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Buchholz Called Up, Scouted By Jays?
WEEI.com's Alex Speier writes that the Red Sox will recall Clay Buchholz from Triple-A Pawtucket to make a start in Toronto following the All-Star Break. With two starters in the All-Star Game, Boston wants the ability to give Tim Wakefield and Josh Beckett extra rest following the break.
WEEI's Alex Katz confirmed that the Blue Jays had two scouts in attendance for Buccholz's last minor league start, in which he surrendered four earned runs to bring his season thus far to a 7-2 record with a 2.36 ERA.
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Wow! With Buchholz, Lowell, and Lowrie all coming up/back, who will go away? Bates, for sure, but who else? Does Theo have an All Star break trade up his sleeve?
Posted by: Little Bear | July 12, 2009 at 04:56 PM
Doesn't sound like a team ready to trade Buchholz to me.
Posted by: baseballnuts | July 12, 2009 at 05:01 PM
"Doesn't sound like a team ready to trade Buchholz to me."
Or it sounds like he is being showcased for a trade.
Posted by: bigpupp | July 12, 2009 at 05:03 PM
"Wow! With Buchholz, Lowell, and Lowrie all coming up/back, who will go away?"
I'm willing to bet Theo is going to burn up the phone lines trying to find someone to give even a bag of peanuts for Lugo.. if he gets nothing, bye bye Julio.
This is probably a way to showcase Buchholz. But also probably only a formality and not necessarily for just for the Blue Jays benefit... any other Sox fans quietly hoping that Padres scouts are in attendance?
Posted by: start_wearing_purple | July 12, 2009 at 05:04 PM
A showcase of him getting lit up.
Posted by: yanks12025 | July 12, 2009 at 05:07 PM
I could see a deal of Lugo + lots of cash for some low level prospect from an AL team. As bad as Lugo's defense has been this season he still has a line of .284/.352/.367 and could be an upgrade for some AL team off the bench for the occasional start at SS and to DH once a week. The first team to come to mind is Seattle. Could the Sox send Bard down to AAA for a day for Buchholtz's start?
Posted by: jbond | July 12, 2009 at 05:11 PM
"A showcase of him getting lit up."
Like how the Yankees have gotten lit up by the BoSox or how the Yankees just got swept by the Angels?
Posted by: BravesRed | July 12, 2009 at 05:12 PM
this aint about Halladay... my guess is Rolen??? perhaps Lowell's injury is worse than they are letting on?
Posted by: pigeon | July 12, 2009 at 05:16 PM
"Could the Sox send Bard down to AAA for a day for Buchholtz's start?"
Not for a day. I believe the wait time is 10 days before a player that was sent down could be called back up (unless there is an injury).
My guess is that Bates will be optioned and Lugo will be DFA'ed so that Buchholz and Lowell can be brought up. Then, Saturday Lowrie is brought up to replace Buchholz.
Posted by: bigpupp | July 12, 2009 at 05:16 PM
BravesRed,
Is the game over yet, NO. Besides Clay throwing the No-hitter he has do nothing.
Posted by: yanks12025 | July 12, 2009 at 05:18 PM
"A showcase of him getting lit up."
LOL +1
Posted by: XCal1bur | July 12, 2009 at 05:25 PM
"BravesRed,
Is the game over yet, NO. Besides Clay throwing the No-hitter he has do nothing.
Posted by: yanks12025 | July 12, 2009 at 05:18 PM"
Hell yeah! you talk that malarkey.
"this aint about Halladay... my guess is Rolen??? perhaps Lowell's injury is worse than they are letting on?
Posted by: pigeon | July 12, 2009 at 05:16 PM"
Maybe but then Buchholz is not the piece going to Toronto.
Posted by: 661dodgerblue | July 12, 2009 at 05:25 PM
Just as long as he doesnt pitch as bad as Sabathia today 6inns/5runs, he should be ok. for about 179.5million less.
Posted by: SamHorn | July 12, 2009 at 05:29 PM
"A showcase of him getting lit up."
Oh bitter Yanks fan CC won't get you the win today either and that hiccup tie for first place is now going to be 3GB. haha
Posted by: fitz | July 12, 2009 at 05:30 PM
Pretty sad were 0-8 against you guys but your only up 2 games.
