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    Red Sox meet with James Shields, but really what they want to do is discuss opt-outs with Max Scherz

    2013 and 2014 showed us a distinct winning formula: Timely hitting, a few decent starters, and an ace can win you a World Series. Porcello, Masterson, Kelly, Wiley does not give us a dominant pitcher like we had in Lester. On that note, if you would have told me Lester would get that type of...
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    The premature re-signing Lester thread

    1. Agreed--WMB will not be the answer at 3B and WMB has more than enough opportunities. Not a bad option to keep him in AAA and hope he demonstrates value for a trade.   2. JBJ had plenty of time to demonstrate improvement, or a willingness to be coached, and subsequently set records for his...
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    Derek Jeter: Countdown to Retirement

    Derek made his debut when I lived in New Jersey. I remember watching him at Fenway when I lived in Boston. Now it's time for him to go away.
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    Your 2015 Boston Red Sox

    Dont get me wrong, Shields would be expensive; however, given current market values for top end talent, why not shift our collective "fiscal responsibility" mindset so we can actually build a respectable rotation? Im not sure any of our prospects' ceilings even project them as a #1 or #2...
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    Your 2015 Boston Red Sox

    The team needs to find a FA 3B and with all the financial resources available we could use a top of the rotation starter obviously. Why not pay for two of the high end starters? What I would like to see to start 2015:   1. Betts--RF 2. Pedroia--2B 3. Ortiz--DH 4. Yoenis--LF 5. Napoli--1B 6...
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    Let's talk about James Shields

    Asides from a rough 2010 campaign, it's rare to find front end talent like Shields who have demonstrated a consistent ability to start 30+ games every year with 200IP. Why not bring back Lester, sign Shields, and have a rotation for 2015 looking like:   1. Lester 2. Shields 3. Buccholz 4. Kelly...
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    Bogaerts to 7-day concussion DL; Sox call up Carlos Rivero from AAA

    I'm coming off a concussion I sustained last weekend while mountain biking (or falling, rather) and wanted to make two points.   1. Until you've had a concussion you really don't know how frustrating it is. The best way I can describe it is this. You know your mind isn't on point and everything...
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    Will Middlebrooks: Now or never

    Will Middlebrooks is just always late to the party. Behind on fastballs. Chases sliders. He's a cat with nine lives who seems to have four left but it won't matter because he can't hit.  
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    Who would you replace Buchholz with in the rotation?

    Lester Lackey Peavy Workman Ranaudo/Webster   With the hope that Clay/Doubront regain their form to move Workman to the bullpen. Henry Owens will be in the mix--only a matter of time.
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    How do we break on through to the other side... of .500?

    The 2014 Red Sox are 20-21 and I wanted to start a thread based on this small season sample size where we can discuss why the current team is .500 and what you think needs to happen in order to start stringing together series wins. What do the Red Sox need to do in order to put themselves in a...
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    Do you want Remy to be the teams announcer on opening day?

    Don "two-step" Orsillo is clearly our franchise broadcaster. As long as Don is in there we should be good. I do, however, really enjoy when Don and Remy just giggle in the booth for two innings. Jenny Dell will be missed and will be difficult to replace. It's too bad she got DFA,d; she had real...
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    Projecting Sizemore

    The Sizemore Comeback makes for a nice feel-good story. After all those obstacles, ole' Grady is actually out there, on a baseball field, crashing into walls, giving the franchise kid a run for his money... Perfect time to trade him.
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    David Ortiz Extended!

      Ortiz reached 19 times in 25 World Series plate appearances. In 2013. Three rings. Give him a Wakefield-style contract for $13 mil/yr (Dempster money) for as long as he wants to play.
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    Jackie Bradley Jr.'s 2013 season and expectations.

    In Pedroia's first 98 PAs he hit .191. The next year he won ROY and the year after the MVP. Let the kid adjust and get more ABs. 
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    Red Sox speak with Tanaka's agent. Should they try to sign him?

    I don't think Tanaka would affect Lester but it might ensure that Lackey doesn't come back. Lackey has been a crucial starter a decade apart for two different World Series Champions. I dont see the rush to kick John to the curb for this Tanka guy. Signing Tanka really makes Boston better by...
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