August 30, 200421 yr Which Free Agent(s) do you want to see on the southside next year. Just something to think about
August 30, 200421 yr JD Drew = Scott Boras if I remember correctly :puke s***, i forgot about that. then i would say... carlos beltran
August 30, 200421 yr If they are going to spend money on a hitter: Carlos Beltran or JD Drew. If that happens: Ship out one of Konerko/Lee Pitching Wise: Troy Percival and Odalis Perez
August 30, 200421 yr Percival? No thanks. He is one more injury from early retirement. Perez might work though, if he didn't want monster cash. Honestly, the Sox need a #4 guy. Numbers 1-3 are good enough I think. Can someone post the F/A list here again? Thanks!
August 30, 200421 yr Pitching Wise: Troy Percival We get him he solidifies the bullpen pretty damn well.
August 30, 200421 yr Well...Freddy was on my list for the longest time....if we're going for pipe dream.....Craig Biggio after his contract runs out in Houston....my favorite player of all time. A little closer to earth that has been on my list for a while...Guillermo Mota....think Marte, but nastier. I don't know either's contract situation.
August 30, 200421 yr Can someone post the F/A list here again? Thanks! Re: 2005 Free Agents? « Reply #1 on: May 26, 2004, 07:35:52 PM » (T)= team option for 2005 (P)=Player option for 2005 (M)=Mutual option for 2005 Starting Pitchers Aaron Sele Derek Lowe Pedro Martinez Esteban Loaiza Brad Radke Jon Lieber (T) Roger Clemens Wilson Alvarez Steve Trachsel (T) Kevin Millwood Eric Milton Woody Williams (T) David Wells Ismael Valdes Matt Morris Al Leiter (M) Brett Tomko (T) Kris Benson Odalis Perez Cory Lidle Matt Clement Glendon Rusch Elmer Dessens Relievers Felix Hernandez Jason Christianson (T) Robb Nen Antonio Osuna Trevor Hoffmann (T) Rod Beck (T) Steve Kline Jose Mesa Rheal Cormier Roberto Hernandez Billy Wagner (T) David Weathers Paul Schuey Armando Benitez Chad Fox Antonio Alfonseca John Smoltz (T) Terry Adams Ron Villone Curtis Leskanic Billy Koch Scott Williamson Alan Embree (T) Mike Timlin (T) Troy Percival Uegeth Urbina (T) Jeff Nelson Eddie Guardado (M) Catchers Dan Wilson Jason Varitek Einar Diaz Henry Blanco Kelly Stinnett Damian Miller Mike Matheny OF Marquis Grissom (T) Raul Mondesi Carl Everett (P) Craig Biggio (T) Lance Berkman Richard Hidalgo Jeromy Burnitz (M) Moises Alou (M) JD Drew Frank Cattalanotto Steve Finley Brian Jordan Rusty Greer (M) Jermaine Dye Carlos Beltran Jacque Jones Magglio Ordonez Juan Gonzalez (M) 1B/DH Ellis Burks Rafael Palmeiro (T) David Segui Tony Clark Eric Karros (T) Travis Lee John Olerud Tino Martinez Brad Fullmer Carlos Delgado Richie Sexson Robin Ventura Mo Vaughn (T) JT Snow 2B Roberto Alomar Jeff Kent Bret Boone (option vests with 450 PA's) Mark Grudzielanek 3B Troy Glaus Adrian Beltre Bill Mueller (T) Joe Randa (M) Corey Koskie Vinny Castilla SS Orlando Cabrera Jose Valentin Barry Larkin Alex Gonzalez (Chi) Rich Aurilia Cristian Guzman (M) Nomar Garciaparra
August 30, 200421 yr s***, i forgot about that. then i would say... carlos beltran Only problem with wanting Beltran is the same problem with wanting JD Drew... same damn agent. Boras that Jag bag.
August 30, 200421 yr Only problem with wanting Beltran is the same problem with wanting JD Drew... same damn agent. Boras that Jag bag. yeah, that was the joke. it wasn't very good :headshake
August 30, 200421 yr Starting Pitchers Brad Radke Jon Lieber (T) Kevin Millwood Eric Milton Matt Morris Al Leiter (M) Odalis Perez Matt Clement Relievers Felix Hernandez Trevor Hoffmann (T) Jose Mesa Billy Wagner (T) David Weathers John Smoltz (T) Ron Villone Scott Williamson Uegeth Urbina (T) Eddie Guardado (M) Catchers Einar Diaz OF Craig Biggio (T) Lance Berkman Richard Hidalgo Moises Alou (M) JD Drew Frank Cattalanotto Steve Finley Jermaine Dye Carlos Beltran Jacque Jones Magglio Ordonez 1B/DH Carlos Delgado Richie Sexson JT Snow 2B Jeff Kent Bret Boone (option vests with 450 PA's) Mark Grudzielanek 3B Troy Glaus Adrian Beltre Bill Mueller (T) Corey Koskie Vinny Castilla SS Orlando Cabrera Cristian Guzman (M) Nomar Garciaparra That's my list. What's yours?