Posted by: yanks12025 | July 12, 2009 at 05:33 PM
"Pretty sad were 0-8 against you guys but your only up 2 games."
And some how I fail to see how you didn't insult yourself.
Posted by: start_wearing_purple | July 12, 2009 at 05:34 PM
Sox arent goin for Halliday, its Holliday they want. Buckholtz and Kotsay(?) for Holliday. Holliday just a rental. Oakland happy to get salary relief and is gone at end of year anyway.
Youk moves to 3rd. Between Holliday, Ortiz, and Youk, Lowell fills in (resting hip).
Posted by: SamHorn | July 12, 2009 at 05:37 PM
"this aint about Halladay... my guess is Rolen??? perhaps Lowell's injury is worse than they are letting on?
Posted by: pigeon | July 12, 2009 at 05:16 PM"
Maybe but then Buchholz is not the piece going to Toronto.
Posted by: 661dodgerblue | July 12, 2009 at 05:25 PM
Im not so sure about that. Your talking about an above average 3B that is hitting .320. I understand he only has 6HR and 35 RBI but if you look at what the Blue Jays lineup has done this year it aint bad.
I could see a Rolen for Buchholz trade straight up
Posted by: pigeon | July 12, 2009 at 05:37 PM
Yeah i hate that they are 0-8 against you guys but we'll beat you guys when it matters in the ALCS on the way to the world series against the Dodgers.
Posted by: yanks12025 | July 12, 2009 at 05:38 PM
Halladay has always been my favorite player since I started watching baseball so I hope to God he gets traded to the Red Sox.
Posted by: RMB915 | July 12, 2009 at 05:38 PM
"but we'll beat you guys when it matters in the ALCS"
Right... like 2004.
Posted by: start_wearing_purple | July 12, 2009 at 05:39 PM
Bard should not be going down, he has been the best reliever the last couple of weeks and shut down the KC comeback just last night.
Penny may get moved, but doubt that Bucholz is going anywhere. Francona may be going with the 6 man rotation to give the starters the extra day off over the late summer he likes to every year like he wants to anyway while they see if some team desperate for a SP (of which there are many) is ready yet to seriously over pay for Penny while he rests his starters and then send Bucholz back to the ML. No harm, no foul if Philly, NYM, Milwaukee, Texas etc.. won't pay big time for Penny yet.
Posted by: johns | July 12, 2009 at 05:41 PM
"Buckholtz and Kotsay(?) for Holliday."
I can see this happening....
If Theo is held at gunpoint. But anything short of that and it's not happening.
Posted by: bigpupp | July 12, 2009 at 05:42 PM
It's not a big deal if they don't get him he is a luxury like Tex but when Papi is gone after 2010 the Red Sox will get ALBERT PUJOLS and everyone will be jelous.
Posted by: RMB915 | July 12, 2009 at 05:43 PM
Oh 2004 that now has a asterisk next to it(Manny), i can't wait till the 103 names come out with Ortiz,Nomar,Pedro on it.
Now the game is over, and now were are 3 games out. But im not worried. The Yankees are the best second half team in the majors and before you know it they will be in first place and you guys will take the wild card. Either way it's going to be the Yankees and Red sox's taking the east and Wild Card. The Rays were a one year team plus they had alot of injurys.
Posted by: yanks12025 | July 12, 2009 at 05:43 PM
buck for holliday, why not?
Posted by: SamHorn | July 12, 2009 at 05:43 PM
"buck for holliday, why not?"
Theo wasn't willing to part with Buchholz for a catcher of the future...What makes you think he is going to trade him for a two month rental, who is having a down year, in a position that isn't in need?
Posted by: bigpupp | July 12, 2009 at 05:46 PM
Pujols will not leave the Cardinals.
Posted by: yanks12025 | July 12, 2009 at 05:47 PM
"but we'll beat you guys when it matters in the ALCS"
I'd hate to say it, oh who am I kidding, I love saying it. Never has a franchise spent so much for so little. You (yankees), are no sure thing to even come out of that division even with the wildcard available. Last I checked, the Rays are coming on strong and they are a lot more athletic than that overpaid lineup of all stars you posess.
