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The way life should be.
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Screw him. I could stomach him going anywhere but to the Yankees.
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Ellsbury isn't worth $153M, $21.89M per year for seven years.
He's a thirty year old guy who depends on speed, not a power hitter. The BoSox actually learned something from their error of signing an older speed guy, Carl Crawford, to a high cost long contract. I think that not locking up nearly $22M per year on one guy who isn't a power hitter or a team leader was the right thing for Ben Cherington to do. The Yankees have deep pockets and can afford to overpay for talent.
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Cherington says as much in the above quoted report that they will learn from the past and remember those mistakes (a la Crawford and Beckett to name two).
Getting these lower priced players with talent reminds me of the Belichick tactics from the early 2000s. The hot stove league is on now!
The way life should be.
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Ellsbury isn't worth $153M, $21.89M per year for seven years.
He's a thirty year old guy who depends on speed, not a power hitter. The BoSox actually learned something from their error of signing an older speed guy, Carl Crawford, to a high cost long contract. I think that not locking up nearly $22M per year on one guy who isn't a power hitter or a team leader was the right thing for Ben Cherington to do. The Yankees have deep pockets and can afford to overpay for talent.
Jeff I totally agree........
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The Sox will find someone who is far better and who will play for less. Won't miss a beat.
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In one way I can't blame a guy for grabbing the money, but whatever happened to loyalty. I just can't imagine jumping to the hated arch rival. And yes he is not worth that kind of money. The Yankees are doing what they do best- buying a pennant because they have deep pockets and a lousy farm system. Maybe if the invested some of the money in the farm system they would have more home grown talent.
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How "loyal" would you be when offered $22 million for 7 years?
C'mon man........
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I would be loyal enough to never go there. ever.
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Ellsbury was WAY overpaid and for too long to boot. He would be stupid not to. I hate it there also, but he ain't gettin' that contract from anybody else.........
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Just think, he can now afford to buy a couple of bricks of 22 LR.
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I was hoping Jacoby would stay with the Sox but also knew it was probably not going to happen. 7 years for $153m?? Wow, that's crazy money. Personally, I don't think this move makes the Yankees a pennant contender yet, they still need some pitching.
We need to get Napoli signed and find an outfielder to replace Elsbury. Pretty excited to see Bogaerts play next season, he looks to be the real deal.
That's ok, I'll ass shoot a dink.
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Not a real member - just an ordinary guy who appreciates being able to hang around and say something once in awhile.
Happily Trapped In the Past (Thanks, Joe)
Not only a less than minimally educated person, but stupid and out of touch as well.
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...no Fenway loyalty anymore....it's just show me the money. 
"The two most powerful warriors are patience and time."
� Leo Tolstoy
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I was hoping Jacoby would stay with the Sox but also knew it was probably not going to happen. 7 years for $153m?? Wow, that's crazy money. Personally, I don't think this move makes the Yankees a pennant contender yet, they still need some pitching.
We need to get Napoli signed and find an outfielder to replace Elsbury. Pretty excited to see Bogaerts play next season, he looks to be the real deal.
Sox signed A.J. Pierzynski to a one year deal yesterday. Looks like Nap will be out of the picture. I will miss Ellsbury. He was an exciting kid to watch. I'll always remember him stealing home off Andy Pettite. I think the Sox did the right thing. Jacoby's value will drop fast once he loses a little of his speed.
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I guess those damm Yankees didn't learn anything after signing gAy-Rod to a long term deal and then watching the wheels fall off the wagon as he hit his mid-30s..........
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I was hoping Jacoby would stay with the Sox but also knew it was probably not going to happen. 7 years for $153m?? Wow, that's crazy money. Personally, I don't think this move makes the Yankees a pennant contender yet, they still need some pitching.
We need to get Napoli signed and find an outfielder to replace Elsbury. Pretty excited to see Bogaerts play next season, he looks to be the real deal.
Sox signed A.J. Pierzynski to a one year deal yesterday. Looks like Nap will be out of the picture. I will miss Ellsbury. He was an exciting kid to watch. I'll always remember him stealing home off Andy Pettite. I think the Sox did the right thing. Jacoby's value will drop fast once he loses a little of his speed. I hate to see Napoli go even though he was inconsistent as a hitter, he still had some big moments for the Sox. Pierzinsky is an interesting addition, he doesn't seem to be well liked by many players but all he cares about is winning so he should fit in nicely. Elsbury spent a lot of time on the injured list and I don't really see that changing much with the way he plays outfield. I know the Sox are still interested in Beltran, if Victorino can get healthy they could play him in center, Beltran in right and Gomes/Nava in left.
That's ok, I'll ass shoot a dink.
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I was hoping Jacoby would stay with the Sox but also knew it was probably not going to happen. 7 years for $153m?? Wow, that's crazy money. Personally, I don't think this move makes the Yankees a pennant contender yet, they still need some pitching.
We need to get Napoli signed and find an outfielder to replace Elsbury. Pretty excited to see Bogaerts play next season, he looks to be the real deal.
Sox signed A.J. Pierzynski to a one year deal yesterday. Looks like Nap will be out of the picture. I will miss Ellsbury. He was an exciting kid to watch. I'll always remember him stealing home off Andy Pettite. I think the Sox did the right thing. Jacoby's value will drop fast once he loses a little of his speed. I hate to see Napoli go even though he was inconsistent as a hitter, he still had some big moments for the Sox. Pierzinsky is an interesting addition, he doesn't seem to be well liked by many players but all he cares about is winning so he should fit in nicely. Elsbury spent a lot of time on the injured list and I don't really see that changing much with the way he plays outfield. I know the Sox are still interested in Beltran, if Victorino can get healthy they could play him in center, Beltran in right and Gomes/Nava in left. Ignore my brainfart above. I was getting Nap and Salty mixed up. I haven't eaten today and it shows. Napoli is still in the picture, Salty out.
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