August 30, 200421 yr Put Scott Williamson on my list as well. Him and Percival would be sweet, but I know that would be a pipe dream. And I'd want Percival to like a 2 yr deal worth 8 mill or so, maybe some incentives. Him, Marte, Shingo would be pretty damn good and Percy has a great attitude. YOu are right about the whole injury thing, but it does appear he won't be in Anaheim.
August 30, 200421 yr Starting Pitchers Brad Radke Jon Lieber (T) Kevin Millwood Eric Milton Matt Morris Al Leiter (M) Odalis Perez Matt Clement Relievers Felix Hernandez Trevor Hoffmann (T) Jose Mesa Billy Wagner (T) David Weathers John Smoltz (T) Ron Villone Scott Williamson Uegeth Urbina (T) Eddie Guardado (M) Catchers Einar Diaz OF Craig Biggio (T) Lance Berkman Richard Hidalgo Moises Alou (M) JD Drew Frank Cattalanotto Steve Finley Jermaine Dye Carlos Beltran Jacque Jones Magglio Ordonez 1B/DH Carlos Delgado Richie Sexson JT Snow 2B Jeff Kent Bret Boone (option vests with 450 PA's) Mark Grudzielanek 3B Troy Glaus Adrian Beltre Bill Mueller (T) Corey Koskie Vinny Castilla SS Orlando Cabrera Cristian Guzman (M) Nomar Garciaparra That's my list. What's yours? Are they who you want?
August 30, 200421 yr SS - Nomah 3b - Aramis Ramirez Pitcher - Carl Pavano Utility Player/DH - Kevin Millar Utility/LF/DH - Reuben Sierra or JD Drew RF - I want to see Maggs back but if not, Jermaine Dye or Matt Stairs The team would look like this: Pitching - Mark, Freddie, Jose, Carl, Jon G Setup - Marte Closer - Armando Benitez First Base - Pauly Second Base - Willie, Juan Shortstop - Nomar Third Base - Aramis Ramirez Left Field - JD Drew Center Field - Aaron Rowand Right Field - Jermaine Dye Catcher - Ben Davis Utility - Reuben Sierra (OF), Kevin Millar (OF) That gives us solid pitching, along with power and speed. Paul, Juan, Aramis, Aaron, Jermaine, and Reuben can all hit for power, and Willie, Juan, Nomar, JD, ad Aaron can run the bags. Mind you, I have no delusions of ever seeing this happen, but the question was "Which Free Agent(s) do you want to see on the southside next year".
August 30, 200421 yr Even though I would LOVE the Pedros/Beltrans/Drews etc.. here's a list that realistically, I would love to see here.. Hitters: Visquel Catalanatto Guzman (don't care if he's a former twinkie, he is a very good slap hitter and can teach Willie a thing or two.) J.T. Snow Koskie Glaus (sorry I'm a Glaus fan even though I know we probably wont get him ) Pitchers: Perez Pavano Milton Clement Willamson Benitez (If KW is willing to spend. That can move shingo in set-up with Marte) Nelson (love his stuff!!) To me, most of the players in the hitting list are Ozzie's type players. All of them are grinders. And the pitchers I could say more, but IMO, I think we could get a couple of those guys (mostly Perez/Willamson for me) to sure up the roation and the bullpen.
August 30, 200421 yr Put Scott Williamson on my list as well. Him and Percival would be sweet, but I know that would be a pipe dream. And I'd want Percival to like a 2 yr deal worth 8 mill or so, maybe some incentives. Him, Marte, Shingo would be pretty damn good and Percy has a great attitude. YOu are right about the whole injury thing, but it does appear he won't be in Anaheim. Considering that Williamson has to get tommy john surgery, we can cross him off the list. Also, Percival is nowhere near what he used to be. The Angels cant wait to get rid of him. The last thing we need is another pitcher who throws like 5 mph less than what they did 5 yrs ago. If we're going after relievers, Mota is a great place to start. However, a lot of teams fill their relief needs via trades. I can see the Sox trying to pull a Twins-esque deal with the Giants/Phillies where we give up Carlos or PK and get a few relievers and a position player. Just look at the Cubs roster, spending money on relievers is not the greatest idea. Usually, the best guys throw so many innings the previous years that they are nowhere near as effective.
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