Posted by: indybucfan | July 12, 2009 at 05:47 PM
1) Sox not happy with Buckholtz to begin with (likes to party too much)
2) They get bat they need for stretch run they need.
3) Gets Youk to 3rd where he wants to be
4) Gives Sox best chance to resign Holliday long-term.
5) If they dont resign him, they get 1st and 3rd round picks for him (after they offer arbitration to him)
Don't see need for shotgun
Posted by: SamHorn | July 12, 2009 at 05:48 PM
I could see a Rolen for Buchholz trade straight up
Posted by: pigeon | July 12, 2009 at 05:37 PM
I could see Carmen Electra waiting for me when it's time to go to bed tonight, too.
Posted by: bucs_lose_again | July 12, 2009 at 05:51 PM
I could see Carmen Electra waiting for me when it's time to go to bed tonight, too.
Posted by: bucs_lose_again | July 12, 2009 at 05:51 PM
Haha I was ROFLMAO for 5 minutes after I read this!
Posted by: Braves for NL East!! | July 12, 2009 at 05:52 PM
Indy,
How are the Rays coming on strong, they lost last night and lost today. In the past two weeks they have been losing games instead of gaining games on the red sox's and yankees. So please tell me how they are coming on strong.
Posted by: yanks12025 | July 12, 2009 at 05:52 PM
how did this turn into a Holliday discussion?!?! was that a mis type by someone?
Did he mean Halladay and eveyone kept going on it? or did I miss something.
I think it takes more than Buchholz & Kotsay to get Matt Holliday
Posted by: pigeon | July 12, 2009 at 05:53 PM
Ok question- Who do you think has more value right now (for the Blue Jays) Bucholz or Joba????
Posted by: drcgull | July 12, 2009 at 05:56 PM
The Rays when they have a healthy club are probably the team in baseball.
Posted by: 661dodgerblue | July 12, 2009 at 05:57 PM
Its a Buckholtz article, not Halladay. The world isnt evolving around Halladay. He's not coming to Boston, GET OVER IT. Holliday/Rolen much more realistic based on sox needs.
Posted by: SamHorn | July 12, 2009 at 05:58 PM
The Rays when they have a healthy club are probably the team in baseball.
Posted by: 661dodgerblue | July 12, 2009 at 05:57 PM
damn.. the best team
Posted by: 661dodgerblue | July 12, 2009 at 05:59 PM
Francona said before todays game that Lowell is on target for a Friday return, but also said it could wait until Saturday.
That makes it sound like one of the moves will wait until Buchholz is sent back down.
Best guess is that Bates is optioned back to Pawtucket and Lugo is designated for assignment to make room for Buchholz and Lowrie. Lowell would then get activated after Buchholz start Friday.
Posted by: TJ Sox Fan | July 12, 2009 at 06:02 PM
If I want Pujols to leave the Cardinals and come to Boston. IT WILL HAPPEN. trust me on this.
Posted by: RMB915 | July 12, 2009 at 06:11 PM
A showcase of him getting lit up.
Posted by: yanks12025 | July 12, 2009 at 05:07 PM
When's Ian Kennedy's next start for the Yankees again?
Posted by: jp | July 12, 2009 at 06:14 PM
"If I want Pujols to leave the Cardinals and come to Boston. IT WILL HAPPEN. trust me on this.
Posted by: RMB915 | July 12, 2009 at 06:11 PM"
Please do
Posted by: 661dodgerblue | July 12, 2009 at 06:16 PM
Lowrie also will be recalled as well more than likely when Lowell returns, so multiple moves will occur at the same time and all this nonsense regarding Rolen, Atkins and other senseless crap will stop.
Posted by: johns | July 12, 2009 at 06:21 PM
"Sox arent goin for Halliday, its Holliday they want. Buckholtz and Kotsay(?) for Holliday. Holliday just a rental. Oakland happy to get salary relief and is gone at end of year anyway."
"Youk moves to 3rd. Between Holliday, Ortiz, and Youk, Lowell fills in (resting hip)."
Is this a joke? So, you're saying the Sox should trade their top prospect for a slumping overrated outfielder rental? I'm amused at some of these trade propositions.
