maggsmaggs Posted February 13, 2005 Share Posted February 13, 2005 Sox Trade Alex Escobar for Jerry Owens who was with Washington, former UCLA Wide Receiver, suppose to be extremely fast, 3.5 seconds to first on drag bunt and 3.85 on a swing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TLAK Posted February 13, 2005 Share Posted February 13, 2005 Sox.Com Press Release Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
santo=dorf Posted February 13, 2005 Share Posted February 13, 2005 Good. I got sick of hearing about Borchard and Escobar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maggsmaggs Posted February 13, 2005 Author Share Posted February 13, 2005 http://sports-wired.com/profiles/OW/tbc37694.asp his numbers, taken in the second round by Montreal, who actually was going to take him instead of Chad Cordero in the first, but waited. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goober Posted February 13, 2005 Share Posted February 13, 2005 (edited) you lost by a minute except you have a link i'll call it a draw Edited February 13, 2005 by Tmar28 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TLAK Posted February 13, 2005 Share Posted February 13, 2005 QUOTE(Tmar28 @ Feb 13, 2005 -> 12:47 PM) you lost by a minute except you have a link i'll call it a draw I think we need a merge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sircaffey Posted February 13, 2005 Share Posted February 13, 2005 Don't you think we'd have to be considered the favorites in the division now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nitetrain8601 Posted February 13, 2005 Share Posted February 13, 2005 Isn't Escobar considered to be a better prospect, even now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Showtime Posted February 13, 2005 Share Posted February 13, 2005 Well, it cleared a spot on the 40 man roster. Maybe something else is coming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quickman Posted February 13, 2005 Share Posted February 13, 2005 I see a utility infielder coming our way soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knightni Posted February 13, 2005 Share Posted February 13, 2005 Yeah, maybe they are making another move. Burke from AAA? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heads22 Posted February 13, 2005 Share Posted February 13, 2005 Or Burke may be added back. I don't know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WHarris1 Posted February 13, 2005 Share Posted February 13, 2005 Agree with whoever said a MIF may be coming our way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JimH Posted February 13, 2005 Share Posted February 13, 2005 I see a utility infielder coming our way soon. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Nostradamus, I agree. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TLAK Posted February 13, 2005 Share Posted February 13, 2005 QUOTE(Heads22 @ Feb 13, 2005 -> 01:05 PM) Or Burke may be added back. I don't know. Jamie has already cleared wavers so he doesn't have to be added unless the makes the team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalapse Posted February 13, 2005 Share Posted February 13, 2005 Good another outfielder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AddisonStSox Posted February 13, 2005 Share Posted February 13, 2005 In the past, we loaded up on power hitters, now, we are loading up with speed. I dunno what to make of this. I have to think the middle infielder is on the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWSGuy406 Posted February 13, 2005 Share Posted February 13, 2005 Hmm... I realize he was pretty old for being in A-Ball, but he put up some decent numbers in his first full season. Definitely not a power guy, though. Oh well, cleared a spot off the 40-man, I guess that's good... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JimH Posted February 13, 2005 Share Posted February 13, 2005 To make room for Escobar, Washington designated an infielder for assignment, his name is Alejandro Machado. Interesting stats in AA ... a switch hitter with speed: #Machado, Alejandro 93 346 54 97 122 5 4 4 26 10 2 5 41 1 39 19 9 8 .280 .363 .353 Sorry the stats don't line up. Key numbers, 41 walks, 39 K's. 19 stolen bases, .280 average, .363 OBP. Plays 2b and SS. He might be someone who's intriguing but he probably would've just been included in the trade. Chances are the Sox are looking for more experience anyway. When drafted, Owens was considered very raw, he was a football player at UCLA (I think) before transferring to another California college to play baseball. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JUGGERNAUT Posted February 13, 2005 Share Posted February 13, 2005 He's a little old (24) for A ball don't you think? 108G 292A, 1HR, 37RBI, 30B w Class A Savannah 2004. 6'3", 195#. .292A .365O .349S 30/43 SB% 49WHBP 59K. I think Escobar has a better future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aboz56 Posted February 13, 2005 Share Posted February 13, 2005 Are we now going to trade this guy to the Bears? I hear they need some receivers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabroni Posted February 13, 2005 Share Posted February 13, 2005 (edited) He's a little old (24) for A ball don't you think? 108G 292A, 1HR, 37RBI, 30B w Class A Savannah 2004. 6'3", 195#. .292A .365O .349S 30/43 SB% 49WHBP 59K. I think Escobar has a better future. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Why? Escobar is 26 and has done nothing in the majors. He was once a great prospect with the Mets but has done nothing since because of injuries. I'd rather have a leadoff hitter prospect incase Podsednik is a bust. Edited February 13, 2005 by Jabroni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkokieSox Posted February 13, 2005 Share Posted February 13, 2005 QUOTE(JUGGERNAUT @ Feb 13, 2005 -> 07:42 PM) He's a little old (24) for A ball don't you think? 108G 292A, 1HR, 37RBI, 30B w Class A Savannah 2004. 6'3", 195#. .292A .365O .349S 30/43 SB% 49WHBP 59K. I think Escobar has a better future. He's about to turn 24, and maybe he'll be bumped to AA this year. I don't know that he will or won't, but having a guy with his speed could end up being a very good thing in the future. We have enough outfield depth for this year, Escobar was more of an insurance policy. However, if anyone were to go down, Anderson would probably be a better option anyhow, IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aboz56 Posted February 13, 2005 Share Posted February 13, 2005 QUOTE(Jabroni @ Feb 13, 2005 -> 02:45 PM) Why? Escobar is 26 and has done nothing in the majors. He was once a great prospect with the Mets but has done nothing since because of injuries. I'd rather have a leadoff hitter prospect incase Podsednik is a bust. This guy isn't even close to be a replacement if Pods is a bust, my friend. He is a ways away from the big leagues. This was clearly a move to open roster space for a MIF signing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aboz56 Posted February 13, 2005 Share Posted February 13, 2005 I'd also like to add that this is a good deal (career wise) for Escobar, who pretty much had no shot of breaking camp with the Sox. Now he goes to a Nationals team with an outfield of: Terrmel Sledge, Endy Chavez and Jose Guillen. I think he's got a decent shot of being the 4th outfielder for them, if he does anything in spring training. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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