Scutaro signs with the Red Sox? Stay tuned.

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!

WHHHHHYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY???

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by Bloggy on Dec 3, 2009 10:01 PM EST reply actions

IT'S GOOD IF IT'S ONLY 2 YEARS

AND WE SIGN HOLLIDAY OR ANOTHER TYPE-A
STOP BLOWING IT OUT OF PROPORTIONNNN

USG

by Ben Buchanan on Dec 3, 2009 10:02 PM EST up reply actions

I was just feeling dramatic, is all.

But I still don’t like it. Unless the money is right.

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by Bloggy on Dec 3, 2009 10:05 PM EST up reply actions

I'm so writing a story.

He was worth $20 million last year, and $11 on a more usual/projected year. To say nothing of the inherently increased price caused by our need and the weak market.

If it’s held to two years, then it’s a surprisingly good signing. I think this Scutaro negativity is a self-feeding beast.

USG

by Ben Buchanan on Dec 3, 2009 10:09 PM EST up reply actions

Scutaro is an average player, at best (questionable defense, below average offense). If I were GM, and Scutaro offered to play for free, I’d still rather have my first round and sandwich picks. mmm… sandwich… This is EXACTLY the kind of head-scratching move that Theo got burned on with Lugo.

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by 0157H7 on Dec 3, 2009 10:06 PM EST up reply actions

We're not giving up any sandwhich picks. Those are just generated.

And if we sign pretty much any other Type-A we’re interested in we give up only a second rounder for Scutaro.

USG

by Ben Buchanan on Dec 3, 2009 10:07 PM EST up reply actions

I think the simple fact that he WAS a Type A shortstop just goes to show how weak that position is right now

If he can sustain his average defense with a good portion of last year’s offense, that’s an above average SS my friend.

I won’t come down one way or another until A) It’s actually official B) Dollar amounts are given and C) I see what other moves the team makes. In a vacuum, as our first major move, it’s not great, but if some other moves happen this could turn out to be a strictly average move.

DFA Beckett

by South Coast Ghost on Dec 3, 2009 10:38 PM EST up reply actions

Mmm. Hopefully average.

Keep yer feet on the ground and keep reaching for the stars.

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by Bloggy on Dec 3, 2009 10:41 PM EST up reply actions

I'd say it's good at 2-years.

Stop-gap to Iglesias.
Would’ve preferred Lowrie, but there wasn’t much of a way to give him a shot.
Keep in mind that Scutaro has never played consistently in a hitter’s park like Fenway. His splits here aren’t good, but he was always facing Sox pitching

USG

by Ben Buchanan on Dec 3, 2009 10:44 PM EST up reply actions

2 year deal would be perfect. no other options. he can utility if Jed proves himself.

Miguel Cabrera IS the solution to our problems.
Release Jason Varitek before ST is over !
Do not pay Jason Bay !!
Trade Buchholz !!!

by gizmosandy on Dec 3, 2009 10:03 PM EST reply actions

If Jed proves himself now

One of them is getting traded.

USG

by Ben Buchanan on Dec 3, 2009 10:04 PM EST up reply actions

Bye bye Jed

Miguel Cabrera IS the solution to our problems.
Release Jason Varitek before ST is over !
Do not pay Jason Bay !!
Trade Buchholz !!!

by gizmosandy on Dec 3, 2009 10:07 PM EST up reply actions

This is horrible.

I hope this isn’t true.

I didn't like the old one very much. I didn't see the ball there very well. - Julio Lugo on the old Yankees Stadium.

by Charged on Dec 3, 2009 10:15 PM EST reply actions

I think the article is basically saying that he's signed, pending a physical

Then again, I’m only in Spanish 1. (Which sucks, because students in Spanish 2 and above can be in the summer exchange program, and I’d love to go to Spain. Guess I’ll have to wait until after sophomore year…)

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by crabchowdah on Dec 3, 2009 10:16 PM EST reply actions

It is. Here's a google translation:

Clarifying the rumors. Marco Scutaro joined the roster of the Boston Red Sox, said sources close to the player.

Are unknown terms of the contract.

During the afternoon the major leaguers told a regional newspaper that the team asked for his medical record to expedite the recruitment process.

Scutaro, at age 34, comes from a great year with the Toronto Blue Jays. He batted .282, scored 100 runs, belted 12 homers and had a base percentage of .379.

USG

by Ben Buchanan on Dec 3, 2009 10:19 PM EST up reply actions

Though in that case, it wouldn't be pending, really.

USG

by Ben Buchanan on Dec 3, 2009 10:20 PM EST up reply actions

My skepticism grows as the hours go by.