Posted by: Joba The Fat Sloba | July 12, 2009 at 06:41 PM
I would like to see the Sox make a minor move before trading deadline and that is a lefty in the bullpen who can throw strikes. The guy I like is the guy they just faced this weekend, Ron Mahay. Thats it. No major moves coming unless they get rid of Penny in a trade.
Posted by: Cyyoung | July 12, 2009 at 06:42 PM
yanks12025, which bothers you more. Your being every guys bitch or your team being Boston's bitch? Just curious!
Posted by: RED SOX DYNASTY! | July 12, 2009 at 06:49 PM
"Oh 2004 that now has a asterisk next to it(Manny), i can't wait till the 103 names come out with Ortiz,Nomar,Pedro on it."
Ok, say you can claim that Manny was on the juice, but what about the yanks? The first names to come to mind are Giambi, and Arod. Pettitte wasn't there for '04 but he was when the yanks blew it in '07, and those are all confirmed cases.
Posted by: jbond | July 12, 2009 at 07:04 PM
yanks12025
yanks record vs. teams with a winning record 16-24
sox record vs. teams with a winning record 24-18
b4 you make any more bold predictions about the WS and dodgers you might want to spend the all star break figuring out how to beat good teams....
cuz they "showcase" them in the playoffs....
Posted by: UpstateNYSOXfan | July 12, 2009 at 07:04 PM
I could see a Doc/Rolen deal getting done with the Sox for a couple of reasons. First, this allows Boston to make sure he doesn't inevitably get dealt to the NYY next year, and lets them attempt to extend him if they can. They can afford to deal Clay, Lars Anderson, and Michael Bowden and still have Bard, Tazawa and others to fill the void int he future. They'll still have to add 3 more prospects to make it happen, but it would guarantee them a world series win. Doc, Beckett, Lester, Smoltz - followed by their pen and with Rolen's gold glove D? Yeah, good luck beating that one this year and next year. It very well may happen that way.
Posted by: 4LeafClovers | July 12, 2009 at 07:11 PM
Buchholz isn't being brought up to be showcased, they are giving him a much deserved start in the big leagues, and giving the starters a rest.
And anyone who thinks a Rolen/Buchholz trade could ever happen are off their rockers.
Posted by: sdrdsx | July 12, 2009 at 07:48 PM
Wow. People are really getting carried away with the Halladay thing. There's no way Boston will make a legit run for him and especially under a 'take Halladay AND this big fat contract' demand...they simply won't give up what it would take. And why would they? They only need a few spare parts to safely make the playoffs. Somehow I don't think a wholesale farming off of their best prospects is in their plans right now. Ya gotta' love the gossip, though. Say, did you hear that Boston is looking at trading Pedroia, Youk and Anderson for Halladay, Rios and Scutaro? I saw it on the internet so it must be true...
Posted by: Lock | July 12, 2009 at 08:03 PM
"Pujols will not leave the Cardinals."
Is that a prediction or a prayer.
Posted by: Little Bear | July 12, 2009 at 08:56 PM
"Either way it's going to be the Yankees and Red sox's taking the east and Wild Card. The Rays were a one year team plus they had alot of injurys."
Team offensive WAR...
Rays- 23.1
Yankees- 19.0
Sox- 12.7
Team pitching WAR...
Sox- 15.2
Rays- 9.2
Yankees- 7.3
Team UZR...
Rays- 37.1
Yankees- -12.9
Sox- -21.1
Pythagorean records...
Sox- 52-36
Rays- 51-38
Yankees- 49-39
So yeah, I disagree. Reading the rest of your posts yanks12025, I doubt if you have any clue what anything I just said means, but the Rays are not a one year wonder, they have played pretty much just as good as either the Yankees or Red Sox. We've been through this before, the Rays are legit. They are the best offensive team in the league, the best defensive team in the league, and they have a very good pitching staff that I would expect to improve in the second half. The Rays aren't going anywhere.
Posted by: nrmax88 | July 12, 2009 at 09:02 PM
Chill... The Red Sox open up against the Blue Jays after the break... that's why they're scouting him.
Posted by: Brent | July 12, 2009 at 10:27 PM
The Rays have something the Yankees don't have much of..
Chemistry.. I know I know..
Go out and do your job, get paid. Bla..
