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Schilling GONE for good?

Hey Guys it looks like our rotation is taking new form.
Take a look at this herald article.
http://bostonherald.com/sports/baseball/red_sox/view.bg?articleid=1071967&srvc=sports&positi on=0

I don't necessarily think this is that bad for us.  Leaving us with this rotation.

Beckett
Dice K
Wake
Lester
Bucholz

I like that rotation however I think that we will look to keep Clay's inings down to start this season.

Roto world mentions Bartolo Colon and other NON OPTIONS.

Do we need to make a move now or can we go into camp with this pitching staff?

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I don't like the idea of signing Bartolo Colon, personally. I would still like to see a deal with the A's involving Coco, but with this news, for a starter rather than position player or reliever. As 0157H7 pointed out, Blanton is a possibility.

I do think we should get someone else, though--someone who's a bit more dependent than Tavarez. After all, our April schedule means playing against the A's, Jays, Tigers, Yankees, Indians, Yankees, Rangers, Angels, Rays, and Jays (in order--and another series against the Tigers within a week). Especially if Clay's to start the season in triple-a, which seems the logical thing to do, I hope we don't see Tavarez pitch every fifth day.

by Liza on Feb 7, 2008 5:21 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

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Bartolo Colon is a non-option. Why pay #1 starter money for a guy who can't stay in shape, can't stay healthy, and would probably be the #4 guy on the Sox staff?

by RSNexile on Feb 7, 2008 6:56 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

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I agree, Bartolo's a washed up bum.  His season last year was a joke.  I'd be happy with grabbing Joe Blanton from Oakland, or maybe Jeremy Guthrie from Baltimore.  I know Baltimore wasn't interested in keeping Corey Patterson out there in center.  Maybe Coco could help them out a little.  Does anyone know what will happen with Kurt's $8 million if he doesn't have the surgery, and still can't pitch?  Does that null the contract, or will the Players Union step in and ensure he gets paid?  That would be a horrible waste of money if that happens.  

by 2004LoveAffair on Feb 8, 2008 6:04 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

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Guthrie is really good. No way the O's trade him to us.

As for nullification, it's a pretty high standard. I think the Sox would have to show that Schilling hid material information prior to his re-signing. I don't think it's the case - the Sox probably would've found the tear had they done a due diligence examination. Sort of like inspecting a house before you buy it.

Manny Ramirez is a bad man

by tommy.otm on Feb 8, 2008 7:33 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

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I'm hoping Schilling retires, and everybody walks away without getting hurt... except schilling that is.

by Schulz on Feb 8, 2008 6:26 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

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I don't think we should rush to judgement on what kind of value he can have for the team this year. If he could be even 80 percent healthy after the All-Star break he could really help us down the stretch.
get a fresh perspective at redsoxandstuff.com

by Soxfan750 on Feb 9, 2008 12:44 AM EST reply actions   0 recs

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