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We look pumped... :sleeping

We gain a game on the Braves today.? Book it. 496997[/snapback] Braves > Astros 497000[/snapback] Didn't realize Oliver was pitching for the 'stros....Nevermind.

I like the high socks. Unfortunately it's a sign that we're desperate.

We gain a game on the Braves today. Book it.

We're dead. So does anybody have tickets for that Nov. 4 Heat-Cavs game?

I hate to always be the negative one but...stick a fork in us.

Allen Iverson IS the captain. Muy clutch.

Nice camera work. USA! USA! USA! USA!

You guys are always so quick to point out Lo Duca's second half struggles, but Choi's career OPS after the all-star break : .616. Whether this trade hurts us in the future remains to be seen, but it will help us out now.

What are Choi's tools? He draws walks and has decent power. He also strikes out a lot. You know how many first basemen there are that can do that?

Explain how two rentals and Encarnacion for an ace, stud 1B and pitching prospect is an even trade. 485403[/snapback] Ace? Randy Johnson is an ace. Brad Penny? He has a career ERA of 4.04. He is a little bit better than mediocre. Stud 1B? Todd Helton is a stud 1B. Choi is good, but him and a minor leaguer with an ERA over 4 are certainly worth giving up for the top setup man in the NL, an all-star catcher, and an outfielder who will start for us.

Hee Shop Choi! Hee Shop Choi! Hee Shop Choi! Lo-du-ca? Lo-du-ca? I don't like it...

Eh....Why?

No big deal. They would've said something by now.

You have any info?

I'm a little confused about what Loria said. Why would he deny just that rumor? If he normally doesn't comment on things, what makes Nomar so special?

How is Nomar overrated? His career OPS is the highest of any shortstop in baseball. His defense is solid and is better than the defense of a Rafael Furcal. He doesn't strike out much, and he's got good speed. Nomar's a great player who plays a premium position and if we can get him at a reasonable price, we should.

New article in the Sentinel today... Marlins may have eye for Garciaparra By Mike Berardino Staff Writer Posted July 5 2004 Nomar Garciaparra might have worn out his welcome in Boston, but if the Red Sox decide to make the two-time American League batting champion available they could find a willing taker in South Florida. According to major league sources, the Marlins are weighing the merits of renting the superstar shortstop. Having received maximum production last season out of a pending free agent (Pudge Rodriguez) at a premium position (catcher), the Marlins could try the same approach with Garciaparra. As their offensive woes deepen -- just two major league teams are batting worse with runners in scoring position (.237) -- the Marlins are telling other teams they need another bat at least as much as they need bullpen help. The most likely trade bait would be shortstop Alex Gonzalez, a longtime favorite of Boston owner John Henry. If the Marlins thought Garciaparra could (or would) move to first base, they might be willing to part with Hee Seop Choi instead. Because the Red Sox have Pokey Reese, they wouldn't necessarily need a shortstop in return. Starting pitching would be more apt to catch their eye. The Red Sox have asked about right-hander Brad Penny in the past, and Carl Pavano, named Sunday to his first All-Star team, began his career in the Boston organization. Red Sox scouts Bill Lajoie and Murray Cook were at Pro Player Stadium for the recent series against Atlanta, when Penny and Pavano started on consecutive days. Penny's $3.725 million salary could soar past $7 million next year through arbitration. Pavano, making $3.8 million this year, can be a free agent at season's end. A two-for-two swap that would net Garciaparra and struggling right-hander Derek Lowe, another prospective free agent, also is possibile. Neither Boston player can block a trade, but the Marlins are said to be extremely reluctant to break up their rotation. Garciaparra is still due about $5.75 million, or half the $11.5 million he will earn this season. Parting with Gonzalez would narrow the financial gap to around $1 million, including the $3.4 million he's due to make next season. Garciaparra, who turns 31 later this month, missed the first 57 games of this season with an Achilles' tendon injury. He was batting .284 with just two home runs and 10 RBI since his June 10 return, and he triggered a media firestorm when he sat out Thursday's 13-inning loss against the Yankees. Boston General Manager Theo Epstein later said Garciaparra's heel wouldn't allow him to play. Epstein also said he had no plans to trade his star, but that could change before the July 31 non-waiver trade deadline. Several teams with higher payrolls have been mentioned in connection with Garciaparra. They include the Dodgers and Angels in his native Southern California, along with the Chicago White Sox. It's not going to happen. I might as well not get my hopes up.

Uh, the Sox will probably win the wild card, so why would they deal the favorite player of half the city? Also, they have better chance of making the playoffs then the marlins, they won't trade one of their best players. You may not have noticed, but Nomar dislikes the Red Sox organization, and the organization and fans don't like him. It all started with the ARod talks...

I'll be there to watch the start of a winning streak.

Stockpiling talent at certain positions is nice, but if you don't need someone (Stokes) and you can get someone valuable for him, you should pull the trigger. Stokes might not be that great anyways. His OBP last season was .312. He had 135 K's to just 36 walks. If he strikes out a lot, has no speed, and doesn't get walks, how is he going to get on base in the big leagues? He's a defensive liability no matter where you put him. He's also developed some wrist problems. Choi is young, cheap, and talented. Also, if he doesn't pan out like we want him to, first base is not exactly a hard position to find a good player. If we have to include Stokes to get a key contributor to this year's team, I'm all for it.

The runner would move to third but it wouldn't matter. We needed 2 runs. A DP would have killed us (we died anyways). I'm sure that was part of Jack's thinking.

I remember you guys discussed trading for him a while ago. Well, do you think it's possible? The Red Sox will probably trade him. I would give up Nunez, Penny, and some good prospects for him (if we could resign him this offseason). Gonzalez is solid and sometimes spectacular on defense, but he's a liability on offense. Even when he gets on a hot streak, he becomes a mediocre hitting shortshop. 10 guys on our offensively challenged team have a higher OPS than Sea Bass, and he is third on the team in strikeouts. And oh by the way, nine walks all season. This team needs a spark. They just don't seem to believe they can win. Matt Stairs or Brad Wilkerson won't make them believe. Nomar Garciaparra would.

This guy would really help our bullpen. His ERA is bad right now, but he has had nine scoreless outings out of his last ten games. He's also a veteran with a good track record and we wouldn't have to give up anything to get him. I just wonder if any other teams are interested in him...

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