I was reading a comment from Keith Law who said that this draft class looks quite weak, so perhaps it's not the worst year to lose a couple of picks. Hopefully they will at least use their entire IFA pool as a way to compensate for the lost draft talent. Either that or there's still always the possibility to acquire competitive balance picks.

 

this yrs draft is depended on how one is looking at or for. this draft has a few major A+

college players. then a small group of really good serviceable college players. then HS'ers

for the majority.

 

now for the HS'ers, no top notch pitchers but a huge group of very good pitchers that are

serviceable, mix is a couple of interesting bats.

I'm not excited at all about this, but I gotta buck up and accept it.

 

Some people will complain about everything

Some people will complain about everything

 

i can see their opinion, the sox endorse Melky and what he did to beat the

systems. if posters wish it keep it as black and white, i can see that and

respect it. but little do they know, it is not black and white.

Has Flavum posted in this thread tonight?

 

Ha! Just heard about this. Yeah, I'm not big on the Sox signing PED guys after they're in the union.

 

I can't deny Cabrera is a perfect fit and sometimes, as a fan, you have to root for players you don't like as people. We'll see how it goes.

 

Also, good job by Bruce Levine even though he's gross. He'll be on the Score at 8.

I don't love it, but he almost certainly will outperform the alternatives. I prefer him to Rasmus, for sure.

Also, good job by Bruce Levine even though he's gross. He'll be on the Score at 8.

Thanks for the heads up. Will be interesting if he addresses the whole "we're out of money" angle KW & Hahn were floating after the Winter Meetings.

Eaton

Cabrera

Abreu

LaRoche

Garcia

Gillaspie

Ramirez

Flowers

Johnson

 

I think we're almost at rosterbating level.

Eaton

Cabrera

Abreu

LaRoche

Garcia

Gillaspie

Ramirez

Flowers

Johnson

 

I think we're almost at rosterbating level.

 

Ugh, forgot Flowers is still there. We've upgraded so much though, it's hard to be mad we didn't upgrade C.

 

And can we call him Melkman? Or is that too disrespectful to the legend of Herbert Perry?

Edited December 14, 201411 yr by Brian

Unless you have issues with the past PED use, I'm not sure how anyone wouldn't like this deal. We filled our biggest hole with a guy that has been a 2.6+ WAR player in each of the past four years when he didn't have a tumor on his spine. The deal is relatively short-term and covers his age 30 to 32 seasons, so the overall risk is limited. His skill-set is perfect fit for the two hope and he adds more balance to the lineup being a switch-hitter.

 

Outside of his defense, which is still an upgrade over Viciedo, I'm not sure what there is not to like here.

Happy HAHN-nikah everyone!

Happy HAHN-nikah everyone!

 

Well played.

Somebody here mentioned Bonifacio before. That would be a good player too. Eaton and Cabrera miss a lot of time, and he'd be good insurance at 2B.

 

But they're going to need a 4th outfielder they trust to play 80 games, even if they don't need him that much in the end.

So I guess the Sox forfeit another pick in the draft? That kind of sucks, but not the end of the world.

They lost their second round pick when they signed Robertson. They only lose their third round pick by signing Cabrera.

 

They never lose their first round pick - it's protected.

Well s***, wasn't expecting to wake up to this. Happy happy joy joy!

Beautiful man! Bye Viciedo

So would this be our projected batting order:

 

1. Eaton

2. Melky

3. Abreu

4. LaRoche

5. Garcia

6. Gillespie

7. Alexei

8. 2nd base

9. Flowers

Wow is all I can say. This team has a real shot at doing something special the next few years.

I'm very surprised..Look out Det., KC, theres a new team in the central

Is there any reason to believe we won't just keep Tank now as our 4th OF? He's terrible defensively which I suppose is what you want from a 4th OF but he offers good power and can relieve in the OF or DH if needed.

 

After writing that the thought of Tank Cabrera and Avi in the OF at once makes me laugh hysterically

Ha! Just heard about this. Yeah, I'm not big on the Sox signing PED guys after they're in the union.

 

I can't deny Cabrera is a perfect fit and sometimes, as a fan, you have to root for players you don't like as people. We'll see how it goes.

 

Also, good job by Bruce Levine even though he's gross. He'll be on the Score at 8.

 

might be because i'm listening online

 

but there's no bruce levine, it's some bulls*** NFL fantasy show

Thanks for terrific Christmas presents, Mssrs. Hahn AND Reinsdorf.

Could we have asked for a better offseason? Damn I want spring training to start now

Surkamp should hold out for a car to give up #53.

I agree that Bonifacio remains an attractive option. Depth at all of our thinnest positions. Kills lefties.

Edited December 14, 201411 yr by Jake

In related news, Balta's offseason from hell continues.