Eminor3rd Posted December 20, 2013 Share Posted December 20, 2013 Giants just DFA'd Eric Surkamp, which seems really strange: http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2013/12/gian...assignment.html He's been beat up in the Majors, but he's only pitched 28 innings. Seems like a really nice controllable depth piece -- he's dominated the minors, after all. But he's a 26 yo lefty, and young lefties are something we have. I sort of think the more depth and competition, the merrier. Would be a nice way to replace Hector Santiago for next to nothing, no? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted December 20, 2013 Share Posted December 20, 2013 QUOTE (Eminor3rd @ Dec 20, 2013 -> 10:18 AM) Giants just DFA'd Eric Surkamp, which seems really strange: http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2013/12/gian...assignment.html He's been beat up in the Majors, but he's only pitched 28 innings. Seems like a really nice controllable depth piece -- he's dominated the minors, after all. But he's a 26 yo lefty, and young lefties are something we have. I sort of think the more depth and competition, the merrier. Would be a nice way to replace Hector Santiago for next to nothing, no? That would mean they would need to open up two roster spots when you include the Downs signing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eminor3rd Posted December 20, 2013 Author Share Posted December 20, 2013 QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Dec 20, 2013 -> 10:29 AM) That would mean they would need to open up two roster spots when you include the Downs signing. Good point. Zero sum game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witesoxfan Posted December 20, 2013 Share Posted December 20, 2013 QUOTE (Eminor3rd @ Dec 20, 2013 -> 10:46 AM) Good point. Zero sum game. Do you consider Downs and Surkamp an upgrade over Heath and Morel? At least those two have a purpose within the system, which is more than you can say about Morel and Heath. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxAce Posted December 20, 2013 Share Posted December 20, 2013 (edited) QUOTE (witesoxfan @ Dec 20, 2013 -> 11:01 AM) Do you consider Downs and Surkamp an upgrade over Heath and Morel? At least those two have a purpose within the system, which is more than you can say about Morel and Heath. Surkamp isn't a groundball pitcher though Blake. I remember Giants fans hyping this kid up to be the next Zito. (A's version) His curve is nice though. Edited December 20, 2013 by SoxAce Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eminor3rd Posted December 20, 2013 Author Share Posted December 20, 2013 QUOTE (witesoxfan @ Dec 20, 2013 -> 11:01 AM) Do you consider Downs and Surkamp an upgrade over Heath and Morel? At least those two have a purpose within the system, which is more than you can say about Morel and Heath. Oh god, I forgot Morel is still on the 40 man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witesoxfan Posted December 20, 2013 Share Posted December 20, 2013 QUOTE (Eminor3rd @ Dec 20, 2013 -> 11:33 AM) Oh god, I forgot Morel is still on the 40 man Jesus, you forget everything, what the hell is wrong with you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian310 Posted December 20, 2013 Share Posted December 20, 2013 Morel, Heath, and Molina could be candidates to be dfa'd off of the 40 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenSox Posted December 20, 2013 Share Posted December 20, 2013 QUOTE (witesoxfan @ Dec 20, 2013 -> 11:01 AM) Do you consider Downs and Surkamp an upgrade over Heath and Morel? I don't know, but at least we have room if we do want to add someone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiliIrishHammock24 Posted December 20, 2013 Share Posted December 20, 2013 I would swap him out for Heath or Molina in a heartbeat. Do it, slick Rick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eminor3rd Posted December 20, 2013 Author Share Posted December 20, 2013 QUOTE (witesoxfan @ Dec 20, 2013 -> 11:47 AM) Jesus, you forget everything, what the hell is wrong with you? I can't remember Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flavum Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 Sox claimed him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witesoxfan Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 Nice call Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 All Baseball News @AllBaseballNews 44s http://MLBTradeRumors.com : White Sox Claim Eric Surkamp http://bit.ly/1kAiuRW #mlb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 Big minor league numbers, not so good MLB numbers in limited time. http://www.baseball-reference.com/minors/p...id=surkam001eri Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 http://www.scoutingbook.com/players/p2948 A tall and lanky lefthander who's clearly ready for MLB right now, Giant pitcher Eric Surkamp proved himself with six late-season starts for San Francisco in 2011. Surkamp doesn't have a great fastball, barely scraping 90mph on a good day. But he does get some nice natural movement on it, and does locate it well most of the time. That's more than enough to set up his breaking balls, a straight change and a curve that both look like genuine plus pitches. He's had middling results to date, especially in his brief MLB time in 2012, but the raw ability is still there: check out his AA performance for a whiff of his real ability. He could string together success at any moment: he's a hair away from a 25-man player in San Francisco right now. 3/2/2013 Bio Updated Spring, 2013 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian310 Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Dec 23, 2013 -> 02:19 PM) Big minor league numbers, not so good MLB numbers in limited time. http://www.baseball-reference.com/minors/p...id=surkam001eri Sounds like a Coop project Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 Surkamp is a guy who had Tommy John surgery in July of 2012. This should be his "return" year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eminor3rd Posted December 23, 2013 Author Share Posted December 23, 2013 (edited) QUOTE (witesoxfan @ Dec 23, 2013 -> 02:16 PM) Nice call Noice! Missed on Sebastian Valle though. I like this move -- like I mentioned in the original post, this makes losing Hector Santiago a lot easier to stomach. Edited December 23, 2013 by Eminor3rd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 I know nothing about him, but I like having these fringe guys for some spot starts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiliIrishHammock24 Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 Very nice. Glad slick Rick got it done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Ultimate Champion Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 Sounds like a challenge for Veal and Leesman. That's always good. I doubt we're aiming this low for another starter though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y2Jimmy0 Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 Dan Hayes @DanHayesCSN 2m #WhiteSox have claimed LHP Eric Surkamp off waivers from SF Giants. But they also lost Brent Morel to #BlueJays on waivers. Someone create the Brent Morel Appreciation Thread Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cabiness42 Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 Dan Hayes @DanHayesCSN 2m #WhiteSox have claimed LHP Eric Surkamp off waivers from SF Giants. But they also lost Brent Morel to #BlueJays on waivers. Someone create the Brent Morel Appreciation Thread That sounds like a win for the Sox, and I've never even heard of Surkamp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 Everything about this guy screams at me LH version of Dylan Axelrod. I guess being a junk balling lefty is better than a junk balling righty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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