Mr. Showtime Posted December 15, 2004 Share Posted December 15, 2004 http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=1946434 The San Francisco Giants placed catcher A.J. Pierzynski on waivers Tuesday, just one day after finalizing a deal with free agent Mike Matheny. After agreeing to a $10.5 million, three-year contract with Matheny, general manager Brian Sabean said the team wouldn't offer Pierzynski salary arbitration by a Dec. 20 deadline and would let him leave as a non-tendered free agent. Pierzynski batted .272 with 11 homers and 77 RBI in his only season in San Francisco but is not nearly as good a defensive player as Matheny. Pierzynski's representatives and the Giants were far apart on the catcher's worth. "I want to thank A.J. for his contributions to the Giants last season," Sabean said. "A.J. did his job here under difficult circumstances ... and still led the league in RBI for his position." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chisoxfn Posted December 15, 2004 Share Posted December 15, 2004 Lets pick him up. Although I don't think the Sox make any moves until they get another pitcher, imo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KWs OK for Me Posted December 15, 2004 Share Posted December 15, 2004 Hell yes pick him up, if the Sox still have the money to sign Odalis after that this team would be in great shape! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnthraxFan93 Posted December 15, 2004 Share Posted December 15, 2004 pick him up then trade him to Min for Santana!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwerty Posted December 15, 2004 Share Posted December 15, 2004 He is a hell of a player, if we got production out of our catcher like he could provide us we would be in great shape. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soxy Posted December 15, 2004 Share Posted December 15, 2004 pick him up then trade him to Min for Santana!! Um, yes, GREAT idea.....I'm sure they would go for that.... I'd say pick him up.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBAHO Posted December 15, 2004 Share Posted December 15, 2004 He could have made $5 million in arbitration, I'm thinking he's going to be asking for $4 million at least, especially after what Matheny got. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KWs OK for Me Posted December 15, 2004 Share Posted December 15, 2004 I think he's worth 4 mil and that he will return to his former form (~.300, 15 hr, 80 rbis) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witesoxfan Posted December 15, 2004 Share Posted December 15, 2004 I like Pierzynski. He's an asshole, but he's still a damn good ballplayer. Here's an interesting stat about Pierzynski. In 471 AB's this past year, he struck out 27 times...that is a strike out once every 17 AB's. The funnier thing is...he STILL struck out more times then he walked. Anyways...how bad are the Giants? They give up Joe Nathan for this guy and only have him for one year...meanwhile, Joe Nathan has become one of the best closers in the majors. What a good move by the Twins that was. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwerty Posted December 15, 2004 Share Posted December 15, 2004 pick him up then trade him to Min for Santana!! Why are you so stupid? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBlackSox8 Posted December 15, 2004 Share Posted December 15, 2004 pick him up then trade him to Min for Santana!! you have to highlight the text and then go to the scroll bar and choose green for sarcasm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chisoxfn Posted December 15, 2004 Share Posted December 15, 2004 Why are you so stupid? I think that was sarcasm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chisoxfn Posted December 15, 2004 Share Posted December 15, 2004 I like Pierzynski. He's an asshole, but he's still a damn good ballplayer. Here's an interesting stat about Pierzynski. In 471 AB's this past year, he struck out 27 times...that is a strike out once every 17 AB's. The funnier thing is...he STILL struck out more times then he walked. Anyways...how bad are the Giants? They give up Joe Nathan for this guy and only have him for one year...meanwhile, Joe Nathan has become one of the best closers in the majors. What a good move by the Twins that was. Plus his numbers should be much more inline with the .300 average he had two years ago. He'd be an oustanding pickup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBlackSox8 Posted December 15, 2004 Share Posted December 15, 2004 I think that was sarcasm. i wouldn't be surprised if it wasn't sarcasm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witesoxfan Posted December 15, 2004 Share Posted December 15, 2004 Plus his numbers should be much more inline with the .300 average he had two years ago. He'd be an oustanding pickup. He'd be good for us, assuming he actually shows up to play against Minny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwerty Posted December 15, 2004 Share Posted December 15, 2004 i wouldn't be surprised if it wasn't sarcasm Exactly what i was thinking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
santo=dorf Posted December 15, 2004 Share Posted December 15, 2004 pick him up then trade him to Min for Santana!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWSOX45 Posted December 15, 2004 Share Posted December 15, 2004 If we have a choice between a starting pitcher and a catcher, I along with mostly everyone on this website would prefer the starting pitcher, but if Jerry is willing to supply us with both, then hell, why not? CWSOX45 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBAHO Posted December 15, 2004 Share Posted December 15, 2004 If we do sign A.J., I'm assuming we cut Davis loose, and go with Burke as the back-up, unless we go with the 3 catchers then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted December 15, 2004 Share Posted December 15, 2004 A.J. is the type of "impact" player that KW said he would consider with the free money. He's definitely one of the best catchers in baseball, and he fits our needs so much. Yes, he's a questionable character, but the Sox haven't exactly brought in guys with sterling reputations in the past. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ishmookie Posted December 15, 2004 Share Posted December 15, 2004 i feel bad for burke i assume if we pick him up he'd go back to the minors. i want aj though, even though I hated him when he was a Twinkie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted December 15, 2004 Share Posted December 15, 2004 An A.J., Burke combo would be perfect. Burke could play against tough lefties like Santana and C.C., and he can continue to be Buehrle's personal catcher. Honestly, the situation makes way too much sense, but I highly doubt A.J. will be offered by the Sox. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That funky motion Posted December 15, 2004 Share Posted December 15, 2004 He is a grinder!! Kenny should love him!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwerty Posted December 15, 2004 Share Posted December 15, 2004 He makes our offense a s*** load better than having to rely on davis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wise Master Buehrle Posted December 15, 2004 Share Posted December 15, 2004 If we sign him, don't be surpised when he somehow has the flu during the first Twins series. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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