December 3, 200322 yr I imagine that the Sox will start valentin at shortstop, but personally I think Uribe should get the nod, with Valentin there to back him up. If Uribe started the entire season I imagine that he would end up in the .230-.250 range. Not good. But Uribe is fast, is a great defensive shortstop, and is playing under a manager who made a career by being the same style of player. If Uribe had some patience, then maybe he could be in the .260-.270 range. Uribe is still only 24 and the sox can be patient with him, as long as his defense remains sturdy. In my mind, sending him to Triple-A, or sitting him on the bench, would hurt his development. Any opinions on this?
December 3, 200322 yr Can't be any worse than St. JosE6. He has more upside than the mustache, thats for sure.
December 3, 200322 yr Based on the splits I've seen posted here in other threads, I think they should platoon. Uribe hits lefties and Valentine hits Righties. Uribe's splits Valentin's splits 103 mph screwball
December 3, 200322 yr Valentin better not be our starting shortstop for 2004. Kenny move Valentin NOW! CWSOX45
December 3, 200322 yr The SS isn't going to make a difference, get pitching or we're f***ed. No way for E-Lo to win 20 again. Mark will win a couple more, E-Lo a couple less. We have to either get Colon resigned or find another.
December 3, 200322 yr The SS isn't going to make a difference, get pitching or we're f***ed. No way for E-Lo to win 20 again. Mark will win a couple more, E-Lo a couple less. We have to either get Colon resigned or find another. True, I'm still hoping that Colon will come back. Especially since the Yankees are working their tails off to get Vazquez from Montreal. CWSOX45
December 3, 200322 yr Phillies and the Angels can still be possible suitors for Colon..Even with the Escobar signing...
December 3, 200322 yr Both, Juan at 2B, Jose at SS. Step 1. Do not allow Valentin to bat RH. It's either take your chances lefty-vs-lefty or sit. Step 2. Let Uribe Duke it out with Willie for the right to start at 2B. Urine would be slightly better defensively while Willie is a little faster. The former can't hit righties and the latter- lefities. Step 3. Let Jose and Willie duke it out for the right to start against LHP.
December 4, 200322 yr Based on the splits I've seen posted here in other threads, I think they should platoon. Uribe hits lefties and Valentine hits Righties. Uribe's splits Valentin's splits 103 mph screwball Based on the present roster I think you have it right. You have to protect Jose from lefties, and he is a very nice bat off the bench against righties in the latter innings.
December 4, 200322 yr Valetin better not be a backup for 5 million a year. If there not going to play him trade him
December 4, 200322 yr Looks like the real reason the Rockies hsipped out Uribe was because they want Rich Aurilla to fill his spot instead. Rocky Mountain News Article
December 4, 200322 yr They need to trade Valentin ASAP. If I see another bases-loaded strikeout, I'm gonna puke. :puke
December 4, 200322 yr They need to trade Valentin ASAP. If I see another bases-loaded strikeout, I'm gonna puke. :puke Amen. If someone's actually willing to tack on Jose to their team, go for it.
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