July 31, 201411 yr Gomes I believe is usually platooned, but it may shock people his career OPS is only .007 lower than Cespedes. He's supposed to be huge in the clubhouse as well.
July 31, 201411 yr QUOTE (scs787 @ Jul 31, 2014 -> 09:19 AM) Put out there 4 hours before first pitch. That seems a bit odd doesn't it? Or am I reading too much into it? You're reading too much into it. The lineups are always available a few hours before game time. Danks was scheduled to pitch so he's listed. If talks get even semi serious, he'll probably be pulled for either Rienzo or maybe even Sale as he would be on normal rest.
July 31, 201411 yr QUOTE (Buehrle>Wood @ Jul 31, 2014 -> 09:20 AM) Somewhat common Thought it was a 1pm game....4 hours seemed like a bit much...3 hours still seems a bit extensive, but I guess I never really paid attention to when they come out normally.
July 31, 201411 yr I wonder if it's a given that Rienzo will start if Danks goes. Maybe we go to Rienzo for 4, Thompson for 2, mentally check out somewhere in the 3rd inning and head out to lunch, leave Leury back in case there are more innings needed later, etc.
July 31, 201411 yr QUOTE (The Ultimate Champion @ Jul 31, 2014 -> 09:23 AM) I wonder if it's a given that Rienzo will start if Danks goes. Maybe we go to Rienzo for 4, Thompson for 2, mentally check out somewhere in the 3rd inning and head out to lunch, leave Leury back in case there are more innings needed later, etc. There could also be a MiLB player standing by
July 31, 201411 yr QUOTE (Jake @ Jul 31, 2014 -> 09:24 AM) There could also be a MiLB player standing by Quick, someone check some personal twitter accounts. I vaguely remember someone spoiling a move by posting they were in chicago on their twitter then attempted to backtrack. I want to say it was Rienzo. Edited July 31, 201411 yr by Buehrle>Wood
July 31, 201411 yr Author QUOTE (RockRaines @ Jul 31, 2014 -> 09:15 AM) The Red Sox get draft compensation which is pretty big If they can offer him arbitration, can they make him a qualifying offer? If not, they won't get comp.
July 31, 201411 yr QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jul 31, 2014 -> 09:35 AM) If they can offer him arbitration, can they make him a qualifying offer? If not, they won't get comp. They get the A's Competitive Balance pick.
July 31, 201411 yr QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jul 31, 2014 -> 09:35 AM) If they can offer him arbitration, can they make him a qualifying offer? If not, they won't get comp. Twas part of the deal coming from Oakland.
July 31, 201411 yr QUOTE (RockRaines @ Jul 31, 2014 -> 09:37 AM) Fairly certain they are going to scratch Danks Still thinking Marlins?
July 31, 201411 yr QUOTE (StRoostifer @ Jul 31, 2014 -> 09:38 AM) Still thinking Marlins? Personally no, but I know there is smoke out there on that one. I think they will be too deep in talks to let him ACTUALLY make his start. However that doesnt mean they wont trot him out there for pregame etc to put some pressure on.
July 31, 201411 yr QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jul 31, 2014 -> 09:35 AM) If they can offer him arbitration, can they make him a qualifying offer? If not, they won't get comp. No idea why Boston wouldn't be able to extend a qualifying offer.
July 31, 201411 yr QUOTE (witesoxfan @ Jul 31, 2014 -> 09:40 AM) No idea why Boston wouldn't be able to extend a qualifying offer. Because he is not a 6 year free agent. He basically is guaranteed to be non-tendered.
July 31, 201411 yr Author QUOTE (witesoxfan @ Jul 31, 2014 -> 09:40 AM) No idea why Boston wouldn't be able to extend a qualifying offer. Because being tied to draft pick compensation could potentially limit his free agent opportunities, which is the big reason for contractually stopping his employer from being able to offer arbitration.
July 31, 201411 yr QUOTE (RockRaines @ Jul 31, 2014 -> 09:40 AM) Personally no, but I know there is smoke out there on that one. I think they will be too deep in talks to let him ACTUALLY make his start. However that doesnt mean they wont trot him out there for pregame etc to put some pressure on. Gotcha. I guess if a trade happens it will unfold rather quickly over the next two hours or so with a nooner start. Thanks for the input Rock.
July 31, 201411 yr QUOTE (Buehrle>Wood @ Jul 31, 2014 -> 09:45 AM) What do the Marlins see in Danks unless we pay for every last dollar? Same things the Yanks do. They're trying to make a playoff push.
July 31, 201411 yr QUOTE (Buehrle>Wood @ Jul 31, 2014 -> 09:45 AM) What do the Marlins see in Danks unless we pay for every last dollar? This is exactly what TUC and I were trying to understand last night. It just doesn't make sense but what the hell do I know, its the friggin Marlins.
July 31, 201411 yr It may be nothing to do with Danks, but some promotions have happened in the minors. Bucciferro to Birmingham Snodgress to Charlotte
July 31, 201411 yr QUOTE (flavum @ Jul 31, 2014 -> 09:50 AM) It may be nothing to do with Danks, but some promotions have happened in the minors. Bucciferro to Birmingham Snodgress to Charlotte But who to chicago?
July 31, 201411 yr QUOTE (StRoostifer @ Jul 31, 2014 -> 09:38 AM) Still thinking Marlins? Marlins make sense in that they have a surplus of ML ready outfielders. The Sox will probably have to eat half of Danks contract to balance out the value there, but Marisnick would make a lot of sense to patrol the OF next season. Really I think the Marlins are more of a smokescreen to get the teams they are targeting to give up more.
July 31, 201411 yr Same things the Yanks do. They're trying to make a playoff push. Apparently the difference between being buyers and being sellers is somewhere between a 10% and 5% chance of making the playoffs.
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