Princess Dye Posted February 20, 2010 Share Posted February 20, 2010 I suppose Blaylock would add lefty punch off the bench and at least a little flexibility. But Ozzie's plan to not use Omar as a utility guy is horrific enough to make Nix or Lillibridge a must. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gatnom Posted February 20, 2010 Share Posted February 20, 2010 My guess is that we stand pat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
South Side Fireworks Man Posted February 20, 2010 Share Posted February 20, 2010 Sign Leslie Anderson and hope he's the 2010 version of Tadahito Iguchi? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Allen Posted February 20, 2010 Share Posted February 20, 2010 QUOTE (gatnom @ Feb 20, 2010 -> 05:19 PM) My guess is that we stand pat. I agree, unless someone gets hurt in spring training, they will wait until it fails miserably, and go from there. One guy I would keep an eye on is Jeremy Hermida now with Boston. He's excess baggage for them now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Princess Dye Posted February 20, 2010 Author Share Posted February 20, 2010 (edited) I dont get the whole thing where you're ready to shell out $6M with deferments for LH power...and then turn around later and say "no we didnt have a hole to fill." And they'll basically say that if they stand pat. I actually dont want power. I want someone who is going to hit for a decent OBP. That to me is the scary part. We will hit them out of the park. Sadly Damon would have fit both bills. Blaylock wont, but then again I'm convinced we'd just be getting a bench guy anyway if anything. Edited February 20, 2010 by Princess Dye Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiliIrishHammock24 Posted February 20, 2010 Share Posted February 20, 2010 Jermaine Dye , $4M. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hogan873 Posted February 20, 2010 Share Posted February 20, 2010 Although part of me believes they will stand pat, I think KW has recognized the need for a true DH. I wouldn't be surprised if he makes a move towards Blalock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hogan873 Posted February 20, 2010 Share Posted February 20, 2010 QUOTE (JoeCoolMan24 @ Feb 20, 2010 -> 05:31 PM) Jermaine Dye , $4M. I have no problem with this except for the $. If he agrees to be the primary DH, sign him for $2 or $3 million. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoodAsGould Posted February 20, 2010 Share Posted February 20, 2010 Isnt it Blalock? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2nd_city_saint787 Posted February 20, 2010 Share Posted February 20, 2010 QUOTE (Princess Dye @ Feb 20, 2010 -> 06:26 PM) I dont get the whole thing where you're ready to shell out $6M with deferments for LH power...and then turn around later and say "no we didnt have a hole to fill." And they'll basically say that if they stand pat. I actually dont want power. I want someone who is going to hit for a decent OBP. That to me is the scary part. We will hit them out of the park. Sadly Damon would have fit both bills. Blaylock wont, but then again I'm convinced we'd just be getting a bench guy anyway if anything. Im with you there, i want someone for the 2 hole so we can move Beckham to the 3 spot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiliIrishHammock24 Posted February 20, 2010 Share Posted February 20, 2010 QUOTE (hogan873 @ Feb 20, 2010 -> 05:32 PM) I have no problem with this except for the $. If he agrees to be the primary DH, sign him for $2 or $3 million. You don't think Dye is half as good as Damon? Dye has much better power than Damon, and power is what he lack and need out of our DH. Damon's speed would have been nice, but I think $4M is fair for Dye. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hogan873 Posted February 20, 2010 Share Posted February 20, 2010 QUOTE (GoodAsGould @ Feb 20, 2010 -> 05:35 PM) Isnt it Blalock? Yeah, but I don't care how the hell anyone spells it as long as it's on the back of a Sox jersey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hogan873 Posted February 20, 2010 Share Posted February 20, 2010 (edited) QUOTE (JoeCoolMan24 @ Feb 20, 2010 -> 05:37 PM) You don't think Dye is half as good as Damon? Dye has much better power than Damon, and power is what he lack and need out of our DH. Damon's speed would have been nice, but I think $4M is fair for Dye. I see your point, and I wouldn't start throwing things if it happened. Maybe it's the attitude that JD has been displaying for a while that makes me lower the dollar value. But half of the Damon offer would be $3 million. Edited February 20, 2010 by hogan873 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitesoxfan101 Posted February 20, 2010 Share Posted February 20, 2010 They should call Dye and/or Blalock. They will likely stand pat though, and be forced to give up whatever is left on the farm for a legitimate bat come July. