2008-09 MLB Hot Stove

**salsadancer7** · 01-08-2009 02:14 PM

Originally Posted by SabresRule

That would be a bad idea.

Don't trade a legit star in the making for a washed-up name player.

Well, the Red Sox for the most part have been pretty good trading partners where both or all three parties get more or less what they want. They threw out the names of Ellsbury and their #1 SS prospect, I think it was Casey Kelly for Ramirez...but the Marlins stated ONLY if they threw in Clay Buckholtz(sp) and Michael Almanzar(3b)...then MAYBE they would listen....

So....I will never say never....

**salsadancer7** · 01-08-2009 02:15 PM

Originally Posted by SabresRule

Define "skanky circles."

Let's say trash that usually gets scooped off the floor at a night club from too much drinking at 3:00am....but these girls and a couple of guys were in THAT STATE at around midnight....

**cosmo_kramer** · 01-08-2009 02:20 PM

Originally Posted by SabresRule

That would be a bad idea.

Don't trade a legit star in the making for a washed-up name player.

Who's the "washed-up" player?? I didn't see any names mentioned...

**CeltsHD** · 01-08-2009 02:33 PM

Oops................I forgot about Brad Penny on the Red Sox roster.

You would have to think Penny/Wakefield would be the 4/5 starters until Smoltz comes back.

**HD MM** · 01-08-2009 03:13 PM

Originally Posted by CeltsHD

I like both pickups A LOT!!

NOW the Sox better get serious about finding a catcher.

The Indians have a few extra catchers. That position is one of our few expendable areas.

Do you remember Kelly Shoppach? I think he started his career in Boston. He did very well last year in the absence of Victor Martinez.

**HD MM** · 01-08-2009 03:17 PM

Originally Posted by CeltsHD

Oops................I forgot about Brad Penny on the Red Sox roster.

You would have to think Penny/Wakefield would be the 4/5 starters until Smoltz comes back.

Smoltz still starts? I would've thought they would've converted him to a reliever by now.

**cosmo_kramer** · 01-08-2009 03:20 PM

Originally Posted by HD MM

Smoltz still starts? I would've thought they would've converted him to a reliever by now.

Nope, he'll be a starter. Their bullpen is pretty well set for now...

**HD MM** · 01-08-2009 03:22 PM

Where does Paul Byrd fit into the Red Sox plans? The Indians would love to have that crafty veteran back for another year.

**cosmo_kramer** · 01-08-2009 03:50 PM

Originally Posted by HD MM

Where does Paul Byrd fit into the Red Sox plans? The Indians would love to have that crafty veteran back for another year.

He's a type-B free agent who declined arbitration in which he would have made $8.5 million. He'll be picked up by someone, but unfortunately for him the way the market is now turning, at a lot less than $8.5 million....

**stmcld** · 01-08-2009 11:43 PM

Originally Posted by cosmo_kramer

OK, back on topic:

Baldelli close to signing with Red Sox; Smoltz not far behind - Extra Bases - Red Sox blog

As a Braves fan I just can not understand for the life of me how the Braves allowed this to happen. I didn't expect them to offer him a 10 million dollar contract but to be out bid with a MEASLY 5 million dollar bid plus an option makes no sense. Since Wren has taken over it seems the Braves have fallen down and can not get up!!!!