No, just part of the package.So Billy seriously sent both of his biggest chips for a singular prospect? THat can't be right. I don't even recognize the name
No, just part of the package.So Billy seriously sent both of his biggest chips for a singular prospect? THat can't be right. I don't even recognize the name
The thing that scares me is that the Sox just gave up arguably their best pitching prospect in several years for Pom, a guy now being regulated to 4/5 based on the above. He is being regulated bc their is a need to empty the farm for Sale.
I am not saying Sale isn't elite, but this trade, if it came to fruition, seems like a misuse of resources.
So basically the Sox would move Pom out of the playoff rotation and go with Price/Sale/Porcello.
Another thing to consider as well...No matter where Pomeranz slots in a potential playoff rotation, his main purpose is to help get you to that point.Well, if you get out of the 1st series, you need a 4th starter. And even if that 4th starter is Wright, Pomeranz is a really nice lefty to have in the pen for middle/late innings. And then, you know, he'd be in the rotation for several years to come. It's not like these guys are rentals...this wouldn't even be a "go for it now", it'd be a "go for it for the next 3 years", which is pretty damn nice.
That is true. But it would cost most of the farm. I really like the idea of Moncada and at least one of Devers and AB helping the Red Sox contend for the next three years also.Well, if you get out of the 1st series, you need a 4th starter. And even if that 4th starter is Wright, Pomeranz is a really nice lefty to have in the pen for middle/late innings. And then, you know, he'd be in the rotation for several years to come. It's not like these guys are rentals...this wouldn't even be a "go for it now", it'd be a "go for it for the next 3 years", which is pretty damn nice.
Depending on the price I like itJon Heyman @JonHeyman · 2m2 minutes ago
sources: fernando abad traded to red sox, pending medicals
Relegated, not regulated.The thing that scares me is that the Sox just gave up arguably their best pitching prospect in several years for Pom, a guy now being regulated to 4/5 based on the above. He is being regulated bc their is a need to empty the farm for Sale.
I am not saying Sale isn't elite, but this trade, if it came to fruition, seems like a misuse of resources.
So basically the Sox would move Pom out of the playoff rotation and go with Price/Sale/Porcello.
Oakland will be receiving a number of prospects from the Dodgers for Rich Hill and Josh Reddick. Jharel Cotton is not the deal's headliner.No, just part of the package.
Thanks for the catch on using the wrong word. My grammar is not the best typing on an iPhone.Relegated, not regulated.
The price is what concerns me. He was decent in July, but had a tough June. Am prepared for the overpay.Depending on the price I like it
Hill and Reddick are the guys I wanted, thought it would be a reasonable payout for two useful players. Damn.Oakland will be receiving a number of prospects from the Dodgers for Rich Hill and Josh Reddick. Jharel Cotton is not the deal's headliner.
Nicely done.Pat Light straight up for Abad. Not a bad deal.
Thanks for the "impressions of Benintendi" post.Benintendi is a "very good" fielder. I watched him a lot in college live. He's got a good first step, good speed, route running isn't always the most efficient but he's very athletic and overcomes that. Has always been in center field. Above average arm but not a cannon. He has high baseball intelligence in the field, on base and at the plate. Loved that they drafted him (as an Arkansas alumn) would really hate to see him go. Especially if Sale's arm explodes. My elbow hurts watching him.
It seems like a huge steal.Does anyone care about Pat Light? If not, isn't this the definition of a good deadline move?
I had this tucked in the back of my mind, too. I love Reddick.Hill and Reddick are the guys I wanted, thought it would be a reasonable payout for two useful players. Damn.
At that price, I'm not displeased!Does anyone care about Pat Light? If not, isn't this the definition of a good deadline move?
Seems like he's regurgitating the same thing nightingale said earlier.Joon Lee @iamjoonlee 19s19 seconds agoDowntown, Washington
Heyman on MLB Network: “Boston is pressing for Chris Sale.”
Indeed he does. FA 2018 according to BBref.Pretty sure Abad has 1 year left after this one too.
Cot's has him on a one year dealPretty sure Abad has 1 year left after this one too.
Right, because he's still in arb.Cot's has him on a one year deal
Seems a little Light.Pat Light straight up for Abad. Not a bad deal.
Sox made a deal for abad, not a bad deal.Seems a little Light.
Everyone is contradicting everyone!Sherman saying Sox not discussing Sale at the moment.
Now it's a game thread.Fire Farrell!
According to today's drift, Reddick's talents are probably too good for LF, and CF and RF are taken. You could move Mookie to left, but the timing is bad (mid-season). As for Hill, he is considered a delicate flower around here.Hill and Reddick are the guys I wanted, thought it would be a reasonable payout for two useful players. Damn.
So we're totally getting him.Sherman saying Sox not discussing Sale at the moment.
Maybe that's because Hill has thrown five pitches since the first week of July. Also, he's thrown 76 IP this season, which is already the third most of any season in his eleven year career. And he's 36 years old.According to today's drift, Reddick's talents are probably too good for LF, and CF and RF are taken. You could move Mookie to left, but the timing is bad (mid-season). As for Hill, he is considered a delicate flower around here.
Hembree gets sent downAbad deal creates a bit of a roster crunch. I assume Layne is finally gone for Abad but who goes when Kimbrel gets activated? Buccholz trade or DFA or Kelly demotion seem to be the only options. Am I missing something?