I appreciate the Sox desire to add more big name pitchers, but shouldn't they really be looking at big name bats? Granted, the back end of the rotation needs some shoring up, but the top end is pretty damn good.

I think the Sox should be looking at bullpen and lineup help instead of possibly $180M on a pitcher.

Hahn wouldn't be doing his job if he didn't check in but no one thinks they will sign a top tier free agent pitcher. If they go they go the free agent route it would be for a 2nd tier guy like Brandon McCarthy or Jason Hammel. Personally I'd like to see them go the trade route for Samardzija or Mat Latos then sign them to long term deals.

I appreciate the Sox desire to add more big name pitchers, but shouldn't they really be looking at big name bats? Granted, the back end of the rotation needs some shoring up, but the top end is pretty damn good.

I think the Sox should be looking at bullpen and lineup help instead of possibly $180M on a pitcher.

Hahn wouldn't be doing his job if he didn't check in but no one thinks they will sign a top tier free agent pitcher. If they go they go the free agent route it would be for a 2nd tier guy like Brandon McCarthy or Jason Hammel. Personally I'd like to see them go the trade route for Samardzija or Mat Latos then sign them to long term deals.

They did the same thing with Tanaka. No harm in asking.

I hope they don't sign him though.

As some in the Sox system believe that leaking this info makes the fan base think they are aggresively looking to always go for it. This isnt my opinion, its what they do as a marketing technique, so I am asking the Sox fans, does it work? Do you feel they are going for it and thus as a result end up buying tickets? Which is the goal of all marketing to CONSUME a Product via Purchase.

Seems like both sides of town do this.

There were more leaks on Martin and Lester than anyone else this offseason.

As some in the Sox system believe that leaking this info makes the fan base think they are aggresively looking to always go for it. This isnt my opinion, its what they do as a marketing technique, so I am asking the Sox fans, does it work? Do you feel they are going for it and thus as a result end up buying tickets? Which is the goal of all marketing to CONSUME a Product via Purchase.

I watch, listen to and attend as many games as I possibly can regardless. I don't think the majority of Sox fans pays this close attention.

If they signed Scherzer I would be upset, not excited. But then I'm just along for the ride hoping the Sox catch lightning in a bottle the next three years (or less).

The leaking of info by the Cubs would be counter productive at this point. You gave Lester an offer he can now shop. Its like buying a house, making an offer and then letting the seller go ask the other prospective people if they want to beat your offer.

Brick,you have agreed with me in the past about the poor marketing...and this is an example of it. Addtionally when you start saying you are 'IN" on everyone, it starts to lose the luster.

Take the yellow line from Oregon?

I agree he needs to check and it is part of his job, but the guy is about as humble as they come, who do you think tells the media they are looking at Scherzer?

Because KW has historically been a little unpredictable and other teams know it. He's done some loony toons shit in the past.

here I am in the heart of Sox fandom , disgreeing and havent once been called a fucking cock sucking asshole. or a raging cocksucker full of shit making shit up.

Welcome to a semi normal state!

Well the night is young and I'm about to pop my first beer.