Y2Jimmy0 Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 I have advocated for Yasmani Grandal for a long time. He's available. The White Sox should trade for him. http://insider.espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/..._Mike_Petriello Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicago White Sox Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 QUOTE (Y2JImmy0 @ Nov 23, 2014 -> 09:40 AM) I have advocated for Yasmani Grandal for a long time. He's available. The White Sox should trade for him. http://insider.espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/..._Mike_Petriello 100% agree. Grandal makes do much sense for us. No idea what he would cost though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted November 23, 2014 Author Share Posted November 23, 2014 Jon Heyman @JonHeymanCBS 57m57 minutes ago red sox trying hard for mega free agent double play: panda and hanley. http://cbsprt.co/1rf4HkY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted November 24, 2014 Author Share Posted November 24, 2014 Chris Cotillo @ChrisCotillo 35m35 minutes ago #RedSox are reportedly in advanced talks with Hanley Ramirez, with a deal potentially coming soon. Story: http://sbnation.com/e/7036784 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaconOnAStick Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 This spending spree worked so well the last time Boston did it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GGajewski18 Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 Hanley to the Red Sox 5 years/90 million Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baron Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 Not bad for someone who should be at DH full time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caulfield12 Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 QUOTE (Alexeihyeess @ Nov 23, 2014 -> 10:06 PM) This spending spree worked so well the last time Boston did it. It has worked to the extent they have three World Series championships in a decade. That said, their last WS trophy was a direct result of "value buy" veterans in guys like Napoli, Gomes, Victorino, Uehara, etc. Definitely not "big ticket" acquisitions like Hanley and Sandoval. That said, interesting Ramirez's career is coming back full circle to both begin and end in Beantown. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swingandalongonetoleft Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 Out of curiosity, how are the Yankees doing with A-Rod for 2015 and beyond? I'd imagine that his own mother, much less the Yankees don't want anything to do with him after all that has transpired, and he's owed at least $20M a year through 2017. Assuming he waives his NTC, if a team seeking a terrific clubhouse presence that is also willing to take a chance on his bat were to materialize, is that something the Yankees would be willing to go for (even if it meant gobbling hilarious amounts of money)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted November 24, 2014 Author Share Posted November 24, 2014 QUOTE (Swingandalongonetoleft @ Nov 24, 2014 -> 09:17 AM) Out of curiosity, how are the Yankees doing with A-Rod for 2015 and beyond? I'd imagine that his own mother, much less the Yankees don't want anything to do with him after all that has transpired, and he's owed at least $20M a year through 2017. Assuming he waives his NTC, if a team seeking a terrific clubhouse presence that is also willing to take a chance on his bat were to materialize, is that something the Yankees would be willing to go for (even if it meant gobbling hilarious amounts of money)? I can't wait for training camp to find out. I know the Yankees don't want to cut him a check for $60 million to go away, but I would imagine they bring him to camp and try to bench him to get him to quit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Ginger Kid Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 Interesting strategy by the carmines to stockpile OFers. Supposedly Napoli is available, too (one year left on contract). Obviously they need pitching. Wonder if this takes them out of the Lester sweepstakes. Or Scherzer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 QUOTE (The Ginger Kid @ Nov 24, 2014 -> 11:19 AM) Interesting strategy by the carmines to stockpile OFers. Supposedly Napoli is available, too (one year left on contract). Obviously they need pitching. Wonder if this takes them out of the Lester sweepstakes. Or Scherzer. So far, this puts them somewhere in the range of $165-$170 million depending on how the money for these guys is distributed. That's a boost from their payroll last year, so it might well require them to move one of these guys in order to have the money to add a big pitcher. