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Originally Posted by OSUsushichic
We need to ban Ozzie for bashing Buckeyes.  |
Don't make me choose Sox/Bucks... I might claw my eyes out. Homer Bailey is pretty brutal in the Great American Smallpark and it wouldn't get much better in the Cell. Then again look what Coop did with a guy that nearly washed out in Philly last year.
I would never have a problem stocking up young arms for veteran players on 1 year deals. JD's a productive guy still and he's a HELL of a player but the Sox are likely going to need at least 1 more starter. Contreras might not be back for the 2009 season, and I hear they're trying hard to reach a buyout agreement for him. If Vazquez goes, that's 2 spots. Granted, the back two spots are the ones looking to get filled, but if it comes from within it'll likely be a guy who's had less than 10 ML starts. I wouldn't be shocked if we see the Sox best pitching prospect, Aaron Poreda, fill one of those spots. After that if you're making me choose between Lance Broadway, Clayton Richard, and Homer Bailey I'm going to have to choose Bailey, even if he does suck.
The battle to watch in spring training if the Sox don't acquire one, is at 2b. Chris Getz and Jason Bourgeois both seem to be pretty decent players, and similar. Bourgeois is lightning and more of a prototype for a leadoff man, but Getz is steadier in the IF and has a better arm. The wild card in this race is super-prospect Gordon Beckam. The real questions are: is he a 3b or a 2b? Will he take to his new position well enough, fast enough to break camp with the team? If he shows improved plate discipline in spring training there's a good chance he'll start immediately.