MLB 2007-2008 Offseason Thread

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Originally Posted by Dragon Ugh. Just read that Hughes has been offered by the Yanks. I don't really understand it at all. Why they would include him when Boston hasn't offered up Buchholz or Ellsbury is beyond me. I understand he's the best pitcher in baseball but still. It doesn't seem like the Twins have much choice if the offers remain at what they were.

I think the Yanks will pay more for him then the Sox, the difference is I think the Sox have more to deal with...

For the Yanks it's pretty simple, if the Sox get Santana and lock him up 5years, the Yanks will have little chance at a division title for the next 2-3years... I say 2-3, because Tek getting old, Mannys deal coming up, Papi getting older etc... so those will be question marks down the road, but the Sox pitching staff the next 5 years from starter to closer will be set w/ the exception of maybe some long relief or specialists

The sox wont part with Ellsbury, or if they do I'd be shocked.

But, the deal they had on the table last I heard was pretty impressive... Lester, their top Pitching prospect, top SS prospect and coco (great defense, avg bat and NOT a leadoff hitter).

I could see the sox upping the deal...

that being said, the Yanks are more desperate for him then the Sox are... plus, (and I'm asking you NYY guys cause I don't know) if they open the new stadium, and have little chance of a division title for 2-3years will that effect ticket sales?