Haren a fit for gambling Boston

If I am the Sox I think I would think about number 26 of the Cards first coming off a 16-3 season instead of gambling on Haren.

None of this years pitching free agents excite me. Boston would be better off looking to make a trade, with Ellsbury the main piece to obtain a pitcher.

Haren's chronic back problems should be a red flag.

QUOTE(#1):

Originally posted 08:57 AM ET  11.05 by toad

If I am the Sox I think I would think about number 26 of the Cards first coming off a 16-3 season instead of gambling on Haren.

Anybody gambling on Kyle Lousy will have serious buyer's remorse.

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Originally posted 09:21 AM ET  11.05 by THE BISHOP!

Haren's chronic back problems should be a red flag.

Agreed; as the article implies, the Angels must have a reason not to re-sign him.
They would probably know more than the Sox about Haren's physical issues.

QUOTE(#3):

Originally posted 09:19 AM ET  11.05 by jnorman41

None of this years pitching free agents excite me. Boston would be better off looking to make a trade, with Ellsbury the main piece to obtain a pitcher.

The Sox are going to have to give up a lot more than Ellsbury if they are looking for a front line starter.

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Originally posted 09:37 AM ET  11.05 by Kenny_Powers

The Sox are going to have to give up a lot more than Ellsbury if they are looking for a front line starter.

I disagree, the Sox should be able to get a pretty decent pitcher for Ellsbury and a mid level prospect.. A #1, no but a #2 or solid #3 should be doable.

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Originally posted 09:37 AM ET  11.05 by Kenny_Powers

The Sox are going to have to give up a lot more than Ellsbury if they are looking for a front line starter.

I think they expect to get a middle of the order starter, not a front liner...I agree with you, Ellsbury isn't going to get you an ace.

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Originally posted 09:38 AM ET  11.05 by brotha68

Elsbury should be enough. He had a great 2011.

The only issue I have with that is that who ever obtains Ellsbury in a trade may lose him to free agency after one season. I would think that the Red Sox have to sweeten the deal by adding a pitching prospect in order to receive a middle of the rotation starter in return.

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Originally posted 09:54 AM ET  11.05 by THE BISHOP!

The only issue I have with that is that who ever obtains Ellsbury in a trade may lose him to free agency after one season. I would think that the Red Sox have to sweeten the deal by adding a pitching prospect in order to receive a middle of the rotation starter in return.

unless said team is willing to deal with borass on a long term contract

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Originally posted 10:00 AM ET  11.05 by uncle teabags

unless said team is willing to deal with borass on a long term contract

Boras always wants his players to hit the open market.

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Originally posted 10:02 AM ET  11.05 by brotha68

That doesn't seem a lot to receive for their best player. Jacoby was a leading MVP candidate in 2011 and may have won it if BOS had not collapsed. Surely, he can garner more than that.

He was just a shadow of that player in 2012 and his ability to stay healthy is always a concern

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Originally posted 10:20 AM ET  11.05 by brotha68

You're right on both counts.

The main question concerning Ellsbury as a FA should be whether he can he replicate that 2011 season, or was it all just an anomaly.