hogan873 Posted December 5, 2012 Share Posted December 5, 2012 QUOTE (justBLAZE @ Dec 5, 2012 -> 12:46 PM) Rosenthal says around $12M Not bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoGoSox2k2 Posted December 5, 2012 Share Posted December 5, 2012 i would have loved a 2 year deal, with a team option for a 3rd year. however if it is 3 yr / 12 mil.. i dont think anyone can really complain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthSideSox72 Posted December 5, 2012 Share Posted December 5, 2012 QUOTE (Sockin @ Dec 5, 2012 -> 12:46 PM) 3 yrs, about 12 mil. https://twitter.com/Ken_Rosenthal/status/276396840881106944 That's at the top of what I'd want to see, but liveable. Certainly could have been worse, in terms of who the Sox got and for what money. If he can be close to his 2012 performance for a year or two, it is a bargain. And his ability to play 2B does leave some flexibility for the Sox to do trades or other moves if opportunities come up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamshack Posted December 5, 2012 Share Posted December 5, 2012 He's a nice little player...I like that Hahn can see that. This is a good sign for Hahn's first real move. Would have preferred 2 years, but oh well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthSideSox72 Posted December 5, 2012 Share Posted December 5, 2012 QUOTE (GoGoSox2k2 @ Dec 5, 2012 -> 12:46 PM) i know Bill James' numbers are not the end all be all, however where did the talk come from that Keppinger was a liability on defense? I am not doubting or agreeing just wondering You should always be somewhat skeptical of defensive metrics, though for skill IF positions they are not too bad. The real problem is the sample size - 50 games isn't enough. A full season is shaky even. So I wouldn't put a ton of stock into it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3E8 Posted December 5, 2012 Share Posted December 5, 2012 QUOTE (GoGoSox2k2 @ Dec 5, 2012 -> 01:46 PM) i know Bill James' numbers are not the end all be all, however where did the talk come from that Keppinger was a liability on defense? I am not doubting or agreeing just wondering If you use advanced fielding metrics as one should, with as large a sample as possible, Keppinger has negative ratings. Rogers used them incorrectly, picking a small 50-game sample which is unreliable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donny Lucy's Avocado Farm Posted December 5, 2012 Share Posted December 5, 2012 The good news is that if the Sox non-tender Beckham in the next few seasons, Keppinger can slide over to 2b. I agree with the other posts saying Sox should sign a lefthanded hitting 3B to platoon. Mark Teahen is available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted December 5, 2012 Share Posted December 5, 2012 3/$12 works for me. Even if it's a complete waste, that isn't exactly an albatross. I feel like risk of failure is similar or better compared to Youk and we don't have much invested if it does fail. Good low risk deal and Keppinger gets more than he ever would have imagined. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flavum Posted December 5, 2012 Share Posted December 5, 2012 QUOTE (Jillian Michaels' Abs @ Dec 5, 2012 -> 12:49 PM) The good news is that if the Sox non-tender Beckham in the next few seasons, Keppinger can slide over to 2b. I agree with the other posts saying Sox should sign a lefthanded hitting 3B to platoon. Mark Teahen is available. Teahen signed with the Dbacks. Pretty good deal for the Sox. Gives them flexibility around the infield. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted December 5, 2012 Share Posted December 5, 2012 QUOTE (Jillian Michaels' Abs @ Dec 5, 2012 -> 12:49 PM) The good news is that if the Sox non-tender Beckham in the next few seasons, Keppinger can slide over to 2b. I agree with the other posts saying Sox should sign a lefthanded hitting 3B to platoon. Mark Teahen is available. Teahen already signed in AZ. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamshack Posted December 5, 2012 Share Posted December 5, 2012 QUOTE (Jake @ Dec 5, 2012 -> 12:50 PM) 3/$12 works for me. Even if it's a complete waste, that isn't exactly an albatross. I feel like risk of failure is similar or better compared to Youk and we don't have much invested if it does fail. Good low risk deal and Keppinger gets more than he ever would have imagined. I think we need more players like him...he's a smart, scrappy player. