http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news?slug=indi...ov=st&type=lgns

 

Now this is a guy I would like to see on our team. He has got a hell of an arm, it seems like he just needs a little mechanical work.

I think he would be a great RH set-up man for Marte and our future closer....

who ever that is....

There is definitely something going on with him since he just got outrighted off of Cleveland's roster yesterday, they sent him outright to their AAA team.

 

I presume that makes him a free agent but I'm not sure.

 

He's got one hell of an arm, I wonder if he's healthy.

I would take a shot on him in a second.

If you remember, Baez failed 2 seasons ago as a starter, was moved to the closer's role towards the end of that year then was decent as a closer last season before being removed from that role. My guess is that Cleveland didn't want to pay a guy who clearly has no defined role as a pitcher at this point. He'll get a look from a lot of teams, but clearly he hasn't met his potential.

I'd rather have Kerry Ligtenberg...

I'd rather have Kerry Ligtenberg...

Thing is we are going to need a right handed arm with Flash all but gone from Chicago.

Thing is we are going to need a right handed arm with Flash all but gone from Chicago.

Lightenberg is a right hander.

Lightenberg is a right hander.

And a good one... alot better than Baez.

Lightenberg is a right hander.

d'OH

And a good one... alot better than Baez.

I shouldn't say alot better, there number are pretty close from last year. But I feel that Ligtenberg has better stuff and a better makeup as a setup man for whomever the Sox choose for their closer.

Funny I just told my friend a few days ago that the sox should try to acquire Baez, now that he is free to walk, I think it would be an excellent pick up.

Baez would be an outstanding pickup. This kid has a great arm and to me is already a solid reliever. I wouldn't want him as a closer, but he'd add great depth to the pen. I'd let Gordon walk and add Baez, Lightenberg and another reliever, possibly Sully.

I shouldn't say alot better, there number are pretty close from last year.  But I feel that Ligtenberg has better stuff and a better makeup as a setup man for whomever the Sox choose for their closer.

I think Baez has much better stuff than Lightenberg when he's got some control. I really think he must be a headcase to be as unsuccessful as he has been the last while.

 

My opinion Lightenberg>Baez

Baez would be an outstanding pickup.  This kid has a great arm and to me is already a solid reliever.  I wouldn't want him as a closer, but he'd add great depth to the pen.  I'd let Gordon walk and add Baez, Lightenberg and another reliever, possibly Sully.

Sounds good to me.

Baez would be an outstanding pickup.  This kid has a great arm and to me is already a solid reliever.  I wouldn't want him as a closer, but he'd add great depth to the pen.  I'd let Gordon walk and add Baez, Lightenberg and another reliever, possibly Sully.

I just heard on the radio that KW is in today's newspapers, saying Gordon is gone, can't afford him, can't make the numbers work, blah blah blah.

 

As the rebuilding continues.....

Baez reminds me of Kyle Farnsworth (velocity notwithstanding). A guy who was forced into a role that made them uncomfortable, and they inevitably failed. But when used properly in the bullpen, did a nice job (NLCS notwithstanding!!).

 

Baez would be really good as a setup guy, but he's no closer. He doesn't have the mental makeup or the pitches for that.

Under a quirk of contracts, Baez isn't a free agent. Talk about scumbag negotiations.

 

http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news?slug=ap-i...ov=ap&type=lgns

I bet if he holds out they will release him and he can go to another team.