February 13, 200521 yr 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.
February 13, 200521 yr Author 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.
February 13, 200521 yr you lost by a minute except you have a link i'll call it a draw Edited February 13, 200521 yr by Tmar28
February 13, 200521 yr 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.
February 13, 200521 yr I see a utility infielder coming our way soon. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Nostradamus, I agree.
February 13, 200521 yr 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.
February 13, 200521 yr 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.
February 13, 200521 yr 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...
February 13, 200521 yr 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.
February 13, 200521 yr 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.
February 13, 200521 yr Are we now going to trade this guy to the Bears? I hear they need some receivers.
February 13, 200521 yr 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, 200521 yr by Jabroni
February 13, 200521 yr 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.
February 13, 200521 yr 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.
February 13, 200521 yr 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.
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