Comments on: What the Blue Jays blockbuster means for the 2013 Boston Red Sox http://firebrandal.com/2012/11/14/what-the-blue-jays-blockbuster-means-for-the-2013-boston-red-sox/ A Red Sox blog analyzing the Olde Towne Team since 2003 Fri, 24 May 2013 22:08:43 +0000 hourly 1 By: Scotty P http://firebrandal.com/2012/11/14/what-the-blue-jays-blockbuster-means-for-the-2013-boston-red-sox/#comment-62679 Scotty P Sun, 18 Nov 2012 07:11:15 +0000 http://firebrandal.com/?p=21098#comment-62679 "Price himself right out of Toronto"? Perhaps you haven't been paying attention…the Jays just boosted their payroll to 125 million without blinking.

If he chooses to not sign with the Jays, or if they choose not to sign him because of performance issues, sure. But frankly, the Jays have as much (more) money than anyone to spend. And I mean, anyone.

]]> By: Walt in Maryland http://firebrandal.com/2012/11/14/what-the-blue-jays-blockbuster-means-for-the-2013-boston-red-sox/#comment-62669 Walt in Maryland Thu, 15 Nov 2012 13:54:35 +0000 http://firebrandal.com/?p=21098#comment-62669 Agree with pretty much everything you've said. The Red Sox have a plan to rebuild, reload and get better. it should not be affected in any way by what another team decides to do. Not even the Yankees, and certainly not the Blue Jays.

In addition to your other cautions about the players (and contracts) acquired by the Jays, you should have mentioned that Johnson is a free agent after next season. If he does stay healthy and pitch the way he has in the past, he'll likely price himself right out of Toronto.

Buehrle's greatest attribute is his health and durability. He's otherwise a very hitable pitcher who will be a steady No. 3 starter at best in the A.L. East. He's also carrying a high price tag with a lot of backloaded dough, and he's not getting any younger.

Reyes is a mercurial performer, but not worth anything close to what he's going to cost. And he's a perennial injury risk.

]]> By: FEATURED RED SOX LINK: Daily Red Sox Links: Jose Reyes, Ben Cherington, Mike Cameron | Boston Red Sox Dugout Online | Boston Red Sox Blog http://firebrandal.com/2012/11/14/what-the-blue-jays-blockbuster-means-for-the-2013-boston-red-sox/#comment-62668 FEATURED RED SOX LINK: Daily Red Sox Links: Jose Reyes, Ben Cherington, Mike Cameron | Boston Red Sox Dugout Online | Boston Red Sox Blog Thu, 15 Nov 2012 11:47:34 +0000 http://firebrandal.com/?p=21098#comment-62668 [...] Hunter Golden takes a look at how the Toronto deal affects Boston’s chances going forward. (Hunter Golden; Fire Brand of the AL) [...]

]]> By: pepe http://firebrandal.com/2012/11/14/what-the-blue-jays-blockbuster-means-for-the-2013-boston-red-sox/#comment-62665 pepe Wed, 14 Nov 2012 21:32:39 +0000 http://firebrandal.com/?p=21098#comment-62665 I think we should focus on starting pitching and a 1B as our immediate priorities, OF as secondary priority. I'll call this off season a success if we land an arm and one of either Napoli or Swisher. We should not overpay for Ross, as much as I liked him being a Sox. Just heard Logan Morrison is on the block too, which might be a nice addition via trade, depending on what we have to give up.

]]> By: Daniel Poarch http://firebrandal.com/2012/11/14/what-the-blue-jays-blockbuster-means-for-the-2013-boston-red-sox/#comment-62663 Daniel Poarch Wed, 14 Nov 2012 18:52:50 +0000 http://firebrandal.com/?p=21098#comment-62663 You heard the man, it's "studip." You can't argue with that!

]]> By: hammyofdoom http://firebrandal.com/2012/11/14/what-the-blue-jays-blockbuster-means-for-the-2013-boston-red-sox/#comment-62661 hammyofdoom Wed, 14 Nov 2012 15:25:55 +0000 http://firebrandal.com/?p=21098#comment-62661 Sorry, but the fact the Red Sox let go of Pedro, Trotty, Bay, Martinez and Ross were all GREAT things for the Red Sox. Did you not see the statistics of all those players once they left the Red Sox? Pedro had ONE dominant season, Nixon was a crappy bench player, Bay cant hit a beachball and Martinez missed a year due to injury. Ross is not worth the money he is looking for and…well… Beltre I miss but we have Will Middlebrooks to be an adequate solution at 3B for the future. Seriously you just picked up some examples for why its a GREAT thing that the Red Sox let players go and you defeated your whole argument by thinking with your heart and not your brain.

]]> By: AP Source: Marlins Trade 3 Stars to Blue Jays – ABC News | World News http://firebrandal.com/2012/11/14/what-the-blue-jays-blockbuster-means-for-the-2013-boston-red-sox/#comment-62657 AP Source: Marlins Trade 3 Stars to Blue Jays – ABC News | World News Wed, 14 Nov 2012 11:48:50 +0000 http://firebrandal.com/?p=21098#comment-62657 [...] the salary-dumping route again Tuesday, …Sources: Marlins, Jays make epic dealFOXSports.comWhat the Blue Jays blockbuster means for the 2013 Boston Red SoxFire Brand of the American LeagueMiami close to dealing JJ, Reyes, Buehrle to TorontoMLB.comPueblo [...]

]]> By: Joel http://firebrandal.com/2012/11/14/what-the-blue-jays-blockbuster-means-for-the-2013-boston-red-sox/#comment-62656 Joel Wed, 14 Nov 2012 11:44:09 +0000 http://firebrandal.com/?p=21098#comment-62656 Red Sox are not doing anything they will be cheap and they will not care about the Red Sox fans !! They always let go of their on players like, Pedro Martinez, trot Nixon, Jason bay , victor Martinez , Adrian beltre, and now Cody Ross to name some .. It's really studip sooo disappointed

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