S720 Posted December 22, 2004 Share Posted December 22, 2004 WSCR just reported that the Sox has contacted Eckstein's agent. No other further news. If we get Eckstein, the Carlos Lee's trade has truly panned out for the Sox. Trade Carlos Lee and we get money for: 1) Podsednik 2) Vizcaino 3) El Duque 4) Eckstein 5) A minor league prospect (PTBNL) Wow!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soxman352000 Posted December 22, 2004 Share Posted December 22, 2004 I like Eckstein but I would rather have Cora. Eckstein would be a great addition too though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowand44 Posted December 22, 2004 Share Posted December 22, 2004 I like Eckstein but I would rather have Cora. Eckstein would be a great addition too though I'd rather have Eck but I'd love either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted December 22, 2004 Share Posted December 22, 2004 If that works out, I will be thrilled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chisoxfn Posted December 22, 2004 Share Posted December 22, 2004 I lean towards Eckstein cause he's such a heady ballplayer. Plus based on some quotes from Ozzie he seems to really like Eck. Put him at 2nd and its all good. Don't know what this means for Willie though, whom I happen to be a big fan of. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LosMediasBlancas Posted December 22, 2004 Share Posted December 22, 2004 What's Eck gonna cost us? Who else is looking at him? Do we play him over Willie?...if so, trade Willie?....platoon him and Willie? Does Eck play other infield positions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chisoxfn Posted December 22, 2004 Share Posted December 22, 2004 I'd say between 1-2 million. Cora roughly 750-1.25 mill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texsox Posted December 22, 2004 Share Posted December 22, 2004 My local station reported that the Cards are hoping to sign BOTH Cora and Eck to play 2nd and SS. It should be interesting. Would you want to play on last year's WS team or the White Sox Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chisoxfn Posted December 22, 2004 Share Posted December 22, 2004 I think they want to be starters and I don't know if they would both be starting. I highly doubt both are playing together. Plus if the same offer came from the Sox and Cards I think Cora picks the Sox to be with his brother. They get along well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxFan1 Posted December 22, 2004 Share Posted December 22, 2004 What's Eck gonna cost us? Who else is looking at him? Do we play him over Willie?...if so, trade Willie?....platoon him and Willie? Does Eck play other infield positions? Cost: 1-3 million per Dont know who's looking at him We DO play him over Willie. Eck plays SS and 2B. Hope I answered ur questions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnthraxFan93 Posted December 22, 2004 Share Posted December 22, 2004 something tells me that the cards get both.. Unless the Sox can make it they they start.. which I don't see happening. KW, love Harris.. WHY I HAVE NO IDEA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted December 22, 2004 Share Posted December 22, 2004 something tells me that the cards get both.. Unless the Sox can make it they they start.. which I don't see happening. KW, love Harris.. WHY I HAVE NO IDEA. Loves him so much that he has spent all winter looking at options to replace him... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomsonmi Posted December 22, 2004 Share Posted December 22, 2004 I love to see us get David Eckstein. I think the Cardinals are after him though and they can outbid us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chisoxfn Posted December 22, 2004 Share Posted December 22, 2004 Technically the Cards have as much payroll flexibility as the Sox do, maybe even less. And no I don't think they outbid the Sox. The cards are just like the Sox, interested in both and may get one...not both. And the Sox will definately guarantee either one of them the starting job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rex Hudler Posted December 22, 2004 Share Posted December 22, 2004 The Cardinals need starters at both positions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnthraxFan93 Posted December 22, 2004 Share Posted December 22, 2004 Loves him so much that he has spent all winter looking at options to replace him... KW compared the progress of Harris to that of Lee, and we as fans should give harris the time to have him Develop. It was in an arctile last year this time, when he made it offical that Harris was our 2b. Thats another reason I dislike KW, comparing HArris to lee hoping to sway the fans to think that starting Harris at 2b last year was going to be great for this team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LosMediasBlancas Posted December 22, 2004 Share Posted December 22, 2004 My local station reported that the Cards are hoping to sign BOTH Cora and Eck to play 2nd and SS. It should be interesting. Would you want to play on last year's WS team or the White Sox He gawn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxFan1 Posted December 22, 2004 Share Posted December 22, 2004 If were looking for primarily for a SS, it's Eck. If were looking primarily for a 2B, its Cora. If were looking for both, it's Eck. But something tells me that one of these 3 names will pop up: Barry Larkin Pokey Reese Mark Grudzialanek Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnthraxFan93 Posted December 22, 2004 Share Posted December 22, 2004 a healthy Mark Grudzialanek at the right price would look nice in the 2 hole. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted December 22, 2004 Share Posted December 22, 2004 If were looking for primarily for a SS, it's Eck. If were looking primarily for a 2B, its Cora. If were looking for both, it's Eck. But something tells me that one of these 3 names will pop up: Barry Larkin Pokey Reese Mark Grudzialanek I definately lean towards Eckstein, just for the reason he is primarily a SS. It is much easier for him to adjust to 2B. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnB Posted December 22, 2004 Share Posted December 22, 2004 If we get eck, i'll be one happy sox fan the rest of this winter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ISF Posted December 22, 2004 Share Posted December 22, 2004 I would take Cora or Grudz at 2B. They're both > Harris. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted December 22, 2004 Share Posted December 22, 2004 KW compared the progress of Harris to that of Lee, and we as fans should give harris the time to have him Develop. It was in an arctile last year this time, when he made it offical that Harris was our 2b. Thats another reason I dislike KW, comparing HArris to lee hoping to sway the fans to think that starting Harris at 2b last year was going to be great for this team. God forbid KW talk up a player on his team.... He spent the last month talking up Jason Grilli while talking to everyone and their brothers to try to find another fifth starter. Actions speak louder than words here... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YASNY Posted December 22, 2004 Share Posted December 22, 2004 I'm not all that familiar with Cora. But, I do like the way Eck plays the game. I'd be happy if we added him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxFan1 Posted December 22, 2004 Share Posted December 22, 2004 To me, it all depends on where Uribe will play. If he plays SS, I want Cora but if he plays 2B, which I think he should, I want Eck. If were looking to switch them day to day at SS and 2B, I still want Eck. BUT, if Uribe will SURELY play everyday at SS, then get me Grudz as an EVERYDAY 2B. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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