southsider2k5 Posted June 9, 2016 Share Posted June 9, 2016 QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Jun 9, 2016 -> 03:19 PM) Just a guess but it's probably $1 million prorated over the rest of the season too, so it's probably only like 650K total. Yeah with 2/3 of a season left, he gets 2/3 of that million dollars. Though the Sox did him a favor by signing him to the major league roster right away and putting him on the DL, which starts his salary today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjm676 Posted June 9, 2016 Share Posted June 9, 2016 I'd rather have a broken down Morneau in the lineup than either Avisail Garcia or Jimmy Rollins. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panerista Posted June 9, 2016 Share Posted June 9, 2016 QUOTE (bjm676 @ Jun 9, 2016 -> 03:24 PM) I'd rather have a broken down Morneau in the lineup than either Avisail Garcia or Jimmy Rollins. I'd rather have DL Morneau than either Avi or Rollins. No rehab, no help. Just pick up a bat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shipps Posted June 9, 2016 Share Posted June 9, 2016 Everything the Sox have been doing lately sends me into a rage. LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiSox59 Posted June 9, 2016 Share Posted June 9, 2016 QUOTE (bmags @ Jun 9, 2016 -> 03:12 PM) This isn't trying to win. Find me all of these contenders with their middle of the order threat being a mid season free agent signing of a 35 year old injured 1st baseman. He's a far superior option to DH against RHP that Avi Garcia or anyone else on the Sox 40 man roster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lip Man 1 Posted June 9, 2016 Share Posted June 9, 2016 Given that he won't be available for another month or so, it simply may not matter by then realistically. You give them points for trying but as someone else posted the real question is how did they get into this position in the first place? Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panerista Posted June 9, 2016 Share Posted June 9, 2016 QUOTE (Lip Man 1 @ Jun 9, 2016 -> 03:25 PM) Given that he won't be available for another month or so, it simply may not matter by then realistically. You give them points for trying but as someone else posted the real question is how did they get into this position in the first place? Mark Agreed. This is a non-signing. We'll be well out by then in all likelihood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaconOnAStick Posted June 9, 2016 Share Posted June 9, 2016 I'd rather have DL Morneau than either Avi or Rollins. No rehab, no help. Just pick up a bat. /Morneau picks up bat /tears everything /60 day DL /"Pinch hitting as designated hitter, #26 Avisail Garca" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Allen Posted June 9, 2016 Share Posted June 9, 2016 Lillian has to be somewhat pleased. Left handed middle of the order bat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panerista Posted June 9, 2016 Share Posted June 9, 2016 (edited) Similarity Score for Justin Morneau. Looking forward to Drake Morneau in the locker room to provide leadership. Adam LaRoche (928) Cliff Floyd (922) Mike Sweeney (917) Aubrey Huff (916) Dolph Camilli (913) Hal Trosky (912) Bill Skowron (911) Prince Fielder (909) Ryan Klesko (897) George Bell (895) Edited June 9, 2016 by Deadpool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Getupstretch39 Posted June 9, 2016 Share Posted June 9, 2016 The feeling I got when I saw this reminded me of when the Bulls signed John Starks. Not quite to that level, but I still need a shower. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ptatc Posted June 9, 2016 Share Posted June 9, 2016 QUOTE (shipps @ Jun 9, 2016 -> 03:20 PM) Even if he is good you cant count on him. Just get him a really big helmet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilJester99 Posted June 9, 2016 Share Posted June 9, 2016 QUOTE (ptatc @ Jun 9, 2016 -> 03:29 PM) Just get him a really big helmet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ptatc Posted June 9, 2016 Share Posted June 9, 2016 QUOTE (EvilJester99 @ Jun 9, 2016 -> 03:30 PM) Now you're talking. Let's hope he can play at Ludicrous Speed!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunt Posted June 9, 2016 Share Posted June 9, 2016 Man, this whole thing has me really doubting Hahn for the first time. Middle of the order bat? What? You're immediately claiming that he's going to be a middle of the order bat when he comes off the DL? That's your plan? Holy f***. And while $1 million is the right price, he isn't going to be ready until mid-late July? I was really hoping this team had much more urgency than that. That is super disappointing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiliIrishHammock24 Posted June 9, 2016 Share Posted June 9, 2016 Holy s***, we are going to pay him like $700K. Why is anyone upset over this? The dude hit .310 last year. In 2014, he hit .309 away from Coors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleHurt05 Posted June 9, 2016 Share Posted June 9, 2016 Nobody smack him in the helmet as congrats please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lasttriptotulsa Posted June 9, 2016 Share Posted June 9, 2016 QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Jun 9, 2016 -> 03:26 PM) Lillian has to be somewhat pleased. Left handed middle of the order bat. I'm sure it's bittersweet though since it's not Grady Sizemore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shipps Posted June 9, 2016 Share Posted June 9, 2016 QUOTE (Dunt @ Jun 9, 2016 -> 03:32 PM) Man, this whole thing has me really doubting Hahn for the first time. Middle of the order bat? What? You're immediately claiming that he's going to be a middle of the order bat when he comes off the DL? That's your plan? Holy f***. And while $1 million is the right price, he isn't going to be ready until mid-late July? I was really hoping this team had much more urgency than that. That is super disappointing. I think the problem is that they have too much urgency. They are pretty delusional about the team and are grasping at straws right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panerista Posted June 9, 2016 Share Posted June 9, 2016 QUOTE (ChiliIrishHammock24 @ Jun 9, 2016 -> 03:32 PM) Holy s***, we are going to pay him like $700K. Why is anyone upset over this? The dude hit .310 last year. In 2014, he hit .309 away from Coors. I don't get "mad" about the signing, but we all realize that Morneau cannot play for a month or so and by then we seem to think it won't matter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilJester99 Posted June 9, 2016 Share Posted June 9, 2016 These moves just scream KW .... shows he is still in charge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lasttriptotulsa Posted June 9, 2016 Share Posted June 9, 2016 QUOTE (Dunt @ Jun 9, 2016 -> 03:32 PM) Man, this whole thing has me really doubting Hahn for the first time. Middle of the order bat? What? You're immediately claiming that he's going to be a middle of the order bat when he comes off the DL? That's your plan? Holy f***. And while $1 million is the right price, he isn't going to be ready until mid-late July? I was really hoping this team had much more urgency than that. That is super disappointing. This move does nothing to preclude them from making additional deals. I honestly think this is a back up plan in case they are unable to land a bigger bat by the deadline. If they do they cut Morneau loose and are out very little. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted June 9, 2016 Share Posted June 9, 2016 QUOTE (shipps @ Jun 9, 2016 -> 03:33 PM) I think the problem is that they have too much urgency. They are pretty delusional about the team and are grasping at straws right now. Completely agree. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panerista Posted June 9, 2016 Share Posted June 9, 2016 QUOTE (EvilJester99 @ Jun 9, 2016 -> 03:34 PM) These moves just scream KW .... shows he is still in charge I mean maybe, but it's not a big deal. It's comparatively no money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted June 9, 2016 Share Posted June 9, 2016 QUOTE (lasttriptotulsa @ Jun 9, 2016 -> 04:34 PM) This move does nothing to preclude them from making additional deals. I honestly think this is a back up plan in case they are unable to land a bigger bat by the deadline. If they do they cut Morneau loose and are out very little. It really is a little bit bizarre to race out and grab a guy 6 weeks before he'll be ready to play if your team is in trouble right now, gotta admit that. Doesn't mean it's the wrong move, just odd. We can't solve this problem right now so we'll just hope it solves itself and then we'll solve it in 6 weeks? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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