Have they even tried to offer the Marlins a package for Stanton? Ben…..ahh….Larry could you at least pick up the phone and see what they think. Victorino in right, poor choice. Gomes in left is just stupid.

never mind backseat drivers now we have backseat gm’s

That’s why disgruntled fans make the big bucks.

 LOOKS LIKE WE HAVE A LOCK IN THE AL EAST BASEMENT NEXT NOT WORTH THE MONEY. BAD MOVE BEN BAD MOVE……

That statement does not make sense: Pagan is only 1 million more and they get him for an fourth year, but we should celebrate that Victorino comes off the books sooner?  If they were going to take him at all, doesn’t it make sense to secure a 4th year for the 1 million?  And also, wouldn’t the cost’s being spread out over 4 years instead of 3 make him more useful for trading?

Thank god for the patriots man to keep are spirits up, Just thinking  of this moves the soxs are making makes me sick.

And how does this leave room for those in Pawtucket like Brentz and Linares and Hassan and Hazelbacker?  Or have we already decided they are not good enough?

“Never confuse activity with achievement.” – John Wooden   Dwight Evans could probably give you .250/.320/.400/.720 and he’s 61 years old. 

i remember this guy! isn’t his name coco crisp though?

I read today that Marlins want 3 Top prospects for Stanton and they said almost every team has asked. I’d be curious if Salty to Dodger could get Dee Gordon.

$100 million to play with and this is the most creative the Sox can get? Napoli, Gomes, and Victorino? Sure, the free agent market is somewhat soft this year and they are areas of need, but c’mon!

 Yes – but the Giants are World Series Champions. The Red Sox were a mess and shed unprecedented salary. Unfortunately this puts the Sox at a disadvantage, and it looks like they are having to pay a bit more to attract free agents.

Pitching? Pitching? Bueller? Oh and one thing on Napoli and his Fenway numbers…He is now on the same team as the pitchers who assisted him in achieving those. Sooo maybe they’re gearing up for a little Beckett interleague action at the fens???

Haren was just had for 1/13. Probably could have done something there. I’m indifferent on Victorino.

name all the great free agents out there genius

Best post I’ve read in a long time.

Why is the best baseball writer in Boston writing for a radio station?

Pitching anyone?

Who’s in Left?

a little expensive, but I like the character of all these players the sox have been signing.  Aside from them all having experience on winning teams, they all bring either leadership and/or an edge/toughness to the team.  

The sox are doing a great job so far. Not sure why people are complaining. Looks like good deals so far for less by not having to give up picks. The players added so far will help, and other potential moves will make them even a better team. Stanton isn’t worth all the prospects. Besides picking him up will just end up like ells. Plus these contracts are short term until the highly regarded prospects are ready. Need someone to play short, a pitcher, outfielder and bullpen. I see them out of the cellar, can’t see it any other way. Some fans get so upset because the sx don’t go after high priced players. It’s all for good reason. Bay for instance, injury prone. Victorino showed what type of character he has. Took 3 years over 4, yeah it gives him a little more money, but he wants to be with a winning team. Shame on him for wanting to win. Negative fans that think they know the payers and what they are capable of and bash them are pathetic. Guess a lot of teams were interested in them because of their lack of skill too huh? Please get over it. Good signings guys… GO SOX!!!! You have my 100% support as a TRUE Sox fan

 Might as well try to Verlander, Harper, Trout, and Braun.  I mean, I’m sure they forgot Giancarlo played baseball, maybe you should text Ben and tell him some guy in Woburn figured it all out.

 Most people are ignorant, they’d complain about anything.

Nice Call

Shorter term, more money, no draft picks. Isn’t this what everyone was whining about before? How much will Ellsbury make? And we got what from him last year?

That’s what I’ve been thinking all along.The Sox have a glut of young outfield talent and are busy commiting to iffy veterans rather than clearing the way for the talented youth.  Ryan Kalish and Jerry Sands should be competing for full-time postions come spring training. Jackie Bradley and Bryce Brentz aren’t far behind, and JC Linares, Alex Hassan, and Jeremy Hazelbaker could be very useful back-ups/platoon players.Signing on Jonny Gomes somewhat cheaply for two years wasn’t a bad idea, but the Shane Victorino deal is for too much money and for too long.

 Yeah, a trade for Stanton makes sense… all it would cost would be EVERY GOOD PROSPECT IN THE ORGANIZATION.

 The Dodgers have AJ Ellis as catcher.  Would you trade five years of a talented middle infielder for one year of a backup catcher?

 Probably a combination of Gomes and Kalish.

This is a signing predicated on the (usually correct) theory that players return closer to their career average after an exceptionally good or bad year. He seems like a fine 4th or 5th outfielder. The only issue I have the signing it is that you are supposed to buy low when a player is coming off a poor year, thereby reaping the benefits of the relatively low market value. The Red Sox paid for Victorino’s career numbers, with no apparent discount for his poor 2012. That doesn’t seem like good financial sense.

And, the Sox are still a strong bat away from a lineup. Napoli, Gomes and Victorino fill a few holes  but doen’t come close to delivering the offense needed. We have signed a bunch of cogs, but we need an engine.

Sox fans need to start following national baseball media for objective insights. Local guys are deep in the tank and wont risk losing their key to the executive washroom at Fenway.

I’m betting dinner that Jason Bay has a better season then Gomes. Any takers?

Gomes had the exact same season as Cody Ross.  How much will Ross go for?  In fact their averages were essentially the same, with just about the same HRs for each.  Additionally, they both were inept against RHP.  Gomes was lower at about .209 to Ross’ .240.  However the difference is actually only 3 base hits. 

So again, how much do you think Ross goes for?

We don’t need Stephan Drew or any other free agent shortstop.  We have shortstop prospects (great prospects) throughout our system.  And I am not about to give up on Iglesias yet.  His glove and arm are A+.  Oh ya, I forgot he has a hole in his swing.  BS, BS, BS.  In 361 ABs at AAA last year he hit .269.  And he struck out 47 times for a strikeout rate of 13.02%.  Yes, he did have trouble in his September call-up.  But how many major league hitters don’t have an extended period of non-productivity.  I remember Pedroia and Gonzalez, plus everyone who ever played the game having those periods.  If he is working on adding strength this off-season, as I heard he was going to do, he could be a very pleasant surprise this year.  But, this is Boston, and if you take too long to develop, we need to get rid of you.  That is the Boston mindset.  Quit being so negative.  Iglesias will be an outstanding shortstop, and it could happen this year, and I just hope it is with the Red Sox.  If it takes another year, it takes another year.  And we do have Ciriaco who proved he can do a very decent job at shortstop.  Don’t give up on this kid.  His cieling is too high to give up on him yet.  Get positive for a while.  Come o nBoston!!!!