July 20, 200520 yr I read this last week that Furcal could be moved when Chipper Jones got back. Now this is circulating around elsewhere http://pittsburghlive.com/x/tribune-review...s/s_355235.html He'd be a nice addition. Esp. with his bat getting hot, his high SB total, his defense. He'd cost a lot in terms of talent. Yet with little pitching help available, the sox could use prospects to get another solid, versatile offensive player to help for the playoffs. He'd be a FA at the end of the yr. They may not re-sign him, and still have uribe the everyday SS for 2006. Yet the sox could offer Furcal arb. [only making $5.6 mill this yr], let him go elsewhere for $9 mill a yr for 4 yrs, and still get 2 high picks. I'd like Vizquel. But with no talk on that front, why not Furcal?
July 20, 200520 yr QUOTE(beck72 @ Jul 20, 2005 -> 05:48 PM) I'd like Vizquel. But with no talk on that front, why not Furcal? We already have one drunk on the team ( jenks).
July 20, 200520 yr QUOTE(qwerty @ Jul 20, 2005 -> 10:51 PM) We already have one drunk on the team ( jenks). Can we give Jenks a fresh start? Sometimes people settle down when they have a family.
July 20, 200520 yr QUOTE(103 mph screwball @ Jul 20, 2005 -> 05:53 PM) Can we give Jenks a fresh start? Sometimes people settle down when they have a family. I was being sarcastic.
July 21, 200520 yr People gave me a hard tiem when I suggested Furcal was better than Uribe. He'd sure be looking better as a Sox player now than Juan
July 21, 200520 yr I wouldn't mind if we got him. But what would the sox do with uribe? Move him to the bench or involve him in the trade.
July 21, 200520 yr QUOTE(That funky motion @ Jul 21, 2005 -> 12:43 AM) You keep Uribe! He can play 3rd 2nd ss. Bye Willie!!!!! Exactly, Uribe is like the ultimate infield utility man and he thrived in that role last year b4 he got the 2B job.
July 21, 200520 yr Question is, why do the Braves deal him? They are in a tight race out east. Either Furcal's shoulder is a big problem, or Betermit is that good. I don't know. Either way, Furcal would make this team even more explosive, and give us better option off of the bench. Uribe then becomes a backup at 2B, SS, and 3B, and we aquire what would become the best 9-hitter in baseball. I don't know what we would have to give up, but I'm sure Raffy wouldn't be cheap.
July 21, 200520 yr QUOTE(Steve9347 @ Jul 20, 2005 -> 07:35 PM) Question is, why do the Braves deal him? They are in a tight race out east. Either Furcal's shoulder is a big problem, or Betermit is that good. I don't know. Either way, Furcal would make this team even more explosive, and give us better option off of the bench. Uribe then becomes a backup at 2B, SS, and 3B, and we aquire what would become the best 9-hitter in baseball. I don't know what we would have to give up, but I'm sure Raffy wouldn't be cheap. Would love this move.
July 21, 200520 yr I agree, there would be no better player to turn around this lineup. Unfortunately, for what the Braves are asking, he won't be dealt to the White Sox.
July 21, 200520 yr This is the same guy who has had a below par year the year before free agency? Yes, he will lead us to scoring eight runs a night every night.
July 21, 200520 yr Author QUOTE(Steve9347 @ Jul 21, 2005 -> 01:35 AM) Question is, why do the Braves deal him? They are in a tight race out east. Either Furcal's shoulder is a big problem, or Betermit is that good. I don't know. Either way, Furcal would make this team even more explosive, and give us better option off of the bench. Uribe then becomes a backup at 2B, SS, and 3B, and we aquire what would become the best 9-hitter in baseball. I don't know what we would have to give up, but I'm sure Raffy wouldn't be cheap. Furcal's a FA after this yr. The way Betemit has played, maybe they'd be willing to give Furcal up. ATL sure needs some bullpen help Usually, when ATL's name comes up in trade rumors, something happens. Schuerholtz usually gets something done, and doesn't try to "hold up" other teams in a deal
July 21, 200520 yr Author QUOTE(Steve9347 @ Jul 21, 2005 -> 01:59 AM) I agree, there would be no better player to turn around this lineup. Unfortunately, for what the Braves are asking, he won't be dealt to the White Sox. What is ATL asking for?
July 21, 200520 yr Author QUOTE(CWSGuy406 @ Jul 21, 2005 -> 03:15 AM) Beck... what about -- uh -- Christian Guzman? Yeah, he's a bust. But that's what scouting is for. People who can gauge his intangibles, like heart, desire to win etc. Looks like he got his big contract and went back to sleep [like many ball players before him]
July 21, 200520 yr QUOTE(beck72 @ Jul 21, 2005 -> 10:09 AM) Yeah, he's a bust. But that's what scouting is for. People who can gauge his intangibles, like heart, desire to win etc. Looks like he got his big contract and went back to sleep [like many ball players before him] I was just teasing, beck. I'm sure you could dig up a lot of dumb stuff/predictions that I said/made in the offseason...
July 21, 200520 yr QUOTE(CWSGuy406 @ Jul 21, 2005 -> 12:00 PM) I was just teasing, beck. I'm sure you could dig up a lot of dumb stuff/predictions that I said/made in the offseason... I'm sure we can find something dumb that everyone said in the offseason.
July 21, 200520 yr Author QUOTE(CWSGuy406 @ Jul 21, 2005 -> 06:00 PM) I was just teasing, beck. I'm sure you could dig up a lot of dumb stuff/predictions that I said/made in the offseason... No big deal
July 21, 200520 yr .258/.317/.395 is not worth $5.6 million. Just two weeks ago his OBP was below .300 :puke
July 22, 200520 yr Author QUOTE(santo=dorf @ Jul 21, 2005 -> 10:47 PM) .258/.317/.395 is not worth $5.6 million. Just two weeks ago his OBP was below .300 :puke He has turned it around as of late. And he also had some huge playoff numbers last yr.
July 22, 200520 yr Im all for getting Furcal in here. I like Uribe and he is one of my fave player but he has done nothing so far to deserve his contract. Last year, Uribe got on base no matter how bad his swings are. This year, he just swings on almost every pitch.
July 22, 200520 yr QUOTE(bulokis @ Jul 21, 2005 -> 09:49 PM) Im all for getting Furcal in here. I like Uribe and he is one of my fave player but he has done nothing so far to deserve his contract. Last year, Uribe got on base no matter how bad his swings are. This year, he just swings on almost every pitch. yeah, i know uribe is young and all, but last year in relation to his career stats was really an anomoly. i thought maybe he was just breakign out but looking at this year, his stats are pitiful. i realize he is a premier defensive SS, but so is furcal. i would love for the sox to real in furcal, but i can't imagine atlanta selling him cheap. i would think that they would be asking for major league players, but maybe not. i know furcal is also seeking jimmy rollins type money in the offseason, which was a pretty insane contract. vizquel or lugo are probably the better options right now, cuz they will only cost prospects probably.
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