What about adding span to play CF? I would honestly like span and upton with eaton sliding over. Defense is upgraded and adding two solid OBP to this team would really help

 

Span's defense went into the crapper last year

For me it's Cespedes. We've had interest at the trade deadline and do now. I like his experience in AL and this division even though he's 2 years older. He's better defensively and is a better hitter. He also doesn't cost a pick and has the Cuban connection with Abreu so that would help with Abreu and chemistry (maybe it doesn't matter at all). I just like Cespedes better for this team.

 

To be fair, Sox also had interest in Upton at the deadline, too. I think they end up with one of the two.

What about adding span to play CF? I would honestly like span and upton with eaton sliding over. Defense is upgraded and adding two solid OBP to this team would really help

 

Span's defense is subpar, but I wouldn't hate signing him to a reasonable contract. He hits for average, has decent speed, gets on base and wouldn't require anywhere near the huge investment Gordon, Cespedes or Upton qould require.

 

We have to remember that it's important to have payroll flexibility moving forward so the Sox can add other pieces and improve the roster in the future. Maxing out our payroll on an expensive free agent limits what we can do to improve down the road

Span's defense is subpar, but I wouldn't hate signing him to a reasonable contract. He hits for average, has decent speed, gets on base and wouldn't require anywhere near the huge investment Gordon, Cespedes or Upton qould require.

 

We have to remember that it's important to have payroll flexibility moving forward so the Sox can add other pieces and improve the roster in the future. Maxing out our payroll on an expensive free agent limits what we can do to improve down the road

Wouldn't signing Span require giving up a draft pick or am I going crazy?

To be fair, Sox also had interest in Upton at the deadline, too. I think they end up with one of the two.

Absolutely fair. I didn't mean it in we've haven't had interest in Upton. Was just backing my pick is all. I'm good with either.

Absolutely fair. I didn't mean it in we've haven't had interest in Upton. Was just backing my pick is all. I'm good with either.

 

Me as well, man.

 

This means absolutely nothing but when I look at Justin Upton, I see him in a Sox uniform. It was the same for Lawrie.

 

I can kind of see Cespedes but not Gordon.

 

Means absolutely nothing but I hope my vision ends up being right. Would be a great exclamation point to their offseason.

Wouldn't signing Span require giving up a draft pick or am I going crazy?

 

I think the Nats let him and Doug fister walk.

Wouldn't signing Span require giving up a draft pick or am I going crazy?

 

You're going crazy. Washington did not extend him a QO.

Me as well, man.

 

This means absolutely nothing but when I look at Justin Upton, I see him in a Sox uniform. It was the same for Lawrie.

 

I can kind of see Cespedes but not Gordon.

 

Means absolutely nothing but I hope my vision ends up being right. Would be a great exclamation point to their offseason.

I don't see Gordon because of his time with KC. I'm sure he's not a fan of CWS plus he's going to want to contend.

 

I can see Upton or Cespedes.

 

What about adding span to play CF? I would honestly like span and upton with eaton sliding over. Defense is upgraded and adding two solid OBP to this team would really help

 

Span and Upton aren't happening with LaRoche still on the roster...

 

At best, you can afford one outfielder at this point.

 

 

A declining Span coming back to the AL Central doesn't quite make you a legit contender, either.

 

Need one more big bat and possibly Ramirez returning for one year to SS or another bullpen piece.

Span and Upton aren't happening with LaRoche still on the roster...

 

At best, you can afford one outfielder at this point.

 

 

A declining Span coming back to the AL Central doesn't quite make you a legit contender, either.

 

Need one more big bat and possibly Ramirez returning for one year to SS or another bullpen piece.

IMHO, the two trades signal a big signing.

Span and Upton aren't happening with LaRoche still on the roster...

 

At best, you can afford one outfielder at this point.

 

 

A declining Span coming back to the AL Central doesn't quite make you a legit contender, either.

 

Need one more big bat and possibly Ramirez returning for one year to SS or another bullpen piece.

 

Upton can for sure happen. Backload the deal.

IMHO, the two trades signal a big signing.

 

I agree.

So, the teams at least reported in Upton or Cespedes are the White Sox, Giants, Cardinals, Royals, O's, Nationals?, Angels.

 

Figure the Angels are out now. Cardinals GM said they don't wanna sign a big ticket FA. Giants have spent 220 million on pitching. O's could be waiting on Davis. Nationals could be a threat because they went after Heyward. Royals for Gordon.

 

What you guys think?

Tigers are a big threat for Cespedes, IMO

Also, it would be great if the Orioles sign Chris Davis

Tigers are a big threat for Cespedes, IMO

 

Ah yes, great call. Forgot about them.

Tigers are a big threat for Cespedes, IMO

Absolutely. I read before the season ended that people thought he was going back there.

Also, it would be great if the Orioles sign Chris Davis

 

Agreed because I think they would resign Parra then.

So, the teams at least reported in Upton or Cespedes are the White Sox, Giants, Cardinals, Royals, O's, Nationals?, Angels.

 

Figure the Angels are out now. Cardinals GM said they don't wanna sign a big ticket FA. Giants have spent 220 million on pitching. O's could be waiting on Davis. Nationals could be a threat because they went after Heyward. Royals for Gordon.

 

What you guys think?

 

Angels are out on Upton now because they signed Daniel Nava? Thats kind of like us being out on Upton because we already have Avisail Garcia. Anyway, Angels have holes at DH and left field, and Upton would obviously readily play wherever Nava isn't...

Well the O's very well could be out on the big FA OFs. They just signed Kim

Lets say the Sox sign Upton and put him in RF. They can't move LaRoach or Avi. Who would you rather see DH? Am I crazy to give Garcia most of the AB's at DH?

 

Platoon them at DH.

Lets say the Sox sign Upton and put him in RF. They can't move LaRoach or Avi. Who would you rather see DH? Am I crazy to give Garcia most of the AB's at DH?

 

Oh god. neither, but if it were the case that we kept both Avi and Laroche, it would have to be a platoon with Laroche playing vs righties and Avi vs lefties. I hope to god were not in that situation...

Well the O's very well could be out on the big FA OFs. They just signed Kim

I doubt it to be honest. Kim's contract is cheap plus Kim can play not LF and 1B so the O's still have a hole to fill either way. If they intend on using Kim at 1B it probably means the O's are even more "in" for one of the FA outfielders. Imo, I think they go after Gordon's left handed bat.

I doubt it to be honest. Kim's contract is cheap plus Kim can play not LF and 1B so the O's still have a hole to fill either way. If they intend on using Kim at 1B it probably means the O's are even more "in" for one of the FA outfielders. Imo, I think they go after Gordon's left handed bat.

 

Well they also have Trumbo.