The Boston Red Sox Remaining Pitcher Options
Published: 31st Jan 12 12:50 pm
Trade: Wandy Rodriquez
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I have talked about Wandy in depth before. The Astros lefty carries a heavy price tag ($36M for the next three years) but he is still an effective pitcher. Thanks to his high price tag, Boston will probably not have to pay the same price in prospects they would for a Floyd or Garza. Houston has been trying to move Rodriuez since the trade deadline, but their demands have been too high thus far. With the new management group in place now, trading the pitcher should be a priority once again.
Rodriquez is not without his flaws, however. He struggled with home runs last season and at 32, he is no bargain on that three year deal. Boston could certainly use his arm, but the cost in both prospects and dollars has kept them away so far.
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If they’re really serious about trading for good young pitching then Boston has to trade with Atlanta or the Rays.If they were to offer lets say Jacoby Ellsbury they could most likely get a good young pitcher and maybe an outfielder.Lets face Ellsbury won’t sign with Boston.Not after the way they treated him in 2010.And anyway Scot Boras likes to test the market
No way they will or should trade Ellsbury. Whether he will sign with them or not, they have him through the 2013 season and they cannot replace his production internally or through free agency. Trading with the Rays is basically impossible since they are in direct competition in the AL East. Atlanta could be a good trade partner, but Jurrjens is the only real option there and he would be below Pelfrey in a ranking of potential targets. Boston doesn’t have the high minor talent to coax away anyone better from the Braves and a team trying to improve isn’t move a star position player like Ells.