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Post by perm1979 on Jul 31, 2014 8:55:08 GMT -5
Just broke on espn
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Post by perm1979 on Jul 31, 2014 8:56:17 GMT -5
Gomes included as well
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Post by leeobrien on Jul 31, 2014 8:58:34 GMT -5
This is cool stuff. I didn't even think a's were chasing.
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Post by samowamo on Jul 31, 2014 9:05:45 GMT -5
Pretty cool trade if you ask me.
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Post by dbole123 on Jul 31, 2014 9:07:59 GMT -5
Good trade for both. Red Sox got better deal I think
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Post by paulypavilion on Jul 31, 2014 9:09:28 GMT -5
I like the major league talent for major league talent deal. So many deals for prospects this time of year. That A's rotation is ridiculous now.
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Post by leeobrien on Jul 31, 2014 9:10:02 GMT -5
Sox better long run but for the now a's are after a ring. I love this time of year in basball.
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Post by leeobrien on Jul 31, 2014 9:11:36 GMT -5
Can u image cepedas play again the green monster. We may see him throw people out at first. Haha
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Post by paulypavilion on Jul 31, 2014 9:11:56 GMT -5
Sox better long run but for the now a's are after a ring. I love this time of year in basball. Imagine if the Sox actually re-sign Lester after the season. |
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Post by samowamo on Jul 31, 2014 9:14:34 GMT -5
I think the A's get the better deal for the only reason that they look to be in great shape to make a WS push. I like "win now" mode because you don't always have the option to turn it on.
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Post by kevycito on Jul 31, 2014 9:14:45 GMT -5
The sox give up Lester for and gomes for 2 moths, and get Cespedes for 3 (he can option out and become a free agent after 15. That's not a bad deal.
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Post by samowamo on Jul 31, 2014 9:16:03 GMT -5
Sox better long run but for the now a's are after a ring. I love this time of year in basball. Imagine if the Sox actually re-sign Lester after the season. If the A's win the Series and Lester returns to the Sox, it would have been 100% worth it to the A's. |
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Post by paulypavilion on Jul 31, 2014 9:18:49 GMT -5
Imagine if the Sox actually re-sign Lester after the season. If the A's win the Series and Lester returns to the Sox, it would have been 100% worth it to the A's. I don't disagree, it's always worth it if you win the Series. If they can bring Lester back next year, it will completely change their dynamic in the East with Cespedes in the OF. |
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Post by agee1131 on Jul 31, 2014 9:24:29 GMT -5
I think Boston made out like a bandit here. I am not looking at the A's in this whatesoever.
You get a MAJOR upgrade from Gomes to Cespedes. And lose what with Lester? Absolutely nothing! You had to resign him this offseason anyways. They are in the same boat with a better lineup and defense for him now.
The Yankees are my second favorite team so boston ranks close to the Cards as my most hated. This sucks for other AL East teams.
Rumor is Lester has already said he's coming back to Beantown no matter what next year.
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Post by agee1131 on Jul 31, 2014 9:26:44 GMT -5
Now for the A's perspective. It's win or sink this year. I think this deal sets them back for the future. I don't know if they can resign Smardja (Kentucky redneck spelling there) or not, but Lester is a two month rental. You gave away arguably the face of your franchise for a ring. They better get it.
I think the lose to the Dodgers still though. The Dodgers still have a better rotation. But it will be an awesome World Series if it happens.
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