might be after Danks, Floyd and Thornton.

 

It looks to me like Boston, Yankees, Baltimore, Texas and Nationals are pretty much the teams to deal with.

 

Red Sox need the most pitching help in the rotation and the pen. Yanks could also use both but not as much. Baltimore has always wanted Floyd. Texas, we know, wants Danks back. The Nationals need a starter. There are other teams out there that will likely be interested in an elite LH set-up man for only a $ 12 mil. investment.

 

If the Sox are truly rebuilding now then I don't see why they would keep Thornton and Danks past the winter. Danks is in demand and the return only drops once the season starts. He clearly isn't going to re-sign with the Sox so logic says...trade now.

 

Thornton is not needed on a team that is going nowhere and the salary relief is much needed. They should be able to get a good prospect for him. How good remains debatable. Still, no reason to keep.

 

Gavin is under control for 2 more years so the Sox might want to keep him for this year so the team isn't guaranteed last place without him and Danks. Also, it would give the young guys another year to develop. I would hold onto him 1 more year.

 

Of course, all depends on the offers the Sox get. Any mystery teams not listed here? Does anybody think that the Sox keep all 3 of these guys? Or, even 2?

 

Who cares about last place if you're rebuilding?

The D'backs and Rockies are also going hard after pitching. If Seattle signs Fielder they will be looking for another SP between Felix and Pineda.

 

Pitchers available in a trade now -

 

James Shields

Matt Garza

Jair Jurrjens

Ervin Santana

Gio Gonzalez

Trevor Cahill

John Danks

Jon Niese

Gavin Floyd

 

-edit to add Jurrjens, forgot he was on the block too

Edited December 8, 201114 yr by IowaSoxFan

The D'backs and Rockies are also going hard after pitching. If Seattle signs Fielder they will be looking for another SP between Felix and Pineda.

 

Pitchers available in a trade now -

 

James Shields

Matt Garza

Ervin Santana

Gio Gonzalez

Trevor Cahill

John Danks

Jon Niese

Gavin Floyd

 

I don't think anyone signed Edwin Jax yet have they?

The D'backs and Rockies are also going hard after pitching. If Seattle signs Fielder they will be looking for another SP between Felix and Pineda.

 

Pitchers available in a trade now -

 

James Shields

Matt Garza

Ervin Santana

Gio Gonzalez

Trevor Cahill

John Danks

Jon Niese

Gavin Floyd

 

Seattle would be stupid IMO to ink the Prince. I don't think they are 1-2 players away from the playoffs. ESP after what LAA did, and the Rangers are still players as well.

 

I think the Rangers go hard after one of those pitchers, after today's news.

 

 

Scratch the nationals off of that list. Unless they offer Bryce Harper, Kenny is going to give them a hardy f*** you.

Scratch the nationals off of that list. Unless they offer Bryce Harper, Kenny is going to give them a hardy f*** you.

 

Not sure he is in a position to do that, the Nats may match up with the Sox better than most other teams due to the amount of pitching in their system.

Scratch the nationals off of that list. Unless they offer Bryce Harper, Kenny is going to give them a hardy f*** you.

 

You sure Kenny wouldn't want Strasburg(sp) to be included as well?

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Not sure he is in a position to do that, the Nats may match up with the Sox better than most other teams due to the amount of pitching in their system.

 

 

You sure Kenny wouldn't want Strasburg(sp) to be included as well?

 

After what went down at the 09 deadline, no way Kenny is dealing with Rizzo unless it is a complete screw job.

After what went down at the 10 deadline, no way Kenny is dealing with Rizzo unless it is a complete screw job.

 

After what went down at the 09 deadline, no way Kenny is dealing with Rizzo unless it is a complete screw job.

 

Is this the Dunn for Beckham deal? I didn't read the full details.. can you please explain.

Yeah the '10 deal. Point stays the same. Kenny is not on terms with Rizzo like he is with most everyone else.

Hellickson is also on the trade market

Few more pitchers to add to the list, of who might be moved this off season

 

Carl Pavano

Franciscio Liriano

Fausto Carmona

Wandy Rodriguez

Jeremy Guthrie

 

Also some reports has King Felix on the market

Edited December 8, 201114 yr by SOXOBAMA

Hellickson is also on the trade market

 

Yeah, I don't believe that for a second.

Yeah, I don't believe that for a second.

 

Reports out of Tampa Bay today says that Rays are open minded to trading Hellickson

Reports out of Tampa Bay today says that Rays are open minded to trading Hellickson

 

Again, I don't believe it at all. That's simply not the way Tampa operates.

Again, I don't believe it at all. That's simply not the way Tampa operates.

 

Also, Jon Heyman is reporting it as well.. I don't believe that the Rays will trade him

Also, Jon Heyman is reporting it as well.. I don't believe that the Rays will trade him

 

I'm not saying you're lying about it being reported. I'll take your word from it. But not a thing will come from it. Hellickson is not going anywhere.

AJ is also on the market.

AJ is also on the market.

 

Does the Marlins need a C?

 

My wife would kill KW, if they move him.. of course she doesn't get the dynamics of the business side of things.

Pretty sure he's talking about Burnett.

Pretty sure he's talking about Burnett.

 

Gotcha, that would make a ton of sense since Burnett is a pitcher.. Stupid me.

Does the Marlins need a C?

 

My wife would kill KW, if they move him.. of course she doesn't get the dynamics of the business side of things.

 

Is your wife a male poster on this site?

Also, Jon Heyman is reporting it as well.. I don't believe that the Rays will trade him

Sure you don't mean Wade Davis?