mikedean441
6X HOF
Wow A's just got tougher as if that was possible
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PHENOMENAL deal for Boston.
I have to imagine this includes some exclusive negotiating window for Lester or even a financial commitment. I couldn't see them giving him up for 12 starts
Seriously, I just about fell out of my chair when I saw that. Going forward, and I'm talking in the next 2-3 years, not next season, a power bat in the lineup was a much bigger need for the Red Sox than pitching with David Ortiz nearing the end of his career. The Red Sox had no one in the pipeline in the minors that was a big-time power hitter. However, if Cespedes can really be an FA in a year or 2, the Red Sox better throw the bank at him and resign him, otherwise this deal isn't good in the long run.
Seriously, I just about fell out of my chair when I saw that. Going forward, and I'm talking in the next 2-3 years, not next season, a power bat in the lineup was a much bigger need for the Red Sox than pitching with David Ortiz nearing the end of his career. The Red Sox had no one in the pipeline in the minors that was a big-time power hitter. However, if Cespedes can really be an FA in a year or 2, the Red Sox better throw the bank at him and resign him, otherwise this deal isn't good in the long run.
I couldn't be happier with this deal. Honestly thought if they traded Lester it was going to be for prospects. Agree with you in this is immediate protection for Ortiz in the lineup or vice vesa. Long term it is a potential replacement for him in the lineup.Seriously, I just about fell out of my chair when I saw that. Going forward, and I'm talking in the next 2-3 years, not next season, a power bat in the lineup was a much bigger need for the Red Sox than pitching with David Ortiz nearing the end of his career. The Red Sox had no one in the pipeline in the minors that was a big-time power hitter. However, if Cespedes can really be an FA in a year or 2, the Red Sox better throw the bank at him and resign him, otherwise this deal isn't good in the long run.
I couldn't be happier with this deal. Honestly thought if they traded Lester it was going to be for prospects. Agree with you in this is immediate protection for Ortiz in the lineup or vice vesa. Long term it is a potential replacement for him in the lineup.
I believe the Sox have been reluctant about going more than 4 years on contracts, but they may have to make an exception with this guy.
The Green Monster is going to have some more dents in it with this guy playing there on a regular basis.
Oh I agree with you - would rather have Lester long term. Not sure what was communicated in negotiations that led them to actively shop him, but once it was apprent they were going to do so - I was hoping for a good return.I get what you're saying, but I'd still rather have Lester on the Red Sox with a long-term deal in place. Somehow, I don't agree with all the noise out there that he's just going to resign with the Red Sox this offseason after the A's rent him for the rest of the year. The management team of the Red Sox has shown over the years that they resign the players early that they want to keep, and those that they don't want to keep always hit free agency and leave. It's going to suck when Lester is wearing pinstripes next year.
I am nervous about what we gave up...
Miller I imagine is gone for sure. As for the Outfielder we gave up... We shall see
Does that mean Tavares gets a full time starting job?I was wrong...
Allen Craig and Joe Kelly.
Thank god.
Does that mean Tavares gets a full time starting job?