July 28, 200421 yr WSCR had a sound bite from Ozzie stating he just got done telling KW that he needs a lead off hitter. He said he needs a little guy who can actually get on base. He went on to make fun of the situation saying we have to have the all-time most Solo Home runs. So I wonder, If KW agrees with Ozzie, who is that Little Guy. Go Get Carl Crawford. Trade the whole farm for him. I have heard the DRays are listening to offers for Rocco Baldelli because of their abundance of young OF. So lets help them out by taking one off their hands.
July 28, 200421 yr Well I would hope that KW bring one in because... Willie is only average...(i am losing faith) Uribe won't cut it now If Oz told him we need one I bet KW gets one.
July 28, 200421 yr WSCR had a sound bite from Ozzie stating he just got done telling KW that he needs a lead off hitter. He said he needs a little guy who can actually get on base. He went on to make fun of the situation saying we have to have the all-time most Solo Home runs. So I wonder, If KW agrees with Ozzie, who is that Little Guy. Go Get Carl Crawford. Trade the whole farm for him. I have heard the DRays are listening to offers for Rocco Baldelli because of their abundance of young OF. So lets help them out by taking one off their hands. You'd think Crawford would be untouchable.
July 28, 200421 yr If only the Sox could find a way to somehow go on the "Podsednik Adventure", but the Brew Crew are probably gonna hold onto him for a while
July 28, 200421 yr If only the Sox could find a way to somehow go on the "Podsednik Adventure", but the Brew Crew are probably gonna hold onto him for a while Oh.. I don't know. I'm sure they send him over.. just like they did with Ben.. rolleyeyes.gif
July 28, 200421 yr Guys, I don't know if a good leadoff hitter is available. Maybe a good situational hitter, i.e. a #2 guy. Catalanatto is supposedly hurting, the only other guy I can think of who's definitely available is Robbie Alomar. And that creates a dilemna in terms of where to play him. It's obvious Guillen is frustrated with the top of the order though.
July 29, 200421 yr Guys, I don't know if a good leadoff hitter is available. Maybe a good situational hitter, i.e. a #2 guy. Catalanatto is supposedly hurting, the only other guy I can think of who's definitely available is Robbie Alomar. And that creates a dilemna in terms of where to play him. It's obvious Guillen is frustrated with the top of the order though. I think the perfect player for the Sox right now is Jason Kendall. He can hit leadoff and catch. Covers two holes with one player.
July 29, 200421 yr I think the perfect player for the Sox right now is Jason Kendall. He can hit leadoff and catch. Covers two holes with one player. I don't think catcher is all that weak. Burke is doing quite well with the job. I think we have other holes to address.
July 29, 200421 yr Burke is no Kendall though. A Kendall, Burke, Alomar platoon would be fine for the time being, especially because we could put Kendall at dh a few days and have Everett in RF. SB
July 29, 200421 yr The only lead off hitter that I know is available happens to be Kenny Lofton. Henderson is probably avaliable...
July 29, 200421 yr Burke is no Kendall though. A Kendall, Burke, Alomar platoon would be fine for the time being, especially because we could put Kendall at dh a few days and have Everett in RF. SB platoon?? Try Kendall starting, Alomar playing once in a blue moon and Burke heading back to Charlotte.... Burke is not good enough. Kendall gives you a veteran, a catcher, and a leadoff hitter with a little pop to boot......
July 29, 200421 yr platoon?? Try Kendall starting, Alomar playing once in a blue moon and Burke heading back to Charlotte.... Burke is not good enough. Kendall gives you a veteran, a catcher, and a leadoff hitter with a little pop to boot...... You haven't watched him much, have you? Last 2 years Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB K SB CS AVG OBP SLG OPS 2003 CHA 6 8 0 3 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 .375 .375 .375 .750 2004 CHA 30 55 7 18 5 0 0 8 2 6 0 0 .327 .351 .418 .769 And defensively, he's been at least decent. But that is just my opinion.
July 29, 200421 yr You haven't watched him much, have you? Last 2 years Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB K SB CS AVG OBP SLG OPS 2003 CHA 6 8 0 3 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 .375 .375 .375 .750 2004 CHA 30 55 7 18 5 0 0 8 2 6 0 0 .327 .351 .418 .769 And defensively, he's been at least decent. But that is just my opinion. I'll repeat and reword........ Burke is not good enough to be a primary catcher in the big leagues.... He may be able to serve as a backup, but the Sox have Sandy for that role.
July 29, 200421 yr I'll repeat and reword........ Burke is not good enough to be a primary catcher in the big leagues.... He may be able to serve as a backup, but the Sox have Sandy for that role. And I will repeat and reword. .327 BA is good and the fact remains that the pitchers ERA is best with him out of all the catchers we had this year (including Olivo - there was a link to something that showed this in a previous thread). Catcher is hardly the weakest link on this team. But that is JMO.
July 29, 200421 yr And I will repeat and reword. .327 BA is good and the fact remains that the pitchers ERA is best with him out of all the catchers we had this year (including Olivo - there was a link to something that showed this in a previous thread). Catcher is hardly the weakest link on this team. But that is JMO. I agree with you, I have no problem having the 3 headed monster behind the plate. However if you could get a guy like kendall it would obviously be a great pickup. But Kendall makes a ton of money so Hairston or Cat would are cheaper in terms of money and would probably be cheaper in terms of prospects as well, so they're probably the best options.
July 29, 200421 yr However if you could get a guy like kendall it would obviously be a great pickup. But Kendall makes a ton of money so Hairston or Cat would are cheaper in terms of money and would probably be cheaper in terms of prospects as well, so they're probably the best options. Precisely!
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