OT: Red Sox Spending that Guap

[Dirty Water]

Theres only a few bottom feeders that I would say have literally no shot next year of at least making the playoffs.

Royals
Pirates
Orioles
Indians
Blue Jays (Only because of their division)

...Diamondbacks? Everyone thought Padres were a last place team last year look what happened.
...Nationals? Could be hard without Strasburg no matter how much they spend on outside talent to keep the fans interested.

[craig01]

Low budget "poor" teams such as Rays, Rangers, A's, Twins, Padres have shown that's it's not impossible to be competitive.

But it's a hell of a lot harder.

It is.

[Dirty Water]

7yrs/150 for Adrian Gonzalez (post Opening Day)

154 MILL*

just made official today

[Da Schwab]

Am I the only one who thinks that deal is a bit overkill?

[Dirty Water]

Am I the only one who thinks that deal is a bit overkill?

He's the second best power hitter in the game imo. Likely he'll make half as much as Pujols, which in itself is a bargain. We still have yet to see what he can do at Fenway given a hot stretch. I think after this year we'll have a real barometer on exactly what kind of player he is.

[Pharmcat]

Am I the only one who thinks that deal is a bit overkill?

i dont even think its enough...tex got 8 yrs 180 mill + a no trade clause....not only did he get one less year, he also couldnt secure a full no trade clause

i thought he couldve gotten closer to 200 if he really pushed it, considering RS would be privy to keep him since they gave up players to get hi m

[VinnyTheMick]

A-Gon and Crawford's theme song.

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AeCuB5vjNqU[/youtube]

[Dr Positivity]

Want a lol?: http://www.nesn.com/2011/01/2011-red-so ... story.html

I think Gonzo will be fine like Teixeira, but CC... yikes