If you remember Carlos Pena from last year, he said its like a fraternity within the clubhouse.
Baseball is a lot easier when you're having fun.
Posted by: 661dodgerblue | July 12, 2009 at 10:28 PM
Red Sox-Padre Trade Sounds Pretty Good.
Posted by: Partylambo | July 12, 2009 at 11:01 PM
Gonzo and giles to Sox
Posted by: padreperson36 | July 12, 2009 at 11:31 PM
for who tho???
Posted by: Partylambo | July 13, 2009 at 12:23 AM
yanks12025
yanks record vs. teams with a winning record 16-24
sox record vs. teams with a winning record 24-18
--------------
Does that include the games played against each other? Because if it does that means the Sox are under .500 against teams with winning records other than the Yankees
Posted by: mike923 | July 13, 2009 at 01:01 AM
A showcase of him getting lit up.
Posted by: yanks12025 | July 12, 2009 at 05:07 PM
When's Ian Kennedy's next start for the Yankees again?
Posted by: jp | July 12, 2009 at 06:14 PM
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Bearing multiple injuries to starters, I don't see the Yankees needing him anytime soon
Posted by: mike923 | July 13, 2009 at 01:05 AM
Chill... The Red Sox open up against the Blue Jays after the break... that's why they're scouting him.
Posted by: Brent | July 12, 2009 at 10:27 PM
Finally, someone on here gets it. Thank you Brent.
Posted by: carini26 | July 13, 2009 at 07:52 AM
"Chill... The Red Sox open up against the Blue Jays after the break... that's why they're scouting him."
Interesting then that the Jays knew Buchholz was being called up many hours before he did.
Posted by: Little Bear | July 13, 2009 at 09:27 AM
"Bearing multiple injuries to starters, I don't see the Yankees needing him anytime soon"
Speaking of which, have the Yankees said whether they're going to move Hughes into Wang's slot or keep using Aceves?
Posted by: Little Bear | July 13, 2009 at 09:34 AM
Interesting then that the Jays knew Buchholz was being called up many hours before he did.
Posted by: Little Bear | July 13, 2009 at 09:27 AM
Crazy thought... Maybe the MLB teams do not depend on Francona's post game press conferences to deliver breaking news.
Posted by: carini26 | July 13, 2009 at 09:39 AM
Speaking of which, have the Yankees said whether they're going to move Hughes into Wang's slot or keep using Aceves?
Posted by: Little Bear | July 13, 2009 at 09:34 AM
One of them will eventually have to replace Joba. He's already approaching career highs on innings pitched, and his numbers are getting worse with each start. He has maintained his velo around 92, but his K rates are declining and his BB rates are increasing. Just move him to the pen in the 2nd half and let him rear back and throw the ball hard.
Posted by: carini26 | July 13, 2009 at 10:22 AM
Wow bucholz won't get traded straight up for holliday. The A's would much rather let holliday go in free agency and get the 2 draft picks when another team signs him. Plus from what i hear Billy Beane really loves the draft.
Posted by: chris | July 13, 2009 at 10:23 AM
Don't you love all these stupid Yankees fans...
"A showcase of him getting lit up"?
Yankees fans should be used to that as their staff has allowed the third most runs in the AL... They were just swept by the Angels - including a loss by CC The Savior, The Aging Wonder Pettitte, and Chamberlain.
But they have 26 WS titles - and a whopping 4 since 1979...
Posted by: NJ Sox Fan | July 13, 2009 at 04:50 PM
"Oh 2004 that now has a asterisk next to it..."
One asterisk, how many the Yanks got?
How many roids boys from 1990 to now with pinstripes?
Roger, Giambi, Aroid, keep counting ........
The NY *'s
Posted by: Rejean | July 14, 2009 at 09:07 AM
The A's will give up Holliday, if the get enough prospects in return. Buch is a good start. Draft picks are potential, guys already putting up good numbers in the minors is a better option.
Perhaps Bates is being show cased??
Sox are big on Lars Anderson as thier 1st base prospect.
Getting another power bat at one of the corners makes huge sense right now.
Then can use Lowell to rest Youk, Ortiz or "New Guy". Always have good bat off bench too.
Posted by: Rejean | July 14, 2009 at 09:12 AM