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hogan873 Posted February 20, 2010 Share Posted February 20, 2010 QUOTE (whitesoxfan101 @ Feb 20, 2010 -> 05:40 PM) They should call Dye and/or Blalock. They will likely stand pat though, and be forced to give up whatever is left on the farm for a legitimate bat come July. Which would be a shame when there are legitimate bats available right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitesoxfan101 Posted February 20, 2010 Share Posted February 20, 2010 (edited) QUOTE (hogan873 @ Feb 20, 2010 -> 06:41 PM) Which would be a shame when there are legitimate bats available right now. They could try and get one now, I think most would prefer that course of action. I just don't think it will happen, although they don't seem nearly as content with the rotating pile of crap at DH as they were a couple of months ago, which is a good sign. Edited February 20, 2010 by whitesoxfan101 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoodAsGould Posted February 20, 2010 Share Posted February 20, 2010 I think Blalock makes a lot of sense, he can still play some 3B/1B and is a left handed bat with pop. I dont think the sox make another move though, which is very sad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiliIrishHammock24 Posted February 20, 2010 Share Posted February 20, 2010 (edited) QUOTE (hogan873 @ Feb 20, 2010 -> 05:39 PM) I see your point, and I wouldn't start throwing things if it happened. Maybe it's the attitude that JD has been displaying for a while that makes me lower the dollar value. But half of the Damon offer would be $3 million. I was doubling what you suggested Dye was worth ($2-3M) to equal what we offered Damon ($6M). Edited February 20, 2010 by JoeCoolMan24 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WCSox Posted February 20, 2010 Share Posted February 20, 2010 QUOTE (Princess Dye @ Feb 20, 2010 -> 03:26 PM) I dont get the whole thing where you're ready to shell out $6M with deferments for LH power...and then turn around later and say "no we didnt have a hole to fill." And they'll basically say that if they stand pat. Damon cost Detroit $8M without the benefit of a bidding war with the Sox to escalate the price even further. If the Sox had played Boras' game, I imagine that Damon would've cost somewhere in the $9-10M range. I have no idea where this is going. I'd like to say Blalock (who isn't all that great, but still better than Jones). But if KW passed on Thome and Branyan, it looks like the next move will be mid-season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Springfield Soxfan Posted February 20, 2010 Share Posted February 20, 2010 I bet the no trade clause is what made Damon go to Detroit and we know KW never would have given that. I'll take a shot with Blalock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WCSox Posted February 21, 2010 Share Posted February 21, 2010 QUOTE (Springfield SoxFan @ Feb 20, 2010 -> 03:55 PM) I bet the no trade clause is what made Damon go to Detroit and we know KW never would have given that. I'll take a shot with Blalock. If Damon's only a one-year rental, I don't understand why a NTC would be a deal-breaker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jphat007 Posted February 21, 2010 Share Posted February 21, 2010 QUOTE (Princess Dye @ Feb 20, 2010 -> 06:26 PM) I dont get the whole thing where you're ready to shell out $6M with deferments for LH power...and then turn around later and say "no we didnt have a hole to fill." And they'll basically say that if they stand pat. I actually dont want power. I want someone who is going to hit for a decent OBP. That to me is the scary part. We will hit them out of the park. Sadly Damon would have fit both bills. Blaylock wont, but then again I'm convinced we'd just be getting a bench guy anyway if anything. They've already said as much. They said Damon 'would be icing on the cake' and they like the team they have now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YonderLaroche Posted February 21, 2010 Share Posted February 21, 2010 I'm surprised Dye hasn't signed yet.... must be asking for too much $$$ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quin Posted February 21, 2010 Share Posted February 21, 2010 (edited) QUOTE (b-Rye @ Feb 20, 2010 -> 06:02 PM) I'm surprised Dye hasn't signed yet.... must be asking for too much time in the outfield Fixed Edited February 21, 2010 by Quinarvy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Springfield Soxfan Posted February 21, 2010 Share Posted February 21, 2010 QUOTE (WCSox @ Feb 20, 2010 -> 06:01 PM) If Damon's only a one-year rental, I don't understand why a NTC would be a deal-breaker. Because if the Sox fell out of the race, you know we would shop a guy that had a one year rental, he might end up on the Rockies or Cardinals or something else and he wants to control his own destiny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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