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Hey it looks like Pineiro will be our new closer!! This should be interesting to watch.

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momofglynn wrote:

really officially sign Drew? I have not been keeping up with this completely. The last time I checked there were medical issues and 2nd opinions needed. Boras saying his fine and the Red Sox saying his not....Where are we in this? Did we get rid of Hinske? He would be the cheap alternative wouldn't he?

They havent officially announced his signing,but I heard on ESPN radio that they are just changing some of the wording in the contract in case of injuries and such. So basically he is ours. Hinske is also still on the team which is ok but $4mil for him is ridiculous. But I guess all the salaries are nuts anyway.

momofglynn

I have been hearing that they are changing some of the wording in the contract for a while now. I remember looking at redsox.com like a month ago and they said an announcement would be coming soon and then nothing. Is there anybody out there that kind hopes that he doesn't come to the Sox? I don't think he is a fit but I have been wrong in the past.

Nitro

Peter Gammons held a chat on Boston.com yesterday and I saw him on the news this morning. He said that he expects the JD Drew deal to be done sometime this weekend.

Some of the reason it has been put on hold in addition to the physicals is that Epstein has been on vacation. I guess he got back the other day though.

Brain of mJ

What's the bet on Orsillo calling him Joel Pinero not Jo-el. 3rd preseason game? Home opener?

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Notes: Nothing new with Drew

BOSTON -- Red Sox GM Theo Epstein had nothing new to report on the contract status of outfielder J.D. Drew.

"Nothing really knew there," Epstein said on Sunday during the "Hot Stove, Cool Music" event. "See what happens this week."

Asked what he is hoping to see from recently acquired pitcher Joel Pineiro, Epstein replied:

"For him to make an effective transition. Whenever he has pitched from the bullpen in the past, which hasn't been often, he's done a great job. And he's got the type of stuff, delivery that should project well in the bullpen. We just don't want to put too much on his shoulders right off the bat. Let him throw one inning at a time and a blow and see what he can do."


Theo is such a genius!!!!!!!!!! gotta love him.

carolinabeerguy

The original Dirt Dog has left town. Trot Nixon officially signed a one year deal with the Indians today for $3 million. I think he will be missed. For that price, you can't really go wrong. I guess it's time to get J.D. officially inked into a deal. Trot was the heart of the team. Sure his numbers weren't stellar and he was frequently injured but he showed up everyday ready to play. He had the grit and determination that the Sox needed. I can't wait for the ovation he'll get when the Tribe comes to town. He was a true gamer. Number 7 in right field just won't look the same with Drew filling out the jersey.

http://www.boston.com/sports/baseball/redsox/extras/extra_bases/

BlackCorduroy

adam42381 wrote:

The original Dirt Dog has left town. Trot Nixon officially signed a one year deal with the Indians today for $3 million. I think he will be missed. For that price, you can't really go wrong. I guess it's time to get J.D. officially inked into a deal. Trot was the heart of the team. Sure his numbers weren't stellar and he was frequently injured but he showed up everyday ready to play. He had the grit and determination that the Sox needed. I can't wait for the ovation he'll get when the Tribe comes to town. He was a true gamer. Number 7 in right field just won't look the same with Drew filling out the jersey.

http://www.boston.com/sports/baseball/redsox/extras/extra_bases/

:(:( I loved Trot.

locked

adam42381 wrote:

Trot was the heart of the team.

I disagree.

I think Ortiz and / or their captain, Jason Varitek are more likely "the heart of the team"..

rumour has it Trot was never the same player once the steriod scandal limited some players utilization of the performance enhancing drug...

Nitro

locked wrote:

I disagree.

I think Ortiz and / or their captain, Jason Varitek are more likely "the heart of the team"..

rumour has it Trot was never the same player once the steriod scandal limited some players utilization of the performance enhancing drug...

I loved Trot too.

good point with steroids. I mean the guy came back from the offseason a few years ago saying that he had gained 30 pounds of muscle.

Flannel Shirt

Lets face facts, Trot WAS the man, but he is not the player he was. He is now an average player.

And, why the fuck are the SOX giving Drew the money Damon, a proven superstar, was asking for?

This dude better be good, real good, like game 7 2004 ALCS good.

everyone and their brother in Boston thought the same thing regarding the roids...crack down = numbers go down.

guys on roids are always hurt too...hmmmmm....ligaments and joints cannot handle the muscle.

WTF?

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BOSTON -- Some seven weeks after coming to terms on a contract with free-agent outfielder J.D. Drew, the Red Sox finally appear to be on the verge of formalizing that five-year pact.
According to both The Boston Globe and the Boston Herald, the Red Sox will likely announce at some point on Friday that Drew is officially a member of the team.

The reason the deal has been held up for so long is because of concerns the Red Sox had after Drew's physical back in mid-December. In particular, the club's medical staff was worried about the durability of Drew's right shoulder, which was operated on in September 2005.

Red Sox general manager Theo Epstein and Drew's agent, Scott Boras, have spent the last few weeks trying to reach common ground with regard to language in the contract that would give the club some additional protection in the event that Drew's shoulder breaks down.

It appears that the sides -- which have said all along that they weren't all that far apart -- have come to a resolution. The Globe reported that the Red Sox would be able to opt out of Drew's contract after three years if he has right shoulder woes in the third year of the deal.

The Herald reported that lawyers on both sides are in the process of reviewing the contract, which is the last step before the deal is officially approved.

Drew, who will bat fifth for the Red Sox and replace Trot Nixon in right field, will make $14 million per season.

"I think Drew is a great fit to complement our existing personnel," said Epstein in December. "If you look, last year and the last couple of years -- especially last year -- a couple of our weaknesses were a No. 5 hitter and outfield defense, generally, especially with a fly-ball staff, which we have. Drew, if we end up signing him officially, he addresses both of those areas of concern."



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Drew, 31, is coming off one of his finest seasons, as he helped the Dodgers to the postseason in 2006 by hitting .283 with 34 doubles, six triples, 20 homers and 100 RBIs.

With his patient approach (career on-base percentage of .393), Drew should fit right in with Boston's offensive philosophy. Drew can also hit the ball to the opposite field, which will help him make a few dents in the Green Monster.

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I cant wait for the warm weather and some good Red Sox baseball!!!

rearviewmiror

April cant come quick enough. Looking forward to the pitching staff more than anything else. good thing this Drew saga is near an end.

Flannel Shirt

maybe I am missing something....why is he making Damon money?
anyone?...

Poncier

Flannel Shirt wrote:

maybe I am missing something....why is he making Damon money?
anyone?...

Different year, different market. Damon would have gotten $16 mil/year this offseason
Why did Gil Meche get $55mil over 5 yrs from the Royals

carolinabeerguy

I guess I'm glad that they got the deal done. I think they could have spent the money more wisely elsewhere but it's good that the uncertainty is over. I just didn't want to see Wily Mo roaming RF on a daily basis. Drew is a solid player when he's healthy. Good to see that they have an out clause from the 3rd year on if his shoulder goes out again.

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Poncier wrote:

Different year, different market. Damon would have gotten $16 mil/year this offseason
Why did Gil Meche get $55mil over 5 yrs from the Royals

Damon is a proven superstar that the Sox would not ante up for. JD is a proven diappointment they are throwing 16 mil at. WTF? Whatever. I think its a tremendous waste of money that could have been better spent elsewhere.

Poncier

They're only throwing 14 mil/yr at Drew

Flannel Shirt

Poncier wrote:

They're only throwing 14 mil/yr at Drew

ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh....only 14 mil. OK. thanks! phew. your right, its not like its 56 million a year. that would be way more absurd.