Bigfatcat999

First, sign Ross and Ortiz and promise a 2 yr. rebuild.

second, Left handed 1b. Swisher is on the market but I would rather have a short term solution for the next FA market.

Statistically the Red Sox were 8th in the league in runs, but 22nd in OBP.

27th in ERA, 23rd in WHIP.

One starter and push the rest down to RP. Current starts are:

Buchholz
Lester
Doubront
Lackey. (Oh Gawd...)
Morales.

Third, Make a ******* decision with Bard and stick with it. Is he a starter or a kick ass closer?

Forth, Wait. I want to see what happens with Webster and De La Rosa.

Keyser Söze

Trade Ellsbury in a package for Andrus.

Sign Bourn, Haren and Sanchez via free agency

Explore trading for Justin Upton or signing his brother to play RF. BJ might not be the player attitude wise that best fits this team right now but we will need a RF if Ross walks.

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Boston Boxer

I would trade Ellsbury in a heartbeat. The worse thing that happened is when he had that MVP type year and instantly inflated his worth. He (and Bora$) want to get paid like the MVP year, but he is nowhere near that type player. He is a 3 year/$18M player that probably ask for 5 years/$100M which ain't happening.

I would not explore trading for a SS. Iglesias is my guy even though he cant hit. I am willing to bet we can have enough offense to absorb his bat. We need pitching, OF, and 1b help

Keyser Söze

Forgot about 1B, Hosmer or Smoak could be interesting possibilities. Iglesias used to be my favorite prospect, but he just can't hit. I think you'll change your mind after his numerous inning enders.

Iglesias is a perfect fit for an NL team, I'd love to deal him..especially if Bogaerts can stick at SS.

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Run DMC

Youk at 1st? If we can get him for short money...

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ausbacker

I just want pitching... as far as the eye can see.

Patriot Missile

First you have to be patient. The free agent market is just not that good this year. Got some decent prospects in waiting. Little miffed about giving up Kelly in the Dodgers deal but I understand, they were taking all that salary off their hands. Hopefully that De Larosa kid works out in return. We need some more gritty dirt dogs. Hoping there is another trot Nixon like player or 2 just waiting to play ball.

I'm just going to go to a few games with family, cheer them on and enjoy the environment. My expectations are tempered so it should be a stress free season coming up.

captain insano

didnt the sox give up casey kelly when they traded for agon? is that the kelly you are referring to? i dont think they gave up a kelly to the dodgers but i could be wrong.

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Patriot Missile

My bad on that one. Was the Padres. Mind isn't what it used to be. Hopefully Sands and De Larosa work out.

Boston Boxer

de la Rosa is a stud...he will work out just fine