Red Sox/Marlins Potential Trade
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Re: Red Sox/Marlins Potential Trade
Originally posted by rsoxLarry Lucchino
As for the trade, it's a no brainer. Sure, Hanley Ramirez might be great, and Annibal Sanchez also might be great, but it's likelier that Josh Beckett will be great for the Boston Red Sox than Hanley Ramirez or Annibal Sanchez will. That is why you make the trade.
I'm a little worried about the whole Beckett blister deal, but you really can't pass up an opportunity to obtain a front of the rotation 25 year old who throws flames, and has also proven himself in the playoffs before. Taking on Lowell's contract sucks wang, but again, the prize is Beckett, and these are the Boston Red Sox. They can afford to take on a ******* contract if they're receiving a guy like Beckett as well.
I wouldn't at all be surprised to see Hanley and Annibal flourish with the Marlins. I wouldn't be surprised to see only one of them do well (I'm thinking Hanley), but the fact remains that this is a good deal for the Boston Red Sox in 2006 and beyond.
Oh yea, the Red Sox still have Jon Lester. I like having tall lefties who throw 95+.Comment
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Re: Red Sox/Marlins Potential Trade
Originally posted by deeman11747Will Lowell bounce back from his decline?
Originally posted by deeman11747How will Beckett's blister problems hold up?
Originally posted by deeman11747How will Beckett do pitching in the AL?
Originally posted by deeman11747How will Beckett do after leaving a pitcher's park that he's pitched in his whole career?
Originally posted by deeman11747And what was the story on this Anibal Sanchez kid?
Forgot to add, Lester, the guy we kept... He may very well be the next Andy Petite without arm problems so far. He may even have a higher ceiling than Andy. Guy throws 92-93 and gets it up to 94-96. He throws the cutter and uses pretty much the same repetoire as Andy. He will also probably add a splitter as did Papelbon with Schilling teaching him the pitch.Comment
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Re: Red Sox/Marlins Potential Trade
Regarding the blister problems, It's my understanding that it was only an issue once last year for Beckett and they've gotten it pretty much under control.
The only Red Sox fans that would be upset with this deal are the people who are obsessed with prospects, and wouldn't give them up for anything. Obviously Hanley and Sanchez have some upside but when you have a chance to get a 25 year old pitcher who is already a sure thing, you do it.
Regarding Lowell, I think at worst he gives you Gold Glove defense with at least as much pop as Bill Mueller. I love Mueller but lets be honest, he is a long ways from his batting champ days. Lowell's salary sucks, but its not like the Sox can't afford it, especially since Beckett comes so cheap. If you just look at it like Beckett is costing 9 mil and Lowell 5 mil, it sounds a lot better.Comment
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Re: Red Sox/Marlins Potential Trade
Originally posted by Vinceanity2k3Loria will gut that team and not give a damn about it like he did the Expos.New York Mets
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Re: Red Sox/Marlins Potential Trade
Deal is official now, per ESPN, but with 2 new additions.
To Boston:
Josh Beckett SP
Mike Lowell 3B/1B
Guillermo Mota RP
To Florida:
Hanley Ramirez SS
Annibal Sanchez SP
Jesus Delgado RP
Harvey Garcia RP?
Mota may have sucked nuts last year in Florida, but getting him surely can not hurt the bullpen anymore than it would have last year. He might be a bit expensive for a RP, but maybe he'll turn it around? He was, afterall, pretty dominant when with the Dodgers. It's also a no brainer. Mota straight up for some no name single A pitcher? Wow.Last edited by GBrushTWood; 11-24-2005, 11:27 PM.Comment
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Mota was dominant in LA under guess who? None other than dave Wallace, now the sox pitching coach. He only cost 2.6mil last year btw, not expensive at all.Comment
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Looking forward to the press conference and seeing them all in Boston hats. What a great tweak in the deal to get a power arm like Mota, even after disappointing last year. As long as he's not asked to close again, I think he'll do great here.Comment
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He can't fight though.New York Mets
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