Who can we trade to get some bullpen help and while we are at it, we need another starter, Paulino is horrible.

I'm thinking maybe we could get something for Beckham when he's healthy, I think Semien can handle second base.

If we are in this in July or August... maybe. In April? God no.

It's not a team where you hit the panic button and do something drastic right now. Try to fix the problem internally, and then if the team is still in it at the break, then do something.

 

Webb should close.

If we are in this in July or August... maybe. In April? God no.

 

I know its early but I think with the new attitude with the hitters it would be a shame for the bullpen to keep blowing games.

Right now we lead MLB in blowing 3 out of 4 save chances.

 

 

Who can we trade to get some bullpen help and while we are at it, we need another starter, Paulino is horrible.

I'm thinking maybe we could get something for Beckham when he's healthy, I think Semien can handle second base.

 

 

You ruined a good post with this inane idea of trading Beckham. Semien hasn't proven anything yet

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I know its early but I think with the new attitude with the hitters it would be a shame for the bullpen to keep blowing games.

Right now we lead MLB in blowing 3 out of 4 save chances.

 

NO one is trading players right now. To get a team to move someone it would take a ridiculous overpay. In a season with zero expectations, they aren't going to mortgage any prospects to get a reliever for a team that isn't going anywhere this year.

You ruined a good post with this inane idea of trading Beckham. Semien hasn't proven anything yet

 

I read from Buster Olney on Twitter the other day that if the DBacks keep falling back, they could a team that folds it in early. I wouldn't mind trading for Reed again if Sox are in the race...

You ruined a good post with this inane idea of trading Beckham. Semien hasn't proven anything yet

 

Beckham has frustrated us since his nice rookie year of 2009, it's not like we would be trading a Nellie Fox or Ryne Sandberg.

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I read from Buster Olney on Twitter the other day that if the DBacks keep falling back, they could a team that folds it in early. I wouldn't mind trading for Reed again if Sox are in the race...

That'd be funny

I read from Buster Olney on Twitter the other day that if the DBacks keep falling back, they could a team that folds it in early. I wouldn't mind trading for Reed again if Sox are in the race...

 

Early being something like June, not tax day.

Beckham has exacerbated us since his nice rookie year of 2009, it's not like we would be trading a Nellie Fox or Ryne Sandberg.

 

 

How does one go about accomplishing that, haha?

How does one go about accomplishing that, haha?

 

Frustrated would be better, fixed it.

 

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Exasperated was what you were looking for there

Beckham has frustrated us since his nice rookie year of 2009, it's not like we would be trading a Nellie Fox or Ryne Sandberg.

 

Elrockin, like greg, are adult children when it comes to sports. If elrockin had his way, Buehrle, Garland, Contreras, Garcia, Dye, CQ, Swisher, AJ, etc, would still be on the team.

Who can we trade to get some bullpen help and while we are at it, we need another starter, Paulino is horrible.

I'm thinking maybe we could get something for Beckham when he's healthy, I think Semien can handle second base.

No

Bad use of resources.

Will wait til near July before thinking about trades. We can fill bullpen via in house. Guerra should be called up soon

You ruined a good post with this inane idea of trading Beckham. Semien hasn't proven anything yet

Either has Beckham and guess who is 4 years younger?

Hahn is likely better off making a waiver claim for relief help. Our best bullpen arm was one.

 

Once Javy Guerra is/proves he's ready, he will likely provide decent middle relief.

It's not a team where you hit the panic button and do something drastic right now. Try to fix the problem internally, and then if the team is still in it at the break, then do something.

 

Webb should close.

 

I honestly think Webb closing gets a lot of guys in their proper roles. I fully endorse this.

 

Either has Beckham and guess who is 4 years younger?

 

Except that Beckham has proven something to us - in 2400 plate appearances, he's still not a very good hitter. Semien is at least exciting and talented.

You ruined a good post with this inane idea of trading Beckham. Semien hasn't proven anything yet

 

Surprised you haven't jumped on the Semien bandwagon, El Rockin. I can understand being loyal to your favorite players, though. I'd just rather see Beckham on some other team.

I like the OPs idea... Semien is ready for his chance to be the everyday second baseman. Teams like the Yankees would probably pay decent for Beckham when he is ready. Their 2B, SS, 3B situation as a whole is not looking good and they have to be close to hitting the panic button... If the Sox could net a young/nearly MLB ready pitching prospect, and another (average or better) current MLB reliever for Beckham right now, I say go for it.

So Beckham is not good enough to start for the Sox, yet somehow he carries some magical trade value?

So Beckham is not good enough to start for the Sox, yet somehow he carries some magical trade value?

Yankees, yes.