June 24, 201213 yr QUOTE (JPN366 @ Jun 24, 2012 -> 02:28 PM) Can't, new rule says players can't change numbers midseason. They have to apply for a number change for the next season if with the same team the following year. Thus why Matsui is wearing 35 instead of swapping with Matt Moore. Ah. I'll guess 25
June 24, 201213 yr QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Jun 24, 2012 -> 04:28 PM) I think he meant the walkoff hit...Lillibridge couldn't have done that. Exactly!!
June 24, 201213 yr QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jun 24, 2012 -> 04:29 PM) Though thinking about it, I wonder if a Hudson DFA and recall of Dan Johnson or Connor Jackson is going to happen. Without Lilli or Fuko, that leaves us pretty light in the OF. Great point
June 24, 201213 yr QUOTE (JPN366 @ Jun 24, 2012 -> 04:28 PM) Can't, new rule says players can't change numbers midseason. They have to apply for a number change for the next season if with the same team the following year. Thus why Matsui is wearing 35 instead of swapping with Matt Moore. Yep it's an attempt to not affect Jersey sales. If a player changes numbers it leaves vendors with an overstock of old numbers. Stupid but unfortunately part of business of professional sports
June 24, 201213 yr QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jun 24, 2012 -> 04:29 PM) Though thinking about it, I wonder if a Hudson DFA and recall of Dan Johnson or Connor Jackson is going to happen. Without Lilli or Fuko, that leaves us pretty light in the OF. Danks, De Aza, Viciedo and Rios isn't enough?
June 24, 201213 yr QUOTE (Baron @ Jun 24, 2012 -> 04:31 PM) We got 5.5 million in this deal. Totally acceptable by me. Stewart's a sinker baller whose sinkers don't sink. I don't care if he's only been in AAA for like 21 innings. Lilli's expendable. He showed flashes of awesome power last year, but he'll never be a consistent hitter. $5.5 million for those two is an accomplishment.
June 24, 201213 yr QUOTE (Baron @ Jun 24, 2012 -> 04:31 PM) We got 5.5 million in this deal. So that is what he is owed completely or what?
June 24, 201213 yr A Youk injury would leave us unfathomably light at 3B though. Escy will just play more OF
June 24, 201213 yr It would be nice if there was a handshake agreement on some money if his option was picked up.
June 24, 201213 yr QUOTE (Frank_Thomas35 @ Jun 24, 2012 -> 03:33 PM) So that is what he is owed completely or what? So we got U-kill-it. We get any bards as well.
June 24, 201213 yr QUOTE (JPN366 @ Jun 24, 2012 -> 04:32 PM) Danks, De Aza, Viciedo and Rios isn't enough? I think the team has much better balance with another powerbat off of the bench, instead of a washed up utility guy, especially when Escobar can do everything Hudson can do, better.
June 24, 201213 yr QUOTE (JPN366 @ Jun 24, 2012 -> 04:34 PM) Lillibridge will now go on to be a legend for the Red Sox. I assume he gets released when one of those guys gets off the DL
June 24, 201213 yr QUOTE (Frank_Thomas35 @ Jun 24, 2012 -> 04:33 PM) So that is what he is owed completely or what? He's got $8 million left on the deal, pro-rated. He has a $1 million buyout next year. So we're on the hook for $3.5 million, at least.
June 24, 201213 yr QUOTE (Frank_Thomas35 @ Jun 24, 2012 -> 04:33 PM) So that is what he is owed completely or what? We are paying him 2 million.
June 24, 201213 yr QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jun 24, 2012 -> 04:34 PM) I think the team has much better balance with another powerbat off of the bench, instead of a washed up utility guy, especially when Escobar can do everything Hudson can do, better. Ahh, I see your point. My bad.
June 24, 201213 yr QUOTE (Jake @ Jun 24, 2012 -> 04:35 PM) I assume he gets released when one of those guys gets off the DL Lillibridge? No way. He'll be fine with some regular AB's.
June 24, 201213 yr QUOTE (Jake @ Jun 24, 2012 -> 03:34 PM) A Youk injury would leave us unfathomably light at 3B though. Escy will just play more OF Not really . We still have Odawg and Morel trying to come back. Dan Johnson could play some third. maybe Dallas Macpherson.
June 24, 201213 yr Red Sox traded 3B Kevin Youkilis and cash to the White Sox for RHP Zach Stewart and UTIL Brent Lillibridge. A monster upgrade over the Brent Morel and Orlando Hudson platoon, Youk has escaped a diminished role in Boston and assumed an everyday gig with the contending White Sox. Chicago's third baseman entered play Sunday with a pathetic .466 OPS, easily the worst mark in the majors. The move is obviously a coup for Youkillis' fantasy value. The veteran missed nearly a month earlier this season with a back strain and has batted just .233 with four homers and 14 RBI, but we would expect him to improve in his new surroundings. Youkilis is earning $12 million this season with a $1 million buyout of next season's $13 million salary. Boston likely covered more than half the cash owed to him. Rotoworld
June 24, 201213 yr Buster Olney @Buster_ESPN The Red Sox are eating all but $2 million of the money owed to Youkilis for the rest of the season.
June 24, 201213 yr Daryl Van Schouwen @CST_soxvan Lillibridge was much more productive last season. Also had more opportunities. He'll miss ChiSox, welcome new opps with BoSox.
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