Al Lopez Ghost (old) Posted July 23, 2004 Share Posted July 23, 2004 According to today's Prosportsdaily.com, the Newark Star-Ledger reports that the Mets are no longer the front runner for Benson, the Twins are. Registration is required for the NSL, so I have no further info on this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gene Honda Civic Posted July 23, 2004 Share Posted July 23, 2004 www.bugmenot.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthPaw Posted July 23, 2004 Share Posted July 23, 2004 If the Twins do get him, i hope they give up a ton of talent. <_> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moochpuppy Posted July 23, 2004 Share Posted July 23, 2004 If the Twins do get him, i hope they give up a ton of talent. <_> Rumor has it the Pirates want Justin Morneau who the Twins have said is untouchable. The Pirates would also like Jacque Jones who the Twins have been quietly shopping. Other names mentioned have been Michael Cuddyear and Michael Restovich. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KJSoxSOxSox Posted July 23, 2004 Share Posted July 23, 2004 Joe Mauer is on the DL THey would have to give up a lot for Benson so I think it would make them no better Also, Benson won't be as good in the American League Im smellin another sweep this week vs. the twins anyways. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chisoxfn Posted July 23, 2004 Share Posted July 23, 2004 If they deal Jones to the Pirates, then I saw kenny goes out and gets Jones. I love Jacque Jones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kogs35 Posted July 23, 2004 Share Posted July 23, 2004 look for the rangers to get into the kris benson sweepstakes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedoctor Posted July 23, 2004 Share Posted July 23, 2004 benson is overrated, imo. he's pitched well lately, although i could see him getting lit up in the al. he has a really hot wife, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yossarian Posted July 23, 2004 Share Posted July 23, 2004 benson is overrated, imo. he's pitched well lately, although i could see him getting lit up in the al. he has a really hot wife, though. Agree, agree and agree. Especially on the last point. I wouldn't jump off any bridges if the Twins get Benson. He's been very inconsistent throughout his career and doesn't seem to have the necessary edge or killer instinct to be a mound ace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cali Posted July 23, 2004 Share Posted July 23, 2004 I love Jacque Jones. Does Chris Young know about this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witesoxfan Posted July 23, 2004 Share Posted July 23, 2004 Rumor has it the Pirates want Justin Morneau who the Twins have said is untouchable. The Pirates would also like Jacque Jones who the Twins have been quietly shopping. Other names mentioned have been Michael Cuddyear and Michael Restovich. I could see Jones and Cuddyer being the package for Benson. Jones is a solid bat, but is replaceable, and Cuddyer could be a 15-20 homer guy some day, but what I would guess teams really like is his versatility...can play LF and RF, 1B, 3B, and 2B...gotta like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitewashed in '05 Posted July 23, 2004 Share Posted July 23, 2004 I could see Jones and Cuddyer being the package for Benson. Jones is a solid bat, but is replaceable, and Cuddyer could be a 15-20 homer guy some day, but what I would guess teams really like is his versatility...can play LF and RF, 1B, 3B, and 2B...gotta like that. Jones K's too much and misreads the ball a lot in the OF even though his speed makes up for it but its gonna get to him. No thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witesoxfan Posted July 23, 2004 Share Posted July 23, 2004 Jones K's too much and misreads the ball a lot in the OF even though his speed makes up for it but its gonna get to him. No thanks. I've never said I wanted Jones. I do think he strikes out too much(remembering what he did in 2002 in the playoffs specifically...I don't know how many times I saw him swing at pitches in his eyes, but I saw him do it several times...the playoffs is not the time to strike out 2 times a game). I wouldn't mind picking him up in FA if that ever happened, but that is an entirely different story. BTW, you do not mention the positives, which do outnumber the negatives...due to his good speed, he steals bases, does not ground into a ton of DPs, and gets