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Don't worry it could be worse. We could be going after relief pitching. We've only tried to address that for about 10 years now.

I'm actually comfortable with the bullpen, but I'd rather have Gregg on the DL. A Koji return would be pleasant. If we actually had one starter, I'd be as happy as a Tiny Tim Christmas.

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I'm actually comfortable with the bullpen, but I'd rather have Gregg on the DL. A Koji return would be pleasant. If we actually had one starter, I'd be as happy as a Tiny Tim Christmas.

Amen. Think they have plenty of arms to fill out a bullpen with JJ closing. I would consider Koji as he was so effective for this team and genuinely loves playing here.

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Is Murphy really someone that is going to significanlty improve this lineup? Is having Davis/Reynolds/Murphy in whatever positional rotation that much better then Davis/Reynolds/Scott?

I think Murphy is appealing because you can plug him into so many different positions. Plus he's not going to kill you with his bat.

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I think Murphy is appealing because you can plug him into so many different positions. Plus he's not going to kill you with his bat.

Yes but what would be the cost of trading for him, and is he worth that cost considering who we already have on the roster? I think I'd rather have Davis, Reynolds, and Scott at this point then trade for Murphy to take Scott's place. I don't think Murphy is that big of an upgrade.

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Yes but what would be the cost of trading for him, and is he worth that cost considering who we already have on the roster? I think I'd rather have Davis, Reynolds, and Scott at this point then trade for Murphy to take Scott's place. I don't think Murphy is that big of an upgrade.

Murphy was a 3.2 fWAR player last season and was an excellent fielder at all the IF positions.

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Yes but what would be the cost of trading for him, and is he worth that cost considering who we already have on the roster? I think I'd rather have Davis, Reynolds, and Scott at this point then trade for Murphy to take Scott's place. I don't think Murphy is that big of an upgrade.

I don't understand why you feel like Murphy would have to replace Scott?

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Here's the list:

Josh Bard (34)

Ramon Castro (36)

Ryan Doumit (31) - Type B

Jake Fox (29)

Ramon Hernandez (36) - Type A

Rob Johnson (28)

Jason Kendall (38)

Gerald Laird (32)

Jose Molina (36) - Type B

Dioner Navarro (28)

Ivan Rodriguez (40)

Brian Schneider (35)

Kelly Shoppach (32)

Chris Snyder (31) - Type B

J.R. Towles (28)

Jason Varitek (40) - Type B

Roch likes Molina.

What about Shoppach or Bard for just one year?

Laird signed with Texas. Doumit is down to two AL teams. The list grows shorter.

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