December 10, 201510 yr QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Dec 9, 2015 -> 10:35 PM) We are talking about a 10 year deal, probably. Honestly, I'd do it. With a 3/4 year opt-out.
December 10, 201510 yr QUOTE (Baron @ Dec 9, 2015 -> 10:35 PM) Read what Fathom and I wrote. Get back to me once your finished. Plus bookmark that site. Maybe do a review of advanced statistics. Youtube videos gotcha!
December 10, 201510 yr Author QUOTE (Kalapse @ Dec 9, 2015 -> 10:38 PM) Honestly, I'd do it. With a 3/4 year opt-out. I think any deal involving Heyward will almost certainly have a player option
December 10, 201510 yr I think it's almost a guaranteed that Hayward lands with the Cubs or Cards... More likely the Cubs at this point.
December 10, 201510 yr Author QUOTE (SoCalSox @ Dec 9, 2015 -> 10:49 PM) I think it's almost a guaranteed that Hayward lands with the Cubs or Cards... More likely the Cubs at this point. Nightengale says he thinks it's a bluff. He doesnt think they are going to spend the 10 years plus the 200 mill for Heyward.
December 10, 201510 yr QUOTE (SoCalSox @ Dec 9, 2015 -> 10:49 PM) I think it's almost a guaranteed that Hayward lands with the Cubs or Cards... More likely the Cubs at this point. I think he winds up with neither of those teams.
December 10, 201510 yr QUOTE (Baron @ Dec 9, 2015 -> 08:50 PM) Nightengale says he thinks it's a bluff. He doesnt think they are going to spend the 10 years plus the 200 mill for Heyward. To be fair, Nightengale also said Zobrist was getting 4 years & $80M. I like him but he's not on the top of the list of guys I trust outside of the Sox.
December 10, 201510 yr QUOTE (Baron @ Dec 10, 2015 -> 05:50 AM) Nightengale says he thinks it's a bluff. He doesnt think they are going to spend the 10 years plus the 200 mill for Heyward. has nightengale has any feelings on the sox next move??
December 10, 201510 yr QUOTE (Baron @ Dec 9, 2015 -> 11:50 PM) Nightengale says he thinks it's a bluff. He doesnt think they are going to spend the 10 years plus the 200 mill for Heyward. Levine did just their number one target Gordon and that they're just upping the bidding for STL.
December 10, 201510 yr I can't root for him, because he had a beer one time and also Hahn gave up too much. But overall, great pickup by the Sox. I like Wendelken and Erwin, but a back-end starter and relief prospect are more than acceptable for an improvement at third. SoxNet breakdown, with some video: http://www.chicagonow.com/soxnet/2015/12/w...e-brett-lawrie/
December 10, 201510 yr Author QUOTE (LDF @ Dec 9, 2015 -> 11:09 PM) has nightengale has any feelings on the sox next move?? He didnt list us for Upton which was interesting. He had Baltimore getting him.
December 10, 201510 yr Levine did say they're looking for LH power to balance the lineup. He was avoiding names but just had a CarGo sound to it. Maybe I'm wrong but just got that feel. Edited December 10, 201510 yr by SouthSideSale
December 10, 201510 yr QUOTE (Baron @ Dec 10, 2015 -> 12:22 AM) He didnt list us for Upton which was interesting. He had Baltimore getting him. Didn't he predict Upton here a couple days ago?
December 10, 201510 yr QUOTE (SouthSideSale @ Dec 9, 2015 -> 11:24 PM) Levine did say they're looking for LH power to balance the lineup. He was avoiding names but just had a CarGo sound to it. Maybe I'm wrong but just got that feel. I think your love for Cargo makes you hear things
December 10, 201510 yr QUOTE (SouthSideSale @ Dec 9, 2015 -> 09:26 PM) Didn't he predict Upton here a couple days ago? Nightingale did.
December 10, 201510 yr QUOTE (BigHurt3515 @ Dec 10, 2015 -> 12:33 AM) I think your love for Cargo makes you hear things He talked about LH power in the OF....guess so
December 10, 201510 yr QUOTE (SouthSideSale @ Dec 10, 2015 -> 05:36 AM) He talked about LH power in the OF....guess so Didckerson of col hit lh ..... ummmm
December 10, 201510 yr Glad the Sox didn't give up too much for Lawrie. A's fleeced us on the Samardzija trade last year, this is karma.
December 10, 201510 yr QUOTE (whtsoxfan @ Dec 9, 2015 -> 10:31 PM) Since this thread is about Lawrie in the first place who's #17 on the list? Oh boy. Adrian Beltre, considered to be one of the best defensive third basemen of our time, sandwiched a -1.1 UZR season with 18.5 and 11.7 seasons. Guys have off years with the glove and the bat. Lawrie is a talented defender. This was a good trade. Since it was with the A's, I figured they'd give up someone I hated, but this was a very good deal.
December 10, 201510 yr This is a fantastic deal, I'm really surprised that there wan't a better offer out there! The A's must really have wanted to unload him, unfortunately for them with only 1 (maybe 2?) suitors. I'll enjoy a modest 3B upgrade with the potential for it to be an insane 3B upgrade. I'm now rooting for Lawrie to really break out. He seems to have a passion for the game, so that is a good start.
December 10, 201510 yr Well I think it's safe to go to bed should be an interesting few days and weeks to see where the discussions get us. Good start tonight with Lawrie, hopefully more to come in the near future. Nice job RH and the FO team, go bag a big one now. Edited December 10, 201510 yr by Frank_Thomas35
December 10, 201510 yr This is pretty much Lawrie's last chance. He's been a huge bust for a No. 1 pick and obviously the A's think he's no good if they wanted to dump him. Hopefully he'll be humble in this, his last real chance, to make it big. His stats, in fact, were lousy with the A's. We shall see. I am a little surprised a lot of you are happy with the trade. At least he's used to AL pitching, but I see him as a fairly lousy hitter.
December 10, 201510 yr QUOTE (greg775 @ Dec 9, 2015 -> 10:25 PM) This is pretty much Lawrie's last chance. He's been a huge bust for a No. 1 pick and obviously the A's think he's no good if they wanted to dump him. Hopefully he'll be humble in this, his last real chance, to make it big. His stats, in fact, were lousy with the A's. We shall see. I am a little surprised a lot of you are happy with the trade. At least he's used to AL pitching, but I see him as a fairly lousy hitter. He would have been the 3rd best hitter on the team last year and he is 25 with a boatload of upside and can play two positions... that's why we're happy
December 10, 201510 yr QUOTE (greg775 @ Dec 10, 2015 -> 12:25 AM) This is pretty much Lawrie's last chance. He's been a huge bust for a No. 1 pick and obviously the A's think he's no good if they wanted to dump him. Hopefully he'll be humble in this, his last real chance, to make it big. His stats, in fact, were lousy with the A's. We shall see. I am a little surprised a lot of you are happy with the trade. At least he's used to AL pitching, but I see him as a fairly lousy hitter.
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