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GGajewski18 Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 Jeff Passan @JeffPassan 8m8 minutes ago Breaking: Kyle Seager, Mariners on the verge of a seven-year, $100M extension. News at Yahoo Sports: http://yhoo.it/1rjiQ0C Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witesoxfan Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 QUOTE (SoxPride18 @ Nov 24, 2014 -> 11:06 AM) Jeff Passan @JeffPassan 8m8 minutes ago Breaking: Kyle Seager, Mariners on the verge of a seven-year, $100M extension. News at Yahoo Sports: http://yhoo.it/1rjiQ0C Well worth it, he's a hell of a player. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackSox13 Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 Hanley signs for 4/88 with an option for a fifth season at 22M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GGajewski18 Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 QUOTE (StRoostifer @ Nov 24, 2014 -> 12:23 PM) Hanley signs for 4/88 with an option for a fifth season at 22M Lol 22 million a year for Hanley. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted November 24, 2014 Author Share Posted November 24, 2014 QUOTE (StRoostifer @ Nov 24, 2014 -> 12:23 PM) Hanley signs for 4/88 with an option for a fifth season at 22M Alexei is getting paid less than half of that for the next two years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackSox13 Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 QUOTE (SoxPride18 @ Nov 24, 2014 -> 12:25 PM) Lol 22 million a year for Hanley. Yeah, that could increase Alexei's trade value. I'm not saying the Sox should trade Alexei, just noting that Hanley just raised the pay scale for short stops. A increased pay scale and the best FA SS coming off the market should indeed raise Alexei's trade value, tho I understand it does not mean the Sox will or should trade Alexei. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cabiness42 Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 Yeah, that could increase Alexei's trade value. I'm not saying the Sox should trade Alexei, just noting that Hanley just raised the pay scale for short stops. A increased pay scale and the best FA SS coming off the market should indeed raise Alexei's trade value, tho I understand it does not mean the Sox will or should trade Alexei. Was anybody seriously thinking about playing Hanely at SS though? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackSox13 Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Nov 24, 2014 -> 01:23 PM) Alexei is getting paid less than half of that for the next two years. Crazy isn't it! QUOTE (StRoostifer @ Nov 24, 2014 -> 01:23 PM) Yeah, that could increase Alexei's trade value. I'm not saying the Sox should trade Alexei, just noting that Hanley just raised the pay scale for short stops. A increased pay scale and the best FA SS coming off the market should indeed raise Alexei's trade value, tho I understand it does not mean the Sox will or should trade Alexei. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackSox13 Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 (edited) QUOTE (HickoryHuskers @ Nov 24, 2014 -> 01:23 PM) Was anybody seriously thinking about playing Hanely at SS though? If the Panda rumors are true, Hanley will be playing SS for Boston with Panda playing beside him at third. That's if the rumors are true and considering its Boston I would not be surprised. They have the money. Edited November 24, 2014 by StRoostifer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted November 24, 2014 Author Share Posted November 24, 2014 QUOTE (StRoostifer @ Nov 24, 2014 -> 01:23 PM) Yeah, that could increase Alexei's trade value. I'm not saying the Sox should trade Alexei, just noting that Hanley just raised the pay scale for short stops. A increased pay scale and the best FA SS coming off the market should indeed raise Alexei's trade value, tho I understand it does not mean the Sox will or should trade Alexei. No doubt about it. If that doesn't show that Alexei is worth a ton on the trade market, I don't know what will. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackSox13 Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Nov 24, 2014 -> 01:33 PM) No doubt about it. If that doesn't show that Alexei is worth a ton on the trade market, I don't know what will. Yup. I am now in the group of folks that feel an over pay is in order if a team wants to acquire Alexei. Thank you Hanley and Boston. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chw42 Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 QUOTE (StRoostifer @ Nov 24, 2014 -> 01:26 PM) If the Panda rumors are true, Hanley will be playing SS for Boston with Panda playing beside him at third. That's if the rumors are true and considering its Boston I would not be surprised. They have the money. They might move Hanley to the OF. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soxfest Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 QUOTE (chw42 @ Nov 24, 2014 -> 02:28 PM) They might move Hanley to the OF. I see Hanley in LF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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