lowesox
12-22-2003, 12:35 PM
The Sox should try to find ways to get younger without taking a hit in the win column. It sounds like they'll have more payroll flexibility next year - so they should use this season to set it up.
Personally, at this point I'd trade Valentin first. Because he's lost a step and isn't really part of a the long term plan. If they get value for Thomas, well I'd trade him too.
I think signing Ponson would be a good step - but more importantly they should just try to get solid players for every hole they need to fill, because they have several none of our minor leaguers will cut it. Guys like Aurilia, Payton, Baez, maybe even Damian Moss - these are the kinds of guys we should be looking at.
With the way our division is shaping up it won't take an incredible team to win a pennat - and I am by no means accepting the insulting way management is treating us fans - but lets set the foundation for a team that can make a serious run next year.
Anyway, regardless of what we do Kenny - get off the fence and do something.
Personally, at this point I'd trade Valentin first. Because he's lost a step and isn't really part of a the long term plan. If they get value for Thomas, well I'd trade him too.
I think signing Ponson would be a good step - but more importantly they should just try to get solid players for every hole they need to fill, because they have several none of our minor leaguers will cut it. Guys like Aurilia, Payton, Baez, maybe even Damian Moss - these are the kinds of guys we should be looking at.
With the way our division is shaping up it won't take an incredible team to win a pennat - and I am by no means accepting the insulting way management is treating us fans - but lets set the foundation for a team that can make a serious run next year.
Anyway, regardless of what we do Kenny - get off the fence and do something.