December 12, 20187 yr Garfein interviewed Adam Jones - who unprompted told Garfein that he'd be a good fit for the Sox. He lavished praise upon the city of Chicago. Also said whoever cuts Machado the biggest check will get Machado. So, with nothing but that to go on, thoughts on Adam Jones as a fit? If Harper/Machado signs, he could make a good centerfield placeholder until one of Team Luis is able to break out into the Show.
December 12, 20187 yr It sounds like hes pushing himself on a lot of teams. He is out in Vegas personally. If he could still play CF I'd be okay with it, but hes 33 so I'm guessing that's an issue. Edited December 12, 20187 yr by Buehrle>Wood
December 12, 20187 yr 22 minutes ago, Quinarvy said: Garfein interviewed Adam Jones - who unprompted told Garfein that he'd be a good fit for the Sox. He lavished praise upon the city of Chicago. Also said whoever cuts Machado the biggest check will get Machado. So, with nothing but that to go on, thoughts on Adam Jones as a fit? If Harper/Machado signs, he could make a good centerfield placeholder until one of Team Luis is able to break out into the Show. Jones may struggle to land more than a one year deal anywhere due to his regression. He's a liability in center field, and his bat isn't really good enough to be a corner regular. For a one year stopgap? Maybe, but I'd be in no rush to sign him.
December 12, 20187 yr Jones is a wonderful person and teammate and Baltimore was lucky to have his career, but I just don't see a team picking him up. Maybe as a 4th OFer.
December 12, 20187 yr 20 minutes ago, bmags said: Jones is a wonderful person and teammate and Baltimore was lucky to have his career, but I just don't see a team picking him up. Maybe as a 4th OFer. Maybe as a platoon piece in a corner spot? Platoon with Palka then Eloy and whoever is in RF getting a break at DH? Edited December 12, 20187 yr by soxfan2014
December 12, 20187 yr 1 hour ago, fathom said: He can’t play CF defensively anymore. And that’s the problem.
December 12, 20187 yr I’d rather see Jones playing a corner OF spot on a cheap 1 year deal then see more Delmonico/Luery/Cordell/whatever we currently have on the roster. Jones would probably be good for the young players too. But if we are “going for it”, Jones shouldn’t be signed as a starting OF’er.
December 12, 20187 yr 39 minutes ago, bmags said: Jones is a wonderful person and teammate and Baltimore was lucky to have his career, but I just don't see a team picking him up. Maybe as a 4th OFer. Well said. Great dude, solid career, but might time to hang em up.
December 12, 20187 yr 1 hour ago, Hot FiRe said: Oh God, somebody cover Kenny's ears Kenny always gets his guy!
December 12, 20187 yr One year $2M deal if the Sox basically go to camp with their current 40 man (ie: miss out on all other FAs of note). Sure, I guess. Anything else, hard pass. In that scenario, I may actually rather just see Leury/Delmonico/Cordell play LF.
December 12, 20187 yr 36 minutes ago, SoxAce said: Kenny always gets his guy! It's the quote of the winter so far! ?
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