October 28, 200421 yr Thomas and Everett exercised their options today. The Sox exercised their option for Shingo next year, but did not for Sandy Alomar.
October 28, 200421 yr Thomas and Everett exercised their options today. The Sox exercised their option for Shingo next year, but did not for Sandy Alomar. No surprises there. I wonder if Sandy is going to hang them up, or if he is going to try to catch on again.
October 28, 200421 yr Thomas and Everett exercised their options today. The Sox exercised their option for Shingo next year, but did not for Sandy Alomar. Politte too, no?
October 28, 200421 yr Yay for Frank Thomas. Boo for Carl Everett! I swear his fat ass better be busting his ass working out as we speak.
October 28, 200421 yr If Everett works out and gives us the year he gave Texas two years back (even if he gives us one great 1st half of the year), it should solve a lot of our problems We get a RF that can produce and reduce the loss of #s from Maggs, especially the power #s....with Rowand and Lee, that solidifies our OF for next year We can spend all of our money on a stud pitcher, a solid BP arm and one solid IF'er (either 2nd or SS)
October 28, 200421 yr Overall I was pretty happy about this too. I was indifferent about Carl, but like someone already said, if he busts his butt and gets into better shape and performs like he did in Texas 2 years ago, then I will be happy.
October 28, 200421 yr Hoping Everett comes back to that high of level is dreaming if you where to ask me. Also, can someone explain to me how a guy who is supposed to be so competitive, such a great influence on other players, such a "gamer and grinder", lets himself get so heavy and out of shape? I know he had some injuries, but if you can't work out, you could always put the fork down. Counting on Carl Everett is very risky business.
October 28, 200421 yr I like all three. Am I the only one who likes Jurassic? I REALLY hope Sandy remains in a Sox uni next year, not playing.
October 28, 200421 yr Hoping Everett comes back to that high of level is dreaming if you where to ask me. Also, can someone explain to me how a guy who is supposed to be so competitive, such a great influence on other players, such a "gamer and grinder", lets himself get so heavy and out of shape? I know he had some injuries, but if you can't work out, you could always put the fork down. Counting on Carl Everett is very risky business. Two words: Les Expos. I understand that this is their job, but if the team doesn't put any effort into it, it sure as hell would seem to me that the players wouldn't either. Not that it's right to do that, but that's the way it is. I agree...yay to Big Frank, yay to Shingo, meh to Jurassic.
October 28, 200421 yr Doesn't surprise about all three. I do feel bad for Sandy but he can't cut it anymore.
October 29, 200421 yr Hoping Everett comes back to that high of level is dreaming if you where to ask me. Also, can someone explain to me how a guy who is supposed to be so competitive, such a great influence on other players, such a "gamer and grinder", lets himself get so heavy and out of shape? I know he had some injuries, but if you can't work out, you could always put the fork down. Counting on Carl Everett is very risky business. Playing for the Expos was part of the reasoning behind it, and him getting hurt had a little to do with it too.
October 29, 200421 yr no surprise to this at all. glad frank is back for sure. i am indifferent to everett being back, and am very glad takatsu is back but once again not a surprise...
October 29, 200421 yr Agreed but the biggest man in pro baseball is sorta in the way there..... He won't be to start the year most likely. He will still be recovery from his sugery
October 29, 200421 yr He won't be to start the year most likely. He will still be recovery from his sugery If that's the case, let's hope Anderson or Sweeney make a BIG impression at camp (that is, if they are still here)...or else it's the sweet swing of "The Borch" in right.
October 29, 200421 yr If that's the case, let's hope Anderson or Sweeney make a BIG impression at camp (that is, if they are still here)...or else it's the sweet swing of "The Borch" in right. I want them do really well in spring training and get a shot in the majors. But at the same time they both need at least another year if not a year and a half more in the minors i feel..
October 29, 200421 yr I think the Sox are hyping Anderson too much, he's not major league ready. He doesn't have near the at bats or the plate discipline, imo. His numbers took at drop as the Southern League came to an end and to be honest, I'd like to see him start the year in Bham for a little longer. I think they would be a disservice starting him anywhere else at this point. However, I would expect an early promotion to Charlotte and their is the outside possibility that he could produce at the major league level this year. In terms of Sweeney, I expect him to make major striders and to be rated as one of the best outfield prospects in all of baseball this time next year. However, it would be ludicrious to expect him to produce at the majors at this point. He doesn't have the experience of facing good, more experienced, minor league pitching yet. He's gonna be really good though....I mean really good. I still see him as a better defensive Garret Anderson. I think he'll be one of those guys that rakes the ball and eventually develops power.
October 29, 200421 yr I'm happy that Everett is coming back. Without looking at any numbers it seems to me that every time he comes off a down or inury filled year he lights it up, I could be wrong, but I thought that was the scenario two years ago when we got him in the trade with Texas. If Everett is healthy he isn't going to hurt The Sox. Besides, at least now we know he won't be coming back in a midseason trade next summer. What is everyone's opinion on Roberto Alomar. I've seen some bashers on here. I think he should be resigned to a minor league deal and given a shot to win a utility job, I just feel like this guy has got to have a little bit left in the tank. I think he could be a spark off the bench, IMO. Then we would know he wasn't coming back in a midseason deal either.
October 29, 200421 yr What is everyone's opinion on Roberto Alomar. I've seen some bashers on here. I think he should be resigned to a minor league deal and given a shot to win a utility job, I just feel like this guy has got to have a little bit left in the tank. I think he could be a spark off the bench, IMO. Then we would know he wasn't coming back in a midseason deal either. He wants to get his 3000th hit. He will find a starting job some where.
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