Odds & Ends: Lackey, Bay, Matsui, Wilson

I agree that the Red Sox will probably not be big players for Lackey. His numbers in Fenway aren't too pretty and Theo Epstein usually doesn't give big longterm contracts to pitchers in their 30's. I expect them to go after Chapman moreso, a young pitcher who could eventually turn into a dominant starter. I agree with a lot of you that there is a lot of risk involved in signing Chapman but they have a lot of trust in John Farrell and I think he could help Chapman develop his secondary pitches. Also that Jack Wilson contract was a very good signing for the Mariners. They get to keep one of the best defensive shortstops in the game around for only 5 million dollars a year. That is a very team friendly contract.

"from what i've hear about chapman he doesn't seem worth the price he's asking for. I've heard he throws hard, but has no control of his pitches."

I don't think his price tag will go up as high as some are projecting but I get your point. As I said earlier he is a big risk but how often is a 21 year old lefty going to be on the free agent market who has the ability to hit 100 mph? I agree that he will need to develop more which is why I talked about the trust the Red Sox have with John Farrell. Overall, with the Red Sox payroll this is a risk they can afford to take. They don't have to worry about it as much as a team with a lower payroll does, I am not saying this is right but its simply the way it is. It just seems like the type of project Theo Epstein would love to get involved in.

Edgardo Alfonzo.. just go away

Yanks have to bring back Matsui. There is nobody available on the FA market who can replace his production and is as polished of a hitter that can be had on a one year deal.

The Yanks don't want to sign Bay or Holliday because they don't want to block Ajax or Montero for the future. But they still need to plug the gap until they are ready. Matsui needs to come back or the Yanks lineup will seriously suffer.

here a trade proposal for adrian gonzalez.. buchholz, reddick, rizzo, navarro, doubront, fife

here a trade proposal for adrian gonzalez.. buchholz, reddick, rizzo, navarro, doubront, fife

Posted by: seanthadon | November 14, 2009 at 04:42 PM

I doubt that package is strong enough for the Pads but something similar to that package COULD be enough to land Halladay.