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AlpineSK · 05-25-2013, 01:56 PM

June 7, 2014

Red Sox Pull Trigger on Major Deal

For the second year in a row, the Boston Red Sox felt the need to add to their pitching rotation, this time in the form of a solidified pitcher with a long term contract.

The 'Sox sent Major League starter Jorge De La Rosa, top hitting prospects Jonathan Singleton and Manuel Margot and two other minor leaguers to the Seattle Mariners in exchange for Cole Hamels, reliever Charlie Furbush, and Seattle's top pitching prospect Taijuan Walker.

De La Rosa was signed to a three year contract this offseason but has struggled putting up a record of 2-4.

Jonathan Singleton has spent the year at AAA. He is hitting .254 with a .405 OBP. He has hit 8 HRs this year and knocked in 25 runs. He was acquired last year in the deal that sent Stephen Drew to Houston. Singleton will join the Mariners in Seattle for this week's series against the Texas Rangers.

From the Mariners, the Red Sox receive Hamels who is 4-5 this year with a 3.89 ERA. He won a World Series with the Phillies and is a three time All-Star. They also inherit his contract which is worth $22.5 Million guaranteed until 2018 with a team option for 2019.

Charlie Furbush will replace Joe Thatcher who is likely lost for the remainder of the 2014 season. He joins the team with a 1.73 ERA while pitching 26 innings in 17 games. Furbush is arbitration eligible this offseason.

The final piece in this deal for the Red Sox is Taijuan Walker, a necessary piece sought by Kier and the Red Sox for the team taking on all of Hamels' mammoth contract. Walker is currently the ranked as the 6th best pitching prospect in Major League Baseball. He will join the Red Sox AAA affiliate in Pawtucket where he will work with first year manager Eric Weaver and pitching coach Juan Nieves to get himself ready for what will most likely be a 2015 Major League debut.

In other news, it is rumored that the Red Sox are on the verge of signing Jon Lester to a contract extension that will likely keep him in Boston for the remainder of his career. The deal is rumored to be 7 guaranteed years at $13 Million a year, followed by two option years. There is a good chance that the deal will be signed by the end of this week.

05-25-2013, 01:56 PM	#79
AlpineSK All Star Starter Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Bear, DE Posts: 1,640	June 7, 2014 Red Sox Pull Trigger on Major Deal For the second year in a row, the Boston Red Sox felt the need to add to their pitching rotation, this time in the form of a solidified pitcher with a long term contract. The 'Sox sent Major League starter Jorge De La Rosa, top hitting prospects Jonathan Singleton and Manuel Margot and two other minor leaguers to the Seattle Mariners in exchange for Cole Hamels, reliever Charlie Furbush, and Seattle's top pitching prospect Taijuan Walker. De La Rosa was signed to a three year contract this offseason but has struggled putting up a record of 2-4. Jonathan Singleton has spent the year at AAA. He is hitting .254 with a .405 OBP. He has hit 8 HRs this year and knocked in 25 runs. He was acquired last year in the deal that sent Stephen Drew to Houston. Singleton will join the Mariners in Seattle for this week's series against the Texas Rangers. From the Mariners, the Red Sox receive Hamels who is 4-5 this year with a 3.89 ERA. He won a World Series with the Phillies and is a three time All-Star. They also inherit his contract which is worth $22.5 Million guaranteed until 2018 with a team option for 2019. Charlie Furbush will replace Joe Thatcher who is likely lost for the remainder of the 2014 season. He joins the team with a 1.73 ERA while pitching 26 innings in 17 games. Furbush is arbitration eligible this offseason. The final piece in this deal for the Red Sox is Taijuan Walker, a necessary piece sought by Kier and the Red Sox for the team taking on all of Hamels' mammoth contract. Walker is currently the ranked as the 6th best pitching prospect in Major League Baseball. He will join the Red Sox AAA affiliate in Pawtucket where he will work with first year manager Eric Weaver and pitching coach Juan Nieves to get himself ready for what will most likely be a 2015 Major League debut. In other news, it is rumored that the Red Sox are on the verge of signing Jon Lester to a contract extension that will likely keep him in Boston for the remainder of his career. The deal is rumored to be 7 guaranteed years at $13 Million a year, followed by two option years. There is a good chance that the deal will be signed by the end of this week.