Assorted Sox Rumors

[soxhop411]

“@pgammo: OK, so it's five teams over $70M on Hector Olivera. But I still wish the Brothers Gourriel could play in The States”
International thread was locked.

 

[Corsi]

re: the JBJ-to-Atlanta rumors:
 

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – Melvin Upton Jr. will likely miss all of spring training after being diagnosed with inflammation of a bone in his left foot, and the Braves suddenly have another opening-day spot up for grabs.
 
Upton had X-rays Friday morning that showed some damage but weren’t definitive, then had an MRI exam that revealed he has sesamoiditis, or inflammation in a bone behind the ball of his foot.
 
The Braves said he would be in short leg cast for two weeks, then a walking boot for 4-6 weeks. He’s not expected to resume baseball activities until early April. The Braves open the regular season April 6 at Miami.
 

http://www.ajc.com/news/sports/baseball/upton-misses-workout-with-foot-injury/nkKzR/

 

[JohntheBaptist]

Wait--Melvin? Did I miss a name-change?
 
edit--sorry, this was a shitty post. Yes, I did. Going with his given name and eschewing "Bossman Junior."

 

[Just a bit outside]

Wait--Melvin? Did I miss a name-change?

Yes

 

[Darnell's Son]

Yes

Dangit, we should have tried to convince him that Melvin was the third Upton.

 

[JohntheBaptist]

Dangit, we should have tried to convince him that Melvin was the third Upton.

 
I spent a good few minutes with this thought.

 

[snowmanny]

Sandoval isnt as productive a hitter as Napoli. It would be disappointing to see them paying that much for that sort of expected production from their first baseman.

Edit: especially as early into his contract as 2016.

 

[Soxfan in Fla]

I think Hanley is much more likely to move to 1st in 2016 than Pablo, especially if JBJ can become a decent hitter and a JBJ, Castillo, Betts starting OF happens which would be insane defensively.