greg775 Posted August 2, 2004 Share Posted August 2, 2004 This in the Southtown: DETROIT — The White Sox did have another deal in place prior to Saturday's trade deadline — one that would have added a bat to the order. But according to general manager Ken Williams, the player involved refused to waive the no-trade clause in his contract. Williams wouldn't reveal the player's identity, but it was known the Sox would have liked to have added either Pittsburgh catcher Jason Kendall or Colorado outfielder Larry Walker to their roster. Both players have no-trade clauses in their contracts. --I've always liked Walker. I wonder what we were going to give up. It had to be our remaining top prospects. Yikes! So if it was Walker or Kendall are you folks happy the guy didn't OK the trade or sad? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxAce Posted August 2, 2004 Share Posted August 2, 2004 Alittle bit of both actually. I'll say why in a minute. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitesoxin' Posted August 2, 2004 Share Posted August 2, 2004 If it was Walker I wouldn't be upset, but Kenall is a piece of the long term puzzle, so I really wanted him here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmmmmbeeer Posted August 2, 2004 Share Posted August 2, 2004 I thought it was Delgado who turned down a deal to the southside? If Kendall or Walker turned down a deal then that makes 2 deals vetoed by players. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WHarris1 Posted August 2, 2004 Share Posted August 2, 2004 Yeah, Delgado turned us down. Don't know if that's who they're talking about though.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witesoxfan Posted August 2, 2004 Share Posted August 2, 2004 Yeah, Delgado turned us down. Don't know if that's who they're talking about though.... That son of a b****. He would have helped out offense immensely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winninguglyin83 Posted August 2, 2004 Share Posted August 2, 2004 my guess is Walker. We need a left-handed bat and a right fielder. had to figure Kenny went after him hard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg775 Posted August 2, 2004 Author Share Posted August 2, 2004 I'm glad we didn't give up the minor leaguer Oz says will be a star. I forget his name now, but I think he's in A ball. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kapkomet Posted August 2, 2004 Share Posted August 2, 2004 I'm glad we didn't give up the minor leaguer Oz says will be a star. I forget his name now, but I think he's in A ball. That would be Ryan Sweeney. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted August 2, 2004 Share Posted August 2, 2004 ryan sweeney. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan4life_2007 Posted August 2, 2004 Share Posted August 2, 2004 I don't want anybody here that doesn't want to be here. No matter who it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBAHO Posted August 2, 2004 Share Posted August 2, 2004 Kendall wants to go to the Los Angeles Dodgers now, perfect situation for him now that they don't have Paul LoDuca. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan4life_2007 Posted August 2, 2004 Share Posted August 2, 2004 Kendall wants to go to the Los Angeles Dodgers now, perfect situation for him now that they don't have Paul LoDuca. Could they get him through waivers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBAHO Posted August 2, 2004 Share Posted August 2, 2004 Could they get him through waivers? I'd doubt they'll want to take the rest of his contract on, Pittsburgh would love them to though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowand44 Posted August 2, 2004 Share Posted August 2, 2004 I'd doubt they'll want to take the rest of his contract on, Pittsburgh would love them to though. True but I think he'll probably get through waivers and then they can work out a normal trade where maybe pitt pays some of that salary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan4life_2007 Posted August 2, 2004 Share Posted August 2, 2004 True but I think he'll probably get through waivers and then they can work out a normal trade where maybe pitt pays some of that salary. That's what I was thinking. The Dodgers are pretty desperate for a catcher now. Brett Mayne? lol. I'd rather have Ron Karkovice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBAHO Posted August 2, 2004 Share Posted August 2, 2004 That's what I was thinking. The Dodgers are pretty desperate for a catcher now. Brett Mayne? lol. I'd rather have Ron Karkovice. Edwin Jackson for Kendall perhaps with the Pirates paying 40 to 50% of his remaining salary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beck72 Posted August 2, 2004 Share Posted August 2, 2004 From all accounts, it was Delgado who refused a trade to the Sox. Kendall would likely clear waivers. If the sox claimed him, LA wouldn't get a chance to as the sox have first shot at him. LA can't block a team with a lower winning percentage from a claim. It would only be a matter of Kendall waiving his no-trade clause, and Pitt taking on some salary with a prospect or two. While in a perfect world Kendall would like to go to LA, getting dealt there is unlikely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Lopez Ghost (old) Posted August 2, 2004 Share Posted August 2, 2004 From all accounts, it was Delgado who refused a trade to the Sox. Kendall would likely clear waivers. If the sox claimed him, LA wouldn't get a chance to as the sox have first shot at him. LA can't block a team with a lower winning percentage from a claim. It would only be a matter of Kendall waiving his no-trade clause, and Pitt taking on some salary with a prospect or two. While in a perfect world Kendall would like to go to LA, getting dealt there is unlikely I believe the waiver process starts with the league - that is, Kendall would have to pass through all the NL clubs before he could be claimed or passed on by any American League club. So, the Dodgers would get first crack at him before the Sox. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wedge Posted August 2, 2004 Share Posted August 2, 2004 I believe the waiver process starts with the league - that is, Kendall would have to pass through all the NL clubs before he could be claimed or passed on by any American League club. So, the Dodgers would get first crack at him before the Sox. You are correct. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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