Hmm, I wonder.

[vg_ford]

liamstliam, what's your take on this?

On the one hand, getting Buerhle would be great. On the other hand, we don't need him NOW. And does he want to come to Boston?

Of course, it means he doesn't go to the Evil Empire.

Comments

[liamstliam.livejournal.com]

They're gonna want too much.

I don't think we can get away with holding back both Ellsbury and Bucholz, but then again if we think we can sign him, maybe.

Two minor leaguers (not the two above) to rent a guy that might get us the World Series championship is not too bad.

[vg-ford.livejournal.com]

True. I guess I'm just wondering about the "if they don't offer him a contract extension, he won't sign." Who WOULDN'T want to sign for just a while with a team that looks that strong?

And agreed on signing away both Ellsbury and Bucholz, but would you give up one of them?

[liamstliam.livejournal.com]

I do not think so.

West Coast Weighs In

[zombiegoat.livejournal.com]

Personally, I would not be in favor of this. Your farm system is beginning to pay some good dividends (Pedrosia, Youkilis aka "The Greek God Of Walks"), and this guy is going to want a whole hell of a lot in terms of an extension. The team is doing fine and you shouldn't have any difficulties wrapping up the division. Schilling is a gamer and Wake will bounce back enough to right his own ship. Keep the jack and stay the course.

Re: West Coast Weighs In

[vg-ford.livejournal.com]

True, but the Boston.com article makes the point that while we're good for this year, Schilly and Wake aren't getting any younger. And do any of us (except my friend Donna, who is a diehard Yankees fan) really want to see him go to NY?

The Future Is Bright

[zombiegoat.livejournal.com]

Also true, but I am not only a sabermetrics guy, I don't believe in paying large money for veteran pitchers, even ones who are proven. The Mets were completely retarded when they shelled out for ol' Pete Martinez... use high draft picks on the pitchers and let them come up through the farm system. Granted, most won't pan out, but you only need to come up with one quality starter every other year. The odds are in your favor.

Unfortunately, you must always plan with one eye on the future unless your team is staggering with creaky veterans (a la San Francisco), and that's a position the Red Sox are not going to be in for some time. You have the ability to play smart and still have good shots at titles for the next three or four years, barring NY goling absolutely apeshit.