Comments on: Royals want a player, not a prospect, for Jonathan Broxton

By: dan1111

dan1111 — Sat, 07 Jul 2012 08:32:35 +0000

I think the bullpen is pretty low on the Sox’s long list of problems. I don’t see them trading away Cook or Matsuzaka. And Broxton is probably overvalued. His last two seasons were poor. His ERA may look nice this season, but his peripheral stats are unimpressive. Anyone who thinks he has returned to his previous dominance is likely to be disappointed.

By: Ben

Ben — Sat, 07 Jul 2012 00:46:00 +0000

I don’t either. I actually like Gee, and think his xFIP of 3.47 reflects a real improvement–he’s been hounded by home runs, but it’s not like he’s a crazy fly-ball pitcher with a career 49% GB rate. His SwSrk% is improved from 2011. I think he could be a consistent pitcher in the future, especially since it seems like he’s cut back his walks a good bit. He was never seen as much of a prospect, so I sort of like rooting for him.

By: exibitsman

exibitsman — Sat, 07 Jul 2012 00:02:59 +0000

I don’t see the Mets trading GEE for two months of Brockton.

By: proudlycanadian

proudlycanadian — Fri, 06 Jul 2012 23:37:47 +0000

The way Beckett has pitched in the first inning tonight makes me wonder if Boston fans would be willing to have him traded for Broxton.

By: proudlycanadian

proudlycanadian — Fri, 06 Jul 2012 23:12:58 +0000

Cook makes sense Matthew. The Royals do have decent position players. I mentioned Boston because of Aceves ERA.

By: proudlycanadian

proudlycanadian — Fri, 06 Jul 2012 23:10:00 +0000

LOL! They could also throw in Bard, Lackey and cash.

By: Matthew Pouliot

Matthew Pouliot — Fri, 06 Jul 2012 23:08:14 +0000

Cook for Broxton would actually be interesting if the Royals really thought they were an SP away. The Royals see themselves as having a very good defensive infield with Escobar and their former shortstop now at second base.

Still, I think it’d make more sense to trade Broxton for a prospect than a free-agent-to-be.

By: pisano

pisano — Fri, 06 Jul 2012 23:02:49 +0000

proudly…. that would be great for Boston, but I can’t see anyone wanting that bum Dice-k for any quality player in exchange. He’ll probably go to the NL next year, by far the easier league to pitch in, just look at AJ Burnett.

By: proudlycanadian

proudlycanadian — Fri, 06 Jul 2012 22:53:30 +0000

How about Boston? Matsuzaka (?) for Broxton?