Though at this point I don’t see it not happening given all the signs.

USG

by Ben Buchanan on Dec 3, 2009 10:33 PM EST reply actions

Last year a shady Dominican paper

reported Manny signed with the Yanks. It’s all bs.

Strikeouts are boring- Besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls - it's more democratic.

by CasanovaWong on Dec 3, 2009 10:46 PM EST reply actions

Damn apparently it's been confirmed by Ed PRice

http://twitter.com/ed_price/statuses/6325775066

Strikeouts are boring- Besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls - it's more democratic.

by CasanovaWong on Dec 3, 2009 10:48 PM EST up reply actions

At 2 years!

USG

by Ben Buchanan on Dec 3, 2009 10:49 PM EST up reply actions

Not too bad.

Iglesias will be ready by then.

Strikeouts are boring- Besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls - it's more democratic.

by CasanovaWong on Dec 3, 2009 10:49 PM EST up reply actions

One hopes.

They’re going to start him in AA whether he’s ready for it or not, probably, since translator/buddy Exposito is there. Better to ease the cultural transition than find the perfect spot for him in A+.

USG

by Ben Buchanan on Dec 3, 2009 10:51 PM EST up reply actions

If he keeps buddy-ing with Expo

My money on Iglesias having AT LEAST 4-5 tattoos before reaching the majors.

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by bloodysock04 on Dec 3, 2009 10:56 PM EST up reply actions

Expo has cleaned up some.

Dunno if the tattoos were part of that. But since the suspension he’s been a stand-up guy.

USG

by Ben Buchanan on Dec 3, 2009 11:01 PM EST up reply actions

Hey, a shoutout

thanks!

Strikeouts are boring- Besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls - it's more democratic.

by CasanovaWong on Dec 3, 2009 11:02 PM EST up reply actions

You need to sheck his tweets USG

A beautiful constellation of: Bitch, pimp, fuck, n**** etc
On facebook he’s presenting him self as “Let Da bitch Suck My Dick Now Her Throat famous”

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by bloodysock04 on Dec 3, 2009 11:06 PM EST up reply actions

oh nevermind, didn't read the cleand up "some" ;-)

To zobrist; verb – to overlook the superiority of a person or object based on misleading sensory or conversational factors. e.g. "My teacher totally zobristed me on that paper – I’d included all the points he asked for but I didn’t drone on about Grover Cleveland enough. He’s totally biased towards Cleveland. What’s worse is that Danny Dukowski got an A, and his prose style is terrible. He’s a total Victorino." deadspy3 - Amazin' Avenue

by bloodysock04 on Dec 3, 2009 11:09 PM EST up reply actions

My, but I do need to get up on the various social networks of the day.

USG

by Ben Buchanan on Dec 4, 2009 6:11 PM EST up reply actions

I was trying to think of that.

I knew there was some sort of Central American newspaper/Manny BS story from last year, but I couldn’t remember it.

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by Bloggy on Dec 3, 2009 10:48 PM EST up reply actions

Hey now

Bobby Abreu apparently works for the paper! So no!

USG

by Ben Buchanan on Dec 3, 2009 10:48 PM EST up reply actions

These are Crazy days

Weird things go on down there….Angel Villanova ring any bells? I feel sorry for the Giants…..

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by sox-inda-south on Dec 3, 2009 10:47 PM EST reply actions

I will only not be pissed about this

If we sign Matt Holliday now. I don’t think Holliday is the best thing for the team necessarily, but I’m ok with giving up a 2nd round pick for Scutaro, but not a 1st rounder!

by wolf9309 on Dec 3, 2009 10:52 PM EST reply actions

Well, it's only a 2-year deal

At least we won’t be paying someone else to deal with him in 2012. Now I’m just hoping the money is cheap, Holliday’s coming, and he can produce roughly what he did in 2009.

DFA Beckett

by South Coast Ghost on Dec 3, 2009 11:01 PM EST reply actions

Ian Browne is confirming the 2 years deal

Tweet
I’m waiting to hear about the money before ripping this.

To zobrist; verb – to overlook the superiority of a person or object based on misleading sensory or conversational factors. e.g. "My teacher totally zobristed me on that paper – I’d included all the points he asked for but I didn’t drone on about Grover Cleveland enough. He’s totally biased towards Cleveland. What’s worse is that Danny Dukowski got an A, and his prose style is terrible. He’s a total Victorino." deadspy3 - Amazin' Avenue

by bloodysock04 on Dec 3, 2009 11:02 PM EST reply actions