witesoxfan Posted January 22, 2003 Share Posted January 22, 2003 As of right now, ESPNews's bottom line is my only source for this information....but it said that we came to terms with Rick White....that's pretty good news. He's a good arm in the bullpen who could spot start....I like it. KW, as stupid as he is, may actually know what he is doing. I'm not sure if it's official or anything, but I did see it there. BTW....before that was the Red Sox signing of David Ortiz...and it said he was a 1B/OF....not so sure about that one....LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witesoxfan Posted January 22, 2003 Author Share Posted January 22, 2003 AHA! Found a source....White Sox's homepage. Read up Rick White signs with Sox Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedPinStripes Posted January 22, 2003 Share Posted January 22, 2003 Not sure if this is a good move or not. I dont know much about white, but his last 22 innings are real impressive. With all these bullpen signings, I wonder if another trade is coming for a CF or leadoff man? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WinningUgly2003 Posted January 22, 2003 Share Posted January 22, 2003 Probably could have gotten a better RP in Fetters for the same amount of money. I don't like this signing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OfficerKarkovice Posted January 22, 2003 Share Posted January 22, 2003 Probably could have gotten a better RP in Fetters for the same amount of money. I don't like this signing. Fetters isn't that good and his "neck snap" move would drive me nuts...if you've ever seen him pitch you know what I mean. Good veteran relievers can be extremely valuable. I feel much better with White than Matt Ginter. White will go right at guys and is a tough, hard-nosed pitcher. Good move in my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cerbaho-WG Posted January 22, 2003 Share Posted January 22, 2003 Solid signing. Buh-bye Ginter and Porzio. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HawkDJ Posted January 22, 2003 Share Posted January 22, 2003 I'd say its a good move. His numbers won't impress you from last year but keep in mind he pitched for Colorado for most of the season. These numbers from last year in St. Louis are good: 3-1 0.82 ERA. He is another veteran arm for the bullpen which can't hurt. Someone else pointed out it is another arm when (not if) Gordon gets injured. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mac9001 Posted January 22, 2003 Share Posted January 22, 2003 This is great, White is perfect for the Sox, this just made my day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDF Posted January 22, 2003 Share Posted January 22, 2003 This is great, White is perfect for the Sox, this just made my day i don't know anything about him or could tell if this is a good pickup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mac9001 Posted January 22, 2003 Share Posted January 22, 2003 He's been a damn good middle reliever, he's a good bet for a 3.50 ERA, 60-70 IP with 45-50 K's. He should be really happy to get out of Coors. (just look how good he was with the Cards after leaving Coors) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witesoxfan Posted January 22, 2003 Author Share Posted January 22, 2003 I think he could be a swingman type....spot start occasionally, come in as a middle reliever and do long relief as well. Regardless...I do like the signing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BurlyMan56 Posted January 22, 2003 Share Posted January 22, 2003 Solid Signing IMO.I wonder for how much... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mac9001 Posted January 22, 2003 Share Posted January 22, 2003 Can't be much, i say 800K to a mil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cwsox Posted January 22, 2003 Share Posted January 22, 2003 Can't be much, i say 800K to a mil. In other words - maybe 3 times what KW offered Buehrle -- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witesoxfan Posted January 22, 2003 Author Share Posted January 22, 2003 Can't be much, i say 800K to a mil. In other words - maybe 3 times what KW offered Buehrle -- Sad, but true. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mac9001 Posted January 22, 2003 Share Posted January 22, 2003 Yeah, but come next season when Buehrle is arbitration eligible he'll take the Sox's for every penny (and then some) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soxfan420 Posted January 22, 2003 Share Posted January 22, 2003 HSC maybe now you will belive him that he wants to put a winner out there? he has made great moves this offseason. He added a couple solid pitchers to our pen, and colon. you gotta admit he is doin alot better. and he is trying to put a winning team out there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soxplosion Posted January 23, 2003 Share Posted January 23, 2003 This is a really good move. Yes he didnt do well for the Rockies last year but who does? Look how he did for the Cardinals. That is how we should really judge him. This is a great move. Kenny has made our weakness our strength, I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soxfest Posted January 23, 2003 Share Posted January 23, 2003 R.White is not a bad signing , he is not flashy but can get the job done. Solid veteran in the pen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supernuke Posted January 23, 2003 Share Posted January 23, 2003 Looks like a decent veteran that could help us, another step in the right direction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cwsox Posted January 23, 2003 Share Posted January 23, 2003 HSC maybe now you will belive him that he wants to put a winner out there? he has made great moves this offseason. He added a couple solid pitchers to our pen, and colon. you gotta admit he is doin alot better. and he is trying to put a winning team out there signing this dude ain't the equivilant of landing Glavine or Clemens, good move that it is - I would love to be happy with what KW has done but the screw job with MB has put KW on my s*** list for the first time ever - I was pro or neutral on KW until that - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baggio202 Posted January 23, 2003 Share Posted January 23, 2003 this is a good signing..white has been a very consistent set up man / middle reliever his entire career...he struggled in colorado but he sure isnt the first pitcher to do that (mike hampton , darryl kile)...after he got traded to st louis his era in the heat of a pennant race was under 1...prior to that his last 4 years his era was in the 3's...very good move...it takes gary glover and his 5 plus era and moveshim to mop up man..it also means we only need an 11 man staff so we can go find a left power hitter for our bench Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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