Josh Beckett traded to the Red Sox

nicholete · 11-21-2005, 08:21 PM

From what I saw on ESPNews this is a done deal. Red Sox all get Mike Lowell.

http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/story/5103292

catman · 11-21-2005, 10:03 PM

That move makes a bit of sense for the Sox. They get much a stronger rotation and a 3B that may be able to hit a few homers for them, along with playing good defense. It costs them several very good prospects, however.
Overall, both teams should benefit from this deal.

Phicinfan · 11-22-2005, 06:53 AM

I am curious if this helps push Manny out the door, or now a bigger push to keep him.

catman · 11-22-2005, 08:15 AM

I am hearing that Lowell will be spun off. To whom, I do not know.
Lets see where Manny ends up. I also am curious about what will happen to him.

Mike · 11-22-2005, 12:27 PM

This is what I absolutely hate about baseball.

Trading away talent like that to cut payroll. Gotta love that winning attitude. Hell, I am getting used to that crap here in Texas.

Phicinfan · 11-23-2005, 09:05 AM

Okay, I am here to say..this will be a mistake by Boston.

He won't be much better than he ever was. He had a career high 15 wins....last year. Granted, the lineup in Boston is much, much better. Still, he is injury prone....and he will get killed by the green wall. IF he can stay healthy...he might work out this year...but watch, in the long run...this was a mistake.

Phicinfan · 11-23-2005, 09:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mojo

This is what I absolutely hate about baseball.

Trading away talent like that to cut payroll. Gotta love that winning attitude. Hell, I am getting used to that crap here in Texas.

They have done it before. After the WS win, they jetisoned everyone, and eventually developed young guys to take over. No one likes to see a fire sale. But they seem to be able to develope talent and move on.

catman · 11-23-2005, 09:19 AM

With the trade of Delgado to the Mets, it appears the Marlins are, indeed, having another "fire-sale".

Bamacrazy49 · 11-28-2005, 01:41 PM

Great pickup for Boston if he stays healthy.

catman · 11-28-2005, 06:29 PM

Welcome aboard, Bamacrazy. It'll be good to read your thoughts on the baseball season here.
The Red Sox seem to be willing to improve their team. Maybe they will retain Johnny Damon's services for a few more seasons?

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11-21-2005, 08:21 PM	#1
nicholete Hope comes with batteries Forum Leader Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Chicago Posts: 10,366 vCash: 7754030 Donate	From what I saw on ESPNews this is a done deal. Red Sox all get Mike Lowell. http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/story/5103292


11-21-2005, 10:03 PM	#2
catman Baseball "Expert" Premium Member Forum Leader Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Central Iowa Posts: 7,752 vCash: 66592 Donate	That move makes a bit of sense for the Sox. They get much a stronger rotation and a 3B that may be able to hit a few homers for them, along with playing good defense. It costs them several very good prospects, however. Overall, both teams should benefit from this deal.


11-22-2005, 06:53 AM	#3
Phicinfan Deputy Premium Member Forum Leader Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Cincinnati Ohio Posts: 11,137 vCash: 132484 Donate	I am curious if this helps push Manny out the door, or now a bigger push to keep him.


11-22-2005, 08:15 AM	#4
catman Baseball "Expert" Premium Member Forum Leader Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Central Iowa Posts: 7,752 vCash: 66592 Donate	I am hearing that Lowell will be spun off. To whom, I do not know. Lets see where Manny ends up. I also am curious about what will happen to him.


11-22-2005, 12:27 PM	#5
Mike who me? Admin Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: L.A. (Lower Arkansas) Posts: 30,006 vCash: 14556924 Donate Blog Entries: 18	This is what I absolutely hate about baseball. Trading away talent like that to cut payroll. Gotta love that winning attitude. Hell, I am getting used to that crap here in Texas.


11-23-2005, 09:05 AM	#6
Phicinfan Deputy Premium Member Forum Leader Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Cincinnati Ohio Posts: 11,137 vCash: 132484 Donate	Okay, I am here to say..this will be a mistake by Boston. He won't be much better than he ever was. He had a career high 15 wins....last year. Granted, the lineup in Boston is much, much better. Still, he is injury prone....and he will get killed by the green wall. IF he can stay healthy...he might work out this year...but watch, in the long run...this was a mistake.


11-23-2005, 09:19 AM	#8
catman Baseball "Expert" Premium Member Forum Leader Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Central Iowa Posts: 7,752 vCash: 66592 Donate	With the trade of Delgado to the Mets, it appears the Marlins are, indeed, having another "fire-sale".


11-28-2005, 01:41 PM	#9
Bamacrazy49 Outlaw Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 116 vCash: 15500 Donate	Great pickup for Boston if he stays healthy.


11-28-2005, 06:29 PM	#10
catman Baseball "Expert" Premium Member Forum Leader Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Central Iowa Posts: 7,752 vCash: 66592 Donate	Welcome aboard, Bamacrazy. It'll be good to read your thoughts on the baseball season here. The Red Sox seem to be willing to improve their team. Maybe they will retain Johnny Damon's services for a few more seasons?