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[elsrbueno]

Does anyone know where I can find a list of potential 2005-2006 free agents?

[RedSoxRooter]

check the second post down.

http://www.ballparkguys.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=41;t=004746;p=

[elsrbueno]

thanks.

I had no idea that Embree AND Timlin were both up for free agency next year.

[soxie thefangirl]

Wake isn't anymore right?

[elsrbueno]

Nope. He's signed an extension that basically makes him a Red Sox until he retires.

[Sizzlin22]

TImlin and Embree are both getting old anyways we need new relievers.

[Sox fan in Tex]

BOSTON (9): Johnny Damon, of; Alan Embree, lhp; m-John Halama, lhp; Matt Mantei, rhp; Kevin Millar, 1b; Bill Mueller, 3b; Jay Payton, of; Mike Timlin, rhp; Tim Wakefield, rhp.

I say Halama, Millar and Timlin go. I think we re-sign Damon (unless he's asking for huge $$$), Mantei (he's underrated), Mueller, Embree and Payton.

[Zenny]

I say Halama, Millar and Timlin go. I think we re-sign Damon (unless he's asking for huge $$$), Mantei (he's underrated), Mueller, Embree and Payton.
I don't see us keeping any of them, save for maybe one or two depending on moves we make prior to these. For the most part, they are interchangable pieces (Timlin, Embree, Halama, Payton, Mantei), players that can be readily replaced (Mueller, Millar) or huge salaries that are potentially crippling (Damon).

[YanksHater213]

Damnon has been playing pretty damn well though.

[Sox fan in Tex]

Damon has been playing VERY well, but I'm just hoping he doesn't ask for Carlos Beltran-like money.

[YanksHater213]

Honestly, I dont think he is that stupid. He will ask for a pretty nice increase, but I think that he wants to stay, and wont demand Beltran-like money

[RedSoxRooter]

I'd keep Timlin.

[soxie thefangirl]

Damon wants more years than the Sox would be willing to give him, he said so himself. which is why I doubt he'll be back. out of Mueller, Millar and Damon, Larry said, on the radio, he doesn't see Damon back.

[stocker323]

Damon wants more years than the Sox would be willing to give him, he said so himself. which is why I doubt he'll be back. out of Mueller, Millar and Damon, Larry said, on the radio, he doesn't see Damon back.
Exactly. Damon's agent is Scott Boras, who was the one who started the Varitek negotiations at 5 years. The Sox won't want to give Damon 4 years let alone 5, and it's not like last year where there weren't many teams in the Catcher market. I see some team taking a risk and signing Johnny for 5 years. Add that to the fact that Hanley may be ready for next year I think it's a no brainer.

[Zenny]

If Damon lowers it to three, he's returning. Anything more and he won't be back.

[elsrbueno]

Whether or not Johnny comes back will be a direct result of his demands. Like Varitek, the first thing he'll have to do is give up on his 5 year demand.

Unlike Varitek, the Sox no doubt see Damon as a replacable player.

Anyone who reads anything I write knows my feelings towards Kevin Millar. I sincerely hope he does not return.

I respect Bill Mueller and appreciate the way he plays the game and his contribution to the Sox, but with his durability issues and below average production I don't see the Sox investing much on him next season (especially considering that they look committed to Kevin Youkilis as their future 3B)

My guess is that Payton won't be back unless the team has a major shakeup. Jay's going to want to be an everyday player, and if the Sox can't give it to him, he'll seek another job. Although, if the Sox don't sign Damon, Payton might be a cheaper alternative....

If Matt Mantei continues to dominate, he'll be offered a closer's job and more money SOMEwhere next year, so I don't see him coming back.

Timlin and Embree aren't getting any younger. Timlin's having a good year and Embree has been better of late. The Sox may bring them back if they have reasonable demands, but they shouldn't break the bank to do it. Halama's nothing special, and all three of these guys are easily replaced.