JoshPR Posted July 15, 2004 Share Posted July 15, 2004 Read on Rotoworld There is a very good chance that John Olerud will be designated for assignment before tonight's game. There have been no takers for Olerud in trade talks, and the Mariners want to take a look at minor-leauge cult hero Bucky Jacobsen. Olerud, who has been a major disappointment this season hitting just .245 and driving in only 22 runs, could resurface with the Giants. San Francisco tried to acquire him earlier in the season, but Olerud apparently would not agree to waive his no-trade clause to go there. Perhaps he may now feel differently. Of course, the 35-year-old first baseman may choose to retire, something he has allegedly thought about the past few months. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted July 15, 2004 Share Posted July 15, 2004 I'd rather have Olerud than Gload. I like the playoff experience factor and the awesome defense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winninguglyin83 Posted July 15, 2004 Share Posted July 15, 2004 no thanks on Olerud. that tank is empty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshPR Posted July 15, 2004 Author Share Posted July 15, 2004 no thanks on Olerud. that tank is empty Maybe or Maybe not he's only 35 and a change in sceanary could help. Plus he would be cheap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goober Posted July 15, 2004 Share Posted July 15, 2004 would the sox have to pick up his $7,700,000 salary if they picked him up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxFan562004 Posted July 15, 2004 Share Posted July 15, 2004 If Frank is out for year definitely yes!!! even if he isn't I would love for the Sox to take a long look at him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshPR Posted July 15, 2004 Author Share Posted July 15, 2004 would the sox have to pick up his salary if they picked him up? No, Not if he's waived or released. The Sox would pay league Minimum if they wanted to and of course he accepts. If i'm wrong then someone may correct me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chisoxfn Posted July 15, 2004 Share Posted July 15, 2004 If he passed through on waivers, then I'd say make a push to sign him. But I wouldn't claim him on waivers cause in that case, you'd have to pick up the tab on his contract. If he goes through waivers, then all you would have to do is pay him league minimum and the Mariners would pick up the rest of the tab. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshPR Posted July 15, 2004 Author Share Posted July 15, 2004 If he passed through on waivers, then I'd say make a push to sign him. But I wouldn't claim him on waivers cause in that case, you'd have to pick up the tab on his contract. If he goes through waivers, then all you would have to do is pay him league minimum and the Mariners would pick up the rest of the tab. He'll most likely pass through waivers. Unless some team is desperate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted July 15, 2004 Share Posted July 15, 2004 He'll most likely pass through waivers. Unless some team is desperate. Sounds like they have been begging someone to take him and no one wants to. No one will pay almost $8 mil for him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upnorthsox Posted July 15, 2004 Share Posted July 15, 2004 If he passed through on waivers, then I'd say make a push to sign him. But I wouldn't claim him on waivers cause in that case, you'd have to pick up the tab on his contract. If he goes through waivers, then all you would have to do is pay him league minimum and the Mariners would pick up the rest of the tab. League minimum prorated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greasywheels121 Posted July 15, 2004 Share Posted July 15, 2004 Pass on Olerud. I really want to see us win it this year; but I want the core of the team to still be there. I don't want this to end up being the 1997 Marlins all of the sudden. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upnorthsox Posted July 15, 2004 Share Posted July 15, 2004 Pass on Olerud. I really want to see us win it this year; but I want the core of the team to still be there. I don't want this to end up being the 1997 Marlins all of the sudden. How does picking up Olerud to fill in for the injured Frank turn us into the '97 Marlins(and I'm assuming you're not talking about us being WS Champs)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greasywheels121 Posted July 15, 2004 Share Posted July 15, 2004 How does picking up Olerud to fill in for the injured Frank turn us into the '97 Marlins(and I'm assuming you're not talking about us being WS Champs)? Well I'm just saying. I'm cool with a couple of these big trades. Garcia, and RJ would be nice because he would be around. However, I just don't want to "buy" a World Series victory and then turn around and sell the whole team. I kind of would like to see us win a legit World Series like the 2002 Angels and 2003 Marlins did. I know I'm going to get heat for that, since we've been all rooting for this team for a while now and not one of us can claim to seeing the Sox winning anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Beast Posted July 15, 2004 Share Posted July 15, 2004 Gload=Olerud Doesn't he have a batting helmet sergically attached? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RibbieRubarb Posted July 15, 2004 Share Posted July 15, 2004 However, I just don't want to "buy" a World Series victory and then turn around and sell the whole team. I kind of would like to see us win a legit World Series like the 2002 Angels and 2003 Marlins did Yeah...that would SUCK! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heads22 Posted July 15, 2004 Share Posted July 15, 2004 Olerud has a weak skull or a brain disorder or something....there's a medical reason he wears that helmet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Queen Prawn Posted July 15, 2004 Share Posted July 15, 2004 Olerud has a weak skull or a brain disorder or something....there's a medical reason he wears that helmet. He had an aneurism (sp?) and promised his dad he'd wear it. He said he knew it didn't have anything to do with his condition, but it was a comfort to his dad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobDylan Posted July 15, 2004 Share Posted July 15, 2004 I'll take him if Thomas is out for the year, otherwise no. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mathew Posted July 15, 2004 Share Posted July 15, 2004 Anyone who thinks Gload is an equal to Olerud, wake the f*** up. One of the best pure hitters in the game getting compared to Gload is crazy. He's a lefty bat and would serve a big role on this team, for the league minnium it'd be a steal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxAce Posted July 15, 2004 Share Posted July 15, 2004 I just don't want to "buy" a World Series victory and then turn around and sell the whole team. I kind of would like to see us win a legit World Series like the 2002 Angels and 2003 Marlins did. :headshake Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chisoxfan14 Posted July 15, 2004 Share Posted July 15, 2004 NO!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxFan562004 Posted July 15, 2004 Share Posted July 15, 2004 Quick Ricky Henderson story regarding the helmet: Apparently Ricky and Olerud played on the Mets at the same time, then later in their career on the Mariners together. Well, Olerud had told Ricky the story about why he wears the helmet when they were both on the Mets. The first day they were together on the Mariners Ricky walked up to Olerud and asked him why he wore the helmet, Olerud, who was very confused, just repeated the story to Ricky... Apparently Ricky's reply was "Wow, that's weird, Ricky played on the Mets with a guy like that." That's right up there with the fact that Ricky Henderson's alias on road trips is Rick Henderson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZoomSlowik Posted July 15, 2004 Share Posted July 15, 2004 Anyone who thinks Gload is an equal to Olerud, wake the f*** up. One of the best pure hitters in the game getting compared to Gload is crazy. He's a lefty bat and would serve a big role on this team, for the league minnium it'd be a steal. Such a great hitter that we can get him for nothing. Maybe a few years ago he was a great hitter, not anymore. He's an okay lefty, that might make a decent replacement IF Frank is out for the year and IF we can get him for the league minimum. Otherwise, the deal would be a dud. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beck72 Posted July 15, 2004 Share Posted July 15, 2004 If Frank is out for a long time, looking for a solid 1B might not be a bad idea. Then Paulie could DH as well. Olerud might not be the guy, but someone else could be had. Dmitri Young from Det. wouldn't be a bad idea. Though Det. isn't likely to make wholesale trades when they are so close to .500. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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