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Would Red Sox dare to shop Big Papi?
Theo Epstein is nothing if not logical, so we wouldn't be shocked to learn that the Red Sox' bloodless general manager is quietly shopping David Ortiz this off-season. We have no hard evidence to support this suspicion, mind you. It's just that, if certain things fall into place during the hot stove season, it makes more sense than some of us wish to admit. Consider: Should the Red Sox win the Mark Teixeira lottery -- and we're absolutely convinced that a lucrative-bordering-on-obscene offer will be forthcoming from Yawkey Way -- manager Terry Francona will be obligated to try to cram four high-quality everyday players (Ortiz, Teixeira, Kevin Youkilis, Mike Lowell) into three positions (third base, first base, designated hitter). Rather than dealing with that conundrum (not to mention the egos), it's more likely that the Sox would deal one of the quartet -- most likely Lowell, assuming he returns in good form after hip surgery. But it's no longer blasphemous to suggest that Epstein should at least gauge interest in the 33-year-old Ortiz as well.
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if they did acquire tex, its either papi or lowell...hmm that is pretty hard to decide. i say keep papi.
Jeremy_Wade: Is…
Atl, GA
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If Epstein has a brain, which I'm sure he does, he'll call for a press conference by 11 am this morning televised live on NESN to call BS on this Boston Globe story. If it is true, what we have here is the Northeast version of the San Diego Padres.
EastCoastKeith
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Well you have to be able to get it up and perform. If you cannot get up off the bench and play on a daily basis....then like ****? Why rely on tomatoes, when you can have katchup? Bring in the Tex-man and let's get the job done.
Bond 007
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Shoppy Papi?
Chasin' Utleys
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Not me, Cat. Keep Papi. Pro DH w/lefty bat. Lowell, who is a fav of mine, is RH with not as much power. If they're shopping Papi it means there is no market for Lowell.
DanTheMan
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Morning, Ms. Cat.
DanTheMan
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Why wouldn't they? they have a great track record of burning there past players who have been good to them. All they have to do is convince they're disciples (RSN) that it's for the greater good and they're on board. Would anybody really be surprised? Think about it? Only Ortiz and Varitek are left from the '04 team including starting pitchers. I predict they both leave this offseason. I mean it's Red Sox, their disciples (or sheep) will never question it.
FloridaBoy5
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Oh. My. God.
SlinkyRedfoot
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Which members from the '04 team are still playing productive baseball? Manny? Millar - maybe? Where are Bellhorn, Mueller, Damon, Kapler, Mirabelli, Nixon, Mientkiewicz, Pedro, Arroyo, Embree, Leskanic and Foulke? Which of them would you have suggested they'd kept to this point?
SlinkyRedfoot
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Morning, Kpimp. Glad you enjoyed. I just couldn't let the whole tomatoes or katchup thing slide -- what the hell does that mean?
I'm also glad that our pet, Roy, despite his best efforts, has failed to have us raized. <snicker>
SlinkyRedfoot
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This is a tough one. Papi has been clutch for them, and barring last year, very healthy for them. Long term, it makes more sense to keep Lowell who can play third and first if needed, Tex (that is, if they are truly trying to sign him,) and Youk to either play first or DH depending on how they will use Tex. Loyalty factor, they would likely trade Lowell. I just think Lowell has more good years in him.
Of course, this is all on the assumption that we can get Tex. And that we want him. Because, it means sacrificing one of those three others to bring him in. Or at least that's the only scenario I can see.....
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Happy Friday fakers!
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Ha! I beat u kitty!
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Oh wait... Of course I did- I'm the only **** person here...
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Honestly, this is pretty severe speculation. Ortiz and Lowell are both due about $24M over the next two years. If the Red Sox opt to keep Lowell and get rid of Ortiz, I will chew my baseball-seam-tatooed tongue off.
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Morning, Fact. Gotta drive to the office. BBL.
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Mornin brother!
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I don't think that would be exactly a good idea my friend... However, it would get a bit quieter round here...
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