tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730822.post6317095858626297855..comments2024-03-15T23:25:52.517-07:00Comments on the joy of sox: Red Sox Decline Option On Varitekallanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04673233312198832937noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730822.post-48438235122755937682009-11-11T09:12:40.677-08:002009-11-11T09:12:40.677-08:00I would sit on a bench covered in dildos for 3 mil...I would sit on a bench covered in dildos for 3 million. I believe that is how Tek sees it.andyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13080026360873456937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730822.post-43155169747228976122009-11-10T07:04:44.928-08:002009-11-10T07:04:44.928-08:00They'd like Lowrie in there every day, but con...They'd like Lowrie in there every day, but considering the questions about his wrist, they clearly need a Plan B that might end up being Plan A.allanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04673233312198832937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730822.post-64078983677429065942009-11-10T06:26:39.915-08:002009-11-10T06:26:39.915-08:00I have a soft spot for OCab, but Seabass won me ov...I have a soft spot for OCab, but Seabass won me over this fall, so I'd be content with either at this point. Do we rule out Lowrie for every day?Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15720293202890878993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730822.post-49190723020219628202009-11-09T20:26:59.208-08:002009-11-09T20:26:59.208-08:00I know the Red Sox are talking about resigning Ale...I know the Red Sox are talking about resigning Alex Gonzalez at ss for around 3 mil, but would would you rather give 3 mil to , him or Orlando Cabrera? <br /><br />I'd Rather have .280 , 9 and 75 then, .250, 5 and 50 .......9caseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14214364466933716867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730822.post-30469050377564381652009-11-09T20:18:04.333-08:002009-11-09T20:18:04.333-08:00Posted by Peter Abraham, Globe Staff November 9, 2...Posted by Peter Abraham, Globe Staff November 9, 2009 10:44 PM <br />Just spoke to Theo Epstein. Contrary to a report, Jason Varitek has not yet exercised his $3 million player option for 2010.<br /><br />As Epstein correctly pointed out, Scott Boras usually pushes such decisions until the deadline.<br /><br />To be sure, the Sox expect Varitek to trigger that option. But it hasn't happened yet.9caseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14214364466933716867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730822.post-60155999160800354382009-11-09T18:14:21.399-08:002009-11-09T18:14:21.399-08:00Theo states that VMart will be the everyday catche...<i>Theo states that VMart will be the everyday catcher next season. Think the team is sending a clear message on this one?</i><br /><br />Theo should be committed to an asylum if he said anything else. I think even Tek knows that at this point.allanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04673233312198832937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730822.post-45855799945024986912009-11-09T18:11:22.146-08:002009-11-09T18:11:22.146-08:00... and just as I post that, the announcement come...... and just as I post that, the announcement comes that Tek will exercise the option. Well, who wouldn't want $3 million to sit on the bench versus nothing to stay home?FenFanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02348863925130603048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730822.post-16064245256351455622009-11-09T18:08:09.563-08:002009-11-09T18:08:09.563-08:00Theo states that VMart will be the everyday catche...Theo states that <a href="http://www.boston.com/sports/baseball/redsox/extras/extra_bases/2009/11/vmart_to_be_ful.html" rel="nofollow">VMart will be the everyday catcher next season</a>. Think the team is sending a clear message on this one?FenFanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02348863925130603048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730822.post-12443473561421200682009-11-09T16:44:09.972-08:002009-11-09T16:44:09.972-08:00no surprise and it's the right thing to do, de...no surprise and it's the right thing to do, definitely. Still, it leaves me a bit melancholy. But there is no room for sentimentality in professional sports. Not if we're going to win and destroy the MFY next year, dagnabit!nickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12044296357860322585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730822.post-58589694705955112192009-11-09T16:14:47.386-08:002009-11-09T16:14:47.386-08:00and to the other post , Tim Wakefield is the bigge...and to the other post , Tim Wakefield is the biggest bargain for a veteran player .EVER........9caseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14214364466933716867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730822.post-54973932371099695222009-11-09T16:13:39.844-08:002009-11-09T16:13:39.844-08:00If he does take the option, wouldn't have been...If he does take the option, wouldn't have been better for him to come out and say that rather than have them make the first move...It just seems better from a PR standpoint..9caseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14214364466933716867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730822.post-53128289918710847302009-11-09T15:58:19.776-08:002009-11-09T15:58:19.776-08:00Thank God.Thank God.charlie piolihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02429827907319299709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730822.post-84611550155278198212009-11-09T15:06:15.549-08:002009-11-09T15:06:15.549-08:00A cactus can go a long time without water, but at ...A cactus can go a long time without water, but at some point they need a little drink.Robhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14809080115678512743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730822.post-53734101429002513842009-11-09T14:48:02.246-08:002009-11-09T14:48:02.246-08:00I'd be really surprised if Tek didn't take...I'd be really surprised if Tek didn't take his option, though.Gambrinushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11797260679201507778noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730822.post-83581230276794918622009-11-09T13:45:23.058-08:002009-11-09T13:45:23.058-08:00No surprise.No surprise.Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15720293202890878993noreply@blogger.com