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Smoltz could sign with Red Sox

Discussion in 'MLB - Baseball Forum' started by LClefty04, Jan 7, 2009.

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  1. Jan 7, 2009 at 11:36 PM #1
    LClefty04

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  2. Jan 8, 2009 at 10:44 PM #2
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    It's pretty much a done deal as long as Smoltz passes his physical.
     
  3. Jan 8, 2009 at 10:49 PM #3
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    I read where Brad Penny may already be done in Boston due to physical?
     
  4. Jan 9, 2009 at 9:35 AM #4
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    I don't understand why they would want him. He's old and has a bad shoulder. Maybe they will take Glavine too.
     
  5. Jan 9, 2009 at 11:02 AM #5
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    one year deal for $5 million before incentives. that's pocket change. it's no different than signing Colon last year. smart move considering the risk-reward.
     
  6. Jan 9, 2009 at 11:34 AM #6
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    Absolutely. Boston just wants him for October anyway. Very good move for the Sox, as is their signing of Baldelli. They're going to have problems down the line if Ortiz doesn't hold up, but aside from getting cheap on Teixeira, I like what they've done this off-season. Sucks for me since I hate Boston and Baltimore won't be good for another decade, if then.
     
  7. Jan 12, 2009 at 10:46 AM #7
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    the sox got cheap with Teixiera? They offered $170 for eight years. Boras wanted a contact from the Sox that, with vesting options, took it to $220 million over 10 years. Sorry, Collin, but Teixiera just isn't worth that.
     
  8. Jan 12, 2009 at 12:30 PM #8
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    Oh boy, now you did it
     
  9. Jan 13, 2009 at 9:23 AM #9
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    So 5 million is pocket change for the Red Sox these days. Intersesting. So why not give Schilling and Glavine 5 million too? If 5 million is pocket change then 15 million is surely doable too. Maybe one of the three can actually contribute something positive by the end of the season.
     
  10. Jan 13, 2009 at 10:24 AM #10
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    I know that wasn't a real question, but I'll answer it anyway. they don't need that many pitchers is the best reason I can think of for not signing Glavine and Schilling. Of the three, Smoltz seems to management to be the best option.
     
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