Red Sox Review

Varitek being a smart/loyal guy i dont think he will let Boras make this a nasty situation.

Varitek has gotten Boras to back off before, I really don't envision him being a problem here.

The Sox really need to try and lock up Bay now. Kid's got at least a few years ahead of him and he proved he can hack the pressure and the postseason. Those were the only two questions left. The only way we're doing better is Holliday and I do not trust his road splits in the slightest.

Not Joe Morgan, I agree with you. Varitek needs to be honest with himself about where he is in his career. He is going to be 37 next April and is coming off a season where he batted .220. Here is hoping he does not go the old "this is my last big payday so I need to get it" route.

I have a bad feeling that Boras is going to force his way into this contract negotiation between Boston and Varitek this time. In 2004, Varitek's contract made him one of the top paid catchers in the game (maybe the highest? Do not recall for certain) and this time doubt seriously he will be getting barely a raise *IF* he is offered arbitration and probably offered a pay cut and 2 years max in not offered arbitration.

The Red Sox drafted 3 catchers in top 10 rounds this season and none of the catchers at AA or above did very well at all, nor appear ready in the case of George Kottaras, Dusty Brown and Mark Wagner, so if 'Tek does leave, a replacement will have to be found via trade, or FA.

That is another reason am all for holding onto Bowden from all pitcher oriented trades in case 'Tek leaves and he can be swapped with texas in something for one of the 3 catchers that they have. The Red Sox have a minor league full of pitching talent which the rangers dearly need and Bowden could step right into that rotation. Possibly even package him with Daniel Bard and look at a Salty even if more prospects can be agreed upon from both sides to fill out a trade.

BoSox offseason plans:
-cry a little bit
-cry and whine a little more
-overpay for a couple FA's
-cry about overpaying
-try to bury a redsox jersey in the Yankees stadium
-cry some more

"BoSox offseason plans:
-cry a little bit
-cry and whine a little more
-overpay for a couple FA's
-cry about overpaying
-try to bury a redsox jersey in the Yankees stadium
-cry some more"

Clarknaddison, with the exception of the jersey burying I'm thinking you've gotten us mistaken by the 3RD PLACE YANKEES! At least we made it to the dance floor!

And best of luck to Tampa Bay. No way I'm pulling for the Phillies.

Hell I'm just satisfied to make the playoffs. And my team hasn't won a WS in 100 years. But then again to me it's more about watching great baseball than it is about my Cubs winning. The Cubs winning is simply a bonus.

I really dont think they're going to give up Bowden or Bard for salty..besides Salty is being moved to 1st base..They need some pitching and a right handed power bat,unless Lowell can return without any problems..I think Tek is going nowhere if he'll come off of 10m a year...You gotta remember, we were missing a lot of power due to injuries this year and lets face it,Mannys bat was missed even though i think they did what they had to do for the team..Were gonna be good next year provided we dont go have a the injuries we had this year...

Hey why pay someone that hit .220 10 mil. or more.

We have kevin cash if we pay him less than that we are better for it.

I like Tek. but it's time to move on thank you for all you have done no hard feelings if you want to come back and be a coach, we would be glad to have you.
We talk about all the young pitching that we have,well I would be happier having a catcher that has worked with these guys for 2 or 3 years instead of a month or so for September call ups and spring training.Wouldn't you?