http://espn.go.com/blog/boston/red-sox/pos...-bears-watching

Maurer scared me a little bit.

 

I wouldn't mind Allen Webster and Anthony Raunado from the Red Sox though....

Other teams have already approached the White Sox about him, including the contending Mariners and Giants, according to one major league source. The Mariners, the source said, would consider trading 23-year-old right-hander Brandon Maurer as part of a two-player package for him, so it's reasonable to expect that the Red Sox would have to be willing to part with one of their young arms (Brandon Workman, Rubby De La Rosa, Allen Webster) to acquire him.

Honestly, any one of those 3 have me giddy from the Red Sox, just add another pitcher with one of the 3.

Honestly expect Viciedo, Beckham, Danks gone. Well see about Ramirez because he has some good value and is under contract.

Maurer is likely the best you could get for DV. Those Red Sox names are a pipe dream, pulled from a hat by one sports writer. Ignore them.

I'd be thrillied with Webster or Workman for Viciedo.

Anything for Viciedo is pretty good.

I don't know what kind of stuff Maurer has, but he's clearly been pushed hard upwards by the Ms as he made the big leagues by 22. If they think there's anything there and that guy is on the table then Viciedo should already be in the other dugout.

That said, lets just hope DV has a big series and the M's decide to pull the trigger.

I don't know what kind of stuff Maurer has, but he's clearly been pushed hard upwards by the Ms as he made the big leagues by 22. If they think there's anything there and that guy is on the table then Viciedo should already be in the other dugout.

Agreed. I'm shocked teams are actually still interested in Dayan. It's like they haven't watched him the last few months.

I'll be pleasantly surprised if the Sox can make some trades, because it means they're getting back players they think fit in the long term plans. Until then, I'll believe it when I see it.

I've never been in favor of trading Viciedo, but if we can get a couple decent prospects back, I'll take it.

 

Do not like Maurer though, just based off the numbers.

Agreed. I'm shocked teams are actually still interested in Dayan. It's like they haven't watched him the last few months.

 

Because teams still see potential in him. He's only 25. Just a matter of figuring it out like some of us have said the whole time.

Because teams still see potential in him. He's only 25. Just a matter of figuring it out like some of us have said the whole time.

I get that too, but I'm looking at his 2nd year arbitration status next year and realizing that the time it might take for him to figure it out will start getting a lot more expensive soon.

Maurer seems reasonable. Any of those Red Sox names and we'd be absolutely laughing, enormously doubt the Red Sox would do that though.

Edited July 4, 201411 yr by Feeky Magee

I get that too, but I'm looking at his 2nd year arbitration status next year and realizing that the time it might take for him to figure it out will start getting a lot more expensive soon.

 

Say Viciedo hits 265 with 20 HRs and 65 RBIs this season, do you keep him next year and part of your young core?

Maurer seems reasonable. Any of those Red Sox names and we'd be absolutely laughing, enormously doubt the Sox would do that though.

 

This. Those Red Sox prospects that were named are a pipe dream. I'd be okay with Maurer. His minor league track record is legit. Obviously needs to figure it out at the next level still, but that's what one should expect in a return for DV.

Say Viciedo hits 265 with 20 HRs and 65 RBIs this season, do you keep him next year and part of your young core?

 

No because with a slash line of 260 300 430 and awful base running and putrid defense that is a .5 WAR player. Most here, despite the constant refrain about the importance of base running and defense, ignore it with Tank, as if he hits enough to offset it, uh no.

Say Viciedo hits 265 with 20 HRs and 65 RBIs this season, do you keep him next year and part of your young core?

As opposed to nontendering him? Yes. As opposed to trading him? What's the return?

Agreed. I'm shocked teams are actually still interested in Dayan. It's like they haven't watched him the last few months.

Has to be because of his age and upside

As opposed to nontendering him? Yes. As opposed to trading him? What's the return?

 

If he put up those numbers, of course I would love to still have him, but if the right offer was there then I think I would deal him.

 

If the Mariners offered Brandon Maurer and Austin Wilson then yes I would say yes.

 

If the Red Sox offered Allen Webster and Anthony Raunado/Brian Johnson I would say yes to that too.

Agreed. I'm shocked teams are actually still interested in Dayan. It's like they haven't watched him the last few months.

Maybe they know a little bit more about scouting and talent evaluation than the average internet website poster, myself included.

Edited July 4, 201411 yr by South Side Fireworks Man

Viciedo is only 25 years old. He still has quite an upside. Trading him for a genuine pitching prospect or two is the only way we win by trading him. We haven't seen too many prospects we trade for come through. It is a big risk and made worse if we undervalue Viciedo and his potential. But, I am not dismissing the possibility of a trade. De Aza is coming around with the bat and he may be a stop gap measure for a team. I like De Aza but. Jordan Danks back up at least improves the defense

The fact that teams are talking about sending young pitching for Viciedo probably tells us that the league doesn't think as little of him as Sox fans do.