John Lester Claimed on Waivers

[IcyPatriot]

Just putting this here in case we have a discussion.

He was claimed by a mystery team ... that's all we know right now.

I would not trade him ... but we'll see right.

There's no links anywhere ... just a rumor by the talking heads.

 

[DarrylS]

I probably would not trade him either, but it would depend on the package..

Not much time left to do something..

 

[cmasspatsfan]

They already pulled him back, maybe just gauging whos interested in him and they'll explore in the off season, then again it could mean nothing.

 

[IcyPatriot]

I probably would not trade him either, but it would depend on the package..

Not much time left to do something..

They already pulled him back, maybe just gauging whos interested in him and they'll explore in the off season, then again it could mean nothing.

I am glad they pulled him back ... unless we were getting someone's top 2 of 4 prospects it's not worth it. I am not sure Lester is #1 material but when healthy he can be an adequate #2 or #3.

If we went into next year with a healthy Buckholz, lester, Lackey and Dubront and make a trade for a legit #1 I would be very pleased. Then we have the newly acquired Perez and Barnes on the farm. Pitching is not the problem - keeping them healthy is the problem.

 

[Run DMC]

Are you friggin nuts?! This is the worst staff in baseball.

 

[patsfanofNC12]

I am glad they pulled him back ... unless we were getting someone's top 2 of 4 prospects it's not worth it. I am not sure Lester is #1 material but when healthy he can be an adequate #2 or #3.

If we went into next year with a healthy Buckholz, lester, Lackey and Dubront and make a trade for a legit #1 I would be very pleased. Then we have the newly acquired Perez and Barnes on the farm. Pitching is not the problem - keeping them healthy is the problem.

I am very interested to see Lackey next year. He has taken a bad rep but from everything I've read he is looking amazing. This is a guy who with the Angles a little while ago was a star. Could be a good #3/#4 for us.

 

[cmasspatsfan]

I am very interested to see Lackey next year. He has taken a bad rep but from everything I've read he is looking amazing. This is a guy who with the Angles a little while ago was a star. Could be a good #3/#4 for us.

If Lackey gets back to where he was pre-injury, if Lester gets back to where he's been the last 4 out of 5 years, Bucholz sems to have righted the ship, lts a lot of ifs but not an unrealistic possibility, and they have the makings of a decent staff. Would still like them to somehow get a true number 1 along with the other ifs.

 

[chicowalker]

I am glad they pulled him back ... unless we were getting someone's top 2 of 4 prospects it's not worth it. I am not sure Lester is #1 material but when healthy he can be an adequate #2 or #3.

If we went into next year with a healthy Buckholz, lester, Lackey and Dubront and make a trade for a legit #1 I would be very pleased. Then we have the newly acquired Perez and Barnes on the farm. Pitching is not the problem - keeping them healthy is the problem.

Who's Perez?

 

[IcyPatriot]

Who's Perez?

Rubby ... the fire baller we got from the Dodgers.

the kid can hum it ... 100 mph

 

[chicowalker]

Rubby ... the fire baller we got from the Dodgers.

the kid can hum it ... 100 mph

isn't that de la Rosa?

Webster might be good, too, though I don't know how close he's supposed to be.

Hope Ranaudo can get healthy at some point.

 

[Boston Boxer]

I am very interested to see Lackey next year. He has taken a bad rep but from everything I've read he is looking amazing. This is a guy who with the Angles a little while ago was a star. Could be a good #3/#4 for us.

i have been pretty hard on Lackey, but hopefully he is a different guy now that jackass Beckett is gone. Lackey was going through a divorce and obviously pitching with a bad elbow...so i will give him a chance.

I also still like Dice K for some reason (at a reasonable price)

 

[captain insano]

i have seen all i want to see of lackey. i hope hes the next cry baby to go.