I didn't want him nor at that price. But hilarious all we hear about is the Cubs. Then they say they're the clear front runner and boom he's a Blue Jay. Ha

Yup, happens every year. A lot of the sports writers talk all this trash about how the cubs are going sign the best free agents, the cub fans buy into it and then have their hearts broken when the players signs elsewhere. As a Sox fan, its predictably entertaining.

Yup, happens every year. A lot of the sports writers talk all this trash about how the cubs are going sign the best free agents, the cub fans buy into it and then have their hearts broken when the players signs elsewhere. As a Sox fan, its predictably entertaining.

 

And hopefully they end up with this years version of Edwin Jackson out of the deal.

And hopefully they end up with this years version of Edwin Jackson out of the deal.

Have anyone in particular in mind?

 

I kinda wonder if maybe Shields could be the guy ( bad contract) given his age and expected contract length. Regression will happen to him.

 

Maybe the cubs offer a 4-5 year deal to BMac? That would be a gamble topped off with insanity given his injury history.

Have anyone in particular in mind?

 

I kinda wonder if maybe Shields could be the guy ( bad contract) given his age and expected contract length. Regression will happen to him.

 

Maybe the cubs offer a 4-5 year deal to BMac? That would be a gamble topped off with insanity given his injury history.

 

The absolutely most I think any team could ever go with McCarthy is 3 years. If someone gave him 4-5 years, they'd likely have to be committed to a mental institution.

So Castro is now the best available catcher pretty much, right?

So Castro is now the best available catcher pretty much, right?

 

Montero...heard the Cubs linked to him

I think Dioner Navarro will be available since the Jays likely keep Thole due to his ability to catch Dickey's knuckleball.

 

A Flowers/ Navarro platoon sounds good to me.

Dioner Navarro has put up some legit numbers the last 3 seasons.

I think Dioner Navarro will be available since the Jays likely keep Thole due to his ability to catch Dickey's knuckleball.

 

A Flowers/ Navarro platoon sounds good to me.

I was saying to get him last yr. when he was a free agent in that predict the Sox 2014 lineup thread.

I was saying to get him last yr. when he was a free agent in that predict the Sox 2014 lineup thread.

Haha, no kidding. I probably missed that with so much talk surrounding Salty.

 

I like the idea and prefer Navarro over Montero/ Castro.

Haha, no kidding. I probably missed that with so much talk surrounding Salty.

 

I like the idea and prefer Navarro over Montero/ Castro.

http://www.soxtalk.com/forums/index.php?sh...89099&st=15 post #19 second page. I also had, Loney at first, Iglesias at SS, Josh Reddick in RF ( he still might be a good acquistion). Of course this was all before Abreu , Eaton and Avi since the thread was from late June 2013. I was on the right track with Iglesias ,just picked the wrong prospect but he was traded along with Avi ,by Boston ,in the Peavy deal.

 

I remember when that trade was brewing and everyone thought at first we had got Iglesias and I was like "Oh yea nailed it " !

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http://www.soxtalk.com/forums/index.php?sh...89099&st=15 post #19 second page. I also had, Loney at first, Iglesias at SS, Josh Reddick in RF ( he still might be a good acquistion). Of course this was all before Abreu , Eaton and Avi since the thread was from late June 2013. I was on the right track with Iglesias ,just picked the wrong prospect but he was traded along with Avi ,by Boston ,in the Peavy deal.

 

I remember when that trade was brewing and everyone thought at first we had got Iglesias and I was like "Oh yea nailed it " !

I was with ya on the Lonely/ Reddick idea. I mentioned Lonely once and basically got laughed at, lol. I liked Reddick a few years ago when he was in Boston too.

 

I really think the Sox and Jays could be a match. The Jays are looking for an outfielder and the Sox are looking for a catcher. Viciedo for Navarro fills holes both teams have and their salaries are pretty close too so the Jays would be able to spend money elsewhere. Navarro is a much cheaper option than say, Montero, which allows the Sox plenty of money to be spent elsewhere. Its a good fit.

I was with ya on the Lonely/ Reddick idea. I mentioned Lonely once and basically got laughed at, lol. I liked Reddick a few years ago when he was in Boston too.

 

I really think the Sox and Jays could be a match. The Jays are looking for an outfielder and the Sox are looking for a catcher. Viciedo for Navarro fills holes both teams have and their salaries are pretty close too so the Jays would be able to spend money elsewhere. Navarro is a much cheaper option than say, Montero, which allows the Sox plenty of money to be spent elsewhere. Its a good fit.

 

 

Loney is Lonely in TB these days?

Loney is Lonely in TB these days?

I don't get where you're coming from....

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Russell Martin:

 

15: 7

16: 15

17-19: 20 mil.

 

Have fun with that, Canada.

Edited November 18, 201411 yr by flavum

Russell Martin:

 

15: 7

16: 15

17-19: 20 mil.

 

Have fun with that, Canada.

 

Also worth noting...

 

MLB Draft ‏@MLBDraft 19m19 minutes ago

 

.@BlueJays sign Russell Martin, forfeit No. 17 pick and slot value, which, in 2014, was $2,200,600. Updated order: http://atmlb.com/1xsOfmA

Also worth noting...

 

MLB Draft ‏@MLBDraft 19m19 minutes ago

 

.@BlueJays sign Russell Martin, forfeit No. 17 pick and slot value, which, in 2014, was $2,200,600. Updated order: http://atmlb.com/1xsOfmA

I would guess they are hoping Martin has a great 2015 and then they will try to trade him. I am not sure if he received a NTC, but it seems to me getting one almost guarantees you will be traded at some point.