1. 07-31-14 09:43 AM #36
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    No doubt, the greatest postseason pitcher in the game today
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  2. 07-31-14 09:44 AM #37
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    Quote Originally Posted by Ratpack View Post
    but still d2bets when you look at the a's lineup he was one of the only guys in that lineup that pitchers feared now besides donaldson they dont really have anyone in that lineup their pitchers are gonna have to start pitching shutouts cause there offense wont beable to put up a lot of runs
    What about Moss? Gomes was good with Oakland. He pretty much replaces Cespedes. Again, Cespedes highly hyped and does fun stuff in the outfield, but at the plate short of an occasional moonshot he's underwhelming.
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  3. 07-31-14 09:46 AM #38
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    Quote Originally Posted by EaglesPhan36 View Post
    Wow. I wonder if the As make this if Hammel wasn't sucking dikk. All in for Oakland. Not sure I like it if I'm an As fan honestly. Big bat in his prime for a rental..... Guess it's an All in for this year.
    No, and the A's gave up their best 2 prospects for him and Samardzija, including SS Addison Russell one of the best prospects in baseball. Bane going all in and then some. If he doesn't win the WS *this season* he's lost his bet big. If he does then the fallout is acceptable. Nothing like pressure.
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  4. 07-31-14 09:49 AM #39
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    Gomes is great vs left handed pitching for what its worth and he gives 110% along with being a great club house guy.
    There's some intangibles with him, but if lester really returns and we keep cespedes..what a steal
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  5. 07-31-14 09:57 AM #40
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    Tommy Milone just got traded to Minnesota.

    Not sure who's coming back. Probably a bat.
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  6. 07-31-14 09:57 AM #41
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    Cespedes is gone after next season anyways, so you get Lester to go all in for this WS this year. If they don't get it this year they will be slightly fuked for next year with no Lester or Cesp, but after that they are in the same position. Also not like Cespedes is a true superstar, a lot of hype and pretty good but dat rotation now
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  7. 07-31-14 10:09 AM #42
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    Quote Originally Posted by 44 Mag View Post
    Boston doesn't pay either. They just want that shithole bandbox sold out all the time at ridiculous prices. Oakland scored on this one and I agree with the other poster I am sure Lester is pissed they wouldn't pay him.
    Boston does not pay yet they have the 4th highest payroll in MLB

    Brilliant there bumpkin

    Boston did not want to pay this player what he wanted. They do pay.
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  8. 07-31-14 10:16 AM #43
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    Quote Originally Posted by The Giant View Post
    Tommy Milone just got traded to Minnesota.

    Not sure who's coming back. Probably a bat.
    Sam Fuld http://www.thescore.com/mlb/news/546589
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  9. 07-31-14 11:07 AM #44
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    so they basically traded milone for nothing.

    probably the scenario everyone already mentioned... win now or bust.
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  10. 07-31-14 11:19 AM #45
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    Quote Originally Posted by BeanTownClown88 View Post
    I hope Lester comes back next year as Oakland wont sign him..I feel bad for Cespedes..welcome to loserville
    Short memories for sox fans. It was 9 months not 9 years or for that matter 104 or whatever that they won the series.
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  11. 07-31-14 11:23 AM #46
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    Quote Originally Posted by The Giant View Post
    Lester most likely isn't going to re-sign with Oakland next season anyway.

    They've got Parker and Griffin coming back at a reduced rate.

    This is just Billy Beane moving all-in for 2014.
    Agreed. We will see how much Lester wants Boston when the Yanks throw 6 years and 150 at him.
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  12. 07-31-14 11:25 AM #47
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    Whats with the A's? they realized hammel was a retarded trade so now they want to get rid of their best hitter for another useless pitcher? guess they want to be like useless Blowston.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Cappinpicks View Post
    Whats with the A's? they realized hammel was a retarded trade so now they want to get rid of their best hitter for another useless pitcher? guess they want to be like useless Blowston.
    Cespedes is a talent, no doubt, but his numbers aren't much better than Gomes. Oakland is already ranked 1st in runs and they will remain at the top without Cespesdes. Lester is just more solid pitching for the A's as the playoffs approach. If Oaklands don't win the WS this year with all the moves they've made, they won't get one in the next five years.
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  14. 07-31-14 11:48 AM #49
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    reminds me of 08 when brew crew went all in with sabathia.

    rental players.

    sometimes it just does not work out.
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  15. 07-31-14 11:53 AM #50
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    Hammel hasn't worked out so they panicked and gave up a lot for Lester, a short-term rental.
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  16. 07-31-14 01:05 PM #51
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    Have to say if the Sox get Lester back in the off-season, this could be brilliant for them. Cespedes should put up better #s for n Fenway eventually.
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    Quote Originally Posted by EaglesPhan36 View Post
    Have to say if the Sox get Lester back in the off-season, this could be brilliant for them. Cespedes should put up better #s for n Fenway eventually.
    any RBI's from him will surely be more than they score daily.
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  18. 07-31-14 01:18 PM #53
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    Sox are making out like bandits. Joe Kelly and Allen Craig for Lackey.
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  19. 07-31-14 01:34 PM #54
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    Quote Originally Posted by OckertCR View Post
    Sox are making out like bandits. Joe Kelly and Allen Craig for Lackey.
    Wow, I didn't realize they got Kelly and Craig for him.

    I just assumed it was prospects.

    That seems like quite a deal for Boston.
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  20. 07-31-14 01:40 PM #55
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    Boston getting a huge upgrade on the offensive end......but who the hell is going to pitch for this team now?

    Cespedes should thrive in Fenway.
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    Quote Originally Posted by KRIT View Post
    Boston getting a huge upgrade on the offensive end......but who the hell is going to pitch for this team now?

    Cespedes should thrive in Fenway.
    Their season is over.

    They'll be able to fill the holes during the off-season.
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  22. 10-01-14 12:05 PM #57
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    Worst trade ever.
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  23. 10-01-14 04:25 PM #58
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    Quote Originally Posted by EaglesPhan36 View Post
    Have to say if the Sox get Lester back in the off-season, this could be brilliant for them. Cespedes should put up better #s for n Fenway eventually.

    this
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  24. 10-01-14 04:32 PM #59
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    he gon'
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