Comments on: Will the Sox Acquire Adrian Beltre to Replace Lowell?

By: Lowell to Texas, Beltre to Boston… And a Cherry Named Maximiliano | Fire Brand of the American League

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 12:12:21 +0000

[...] rumor has been cooking for a long time, and it may finally be ready for consumption. According to Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports, the Red Sox [...]

By: Nightengale: Beltre to Sox a Possibility | Fire Brand of the American League

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 17:57:52 +0000

[...] Beltre regain his hitting prowess from previous seasons, he could present a nice upgrade over a declining Mike Lowell. If so, the team would have to find a taker for the incumbent third [...]

By: Sam

Sam — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 04:08:14 +0000

Re. Beltre: thanks for the insight, but pass.

By: M.A.G.

M.A.G. — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 18:25:47 +0000

For some reason (probably my connection) “Intense debate” never loads in my navigator. And I cannot use the MAG username. And I’m very fond of this username! :)

By: bob

bob — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 17:56:32 +0000

the fact that cabrera will cost money means that he will cost less in terms of prospects. the Sox should seriously pursue this although they need the lefty bat (Gonzalez) more, Cabrera is a once in a generation hitter.

By: M.A.G.

M.A.G. — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 14:56:53 +0000

I think Papelbon has value for the Tigers. Don’t forgett he has some “star power”, so he is a name that can be appealing to their fanbase. Of course, we are gonna need to give more than Papelbon, but I think he could at least be a valuable pice for a trade. And, if Detroit don’t want him, there’s always the possibility of a three way deal. What about the Phillys? His bullpen is their main weakness, right?

And I like the idea of the three way deal the most, because it can work for an eventual trade for A-Gon too. And I like A-Gon a lot more than M-Cab. Better glove, and much better personality. And even when Cabrera is younger, A-Gon projects to age better.

By: Gerry

Gerry — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 06:32:38 +0000

I can see no reason to trade Pap. Nor could San Diego or Detroit afford him now or in 2012, even though his salary is relatively modest at $6.3MM, and Dave L. should be on target with $8MM and $10MM, probably more. Billy Wagner made $10.5MM last year. Brad Lidge $11.3. Mariano $15MM. Saito's 2010 option was for $6MM. No wonder Pap wants to get paid, knowing he is one of the top closers in MLB, and seriously underpaid for his level of success.. I seriously doubt if any extension offers from the FO even reached $10MM during the last couple of years. Excellent point, though, about saving face with MC or CG. Cabrera might cost too much in both prospects and $$$ . . and perhaps clubhouse presence.

By: ericinboston

ericinboston — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 02:27:36 +0000

what about chone figgins as an option? i have no idea what he's looking for and i think its unlikely he leaves ANA but what i do know is this…

he plays multiple positions, hes an excellent 3B, he's got a consistently high OBP (last 3 years), and he has the ability to steal bases (i would presume he'd do less of this in boston).

inserting figgins provides more lineup flexibility than beltre. i mean, if he gets on base 38% of the time there is value there by itself.

the problem with this club is not offense, it's run prevention and figgins would be a huge step towards correcting that.

the only negative thing on his resume, as far as i'm concerned, is the fact that he's 31 so despite not showing signs of decline to this point….. who knows when that will happen.

By: Gerry

Gerry — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 01:32:38 +0000

By: evanbrunell

evanbrunell — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 23:53:03 +0000

That's a good observation. And from what I've seen, Cabrera isn't as "doofy" as Ramirez, he's just immature in a young, "I'm awesome," drunken way.