December 15, 200421 yr He makes our offense a s*** load better than having to rely on davis. Pierzynski > Burke > Davis
December 15, 200421 yr This brings up an interesting dilemma: spend all our remaining money on a pitcher that only goes 1 out of every 5 games, or sign a catcher with "most" of our money who would play in 4 out of 5 games?
December 15, 200421 yr If we sign him, don't be surpised when he somehow has the flu during the first Twins series. why wouldn't he want to play his former team? He embarassed he would suck it up?
December 15, 200421 yr why wouldn't he want to play his former team? He embarassed he would suck it up? I can only think it would be hard because didn't he come up with the Twins? But I would think AJ's the type of guy that would take satisfaction in destroying the team that traded him away....
December 15, 200421 yr I think what people are talking about in regards to A.J. not wanting to play against the Twins is that there was an article saying how the only thing he ever wanted to do before a game was watch the Twins games on the TV in the clubhouse instead of going over scouting reports with pitchers.
December 15, 200421 yr BTW, there hasnt been a single source that has said the Sox are interested in him. I've seen rumors linking A.J. to the Dodgers, Phillies, or Red Sox.
December 15, 200421 yr I can only think it would be hard because didn't he come up with the Twins? But I would think AJ's the type of guy that would take satisfaction in destroying the team that traded him away.... This quote should say it all. "I've never in all my years seen a catcher who didn't watch video before games," one pitcher told the newspaper. "He doesn't watch hitters -- other than the Twins games when they're on TV." So, what's he gonna be watching a Twins game with the rest of the team rooting for them during the final month of the season when they're fighting for the division?
December 15, 200421 yr I don't think you can put in a claim unless you have an open roster spot. Well, there is Ryan Meuax, is it 25-man roster or 40-man?
December 15, 200421 yr Well, there is Ryan Meuax, is it 25-man roster or 40-man? He was part of the 40 man.
December 15, 200421 yr He was part of the 40 man. No, to claim him do you have to add him to thr 25-man or the 40-man?
December 15, 200421 yr No, to claim him do you have to add him to thr 25-man or the 40-man? 40 man. The 25 man is a non issue right now.
December 15, 200421 yr Giants placed catcher A.J. Pierzynski on waivers for the purposes of giving him his unconditional release. If a team thinks Pierzynski would come cheaper in arbitration than in a multiyear deal, it could claim him off waivers. It's more likely that he'll be allowed to become a free agent. Dec. 14 - 8:17 pm et
December 15, 200421 yr He will be a great pick up. Who cares if he was a twin, he would definitely help our lineup adding a LH bat. How much do we pay him if we get him? Does he get same money as the contract he signed?
December 15, 200421 yr He will be a great pick up. Who cares if he was a twin, he would definitely help our lineup adding a LH bat. How much do we pay him if we get him? Does he get same money as the contract he signed? If we claim him on waivers, he goes to arbitration, where he could make $5 million. No team will probably take that chance, unless they are desperate for him. If he hits free agency, he'll probably get about $4 million from some team.
December 15, 200421 yr Schoenweiss is going to command at least $2 million in arbitration, and Ben Davis $1.5. I say get AJ and kiss these 2 goodbye. Use the rest of the additional money from the CLee trade and what was available to sign Cabrerra. Forget Clement, he is too pricey for a guy who's best year is 2 over .500. See if Esteban wants to come back for a bargain price to be the 5th starter. He was the 5th starter at the beginning of 2003, maybe lightning can strike twice. You'll be over budget a little, but you would have a good team.
December 15, 200421 yr Schoenweiss is going to command at least $2 million in arbitration, and Ben Davis $1.5. I say get AJ and kiss these 2 goodbye. Use the rest of the additional money from the CLee trade and what was available to sign Cabrerra. Forget Clement, he is too pricey for a guy who's best year is 2 over .500. See if Esteban wants to come back for a bargain price to be the 5th starter. He was the 5th starter at the beginning of 2003, maybe lightning can strike twice. You'll be over budget a little, but you would have a good team. Except on Loaiza, I agree with your thoughts. Loaiza is looking for a 3 year deal, he thinks he's worth more than he is, some team might give it to him, can you say Washington. It comes down to this ... is AJ Pierzynski an upgrade over Ben Davis? Answer is yes. Two issues though: I think some other team will be more aggressive and land this guy. Also, I think the White Sox will use the "character" issue as an excuse not to get him. Oh, on Matt Clement ... I think all these starting pitchers are overpaid now due to this Kris Benson thing. Doesn't seem to matter if it's Clement, Perez, Loaiza, whomever. They will all cost big coin, more than the Sox want to pay. Plus I think Williams is aiming higher than a Loiaza type guy.
December 15, 200421 yr My god I would take him. I highly doubt Kenny would do this but that's just me. But man, another lefty bat would be awesome... With thomas SPod Rowand Thomas Konerko A.J Dye Uribe Crede Harris w/o thomas SPod Rowand Konerko Everett Dye A.J Uribe Crede Harris Not bad at all.
December 15, 200421 yr Except on Loaiza, I agree with your thoughts. Loaiza is looking for a 3 year deal, he thinks he's worth more than he is, some team might give it to him, can you say Washington. It comes down to this ... is AJ Pierzynski an upgrade over Ben Davis? Answer is yes. Two issues though: I think some other team will be more aggressive and land this guy. Also, I think the White Sox will use the "character" issue as an excuse not to get him. Oh, on Matt Clement ... I think all these starting pitchers are overpaid now due to this Kris Benson thing. Doesn't seem to matter if it's Clement, Perez, Loaiza, whomever. They will all cost big coin, more than the Sox want to pay. Plus I think Williams is aiming higher than a Loiaza type guy. I think when it comes down to it Bowden won't give ELo 3 years. ELo was very happy here and may bite on an incentive laiden deal, maybe even a one year prove yourself deal. If not, back to the drawing board. I think it doesn't matter what starter the Sox get if they don't do something about the middle infield. If Uribe struggles or gets hurt, its Harris and Valdez right now. That is scary. Davis couldn't beat out Dan Wilson last year. He had a hot streak, but reverted back to the Ben Davis scouts know later on. Burke is a journeyman who has to be a back up, and nothing more. If Clement is going to get $9 million a year for 3 years, I'd rather it not be JR signing the checks. I think he will be a dissapointment, especially if he goes to the AL. If ELo was average, KW could still swing a trade at the deadline for a guy and only have to pay him for half the season.
December 15, 200421 yr 19 walks. Wow. I know he never draws walks. Didn't know he struck out once every 18 at-bats. That's impressive.
December 15, 200421 yr I knew he never draws walks. Didn't know he struck out once every 18 at-bats. That's impressive. He actually was beaned more than he was unintentionally walked each of the last 2 seasons. He gets on the opponents nerves, I love guys like this.
December 15, 200421 yr I know he never draws walks. Didn't know he struck out once every 18 at-bats. That's impressive. I would rather have a guy that strikes out alot a walks alot than one who hardly does either.
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