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleHurt05 Posted December 5, 2012 Share Posted December 5, 2012 QUOTE (Y2JImmy0 @ Dec 5, 2012 -> 12:30 PM) Now go and sign Chavez to pair with him in a true platoon. That would make me happy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Allen Posted December 5, 2012 Share Posted December 5, 2012 Looking at his splits, Youk's agent did his client a big disservice if there was little difference in the offers by not insisting he play half his games at USCF. He was awful on the road last year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted December 5, 2012 Share Posted December 5, 2012 It is still really strange to see the Yankees getting outbid by the Pirates and White Sox for any free agent. Phil Rogers @ChiTribRogers NYY, outbid by Pirates for Russell Martin, were among teams interested in Jeff Keppinger. Key w/CWS may have been long-term spot in lineup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted December 5, 2012 Share Posted December 5, 2012 Great deal at only 4 million per considering how many teams were after him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pettie4sox Posted December 5, 2012 Share Posted December 5, 2012 Hot dog! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoGoSox2k2 Posted December 5, 2012 Share Posted December 5, 2012 so what was his injury a couple weeks ago? is it anything to worry about? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justBLAZE Posted December 5, 2012 Share Posted December 5, 2012 BREAKING: @scottmerkin Sox still have interest in Hannahan despite confirmed Keppinger deal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicago White Sox Posted December 5, 2012 Share Posted December 5, 2012 QUOTE (Sockin @ Dec 5, 2012 -> 12:46 PM) 3 yrs, about 12 mil. https://twitter.com/Ken_Rosenthal/status/276396840881106944 Tremendous deal given the current market for 3B. Obviously no one wants to go with 3 years with Keppinger, but it's really not a big deal at $4/million per. Worst case scenario, the guy is an overpriced utility player in a year or two. I do love that he's a high contact, low strikeout hitter. He can either bat 2nd or lower in the lineup to break up some of the low contact, high strikeout guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthSideSox72 Posted December 5, 2012 Share Posted December 5, 2012 QUOTE (justBLAZE @ Dec 5, 2012 -> 12:57 PM) BREAKING: @scottmerkin Sox still have interest in Hannahan despite confirmed Keppinger deal Interesting. Could mean a platoon... or could mean there is(are) some other trade(s) brewing involving Beckham. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flavum Posted December 5, 2012 Share Posted December 5, 2012 QUOTE (justBLAZE @ Dec 5, 2012 -> 12:57 PM) BREAKING: @scottmerkin Sox still have interest in Hannahan despite confirmed Keppinger deal That would be an interesting platoon, and may open up a possible Beckham trade to acquire a lefty bat if they don't get AJ back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoGoSox2k2 Posted December 5, 2012 Share Posted December 5, 2012 QUOTE (justBLAZE @ Dec 5, 2012 -> 12:57 PM) BREAKING: @scottmerkin Sox still have interest in Hannahan despite confirmed Keppinger deal NOOO.... give me chavez Rick. Be real nice platoon and rotation with Keppinger, Chavez and Beck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicago White Sox Posted December 5, 2012 Share Posted December 5, 2012 QUOTE (iamshack @ Dec 5, 2012 -> 12:48 PM) He's a nice little player...I like that Hahn can see that. This is a good sign for Hahn's first real move. Would have preferred 2 years, but oh well. Agree 100% and it shows that Hahn is serious about winning this year and won't be p****-footing major needs like Kenny occasionally did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShandyMan Posted December 5, 2012 Share Posted December 5, 2012 we werent going to get him for 2 years with the market the way it is, it was either 3 years or brent morel. i thank god for the 3 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cali Posted December 5, 2012 Share Posted December 5, 2012 I like this deal... Not too pricey and leaves room in the budget for other improvements.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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