July 29, 201510 yr Topic says it all. If Sox win the next 2, or just decide to buy, who will they be linked to first?
July 29, 201510 yr I actually think most realistic on the list is probably someone like Upton (where Sox aren't adding any long-term contracts). It would be more costly in terms of talent given up though.
July 30, 201510 yr QUOTE (SouthSideSale @ Jul 29, 2015 -> 06:07 PM) Phil Rogers a couple days ago mentioned CWS and CarGo So cross Carlos Gonzalez off the list, safely.
July 30, 201510 yr QUOTE (BlackSox13 @ Jul 29, 2015 -> 04:06 PM) Josh Reddick. I wanted Reddick 2 years ago in a thread called something like Projected 2014 lineup . But Carlos Gomez who's also not on the proposed list would be great too. So I didn't vote for any of the options.
July 30, 201510 yr QUOTE (CaliSoxFanViaSWside @ Jul 30, 2015 -> 07:29 AM) I wanted Reddick 2 years ago in a thread called something like Projected 2014 lineup . But Carlos Gomez who's also not on the proposed list would be great too. So I didn't vote for any of the options. I didn't vote either, Reddick is my vote. I've been wanting Reddick since he was in Boston. Really like his bat and glove.
July 30, 201510 yr QUOTE (SouthSideSale @ Jul 30, 2015 -> 07:37 AM) What kind of return would Reddick demand? He seems like a perfect fit. Well, he's playing in Oakland so the cost will surely be high. I think they would want Montas as part of the package. I wonder if Avi, Micah and Montas would be enough. Lol, probably not.
July 30, 201510 yr QUOTE (BlackSox13 @ Jul 30, 2015 -> 08:24 AM) Well, he's playing in Oakland so the cost will surely be high. ? The same Oakland who got a terrible package for one of the top 10 players in baseball in Donaldson? Or next to nothing for Kazmir?
July 30, 201510 yr QUOTE (Buehrle>Wood @ Jul 30, 2015 -> 08:27 AM) ? The same Oakland who got a terrible package for one of the top 10 players in baseball in Donaldson? Or next to nothing for Kazmir? No, the Oakland that seems to fleece the Sox every time they make a trade.
July 30, 201510 yr QUOTE (BlackSox13 @ Jul 30, 2015 -> 07:37 AM) No, the Oakland that seems to fleece the Sox every time they make a trade. This dates back to the infamous Chad Bradford Moneyball trade, although Olivo turned into Garcia eventually. Foulke/Mark Johnson/Joe Valentine for Koch/Cotts (eventually contributed in 2005). Swisher fiasco for Gio/Sweeney/DeLosSantos. Sanburn hasn't exactly lit the world on fire, although it's Adam Dunn we're talking about. Ray Durham for Adkins was one of the five worst of KW's regime.
July 30, 201510 yr QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Jul 30, 2015 -> 08:40 AM) This dates back to the infamous Chad Bradford Moneyball trade, although Olivo turned into Garcia eventually. Foulke/Mark Johnson/Joe Valentine for Koch/Cotts (eventually contributed in 2005). Swisher fiasco for Gio/Sweeney/DeLosSantos. Sanburn hasn't exactly lit the world on fire, although it's Adam Dunn we're talking about. Ray Durham for Adkins was one of the five worst of KW's regime. That's exactly what I had in mind. For me personally, I did not like sending them Bassitt and Ravelo for Samardzija. I admit I am high on those two players but cannot do anything about it now.
July 30, 201510 yr QUOTE (BlackSox13 @ Jul 30, 2015 -> 02:20 PM) I didn't vote either, Reddick is my vote. I've been wanting Reddick since he was in Boston. Really like his bat and glove. he is enticing..... i wonder what the cost would be.
July 30, 201510 yr I'm going with pierzynski I don't know if there are lingering personality issues from when he was here before, but otherwise he would be a good fit and wouldn't cost much to get.
July 30, 201510 yr Author Now that you guys mention it, I would love Josh Reddick as well. Shouldn't be as expensive as CarGo and we have good relations with Oakland/Beane.
July 30, 201510 yr QUOTE (SoxPride18 @ Jul 30, 2015 -> 09:17 AM) Now that you guys mention it, I would love Josh Reddick as well. Shouldn't be as expensive as CarGo and we have good relations with Oakland/Beane. Heck yeah. Reddick would give the Sox some pop from the left side, play solid defense, hits for a good average and does not strike out much. I'm really hoping a trade for Reddick happens.
July 30, 201510 yr QUOTE (BlackSox13 @ Jul 30, 2015 -> 03:23 PM) Heck yeah. Reddick would give the Sox some pop from the left side, play solid defense, hits for a good average and does not strike out much. I'm really hoping a trade for Reddick happens. i am for it... just wondering what the cost is.
July 30, 201510 yr QUOTE (LDF @ Jul 30, 2015 -> 09:30 AM) i am for it... just wondering what the cost is. I have no idea to be honest. I would imagine the cost won't be cheap.
July 30, 201510 yr QUOTE (BlackSox13 @ Jul 30, 2015 -> 03:33 PM) I have no idea to be honest. I would imagine the cost won't be cheap. now wight what might that cost vs not making the playoff. that should be the formula. sheesh. Edited July 30, 201510 yr by LDF
July 30, 201510 yr QUOTE (LDF @ Jul 30, 2015 -> 09:36 AM) now wight that cost vs not making the playoff. that should be the formula. Even if the Sox don't make the playoffs they still have Reddick for the 2016 season to help make another playoff push. Plus the Sox can look to extend him and keep him in RF for years to come. Reddick is a guy that could be apart of the future or "core player" as the Sox FO like to call it.
July 30, 201510 yr QUOTE (raBBit @ Jul 30, 2015 -> 10:42 AM) No rentals!! Unless they are dirt cheap. I don't want Cespedes or Upton. Then we go 2-5 next week and we're f***ed. Agree. I want an OF and I want to include Garcia in the package.
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