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    Quote Originally Posted by mvp 78 View Post
    Travis is not a good trade chip. I'd say the Sox have some good pen arms (like Buttrey), some high end lower level guys (like Mata) and decent org guys (like Ockimey) that are better than Travis. I think Beeks has decent value.
    Travis isn't really a good trade chip, I agree. But he is MLB-ready, which seems to carry a lot of value. Whether Ockimey or Buttrey have more value is debatable and probably more related to the preference of the other GM. But more important, proves the point about how little the Sox have to offer right now. ...

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    Quote Originally Posted by moonslav59 View Post
    We spent $8M on Nunez as a remedy for the Pedey situation. DD already addressed the 2B position, and he used up just about every scrap or resources we had to build the current roster.

    I'm not arguing that 2B may or may not be our weakest position, but I think we are going to sink or swim with Nunez/Holt (Lin/Marco).

    By the deadline, we'll know more about Pedey, and if Nunez/Holt are still not getting it done, perhaps 2B is where we look to upgrade, but by then, maybe another position looks like it is a higher need.

    We only have a few precious resources left and can't fill all our needs. My guess is that we wait it out and make our decision near the end of July.
    Exactly the way I feel. Everyone please note moonslav's use of the phrase, "few precious resources left."

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    Quote Originally Posted by mvp 78 View Post
    What's wrong with Pedey's below market value contract?
    There is not a single major league team that would take on Pedey's contract. We couldn't give him away. Name a team that's dumb enough to take on his contract.

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    From Red Sox Stats: Tzu Wei Lin's last 100 PA: 356/396/556

    I am wondering why the team doesn't call Lin up to play 2B?

    He is likely not going to continue hitting like that, but he's worth a shot. At the very least, he would be solid defensively.

    IMO, he's an upgrade over what Nunez has been giving us. Call him up and phantom DL Nunez.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Kimmi View Post
    From Red Sox Stats: Tzu Wei Lin's last 100 PA: 356/396/556

    I am wondering why the team doesn't call Lin up to play 2B?

    He is likely not going to continue hitting like that, but he's worth a shot. At the very least, he would be solid defensively.

    IMO, he's an upgrade over what Nunez has been giving us. Call him up and phantom DL Nunez.
    I have been wondering the same thing. Quite frankly Nunez has played about the worst defensive 2nd base I've seen in years.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Nick View Post
    There is not a single major league team that would take on Pedey's contract. We couldn't give him away. Name a team that's dumb enough to take on his contract.
    mvp was just being nasty toward Pedroia, as is his custom.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Nick View Post
    There is not a single major league team that would take on Pedey's contract. We couldn't give him away. Name a team that's dumb enough to take on his contract.
    Pawtucket

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    Quote Originally Posted by Kimmi View Post
    From Red Sox Stats: Tzu Wei Lin's last 100 PA: 356/396/556

    I am wondering why the team doesn't call Lin up to play 2B?

    He is likely not going to continue hitting like that, but he's worth a shot. At the very least, he would be solid defensively.

    IMO, he's an upgrade over what Nunez has been giving us. Call him up and phantom DL Nunez.
    Or just rip the bandaid off with Swihart.

    Trade Swi & Hembree for a better RP'er and call up Lin.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Bellhorn04 View Post
    mvp was just being nasty toward Pedroia, as is his custom.
    Talking about Pedey’s under market contract is “nasty” now?
    Quote Originally Posted by moonslav59 View Post
    ( I won't say the "C word.")

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    Quote Originally Posted by mvp 78 View Post
    Talking about Pedey’s under market contract is “nasty” now?
    In the context of your body of work about him, sure.

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    Quote Originally Posted by StephenCurry30 View Post
    anyway we could dump nunez in a trade to potentially offset the money coming in?
    Yes

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    Scooter to me is the missing player ,reminds me of the flyin Hawiian as far as a teammate .
    Last edited by Natick to NC; 06-21-2018 at 07:27 PM.

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    Give it up. We're not getting Scooter.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Bellhorn04 View Post
    In the context of your body of work about him, sure.
    Is that Canadian for “you were right all along, mvp”?
    Quote Originally Posted by moonslav59 View Post
    ( I won't say the "C word.")

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    Quote Originally Posted by Natick to NC View Post
    Scooter to me is the missing player ,reminds me of the flyin Hawiian as far as a teammate .
    How many Reds games have you watched?
    Quote Originally Posted by moonslav59 View Post
    ( I won't say the "C word.")

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