Red Sox reportedly sign Carl Crawford to 7 year $142 million deal - Page 3 - New England Patriots Forums

Shed83 · 12-09-2010, 01:22 PM

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I'm a Yankees fan .

Boooooooooooooooooooo

Steve:Section 102 · 12-09-2010, 01:36 PM

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Have a whack. I have been since Tuesday morning as the Patriots dismantled the Jets. This week has been a beauty thus far.

I ripped the Sox for being cheap and overcharging for everything Sox. I have never been so happy to be wrong in my life. Very exciting time to be a sports fan!

The Voice of The Fan: FVP: Boston Red Sox Breakout The Checkbook To Sign Crawford

BradyManny · 12-09-2010, 02:50 PM

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That contract is absurd. Nice player though. Man, $20 million per for a guy who's never hit 20 homers, and has an OBP of .350? Hey, no salary cap so the money is irrelevent. The Sox should have a sick team. A little too lefty in the line up, but nasty all over. They have to be the favorite at this point.

I like the Gonzalez move, but this move is the kind of one that has made me less interested in the Sox the past several years. The classic Theo moderate overpay. Say what you want about Dan Duquette, but when he ponied up, it was for a stud. Manny & Pedro provided the core for what became the team(s) that broke the curse. I feel more comfortable breaking the bank on sure-things like those guys. Or like Adrian Gonzalez, for instance.

If the Yanks or Sox want to get get the best player available and do so b/c they are in a financial situation which allows them to do so, so be it. They earn the right to do so by having a successful and profitable team.

But overpaying for guys like JD Drew, Lugo, Renteria and Crawford or even Lackey, or the Beckett re-sign, it's just boring. Ironically, it feels cheap.

Run DMC · 12-09-2010, 05:28 PM

CC is the best free agent OF out there for the next 2-3 years. Drew and papi are toast after this season. We literally had to sign this guy. This trade will look brilliant in the next 3 years. Armchair GM's need to (Please be quiet - edited). WE are now the most dominant team in beisbol.

***IcyPatriot*** · 12-09-2010, 06:06 PM

This discussion makes more sense looking at the possible 2012 list.
A lot can happen between now and then and this list could shrink in half.

Prince Fielder

Ryan Howard

Albert Pujols

Jason Bartlett

Carlos Beltran

Mark Buehrle

Edwin Jackson

Heath Bell

Jonathan Papelbon

Robinson Cano

Yadier Molina

Grady Sizemore

Matt Cain

TriplecHamp · 12-09-2010, 08:59 PM

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I'm a Yankees fan and I was hoping the Yankees wouldn't sign Crawford to some ridiculous deal, since they have already have a Crawford junior in Brett Gardner. I felt the same way about the Sox and Ellsbury. Were I a Sox fan, I'd have much preferred that this money be invested in some right handed power, as well as some bullpen help. Ellsbury and Crawford are virtually identical players. Their stats are very similar if you look at them. This past season must have soured the front office on Ellsbury. Regardless, Crawford is a terrific player. He absolutely makes the Sox better. I just think the contract isn't a good one. Again, it's only money. Something which the Sox have to spend.

Defensively the Sox should be outstanding in the OF. Think of the ground that a foursome of Ellsbury, Crawford, Cameron, and Drew will cover. Their infield should be terrific as well. That will certainly help the pitching staff bounce back this year.

I agree that I really didn't want Crawford here because of his price but I actually like this move for Boston. I wouldn't rely on Ellsbury for anything. I honestly think Crawford is made for our short porch or the pesky pole, he would have fit in well on either team. Defensively he is as good as they come.

kwa1430 · 12-10-2010, 08:43 AM

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I'm a Yankees fan and I was hoping the Yankees wouldn't sign Crawford to some ridiculous deal, since they have already have a Crawford junior in Brett Gardner. I felt the same way about the Sox and Ellsbury. Were I a Sox fan, I'd have much preferred that this money be invested in some right handed power, as well as some bullpen help. Ellsbury and Crawford are virtually identical players. Their stats are very similar if you look at them. This past season must have soured the front office on Ellsbury. Regardless, Crawford is a terrific player. He absolutely makes the Sox better. I just think the contract isn't a good one. Again, it's only money. Something which the Sox have to spend.

Defensively the Sox should be outstanding in the OF. Think of the ground that a foursome of Ellsbury, Crawford, Cameron, and Drew will cover. Their infield should be terrific as well. That will certainly help the pitching staff bounce back this year.

Can Yankee fans stop comparing Brett Gardner to Carl Crawford. Brett is a good player and Carl is a much, much better player.

***reflexblue*** · 12-10-2010, 08:48 AM

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I'm a Yankees fan

Yankees Suck, Yankees Suck,...... Theeeeeeee Yankees SUCK!!!

scout · 12-10-2010, 11:26 AM

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Can Yankee fans stop comparing Brett Gardner to Carl Crawford. Brett is a good player and Carl is a much, much better player.

I've heard of Carl Crawford.

Real World · 12-10-2010, 01:13 PM

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We definitely will have a sick lineup, the too lefty argument isn't as big deal as people make it seem. I was reading an article on it the other day, and apparently Gonzalez, Crawford, and Ellsbury all hit equally well against lefties and righties. So it's not like we signed two more lefties who can't hit righties.

Plus the RF fence is being moved in 9 feet I guess. That park is really going to drive pitchers nuts.