04-13-2010, 10:10 AM
<!--quoteo(post=88517:date=Apr 13 2010, 08:57 AM:name=Scarey)-->QUOTE (Scarey @ Apr 13 2010, 08:57 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->Honestly, it shouldn't. The Red Sox are already thinking of 2012 and that's why they've been successful for almost a decade. They are building and utilizing their farm system effectively while filling in the gaps with free agents. I believe that's what Ricketts is aiming for and I think it's the best way to run a consistent contender.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
I agree with having a long-term view and focusing on player development, but the way this team is built at the moment with so many large contracts, it is a tough balance. Until we start clearing some of this dead weight, it's going to be tough to plan anything more than a year or 2 out. Down the road though, it will be nice to start mixing in young positional and pitching prospects, but right now Hendry needs to worry about keeping his job past the end of the season.
I agree with having a long-term view and focusing on player development, but the way this team is built at the moment with so many large contracts, it is a tough balance. Until we start clearing some of this dead weight, it's going to be tough to plan anything more than a year or 2 out. Down the road though, it will be nice to start mixing in young positional and pitching prospects, but right now Hendry needs to worry about keeping his job past the end of the season.