Quotes in New England this morning from Dobrowski say several GM's are actively looking to trade this week.

 

 

http://www.providencejournal.com/article/2...PORTS/151109306

 

You think teams would want to try making trades for young cost controlled pitching before turning to free agent market giving out 9 figure contracts?

You think teams would want to try making trades for young cost controlled pitching before turning to free agent market giving out 9 figure contracts?

 

 

Why? If I were a team with $$ I'd rather sign free agent pitching instead of giving up the prospects.

Why? If I were a team with $$ I'd rather sign free agent pitching instead of giving up the prospects.

 

Because every team may not have the money to offer up $150-200 mill for a starter.

Because every team may not have the money to offer up $150-200 mill for a starter.

And usually those contracts look really bad the last couple of years, if not sooner. Plus you are giving up a 1st round pick in many instances.

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Sox looking for younger and cost controlled talent

 

Hmm sure seems like a strange way to execute a 3 year plan.Last year the plan was vets and now its youngsters.

I wouldn't be opposed to a blockbuster trade

Hmm sure seems like a strange way to execute a 3 year plan.Last year the plan was vets and now its youngsters.

There never was a definite three year plan. Let's not give Williams quote more attention than it deserves. Here is Hahn, the GM, flat out saying we need young, cost controlled talent. He said more right there than Williams ever did with his three year nonsense. If by chance there was, I'm glad they're abandoning it.

 

 

Honestly I never put any stock into the "three year plan" quote, people are reading way too much into that.

Honestly I never put any stock into the "three year plan" quote, people are reading way too much into that.

I agree. They are always planning for the future. That is what the "board" was for in KW's office. Also, adding cost controlled young players doesn't mean they are stepping away from trying to compete. If anything, it suggests they are willing to trade some young players, and don't want guys with a year or 2 left as the reward.

I agree. They are always planning for the future. That is what the "board" was for in KW's office. Also, adding cost controlled young players doesn't mean they are stepping away from trying to compete. If anything, it suggests they are willing to trade some young players, and don't want guys with a year or 2 left as the reward.

I took it as no more Shark type deals. They want a Puig type of trade or Adam Eaton.

Honestly I never put any stock into the "three year plan" quote, people are reading way too much into that.

i am with you, i always thought that 3-yr plan was a fluff and a statement for damage control. i remember there was a discussion on that when it was announced.

 

it was all to convince the fans to buy tickets..... to make money for the owners.

There is so much wrong with this that I don't even know where to start.

 

1. Why would the Sox want Castro or Ross?

2. Even if they did want them, why would they trade Q or Rodon for them?

3. Who is Hannemann?

4. The Cubs and Sox won't be making any blockbuster deals any time soon.

 

It's green bro

It's green bro

 

life is all good and green.

It's green bro

I didn't know the green font color had a purpose until now.

I didn't know the green font color had a purpose until now.

 

yeah but it is all good, no harm.

I heard that many, many closers are on the block. Wonder if Robertson is one of them.

I heard that many, many closers are on the block. Wonder if Robertson is one of them.

 

 

My guess would be no.

I heard that many, many closers are on the block. Wonder if Robertson is one of them.

One year too late for us but I'm fine with Robertson.

My guess would be no.

He can be had. He's not untouchable.

He can be had. He's not untouchable.

 

He shouldn't be untouchable anyway.

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Sox looking for younger and cost controlled talent

 

That isn't quite what Hahn said. There isn't a mention of cost. Hahn says, “I think ideally we’re going to be adding pieces, though, that are younger and more controllable for an extended period of time."

 

He says "controllable" in reference to time, not cost. Jason Heyward is younger and the he'll be controllable for an extended period of time. Same with Upton, Rasmus, etc. Not saying we'll get one of those guys, just that Hahn doesn't mention cost.

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No one is saying he's untouchable.

I know that. I was just explaining that he could be had.

That isn't quite what Hahn said. There isn't a mention of cost. Hahn says, “I think ideally we’re going to be adding pieces, though, that are younger and more controllable for an extended period of time."

 

He says "controllable" in reference to time, not cost. Jason Heyward is younger and the he'll be controllable for an extended period of time. Same with Upton, Rasmus, etc. Not saying we'll get one of those guys, just that Hahn doesn't mention cost.

 

Yes I meant controllable. But controllable probably meaning more then trying to signing someone to longer contract for being younger. I'm guessing what Hahn is wanting is younger with controlled years before getting to free agency in terms of service time not signing time.

 

Isn't every team looking for young, cost controlled talent?

Isn't every team looking for young, cost controlled talent?

 

Ha...yeah the title isn't exactly earth shattering news.