down the line quickly. He busts his ass all the time. He has some very good power, and he is very clutch(maybe not this year, I haven't checked, but he tends to hit a few walk-off and game-tying homers. In fact, I recall last year he was the one that helped the Twins avoid a sweep at home by us...damn you Billy Koch ). He doesn't have much patience at the plate, which is a definite negative. He also has a strong arm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Lopez Ghost (old) Posted July 27, 2004 Author Share Posted July 27, 2004 Tuesday's Prosportsdaily.com says the deal will be for Mintkewhoskievich and a prospect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wong & Owens Posted July 27, 2004 Share Posted July 27, 2004 Tuesday's Prosportsdaily.com says the deal will be for Mintkewhoskievich and a prospect. I'm inclined to think we're toast if this deal happens. Damn you, injury gods. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aboz56 Posted July 27, 2004 Share Posted July 27, 2004 I'm inclined to think we're toast if this deal happens. Damn you, injury gods. Benson's era in the AL will be over 5. He won't make the difference in the division. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wong & Owens Posted July 27, 2004 Share Posted July 27, 2004 Benson's era in the AL will be over 5. He won't make the difference in the division. I don't think it will be that high. Benson is head and shoulders better than Lohse, Silva or Greisinger. On top of that, they add a 1B who can hit for power. It ain't going to be a fun couple months, I'm feeling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soxbadger Posted July 27, 2004 Share Posted July 27, 2004 Already posted in the Lidle thread my thoughts on Benson. He projects to be a 4.25 (low end) to +5 era pitcher in the AL. When you look at opponents BA against, its clear that he uses the lower half of the NL line up to get through the game. Not to mention after 75 pitches, the BA against dramatically increases. End result, hell probably burn out the pen, and if Morn(eau) slumps, they are going to be really sad they lost their veteran first baseman. SB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilJester99 Posted July 27, 2004 Share Posted July 27, 2004 Big deal.. Benson. Come on when people were talking about getting him for the Sox most people were like hell no. He isn't that good and will be worse in the AL. Not to mention Benson is injury prone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ndgt10 Posted July 27, 2004 Share Posted July 27, 2004 Here are some interesting stats on Benson from ESPN.com. There are his last 3 year splits: AB AVG OPS Batting #1 129. 256. 614 Batting #2 124 .331 .865 Batting #3 113 .372 1.102 Batting #4 102 .304 .951 Batting #5 106 .274 .781 Batting #6 102 .353 .960 Batting #7 96 . 292 .825 Batting #8 88 .182 .632 Batting #9 86 .267 .624 Also, I found it interesting to see his performance (or lack there of) in domes: 13.1 IP, 0-3 record, 17.55 ERA, 0.485 OPP's BA Here's hoping the Twins give up a lot to get this guy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wong & Owens Posted July 27, 2004 Share Posted July 27, 2004 I hope all of you are right regarding Anna Benson's husband, I really do. I still gots a bad feelin' though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HighHeat45 Posted July 27, 2004 Share Posted July 27, 2004 Kris Benson = Jon Garland Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WHarris1 Posted July 27, 2004 Share Posted July 27, 2004 Kris Benson = Jon Garland Jon Garland > Kris Benson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HighHeat45 Posted July 27, 2004 Share Posted July 27, 2004 Jon Garland > Kris Benson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted July 27, 2004 Share Posted July 27, 2004 Here are some interesting stats on Benson from ESPN.com. There are his last 3 year splits: AB AVG OPS Batting #1 129. 256. 614 Batting #2 124 .331 .865 Batting #3 113 .372 1.102 Batting #4 102 .304 .951 Batting #5 106 .274 .781 Batting #6 102 .353 .960 Batting #7 96 . 292 .825 Batting #8 88 .182 .632 Batting #9 86 .267 .624 Also, I found it interesting to see his performance (or lack there of) in domes: 13.1 IP, 0-3 record, 17.55 ERA, 0.485 OPP's BA Here's hoping the Twins give up a lot to get this guy! Holy crap, the pitchers slot is hitting .267 against him??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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