Getting Lackey certainly gives them a little freedom with prospects. BTW, that Halloday (sic) ot Philly deal was pretty interesting. Glad he didn't go to NY.
On Tue, Dec 15, 2009 at 3:12 PM, Matt & Olga McSorley <[email protected]>wrote: > The Sox want Adrian Gonzalez but there's no way to know whether or not > San Diego is willing to trade him or what the cost would be. > > ------------------------------ > *From:* Larry Rupp <[email protected]> > *To:* "[email protected]" <[email protected]> > *Cc:* "[email protected]" <[email protected]> > *Sent:* Tue, December 15, 2009 3:03:32 PM > *Subject:* Re: Rumor Central > > Didn't I read or hear that we are looking at a Padres 1st baseman? Does he > carry a BIG stick? > > Sent from Larry's iPhone > > On Dec 15, 2009, at 2:48 PM, Tom Salemi <[email protected]> wrote: > > I agree. That's why I mentioned Damon's ability to complete his > four-year deal (although I doubt it had more to do with Melky Cabrera. Damon > has lost some steps.) > > But I think the Sox genreally get these things right (Lowell, Martinez, > Nixon, Mueller) then not. I'm not sure why they're not willing to pay for > Bay. They have concerns about his defense, but they've lived with Manny for > a good long time so I think they're being a little picky. > > I don't know. I agree they need a big bat, but maybe they're going to try > to plug that somewhere else in the lineup. > > > > > On Tue, Dec 15, 2009 at 2:27 PM, Matt & Olga McSorley < > [email protected]> wrote: > >> I'm suspicious of these "red flags" leaks. They floated the same leaks >> with Damon (remember how fragile he was?), and all he did was just finish >> four mondo-productive injury-free years with the Yankees. And yes, he >> finished in LF, but that may have more to do with Melky Cabrera than Damon's >> inability to play center. >> >> JD Drew had more health concerns three years ago and the Sox gave him a >> five-year deal at the exact same age Bay is now at very close to the money >> Bay is looking for. It makes no sense. Drew still doesn't start against >> lefties, for crying out loud. >> >> And I like the Lackey signing too, but even he missed a couple months last >> season because of injury. Bay hasn't missed significant time because of >> injuries in six years. And there are "red flags"? I don't buy it. It's Theo >> spin helped along by an all-too-deferential set of beat writers. >> >> This team was one bat away from being a World Series contender with Bay. >> Even though they've given the staff a shot in the arm, they still remain at >> least one big bat away. I hope there's more to come. >> >> -- Matt >> >> >> >> ------------------------------ >> *From:* Tom Salemi <[email protected]> >> *To:* [email protected] >> *Sent:* Tue, December 15, 2009 2:10:33 PM >> *Subject:* Re: Rumor Central >> >> Well, I read the Sox had seen "red flags" about Bay's health and his >> ability to fulfill a five year contract but who knows if that's true. They >> were on the money not giving Lowell a fourth year, Damon earned his salary >> most of the four years (albeit not in CF.) >> >> So it's not that they won't pay for 36 year olds, they just don't want ot >> pay for a 36-year-old Jason Bay. >> >> And, if they used Bay money to sign Lackey, I'm happy. >> >> >> >> On Tue, Dec 15, 2009 at 1:31 PM, Matt & Olga McSorley < >> [email protected]> wrote: >> >>> This isn't a complaint about the signings but just something I can't >>> understand: Why was Theo willing to sign Mike Cameron for two years, when >>> he'll be 37 and 38, but won't offer a fifth year to Jason Bay, who would >>> turn 36 at the end of the fifth year? I know Bay costs a lot more, but he's >>> also significantly more productive. >>> >>> -- Matt >>> >>> ------------------------------ >>> *From:* Matt & Olga McSorley <[email protected]> >>> *To:* [email protected] >>> *Sent:* Mon, December 14, 2009 9:31:55 PM >>> *Subject:* Re: Rumor Central >>> >>> I'm OK with the Cameron move as well. He's not thrilling as a player >>> but it's a smart business move. And the prospects and budget are in still in >>> place to get Adrian Gonzalez or Miguel Cabrera. >>> >>> -- Matt >>> >>> ------------------------------ >>> *From:* Steve Ouellette <[email protected]> >>> *To:* [email protected] >>> *Sent:* Mon, December 14, 2009 4:37:31 PM >>> *Subject:* Re: Rumor Central >>> >>> Knew it was a mistake to give you my bank account number ... >>> >>> On Mon, Dec 14, 2009 at 4:36 PM, Tom Salemi <[email protected]> wrote: >>> >>>> Of course you have like $75 in your checking account so it's quite a bit >>>> more than you'd pay for him. >>>> >>>> >>>> On Mon, Dec 14, 2009 at 4:34 PM, Steve Ouellette < >>>> [email protected]> wrote: >>>> >>>>> More than I would have paid Lackey, but he's not that much worse than >>>>> Halladay, he's younger and he doesn't cost us Buchholz and one of our top >>>>> prospects. >>>>> >>>>> Steve O >>>>> >>>>> On Mon, Dec 14, 2009 at 4:26 PM, Matt & Olga McSorley < >>>>> [email protected]> wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> Boston.com <http://boston.com/> reporting it's a done deal. 5 years, >>>>>> $85m. >>>>>> >>>>>> ------------------------------ >>>>>> *From:* Steve Gendron <[email protected]> >>>>>> *To:* "[email protected]" < >>>>>> [email protected]> >>>>>> *Sent:* Mon, December 14, 2009 1:51:48 PM >>>>>> *Subject:* RE: Rumor Central >>>>>> >>>>>> I'd rather have Halladay, but he would require us to part with >>>>>> prospects and I don't think the Sox are willing to do that. The only >>>>>> thing >>>>>> Lackey would cost them is money. >>>>>> >>>>>> Plus, they absolutely need another big bat. They either have to sign >>>>>> Bay (which is not looking too good), or go find someone else to fill a >>>>>> power >>>>>> role. >>>>>> >>>>>> Steve >>>>>> >>>>>> ------------------------------ >>>>>> *From:* [email protected] [mailto: >>>>>> [email protected]] *On Behalf Of *Matt & Olga McSorley >>>>>> *Sent:* Monday, December 14, 2009 1:05 PM >>>>>> *To:* [email protected] >>>>>> *Subject:* Re: Rumor Central >>>>>> >>>>>> If they're going to sink big bucks into a guy this off-season, I'd >>>>>> rather it be Lackey than anyone else on the market. >>>>>> >>>>>> -- Matt >>>>>> >>>>>> ------------------------------ >>>>>> *From:* Steve Gendron <[email protected]> >>>>>> *To:* "[email protected]" < >>>>>> [email protected]> >>>>>> *Sent:* Mon, December 14, 2009 12:21:08 PM >>>>>> *Subject:* Rumor Central >>>>>> >>>>>> Rumor on WEEI is that the Red Sox are going after John Lackey. >>>>>> Reportedly he is taking a physical with the team. >>>>>> >>>>>> Beckett >>>>>> Lester >>>>>> Lackey 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