No chance Ellsbury sticks with Boston

Well, if he doesn't play anymore or any better than he did in 2012 and 2010, then he may not have that many options next year. He turns 30 this September. If he stays healthy, fine, if not?

The article sounds like an old NWA promotion, hair versus contact match next season.

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He's going to have to prove he can stay healthy before he can cash in on a fat contract. He's only had one exceptional season.

He will be delighted to play almost anywhere else!

Boston knew this 2 years ago when he turned down a extension. Which is why he shouldn't even be here now. They should have traded him for pitching right after his career year in 2011, when his value was at it's highest.

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Originally posted 09:47 AM ET  02.18 by The Moose

He's going to have to prove he can stay healthy before he can cash in on a fat contract. He's only had one exceptional season.

Somebody is going to look at this situation and think he's worth the risk. Which he would be for team that's invested nothing so far. As for Boston, there comes a time when you just want to cut your losses and move ahead.

Here is something I never thought I'd ever say or write...Dan Shaughnessy is correct. If Ellsbury plays well, and stays healthy, he'll be gone by or at the trade deadline. If he has a crap season, or gets hurt yet again, he goes to the highest bidder next offseason. No way he's with the club next year.

QUOTE(#4):

Originally posted 09:47 AM ET  02.18 by The Moose

He's going to have to prove he can stay healthy before he can cash in on a fat contract. He's only had one exceptional season.

one exeptional season? against 3 trips to the DL for a long period of time right??
sure, this guy likely bogone by next spring!!!!

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Originally posted 11:53 AM ET  02.18 by alacran

begone

fixed

injuries had been his best refferences about his poor stats,,no team should sign him for no more than a one year deal,,why?? too many injuries in his weak ans fragil body!!!

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Originally posted 10:57 AM ET  02.18 by bruins6988

Here is something I never thought I'd ever say or write...Dan Shaughnessy is correct. If Ellsbury plays well, and stays healthy, he'll be gone by or at the trade deadline. If he has a crap season, or gets hurt yet again, he goes to the highest bidder next offseason. No way he's with the club next year.

Much as it pains me, I'd have to agree with the CHB assessment.

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Originally posted 08:48 AM ET  02.18 by 50yearfan

Well, if he doesn't play anymore or any better than he did in 2012 and 2010, then he may not have that many options next year. He turns 30 this September. If he stays healthy, fine, if not?

the age and the rash of injuries are about to be bidding ,who should win the odds???injury rash or the age in his weak body??

Ellsbury could had been a great player except,,,,,the injuries dictates differently

This guy is outstanding when Healthy!

2014 playing centerfield for the New York Mets Jacoby Ellsbury........

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Originally posted 05:07 PM ET  02.18 by Sgt. Schultz

2014 playing centerfield for the New York Mets Jacoby Ellsbury........

He's going home to the left coast.

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Originally posted 05:07 PM ET  02.18 by Sgt. Schultz

2014 playing centerfield for the New York Mets Jacoby Ellsbury........

How did that Jason Bay signing work out?

No big deal if he does leave, as they have Jackie Bradley waiting for the call up. I'd just like to see the Red Sox get some kind of return for him before he does depart for good.

The kid, no longer a kid at almost 30, has had one exceptional year, 2011, in his Bosox career.
He has talent, but is brittle or fragile, and not a clubhouse leader. Plus, he has Boras as an agent, toxic!
So, let him perform well up to trade deadline and then get something for him from a contending team that's needs his skills.
If he doesn't perform, then tender him and see what happens if another team signs him and the Sox get a compensatory high draft pick.
Either way, he's gone, but with bennies for the home team.