11/30 - Dumb Stuff
by bdalebs on Nov 30, 2009 5:00 AM EST
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Possibly the last Filter for a few days - FanPosts get lots of discussion if anyone wants to talk about a few links in the meantime (like who is offered arbitration before tomorrow's deadline). Anyways, let's hit the links!
Apparently, journalists like to make their own stories (SHOCKING).
There is no truth to the rumor that the #Marlins are in trade talks with the #Red Sox -- or anyone else -- for shortstop Hanley Ramirez.
Oh, and this should have been our number one hint as to why this was a non-story. But, since it came up...
Red Sox Reportedly Eyeing Hanley Ramirez - Bleacher Report
The package would have to be pretty overwhelming, and would presumably deplete their farm, but if they could somehow get the Marlins to take Kelly, Bowden, Westmoreland, and another prospect not named Reddick, Bard, or Buchholz, I would pull the trigger.
So, basically, this guy only like prospects that have reached the majors. I understand putting Bowden below Buch and Reddick, since he's been struggling of late, but below Bard? I think I'd put Kelly and Manifest Destiny above at least Bard, probably Reddick as well.
More Bleacher Report laughs later; first, some other stories.
Free Agents: Saito, Nishi, Kobayashi - NPB Tracker
Since I can't translate very well, I'll go with the English news; Saito could be lost as well, it appears. Thoughts?
Theo May Get Burned on Saito Too - Fenway West
Nevermind, first comment says it for me. Next topic.
Commissioner plans to step down after 2012 -- chicagotribune.com
GET OUTTA HERE, BUD. So... anyone want to revisit the Bush idea from last year? (Disclaimer: That FanPost probably makes me look really stupid. Enjoy it if you want to find it.)
History Unblurred: The 10 Best Starting Pitchers from the 2000s - Bleacher Report
Interesting methodology. Any issues with the rankings?
Elias Numbers For Type As - MLBTradeRumors.com
With an excellent explanation as well.
More links after the jump, including some projections, complaints, and an opportunity.
Early Offensive Projections for the Boston Red Sox - Sox Tea Party
If Hermida is the starting LF, we don't deserve to make the playoffs.
Division of commerce - BostonHerald.com
Interesting to see that the Sox don't agree with the Blue Jays about trading within the division being not such a bad thing. Although I doubt anyone is crazy about it.
This is a look at baserunning runs, excluding stolen base attempts.
We really don't play small ball at all, do we?
All-Aughts Team of the Decade SP4: Jon Lester - Fire Brand of the American League
Adam Foster: Interview with Sox prospect Ryan Kalish - Fire Brand of the American League
Scutaro's top two: Sox and Dodgers - Extra Bases
Some Awards Don't Show Up In The Boxscore - A Red Sox Fan From Pinstripe Territory
MLBTR Seeks Comment Moderators - MLBTradeRumors.com
If anyone's interested - it'd be a good way to better the reputation of Sox fans.
Falling to the Bottom of the Filter
The Boston Red Sox Will Be Lucky To Get A .500 Record In 2010 - Bleacher Report
Please further note that all of this will come true and I will be laughing at the end of next year.
Can't... stop... laughing... Absolutely NO explanation of how he arrived at his numbers, just a declaration of their undeniable validity.
Doc Halladay Would Look Great in Fenway - Bleacher Report
And... cue the WINZ.
Links, comments, boredom rants, etc. We need something to discuss besides the usual stuff.
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Thanks BS
The Sox will be lucky to finish .500 next year was one of the funniest things I’ve read in a while.
I gotta go 'cause I'm probably definitely gonna nod out again.
it was just so bad
I’m not convinced it wasn’t a sox fan making fun of yankee fans. The double switch.
This is got to be a joke...
This is 3rd grade writing:
“He will be the Sox MVP. He will hit for a great average, and even for quite a bit of power. He is one of the last bright spots in this line up.”
“All he has is speed. He is a very bad hitter. "
Someone get this guy a Grammar book.
I really hope it was; if it's not, I'm not sure I want that man to have internet access.
He might strangle himself with a cord.
@bs_uf15bosox9be 12 pieces of bacon, a Red Bull, and go get 'em; Learn to use SB Nation
This is interesting:
http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/story/10357594.
I was unaware of this. It is possible that the Sox would gain if they signed Holliday by an “amount” that would almost offset the cost of his signing. On paper it seems like a no-brainer, but of course the negotiations are dicey due to the Boras factor-a danger than means that the Sox risk potentially not signing either Bay or Holliday (if you consider that a risk). This also makes Scutaro make a bit more sense, if true.
on scutaro
I’d be happy to give him a contract without arbitration, though not a big one, but I don’t think he’s worth a high draft pick (whether first or second round) plus the amount of money he’ll want. I did like him a lot last year, I just don’t feel like that kind of year is sustainable for a 34-year-old with one great year.
Scutaro
would be a great utility target (he plays a lot of positions and has a Sox-like offensive approach) if he was cheap and did not cost a lot in picks. I suppose he will not cost a lot in picks because of the dumb loophole in the rules that burned the Jays last year too. I still would not throw a lot of money at him (not nearly as much as he is likely to get).
"Burned on Saito too"
I’m sorry, when did he get burned before? Because he didn’t pay Gonzalez 6 million to be a black hole in the lineup and a possible backup? And now he’s getting burned again for not overpaying a reliever whose ERA was unsustainable given his peripherals?
Lawdy
Yep. Apparently we can assume that Scoots will become the highest paid player in baseball history because we couldn't get Gonzo.
Thought that was your sig for a second, btw.
@bs_uf15bosox9be 12 pieces of bacon, a Red Bull, and go get 'em; Learn to use SB Nation
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