MLB 2010-2011 Off Season Thread

[Hardkore Kidd J]

Originally Posted by Aguakate Lackey's no sure thing, neither is Matsuzaka. You'd think they'd AT LEAST be "in the mix" for Lee, but that's not the case. Maybe the Red Sox have total confidence that their starters will play up to their standards. But it's still weird, TO ME, that the Red Sox haven't been linked to Lee this offseason at all.

They do have about 3 sure things with Beckett, Bucholz and Lester. Their major problem last year was hitting and maybe the bullpen. So I say the Red Sox get one more player maybe Crawford. And then trade for a few bullpen arms maybe and the Red Sox would be pretty much all set.

I think Bucholz and Beckett are gonna have a real good season and I'd be surprised if Lester isn't. You guys may need a new closer too. I think it's about time for Paps closer days in Boston to come to an end especially since 2011 is the last year on his contract if I'm not mistaken. You guys do need a stop gap for this Daniel Bard fellow.

I don't pay that much attention to the Red Sox how good is Bard? How close do you think he is to becoming the new closer of the Red Sox?

[Aguakate]

Red Sox should get Kerry Wood to set up Papelbon, and if needed (is Papelbon goes through a rough stretch), take over the Closer role.

[Hardkore Kidd J]

I could of sworn that Wood was all ready signed by someone. I thought he may have have signed with a National League team. *Shrugs* Daniel Bard maybe a better guy for the set up role and take over closing sometimes if Paps should fall into a bad stretch.

[glanville6]

Originally Posted by Hardkore Kidd J I could of sworn that Wood was all ready signed by someone. I thought he may have have signed with a National League team. *Shrugs* Daniel Bard maybe a better guy for the set up role and take over closing sometimes if Paps should fall into a bad stretch.

Nope, but the Cubs COULD be interested. Id hope, anyway...I miss him.

Also would love to see the Cubs go for Zack Greinke...but I'd like to see the Cubs go for someone...

We'll probably get Carlos Pena...damnit

[Aguakate]

Originally Posted by glanville6 Nope, but the Cubs COULD be interested. Id hope, anyway...I miss him. Also would love to see the Cubs go for Zack Greinke...but I'd like to see the Cubs go for someone... We'll probably get Carlos Pena...damnit

The Cubs don't seem to have a real plan, and that sucks, 'cause they are my favorite team. But you just don't see them making moves that make any sense...I don't see them having a clear vision about what kind of a team they want to have, not just in 2011, but in the years ahead. No long term plan. They just seem to sign different players every offseason, and hope that something clicks.

[Hardkore Kidd J]

Originally Posted by glanville6 Nope, but the Cubs COULD be interested. Id hope, anyway...I miss him. Also would love to see the Cubs go for Zack Greinke...but I'd like to see the Cubs go for someone... We'll probably get Carlos Pena...damnit

They might have some competition Washington is looking for a first baseman as well. And Pena or LaRoche is at the top of their list.

[Droford]

Originally Posted by Hardkore Kidd J I could of sworn that Wood was all ready signed by someone. I thought he may have have signed with a National League team. *Shrugs* Daniel Bard maybe a better guy for the set up role and take over closing sometimes if Paps should fall into a bad stretch.

Last I heard Wood was one of the many relievers the Os were looking into but I hope that it doesn't come down to him cause I feel as if it would end up being a disaster.