Name is pronounced "Skope" btw

Appears that Baltimore's system is very pitching heavy. I'd think Hahn would be pushing for impact position players, so I'm not sure this is a good match unless Baltimore gives up Gausman or Bundy (which they shouldn't).

Appears that Baltimore's system is very pitching heavy. I'd think Hahn would be pushing for impact position players, so I'm not sure this is a good match unless Baltimore gives up Gausman or Bundy (which they shouldn't).

 

I agree. It's just another team that can drive up the price. This gives Hahn even more leverage now because this might scare the Red Sox to up their offer since a division rival is in on Peavy now.

Appears that Baltimore's system is very pitching heavy. I'd think Hahn would be pushing for impact position players, so I'm not sure this is a good match unless Baltimore gives up Gausman or Bundy (which they shouldn't).

What does everyone think Bundy's value is after the surgery?

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What does everyone think Bundy's value is after the surgery?

 

Because Tommy John surgery has a relatively good success rate to other arm injuries, I would still think sky high.

Appears that Baltimore's system is very pitching heavy. I'd think Hahn would be pushing for impact position players, so I'm not sure this is a good match unless Baltimore gives up Gausman or Bundy (which they shouldn't).

I still bet that they focus on pitching with maybe one position player.

I still bet that they focus on pitching with maybe one position player.

 

I agree, but I think the premium prospect would be positional and not pitching. This is just me guessing, anyways.

I agree, but I think the premium prospect would be positional and not pitching. This is just me guessing, anyways.

I hope you're right.

Well, Peter Gammons did say that we're targeting pitching....as mind boggling as that is

Well, Peter Gammons did say that we're targeting pitching....as mind boggling as that is

 

I don't know but either way it is going to drive up the price between the O's and Red Sox.

Everyone tells their media that they don't have the money and/or willingness to give up talent for the top guys on the market....but suddenly they always find those things if they want the guy

Well, Peter Gammons did say that we're targeting pitching....as mind boggling as that is

 

The only way that makes sense is if the Sox plan on flipping Quintana or Santiago in the offseason for positional prospects. I just don't buy it.

The only way that makes sense is if the Sox plan on flipping Quintana or Santiago in the offseason for positional prospects. I just don't buy it.

 

Maybe they've just resigned to the fact that we can't scout/develop position players

 

"f*** it, we just won't allow ANY runs!"

He was 20 in AA last year. It's pretty impressive that he's holding his own.

 

Started out in the minor leagues at 17 though. 3 years to get to AA doesn't seem that impressive.

Started out in the minor leagues at 17 though. 3 years to get to AA doesn't seem that impressive.

 

Your actual age does matter though. The benefit of being young is it gives you more time to adjust before your clock has ticked out

Started out in the minor leagues at 17 though. 3 years to get to AA doesn't seem that impressive.

 

He was probably the youngest player at each level. Most twenty year olds are in short season or Low-A ball. It is absolutely still impressive.

Appears that Baltimore's system is very pitching heavy. I'd think Hahn would be pushing for impact position players, so I'm not sure this is a good match unless Baltimore gives up Gausman or Bundy (which they shouldn't).

We may see a pitcher or 2 received in trades. They can always be flipped for other pieces .

Well, Peter Gammons did say that we're targeting pitching....as mind boggling as that is

 

I don't think that's crazy at all. They need value regardless of pitcher/hitter.

I don't think that's crazy at all. They need value regardless of pitcher/hitter.

 

That's definitely true. It certainly seems odd that we are trying for pitching over hitting when all things are equal though (if Gammons is to be believed...and god knows if anyone is to be believed at this point)

Maybe they've just resigned to the fact that we can't scout/develop position players

 

"f*** it, we just won't allow ANY runs!"

 

That's the Giants gameplan and they have won 2 of the 3 World Series. Unfortunately, the Sox play in a hitters park, in the AL, with Miggy Cabrera in the same division.

"We want pitching"

"We want high impact major league ready position players"

"We want Buddhist nuns"

 

It's called drumming up interest. The more the merrier, good job thus far Mr. Hanh.

I have no issues with the Sox trying to get pitching. When you have a below average farm system, any above average prospect you can get helps.

The only way that makes sense is if the Sox plan on flipping Quintana or Santiago in the offseason for positional prospects. I just don't buy it.

I still think it's because they know that it takes 6-7 starters for a WS run. If they trade Peavy there really isn't much depth.

DBacks get spanked by the Padres. Skaggs lit up for 7 earned. Panic mode for them yet?