January 16, 200521 yr I heard an interview on sporting news radio they were talking to Phil Rogers he mentioned that the Whitesox are very intersted in making a trade for Tony Graffanino. He said that Graff is one of Reinsdorf fav players who he would like to have back on the sox
January 16, 200521 yr I wonder if he will be healthy enough...I got this on RotoTimes.com Aug. 27 Tony Graffanino has undergone successful surgery to repair tears in his right rotator cuff and right labrum, according to the KC Star. Nothing unexpected was found.
January 16, 200521 yr If he is healthy though I would really like him back...he would be a great utility guy.
January 16, 200521 yr No s***. I'd welcome Graff back with open arms. If they are unable to land Iguchi or some other middle infielder via free agency, I'd rejoice bringing Graff back in Black and Silver via trade. Ozzie would love this guy; Graff plays the game the right way, and although he may not be the most talented guy on the roster, he'd help solidfy the middle infield situation with Harris and Uribe. Plan A- Sign Iguchi Plan B- Try and trade for Graff without giving up the farm
January 16, 200521 yr I think I'd gladly take Graff back. We know what we're getting with this guy. He was great in Chicago.
January 16, 200521 yr That might work as a platoon w/ Willie, but I wouldn't really want him as a replacement. He's had trouble w/ rhp at times, and even w/ all the tough lefties in the Central, you're still going to see a lot more rhp over a full season.
January 16, 200521 yr I would love this deal. He could platoon with Willie at 2B and step in at SS or 3B if we needed him too. He couldn't be a starter but he wouldn't have to be. As long as we don't have to give up a stud prospect for him i'm all for it.
January 16, 200521 yr Author Phil Rogers also mention in the interview that the Sox are still going hard for Iguchi and that they might add another pitcher very soon to a minor league contract but didnt mention any names
January 16, 200521 yr Phil Rogers also mention in the interview that the Sox are still going hard for Iguchi and that they might add another pitcher very soon to a minor league contract but didnt mention any names <{POST_SNAPBACK}> It'd be very smart for them to bring in a few pitchers on minor league deals for depth purposes. Graffanino is also a good idea but I have concerns whether or not he's healthy. He was really banged up last year, I recall he had a leg injury as well. The other factor to consider here is the White Sox and Kansas City haven't made a trade since the late 1980's if I'm not mistaken. They rarely if ever deal with each other.
January 16, 200521 yr 2004 Free Agents Player Age Status Old Team New Team Years Dollars Andy Ashby 37 Free Agent San Diego -- Pedro Astacio 35 Free Agent Boston -- Omar Daal 32 Free Agent Baltimore -- Esteban Loaiza 33 Free Agent NY Yankees -- Hideo Nomo 36 Free Agent Los Angeles -- Darren Oliver 34 Free Agent Houston -- Aaron Sele 34 Free Agent Anaheim -- Steve Sparks 39 Free Agent Arizona -- Todd Van Poppel 33 Free Agent Cincinnati -- Brian Boehringer 35 Free Agent Pittsburgh -- Ricky Bottalico 35 Free Agent NY Mets -- Valerio de los Santos 32 Free Agent Toronto -- Mike Fetters 40 Free Agent Arizona -- John Franco 44 Free Agent NY Mets -- Kevin Frederick 28 Non-Tendered Toronto -- Andrew Good 25 Free Agent -- -- Franklyn Gracesqui 25 Non-Tendered Florida -- Buddy Groom 39 Free Agent Baltimore -- Roberto Hernandez 40 Free Agent Philadelphia -- Player Age Status Old Team New Team Years Dollars Curtis Leskanic 36 Free Agent Boston -- Al Levine 36 Free Agent -- -- Jim Mecir 34 Free Agent Oakland -- Ramiro Mendoza 32 Free Agent Boston -- Shane Nance 27 Non-Tendered Arizona -- Jeff Nelson 38 Free Agent Texas -- Robb Nen 34 Free Agent San Francisco -- C.J. Nitkowski 31 Free Agent NY Yankees -- Antonio Osuna 31 Free Agent San Diego -- Jay Powell 33 Free Agent Texas -- Player Age Status Old Team New Team Years Dollars Steve Reed 39 Free Agent Colorado -- Shane Reynolds 36 Free Agent Arizona -- Scott Service 37 Free Agent Arizona -- Paul Shuey 34 Free Agent Los Angeles -- Scott Stewart 29 Non-Tendered Los Angeles -- Brian Sweeney 30 Non-Tendered San Diego -- Rick White 36 Free Agent Cleveland -- Scott Williamson 28 Free Agent Boston -- Jeff Zimmerman
January 16, 200521 yr Maybe it's Loazia... Seriously though I wouldn't mind giving Nomo or Sparks a minor league deal...
January 16, 200521 yr I don't think they're talking about adding another starter, I wonder if it could be Nen.
January 16, 200521 yr Oh and don't forget Robert Person will be back from the Achillies, maybe they want to give him another shot...
January 16, 200521 yr Author I think it might be Aaron Sele I know KW has been high on him in the past
January 16, 200521 yr QUOTE(Mr. Showtime @ Jan 16, 2005 -> 12:05 PM) I'd rather have Durham. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I think everybody would rather have Durham. Besides if we did get Tony G. back I highly doubt it would be as a starting 2B. More then likely he would just take Valdez's place on the roster. In fact I doubt he would even effect any Durham/Castillo/Iguchi deal.
January 16, 200521 yr QUOTE(Jeckle2000 @ Jan 16, 2005 -> 12:09 PM) I think everybody would rather have Durham. Besides if we did get Tony G. back I highly doubt it would be as a starting 2B. More then likely he would just take Valdez's place on the roster. In fact I doubt he would even effect any Durham/Castillo/Iguchi deal. I think whether they should bring back Tony whether they get Durham/Iguchi or not. That way if Uribe or whoever the 2nd basemen is going to be starts slow you've got a veteran you can put in there.
January 16, 200521 yr I'd LOVE to have Tony G back. He was clutch in his last season with the Sox in '03
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