July 23, 200421 yr I think the Sox should look at Finley or maybe even Burnitz. I am not crazy about Burnitz but I believe he is cheaper than all the others and can hit. This sucks that Maggs is down and like said b4 He has played his last game with the Sox I would bet. Burnitz can hit because he is in coors.
July 23, 200421 yr I hope the pressure is what lights a fire under a couple players' asses. As I hum "Under Pressure" to myself in the empty office... lol
July 23, 200421 yr Well, 17-19 wasn't exactly fluorishing without Magglio in the lineup. Still, we have Carl now and didn't then, and even when Frank was in during that stretch he was hurting/slumping for a lot of it, so let's see what they can do. Well, true, but with Everett, like you said without Frank, it could work. Timo would pick up the pace and I have a feeling with a move of Crede to the bench, the White Sox would improve at least 3 games.
July 23, 200421 yr Burnitz can hit because he is in coors. He hit well in Brew town as well. But, he strikes out too much IMO.
July 23, 200421 yr If I recall correctly didnt Burnitz hit pretty well with his time with the Mets as well?? And they don't play in Coors that I know of.
July 23, 200421 yr If I recall correctly didnt Burnitz hit pretty well with his time with the Mets as well?? And they don't play in Coors that I know of. His first year with the mets he hit .215. Last year he hit .274 in only 65 games, and in the other 61 games that he played with la he hit .204.
July 23, 200421 yr He hit well in Brew town as well. But, he strikes out too much IMO. He is a career .254 hitter, he did not hit that well there at all.
July 23, 200421 yr Year Team G AB H 2B 3B HR RBI R BB K SB CS AVG OBP SLG OPS 1996 MLW 94 200 53 14 0 9 40 38 33 47 4 1 .265 .369 .470 .839 1997 MLW 153 494 139 37 8 27 85 85 75 111 20 13 .281 .376 .553 .929 1998 MLW 161 609 160 28 1 38 125 92 70 158 7 4 .263 .339 .499 .838 1999 MLW 130 467 126 33 2 33 103 87 91 124 7 3 .270 .389 .561 .950 2000 MLW 161 564 131 29 2 31 98 91 99 121 6 4 .232 .347 .456 .803 2001 MLW 154 562 141 32 4 34 100 104 80 150 0 4 .251 .344 .504 .848 Wow, that is just awful.
July 23, 200421 yr I don't have time to read this whole thread, but from the Sox press release I just read, it sounds as if Maggs is done for the year. Is this right? Someone please tell me I'm wrong.
July 23, 200421 yr Magglio Ordonez OF CHW Signed Jul 2001 - 3 years/$29.5M 2002: $6.5M 2003: $9.0M 2004: $14.0M So no insurance policy is listed there, but I bet KW and Ncorgbl would know the answer to your question. It wouldn't be listed on anything public.
July 23, 200421 yr Wow, that is just awful. Those numbers do suck, expecially for the money he was making.
July 23, 200421 yr I hope the pressure is what lights a fire under a couple players' asses. As I hum "Under Pressure" to myself in the empty office... lol LMAO. I was humming that just after reading the first line of your post. Then I pause only to read the 2nd line in utter shock. Great minds think alike!
July 23, 200421 yr Author I'd let Borchard play in rightfield. If the team sucks along with Borchard the Sox will have to pull a white flag trade. If he does well the Sox should get a catcher (Kendall). Though if we got Delgado I would piss my pants. That would be awesome. I can't see Delgado doing as badly as he has done this year. Plus he is one of my favorite players. White Flaggin' it? My ass... Go get Kendall, and our offense is still solid. Add Maggs and Thomas during the September stretch, and our offense would be hands-down, the best in the MLB, against ANY pitcher in the majors...
July 23, 200421 yr what did KW say in the press confrence? last i heard was that he was on NOW whats he sayin? for once, there is a reason ive already drank 4 beers by 3:00
July 23, 200421 yr Those numbers do suck, expecially for the money he was making. That's four straight years of 30+ homers and 98+ rbi. Borchard or whoever else that would be placed in RF would put up the same BA as him, so why not go get some more power? Borch would also K just as much as Burnitz.
July 23, 200421 yr White Flaggin' it? My ass... Go get Kendall, and our offense is still solid. Add Maggs and Thomas during the September stretch, and our offense would be hands-down, the best in the MLB, against ANY pitcher in the majors... As I said we would have to wait and see. The team would have to struggle mightily. I'm thinking 4+ games out by the deadline. This of course is highly unlikely, but I sure as hell am not going to mortgage any more of the future for another rental. I just don't see it in this team. They better put up or shut up in this next week.
July 23, 200421 yr That's four straight years of 30+ homers and 98+ rbi. Borchard or whoever else that would be placed in RF would put up the same BA as him, so why not go get some more power? Borch would also K just as much as Burnitz. When you hit .250 consistently with 30+ homeruns and over 98 rbi's, it is good but i do not think it is good enough to warrant 8,9,10 million dollars a year.
July 23, 200421 yr When you hit .250 consistently with 30+ homeruns and over 98 rbi's, it is good but i do not think it is good enough to warrant 8,9,10 million dollars a year. He is making $1.5 million this year though. And he's hitting .298 this year. Why not? After listening to what KW said on the radio, it doesn't appear Burnitz or anybody major will be coming here though.
July 23, 200421 yr He is making $1.5 million this year though. And he's hitting .298 this year. Why not? After listening to what KW said on the radio, it doesn't appear Burnitz or anybody major will be coming here though. He is hitting .244 away from coors.
July 23, 200421 yr He is hitting .244 away from coors. Coors doesn't help getting base hits THAT much. It helps you have more power. A lot of players hit better at home anyways. Even if he only hits around .250 here, thats the same that Borch or Perez would do with the added bonus of power. That being said, I don't know if he is being shopped. The Rockies do have an option on him for next year.
July 23, 200421 yr Not to mention hasn't the Cell become a bit of a launching pad in its own right this year as well???
July 23, 200421 yr Not to mention hasn't the Cell become a bit of a launching pad in its own right this year as well??? Yes it has. Even moreso than Coors.
July 23, 200421 yr Coors doesn't help getting base hits THAT much. It helps you have more power. A lot of players hit better at home anyways. Even if he only hits around .250 here, thats the same that Borch or Perez would do with the added bonus of power. That being said, I don't know if he is being shopped. The Rockies do have an option on him for next year. Clayton is hitting .337 at home and .247 away. Castilla is hitting .367 at home and .191 away. Holliday is hitting .348 at home and .238 away. But it does not help players get base hits that much.
July 23, 200421 yr Clayton is hitting .337 at home and .247 away. Castilla is hitting .367 at home and .191 away. Holliday is hitting .348 at home and .238 away. But it does not help players get base hits that much. Damn
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