January 13, 200521 yr QUOTE(sox-r-us @ Jan 13, 2005 -> 11:23 AM) Robbie Alomar is still looking for a job and we all know the hard on Kenny has for him Robbie Alomar signed weeks ago
January 13, 200521 yr Robbie Alomar signed weeks ago <{POST_SNAPBACK}> No, he didn't. The Cardinals were rumored to be signing him but they signed Grudzielanek to play 2B instead. They may still be interested in him though. But as of right now, Alomar is still a free agent.
January 13, 200521 yr The Sox have to have something up their sleeves, with either Iguchi or better to compete with or replace Willie. Cora would have been a decent vet to "get by" with. They seem to have their sights set higher than a guy to just 'get by'.
January 13, 200521 yr http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/features/freeagents Robbie is still looking for a gig. Sandy signed weeks ago. I was a little surprised, I thought he signed as well. For the right price, he could be an interesting re-signing. I wonder what our options are since technically he's "ours"
January 13, 200521 yr QUOTE(Texsox @ Jan 13, 2005 -> 11:42 AM) http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/features/freeagents Robbie is still looking for a gig. Sandy signed weeks ago. I was a little surprised, I thought he signed as well. For the right price, he could be an interesting re-signing. I wonder what our options are since technically he's "ours" Since we didn't offer him arbitration, I don't think we can talk to Robbie till May 1st.
January 13, 200521 yr QUOTE(YASNY @ Jan 13, 2005 -> 11:57 AM) Since we didn't offer him arbitration, I don't think we can talk to Robbie till May 1st. We will all hold our breath With the Sox payroll our backups have to minimum wage guys. We can't have much sitting on the bench.
January 13, 200521 yr QUOTE(Texsox @ Jan 13, 2005 -> 11:59 AM) We will all hold our breath With the Sox payroll our backups have to minimum wage guys. We can't have much sitting on the bench. I consider that May 1st thing a blessing. We don't need Robbie Alomar, part 3.
January 13, 200521 yr You know what? The indians are f***ing idiots. Bellaird. Boone. Blake. Hernandez. Cora. They are all currently in their infield. Do they plan on never letting phillips or peralta get playing time? If that is the case they can just give them both to us.
January 13, 200521 yr The Indians plan on making him their everyday SS? Has he played everyday SS at this level?
January 13, 200521 yr QUOTE(shakes @ Jan 13, 2005 -> 12:17 PM) The Indians plan on making him their everyday SS? Has he played everyday SS at this level? Started 94 games in 2000 and 119 games in 2001 at short.
January 13, 200521 yr QUOTE(qwerty @ Jan 13, 2005 -> 12:20 PM) Started 94 games in 2000 and 119 games in 2001 at short. Thanks qwerty. I remember seeing him play SS at Miami U. He was pretty good, just questions arm strength in the bigs.
January 13, 200521 yr QUOTE(Loaiza21 @ Jan 13, 2005 -> 04:57 PM) Wilson Valdez doesn't deserve to be on this team, he's done nothing to prove he can hit up here yet so we shouldn't have him as backup option #1 for any reason. Spend the money to get Iguchi in here! How so? Valdez has had less than 50 ML AB's. How can you judge him on that? He can play defense, and Ozzie likes him a lot. If no one else is brought in, I bet you see Valdez platooning with Harris against LHP's...
January 13, 200521 yr QUOTE(YASNY @ Jan 13, 2005 -> 11:55 AM) I agree. I just don't think Cora is a good fit for this club. We'd be replacing Willie Harris with a slow Willie Harris. EXACTLY!! Thank you.
January 13, 200521 yr On Rotoworld now: According to the Orange County Register, free agent Alex Cora will sign with the Indians. No other sources are confirming the agreement. If this is true, then GM Mark Shapiro has completely abandoned his plans to go young at some key spots. Cora likely would start at shortstop over Jhonny Peralta. Jan. 13 - 2:31 pm et
January 13, 200521 yr QUOTE(sircaffey @ Jan 13, 2005 -> 04:26 PM) "Cleveland Indians Updated:01/13/2005 Alex Cora, the Dodgers' regular second baseman for the past two years, has agreed in principle to play for the Indians, reports the Orange County Register. Cora, 29, who wasn't tended a contract by Los Angeles, likely will play shortstop for Cleveland at least during the first year of his two-year deal, the newspaper said." Options continue to slim down... That is from CBSSportsline.com if you are curious. Thank You GOD!!!! Cora Sucks
January 13, 200521 yr The following players are still available via free agency. SHORTSTOPS: Rich Aurilia Deivi Cruz Barry Larkin Cody Ransom SECOND BASE: Roberto Alomar (LOL) Ricky Gutierrez Rey Sanchez Enrique Wilson Nobody on that list is appealing to me. If KW can't bring Iguchi here he might as well pursue a trade. Hell if that Durham thing is true i say go for it.
January 13, 200521 yr QUOTE(GreatScott82 @ Jan 13, 2005 -> 08:46 PM) The following players are still available via free agency. SHORTSTOPS: Rich Aurilia Deivi Cruz Barry Larkin Cody Ransom SECOND BASE: Roberto Alomar (LOL) Ricky Gutierrez Rey Sanchez Enrique Wilson Nobody on that list is appealing to me. If KW can't bring Iguchi here he might as well pursue a trade. Hell if that Durham thing is true i say go for it. Why worry so much? Cody Ransom was signed bt the Cubs. Willie will get it done
January 13, 200521 yr QUOTE(JoshPR @ Jan 13, 2005 -> 08:47 PM) Why worry so much? Cody Ransom was signed bt the Cubs. Willie will get it done why worrie? Wilson Valdez is currently our utility infielder that is what worries me.
January 13, 200521 yr how can you all be down on Valdez and we really havent seen him play... im fine with him as a bench player... Uribe, Crede, Willie are all young guys they be playing almost all of the season we be cozy. Although a Barry Larkin signing would interest me.
January 13, 200521 yr KW has to have something up his sleeve with a trade. The middle IF was the first priority [in Vizquel], and now the sox will go with an inexperienced middle?! I don't buy it. Someone will be brought in
January 13, 200521 yr Bummer. I wanted Cora because he could spell both Uribe & Harris at a reasonable price. Now the only guy worth considering on that list is Larkin. He still has some baseball left in the tank. If nothing else it take CLE out of the running for Iguchi. Our biggest competition might be coming from teams like HOU. Teams willing to spend more than others because of the hole they find themselves in.
January 13, 200521 yr QUOTE(JUGGERNAUT @ Jan 13, 2005 -> 03:30 PM) Bummer. I wanted Cora because he could spell both Uribe & Harris at a reasonable price. Now the only guy worth considering on that list is Larkin. He still has some baseball left in the tank. If nothing else it take CLE out of the running for Iguchi. Our biggest competition might be coming from teams like HOU. Teams willing to spend more than others because of the hole they find themselves in. We have no competition for Iguchi, he'll either sign with the sox or stay in japan.
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.