Maybe it's me, but it sure sounds like they will get a new RF

 

I agree.

Maybe it's me, but it sure sounds like they will get a new RF

Why do you say that? Didn't listen.

Keith Law was on 1000 at same time and loved the Frazier acquisition

 

Yeah, I read the insider article on the trade and he said Frazier is an obvious massive upgrade.

Maybe it's me, but it sure sounds like they will get a new RF

 

He was giving Avi the old Viciedo trade talk up.

Why do you say that? Didn't listen.

 

Question was something to the effect of...sure looks like you need to sign a RF, no? Hahn responded, "Yeah, it would appear that way."

 

They then went on to talk about Avi, Hahn saying he has a world of talent but hasn't tapped into it. Both the team and Avi know here he needs to improve. If he doesn't improve, they can replace him midseason if he hasn't been replaced already.

At least they're being more definitive moving on with players that are no longer part of the solution.

 

Viciedo, DeAza, Beckham, Conor, Ramirez, Flowers ... with Avi, Danks and LaRoche the next to be gone.

 

There was nothing worse than repeating the same tired recipe and expecting different results somehow to magically occur.

 

Hahn also was talking about Avi next year and said something along the lines of "if no one else is added and he gets 500 at bats"

Haven't really asked about what Frazier can provide

 

Do they have to? It's pretty obvious.

Do they have to? It's pretty obvious.

 

He was on to talk about the trade. Usually that means a chance to talk about the actual trade.

Again, maybe it's me, but I thought Hahn made a great argument for why they won't go into massive rebuilding mode anytime in the next few years. Also, thought it was refreshing that he mentioned the loss of revenue they'd have if they did do that.

Was he specifically asked about adding another big bat? They are still lacking 1 hitter in the middle of that lineup.

Was he specifically asked about adding another big bat? They are still lacking 1 hitter in the middle of that lineup.

Yes he was asked about adding one of the big FA outfielders to replace Avi.

The argument is clear....Rodon, Q, Eaton, Sale and Abreu...along with Anderson and Fulmer, is a lot easier to build around and support than tear down and rebuild again from scratch.

 

That said, they're not a playoff contender yet.

 

 

 

 

They're close, though. They already project to be around the middle of the pack in the AL. Need more from the OF corners.

Yes he was asked about adding one of the big FA outfielders to replace Avi.

 

He's not going to confirm much on the topic, but was there any sense they are still looking to add a significant bat and/or any other help via free agency?

It sounds like it's pretty much a given that we'll get one of the free agent outfielders. Hahn laughed it off, but he couldn't hide it.

 

I'm telling you, I wouldn't be shocked if we got TWO of the free agents. Either that, or sign one and trade for another.

He's not going to confirm much on the topic, but was there any sense they are still looking to add a significant bat and/or any other help via free agency?

 

Said they have to get creative, but to me he seemed pretty optimistic they could find a way.

It sounds like it's pretty much a given that we'll get one of the free agent outfielders. Hahn laughed it off, but he couldn't hide it.

 

I'm telling you, I wouldn't be shocked if we got TWO of the free agents. Either that, or sign one and trade for another.

Do you know if he was referring to referring to the Cespedes/Upton/Gordon group or the tier below them?

 

Either way, I'm happy that he plans to do something.

Do you know if he was referring to referring to the Cespedes/Upton/Gordon group or the tier below them?

 

Either way, I'm happy that he plans to do something.

 

 

I don't know for sure, but I would bet that he was talking about one of the free agents.

How pissed will you all be when we sign Fowler.

RaBBit has said it, Nightengale has said it, Levine has said it, etc. They are in on the top 3. Teams seem to be falling off in terms of potential suitors, so I think the Sox have a good chance of getting one.

 

I also would not mind seeing them end up with Parra, either. Good glove, not a power hitter but an overall good player that would be a sizable improvement over Avi at this point.

RaBBit has said it, Nightengale has said it, Levine has said it, etc. They are in on the top 3. Teams seem to be falling off in terms of potential suitors, so I think the Sox have a good chance of getting one.

 

I also would not mind seeing them end up with Parra, either. Good glove, not a power hitter but an overall good player that would be a sizable improvement over Avi at this point.

 

I like him, but he doesn't fill the hole we have at clean up. I'm not satisfied with Frazier hitting there. I like him better at #5. The Sox need a power hitting, respectable OBP bat, behind Abreu. If they sign an outfielder, he should be that guy, not just "an overall good player". You can't get enough power and run production out of an outfield, made up of Melky, Eaton and Parra.

I like him, but he doesn't fill the hole we have at clean up. I'm not satisfied with Frazier hitting there. I like him better at #5. The Sox need a power hitting, respectable OBP bat, behind Abreu. If they sign an outfielder, he should be that guy, not just "an overall good player". You can't get enough power and run production out of an outfield, made up of Melky, Eaton and Parra.

Why are you so adamant about having a high obp guy behind Abreu? Obviously you want high obp guys everywhere but it's much more important to have one in front of him as opposed to behind him.

I'll listen later but wow sounds like an underwhelming interview. That station sucks. Always turns into a Cubs discussion and the guys sound so clueless.

I'll listen later but wow sounds like an underwhelming interview. That station sucks. Always turns into a Cubs discussion and the guys sound so clueless.

 

Just seems like everyone on the station feels only way to be successful is via complete tanking/rebuilding.