From Rosenthal:

 

Sources: #WhiteSox’s Thornton on long #RedSox list of possible bullpen targets. #Braves also inquired on Thornton; interest “limited.”

 

Figure this can act as the Matt Thornton rumor thread, as he almost certainly will be traded.

We'll take Jackie Bradley.

 

/thread

 

Just give us some kind of hitting prospect

Get it done. If somebody wants Matt, trade him. Start this parade of trades.

I bet they won't want to trade him until that fundraiser thing happens

We won't get much for him but he is replaceable. Maybe we can at least get something useful.

Nick Cafardo ‏@nickcafardo 10m

The Red Sox are looking everywhere for relief. Interested in White Sox trio Addison Reed, Matt Thornton and Matt Lindstrom.

 

 

 

Nick Cafardo ‏@nickcafardo 10m

The Red Sox are looking everywhere for relief. Interested in White Sox trio Addison Reed, Matt Thornton and Matt Lindstrom.

 

Okay, then I'l say with a straight face: Jackie Bradley. Gimme

Bryce Brentz please. Probably a lot more realistic than Bradley. He's got big time power and can take over for Rios if he's traded.

Edited July 10, 201312 yr by scs787

I could see the Sox interested in Brandon Workman. He was someone they were linked with when he was available in the draft.

https://twitter.com/DanHayesCSN/status/355055545486544896

 

"price for Thornton is steep".

 

Um, ok.

https://twitter.com/DanHayesCSN/status/355055545486544896

 

"price for Thornton is steep".

 

Um, ok.

 

 

Sets way back machine to 2006-2010 before Jim Thome at-bat.

https://twitter.com/DanHayesCSN/status/355055545486544896

 

"price for Thornton is steep".

 

Um, ok.

 

I tweeted him and asked about that. Hayes responded to me that Thornton has an option for next year. I thought he was free at year's end.

Bryce Brentz please. Probably a lot more realistic than Bradley. He's got big time power and can take over for Rios if he's traded.

 

Brentz would be a nice get.

 

 

 

I could see the Sox interested in Brandon Workman. He was someone they were linked with when he was available in the draft.

 

 

I believe Workman was just called up to big leagues. Showcasing?

https://twitter.com/DanHayesCSN/status/355055545486544896

 

"price for Thornton is steep".

 

Um, ok.

 

 

I don't blame Rick Hahn for trying.

https://twitter.com/DanHayesCSN/status/355055545486544896

 

"price for Thornton is steep".

 

Um, ok.

 

"One rival exec" also said the price of Hughes is high

I don't blame Rick Hahn for trying.

 

Agreed. It's still July 10th, the price better be steep. You don't have to trade him by tomorrow.

I tweeted him and asked about that. Hayes responded to me that Thornton has an option for next year. I thought he was free at year's end.

 

 

team option, i think he will get a 500K buyout....he's GONE

team option, i think he will get a 500K buyout....he's GONE

 

But he won't be here. How much is the option for? A team trading him could look at him as a guy that they also get next year.

I don't blame Rick Hahn for trying.

 

He should be trying

But he won't be here. How much is the option for? A team trading him could look at him as a guy that they also get next year.

 

 

no way, he's paid almost like a closer, it would be a huge overpay just on salary alone, not to mention surrendering anything of value prospect-wise.

no way, he's paid almost like a closer, it would be a huge overpay just on salary alone, not to mention surrendering anything of value prospect-wise.

 

It is also midseason, so his number for this year is only $3 million, not $6 million.

The price is probably high right now because there is still 3 weeks to the trade deadline and, unlike the Marlins, we're not just looking for salary dumps.

 

As the deadline gets closer, the price will get more reasonable and some team will have a more pressing need and a trade will get done.

 

 

And, as much as some want to bash Thornton, he's a lefty who throws 95mph. Teams value that plus his experience.

Edited July 10, 201312 yr by OilCan

Nothing wrong with Hahn asking a lot. Its basic negotiations, you always ask for more.