July 7, 200421 yr From the Daily Southtown, However, Loaiza thinks the market has been set with Garcia's deal. "Them signing him is a big break for me," Loaiza said. "Every year, when (Garcia's) contract has been up, my contract's up. I'd let him sign first in the winter, then I'd sign, because it's normally the same range of numbers. "Now, with my two years of All-Star (invitations), being a 20-game winner last year and hopefully I get 18 (wins) this year, there will probably be more money for me." Williams didn't seem very eager to get something done with Loaiza.
July 7, 200421 yr If someone gives him huge money, he'll be the next Chan Ho Park. Book it. Sorry Loaiza, but no way do you merit Garcia money.
July 7, 200421 yr Author If someone gives him huge money, he'll be the next Chan Ho Park. Book it. Sorry Loaiza, but no way do you merit Garcia money. You think Texas will do the same? Imagine Loaiza and Ho Park on their books. :puke
July 7, 200421 yr You think Texas will do the same? Imagine Loaiza and Ho Park on their books. :puke No I think a team like Detroit, who needs a SP badly, will go after Loaiza.
July 7, 200421 yr Who would you pay more in the Off-season... Loaiza or Lowe??? Both are going to be due big paydays, whether they deserve it or not.
July 7, 200421 yr Who would you pay more in the Off-season... Loaiza or Lowe??? Both are going to be due big paydays, whether they deserve it or not. Matt Morris deserves more than both of them along with Pedro. Those two guys to me will command the best deals. But I would probably take Loz over Lowe, although Lowe is a groundball pitcher who could be good again in a pitchers park.
July 7, 200421 yr I'd let him sign first in the winter, then I'd sign, because it's normally the same range of numbers. did he actually say that with a straight face? one year does not = same range as freddy garcia i hope he is not buying the hype with that undeserved all-star pick. if someone offers him 3yrs at 6per he should jump on it. although there is probably a team out there that will give him escobar numbers.
July 7, 200421 yr Matt Morris deserves more than both of them along with Pedro. Those two guys to me will command the best deals. But I would probably take Loz over Lowe, although Lowe is a groundball pitcher who could be good again in a pitchers park. well that's obvious... Loaiza and Lowe just have simillar backgrounds, so I was comparing them... I said earlier that I expect Loaiza to get more than 7MIL per year in the offseason..
July 7, 200421 yr Author Matt Morris deserves more than both of them along with Pedro. Those two guys to me will command the best deals. But I would probably take Loz over Lowe, although Lowe is a groundball pitcher who could be good again in a pitchers park. I wouldn't say Matt Morris has had the best season at all, he's lost 3 to 5 MPH on his fastball and it's been showing on his performances this year. Carl Pavano will get the most money I still feel for any FA pitcher this offseason besides Pedro.
July 7, 200421 yr I wouldn't say Matt Morris has had the best season at all, he's lost 3 to 5 MPH on his fastball and it's been showing on his performances this year. Carl Pavano will get the most money I still feel for any FA pitcher this offseason besides Pedro. Morris will get more than both Loz or Lowe and I will venture to say that he will get more than Pavano based on their track records.
July 7, 200421 yr I say let him go if he really expects that kind of money. The Sox could find a better starter for that kind of money or even less. I think Loaiza is ok but he seems like he gets very lazy at times and doesn't push himself enough. IMO
July 7, 200421 yr I say let him go if he really expects that kind of money. The Sox could find a better starter for that kind of money or even less. I think Loaiza is ok but he seems like he gets very lazy at times and doesn't push himself enough. IMO his 2003 season will go down in history as one of the greatest fluke seasons ever. his numbers were sick. awesome. the fact is he was pretty much lights out except for a small stretch near the end of the year. he will get the wins this year mostly due to run support but all of his "down and dirty" numbers :puke
July 7, 200421 yr Who would you pay more in the Off-season... Loaiza or Lowe??? Both are going to be due big paydays, whether they deserve it or not. Neither, give me Pavano.
July 7, 200421 yr Neither, give me Pavano. Yeah I didn't phrase that right, I don't want them either...
July 7, 200421 yr If someone signs him to a four contract, they're gonna be real unhappy two years from now. Let him go.
July 7, 200421 yr There is no way I would pay Esteban anything near what I would pay Garcia. You can already see Elo slipping back to mediocrity.
July 7, 200421 yr If Chan Ho Park weren't on the books here in Texas, daaaaymmmn they would have a TON of room to make some decent moves this year. Since they are on the hook for the fatass contract, they can't do much, but nonetheless they are still looking good this season, and you can partially thank the Sox for that. As far as Esteban, there's no way he commands that kind of money. He's posturing, using the media, and *cough, cough* it ain't gonna work. BTW, the Sox are in town right after the ASG, looking forward to watching them play...
July 7, 200421 yr There is no way I would pay Esteban anything near what I would pay Garcia. You can already see Elo slipping back to mediocrity. He has a tendon issue. I don't think it's surgery worthy. I'm not so worried about the loss in velocity if he can keep it under control.
July 7, 200421 yr did he actually say that with a straight face? one year does not = same range as freddy garcia i hope he is not buying the hype with that undeserved all-star pick. if someone offers him 3yrs at 6per he should jump on it. although there is probably a team out there that will give him escobar numbers. He's just setting the wheels in motion for his bargaining position. It's not a bad move on his part. If he winds up with 17-19 wins this year, someone will pay him what he wants. If the Sox lose a bunch of FA derbies, such as Pavano/Lowe/Morris, they'll probably end up paying for Esty to return. He's not a bad #3 guy at all, just not for #1 type money.
July 7, 200421 yr Well then Loaiza....Thanks for 2003, but you're not going to pull a Mags here and try to get Garcia money. I'd be glad to have Loaiza stay here after 2004, but only for the right price.
July 7, 200421 yr He's just setting the wheels in motion for his bargaining position. It's not a bad move on his part. If he winds up with 17-19 wins this year, someone will pay him what he wants. If the Sox lose a bunch of FA derbies, such as Pavano/Lowe/Morris, they'll probably end up paying for Esty to return. He's not a bad #3 guy at all, just not for #1 type money. he may be doing that. or maybe someone is fillling his head with ideas that he and freddy garcia are comprable. or maybe he really believes himself to be a legit #1, ya know with his two all-star appearances, and his high win totals. plus i don't think ozzie and esteban are on the same page. ozzie has made comments in the past that esteban needs to step up, concentrate, etc. maybe that will factor in to the sox wanting him back.
July 7, 200421 yr From the Daily Southtown, However, Loaiza thinks the market has been set with Garcia's deal. "Them signing him is a big break for me," Loaiza said. "Every year, when (Garcia's) contract has been up, my contract's up. I'd let him sign first in the winter, then I'd sign, because it's normally the same range of numbers. "Now, with my two years of All-Star (invitations), being a 20-game winner last year and hopefully I get 18 (wins) this year, there will probably be more money for me." Williams didn't seem very eager to get something done with Loaiza. Bye bye!!
July 7, 200421 yr I'm just going to keep beating my "Diaz makes Loaiza expendable" drum. DUM DUM DA-DUM DUM Plus, maybe Wright will come back.
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