JDsDirtySox Posted March 30, 2005 Share Posted March 30, 2005 Bruce Levine is reporting Ben Davis is expected to be traded by the end of the day today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitesoxin' Posted March 30, 2005 Share Posted March 30, 2005 Any word as to where? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pauly8509CWS Posted March 30, 2005 Share Posted March 30, 2005 QUOTE(JDsDirtySox @ Mar 30, 2005 -> 11:24 AM) Bruce Levine is reporting Ben Davis is expected to be traded by the end of the day today. He'll be traded as soon as Omar Vizquel signs with us... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilJester99 Posted March 30, 2005 Share Posted March 30, 2005 ESPN 1000 also said the Rox are trading Charles Johnson to Tampa..and the Rox are getting B Kim from Boston.. not sure for who. Maybe the Sox will trade Ben Davis to the Rox for B Kim....not likely but who knows. Total speculation here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted March 30, 2005 Share Posted March 30, 2005 QUOTE(EvilJester99 @ Mar 30, 2005 -> 11:27 AM) ESPN 1000 also said the Rox are trading Charles Johnson to Tampa..and the Rox are getting B Kim from Boston.. not sure for who. Maybe the Sox will trade Ben Davis to the Rox for B Kim....not likely but who knows. Total speculation here. Unless Cliff Politte is involved in the deal, I can't see it happening. We don't want anymore pitchers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitesoxin' Posted March 30, 2005 Share Posted March 30, 2005 QUOTE(EvilJester99 @ Mar 30, 2005 -> 12:27 PM) ESPN 1000 also said the Rox are trading Charles Johnson to Tampa..and the Rox are getting B Kim from Boston.. not sure for who. Maybe the Sox will trade Ben Davis to the Rox for B Kim....not likely but who knows. Total speculation here. Hmm, I would definitely like that trade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilJester99 Posted March 30, 2005 Share Posted March 30, 2005 Well that was my thought bye bye Politte... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitesoxin' Posted March 30, 2005 Share Posted March 30, 2005 I dont think you can ever have too many pitchers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WHarris1 Posted March 30, 2005 Share Posted March 30, 2005 (edited) Who would backup Burke or Widger? I would bet Widger. Edited March 30, 2005 by WHarris1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted March 30, 2005 Share Posted March 30, 2005 QUOTE(whitesoxin' @ Mar 30, 2005 -> 11:29 AM) I dont think you can ever have too many pitchers. They are trying to make room for Bmac. They don't want anymore pitchers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDsDirtySox Posted March 30, 2005 Author Share Posted March 30, 2005 My guess is whereve Davis is to get traded, it will only be for a lower level minor league prospect. Many teams could use Big Ben as a good backup catcher, but I don't think his price tag will be very high. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted March 30, 2005 Share Posted March 30, 2005 QUOTE(WHarris1 @ Mar 30, 2005 -> 11:30 AM) Who would backup Burke or Widger? I would bet Widger. Widger. I think Burke is out of the picture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDsDirtySox Posted March 30, 2005 Author Share Posted March 30, 2005 QUOTE(WHarris1 @ Mar 30, 2005 -> 11:30 AM) Who would backup Burke or Widger? I would bet Widger. Burke was already sent down, so my guess is that Widger would make the team as the backup. With all of this being said, I wouldn't be surprised to see Widger get traded instead of Davis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted March 30, 2005 Share Posted March 30, 2005 QUOTE(JDsDirtySox @ Mar 30, 2005 -> 11:30 AM) My guess is whereve Davis is to get traded, it will only be for a lower level minor league prospect. Many teams could use Big Ben as a good backup catcher, but I don't think his price tag will be very high. My guess would be for a AAAA type middle infielder with options to replace Valdez. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JimH Posted March 30, 2005 Share Posted March 30, 2005 Unless Cliff Politte is involved in the deal, I can't see it happening. We don't want anymore pitchers. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I wouldn't mind moving Politte. Not thrilled about trading Davis but again, it all depends what you get in return. No question that Widger would be a capable backup though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigNDfan80 Posted March 30, 2005 Share Posted March 30, 2005 How much trade value does he have if they're talking about starting him out on the DL? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitesoxin' Posted March 30, 2005 Share Posted March 30, 2005 QUOTE(southsider2k5 @ Mar 30, 2005 -> 12:30 PM) They are trying to make room for Bmac. They don't want anymore pitchers. Yeah I understand that but I don't want them to rush BMac up after seeing what it did with Cotts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjm676 Posted March 30, 2005 Share Posted March 30, 2005 Very surprising. Considering Davis is either still hurt with his ligament problem or recovering. Plus, he's got a $1M salary. Unless he's going to be a starter, that's pretty high for a backup IMHO. As far as Kim, :banghead :banghead :banghead According to redsox.com, he's going to the Rockies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winninguglyin83 Posted March 30, 2005 Share Posted March 30, 2005 Can widger handle the job defensively? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonard Zelig Posted March 30, 2005 Share Posted March 30, 2005 Troy E. Renck, of the Denver Post, reports Colorado Rockies C Charles Johnson will either be traded or released by the time the team's roster is set Sunday, April 3. C J.D. Closser is slated to start the season as the team's opening day catcher. Both the New York Mets and the Tampa Bay Devil Rays are reportedly interested in adding Johnson to their rosters. Possibly one of these teams? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chisoxfn Posted March 30, 2005 Share Posted March 30, 2005 QUOTE(southsider2k5 @ Mar 30, 2005 -> 09:30 AM) They are trying to make room for Bmac. They don't want anymore pitchers. McCarthy won't be pitching out of the pen. When he's up he's starting, unless its in September. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tannerfan Posted March 30, 2005 Share Posted March 30, 2005 If we're talking trades, is there a 3rd baseman to be had? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chisoxfn Posted March 30, 2005 Share Posted March 30, 2005 I'm gonna throw out the Dodgers once again. They have Jason Phillips but need someone else cause Dave Ross is likely gone and he's there other catcher. I know they like Navarre, but I don't think he's ready. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maggsmaggs Posted March 30, 2005 Share Posted March 30, 2005 How bout Davis for Ginter. I would rather have Matt Ginter back as a middle reliever instead of Cliff "oops I gave up another homerun" Politte. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JimH Posted March 30, 2005 Share Posted March 30, 2005 I'm gonna throw out the Dodgers once again. They have Jason Phillips but need someone else cause Dave Ross is likely gone and he's there other catcher. I know they like Navarre, but I don't think he's ready. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I agree, my guess is the Dodgers as well. If it's just Davis I'm guessing a prospect comes our way. If a relief pitcher is added to the deal, the Sox might add a major league reliever in return. They can't be happy with Politte's performance this spring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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