December 21, 200520 yr QUOTE(Brian @ Dec 21, 2005 -> 02:47 PM) Read Eric Byrnes was non-tendered. I'd take him off our bench in a second. Even though he'd actually be a perfect fit, I'm sure he'll get some nice money to be a possible starter for another team.
December 21, 200520 yr Even though he'd actually be a perfect fit, I'm sure he'll get some nice money to be a possible starter for another team. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Byrnes would actually make a lot of sense for the Cubs if they platooned him with Jock Jones in right field. Byrnes rakes lefties while Jones sucks against them. Too bad the Cubs are too stupid to do something like this. Instead, they will let Jones flail away at lefties.
December 21, 200520 yr QUOTE(SSH2005 @ Dec 21, 2005 -> 02:59 PM) Byrnes would actually make a lot of sense for the Cubs if they platooned him with Jock Jones in right field. Byrnes rakes lefties while Jones sucks against them. Too bad the Cubs are too stupid to do something like this. Instead, they will let Jones flail away at lefties. Byrnes defense in RF would be comical. He's the most overrated fielder in baseball. However, I had the same thought that you did, and I could see the Cubs going after him.
December 21, 200520 yr Byrnes defense in RF would be comical. He's the most overrated fielder in baseball. However, I had the same thought that you did, and I could see the Cubs going after him. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I agree with you on that. Byrnes makes insane diving plays only because he has to because he gets horrible jumps. Then ESPN lauds him for being such a stellar defender. Edited December 21, 200520 yr by SSH2005
December 21, 200520 yr QUOTE(fathom @ Dec 20, 2005 -> 11:47 PM) BTW, Felix Diaz was non-tendered as well. Please a moment of silence for Mr. Diaz
December 21, 200520 yr I hope Willie is back. He's a better player than a lot of you think. I would probably take Willie over Gload simply because we know Ozzie likes speed. The second the Sox got Makoviak, I think Gloads days in this org were done (imo). Byrnes wouldn't be bad (I happen to like the guy). I think he's pretty solid all around, but IIRC he had a rough 05. Still I think someone will give him pretty decent money. Also, when did Byrnes move to RF? I remember with the A's the guy was always in left.
December 21, 200520 yr I hope Willie is back. He's a better player than a lot of you think. I would probably take Willie over Gload simply because we know Ozzie likes speed. The second the Sox got Makoviak, I think Gloads days in this org were done (imo). Byrnes wouldn't be bad (I happen to like the guy). I think he's pretty solid all around, but IIRC he had a rough 05. Still I think someone will give him pretty decent money. Also, when did Byrnes move to RF? I remember with the A's the guy was always in left. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I think Willie will get a decent deal with another team as a backup or possibly platoon second baseman. The Cardinals have nothing good at second base right now (Aaron Miles ). Byrnes has played 320 games in LF, 134 games in CF, and 65 games in RF. He can play every outfield position, albeit poorly. He makes diving webgems because he usually gets horrible jumps.
December 21, 200520 yr QUOTE(Chisoxfn @ Dec 21, 2005 -> 11:09 AM) I hope Willie is back. He's a better player than a lot of you think. I would probably take Willie over Gload simply because we know Ozzie likes speed. The second the Sox got Makoviak, I think Gloads days in this org were done (imo). Byrnes wouldn't be bad (I happen to like the guy). I think he's pretty solid all around, but IIRC he had a rough 05. Still I think someone will give him pretty decent money. Also, when did Byrnes move to RF? I remember with the A's the guy was always in left. I agree with your assesment. BRING BACK WILLIE!
December 21, 200520 yr QUOTE(SSH2005 @ Dec 21, 2005 -> 11:51 AM) Kyle Orton is going to be released any day now. GOOD
December 21, 200520 yr QUOTE(WHarris1 @ Dec 21, 2005 -> 11:52 AM) GOOD We need to ride your gift for killing players on teams. I suggest that you change your avatar to Santana of the Twins, your name to IlovePronk, and have a sig pic of Maggs, Mauer, and Nathan. Pretty much we win 120 games then and the AL central is locked up for 10 years. Edited December 21, 200520 yr by southsideirish71
December 21, 200520 yr QUOTE(southsideirish71 @ Dec 21, 2005 -> 11:56 AM) We need to ride your gift for killing players on teams. I suggest that you change your avatar to Santana of the Twins, your name to IlovePronk, and have a sig pic of Maggs, Mauer, and Nathan. Pretty much we win 120 games then and the AL central is locked up for 10 years.
December 21, 200520 yr I'm confused, did he or didn't he get non-tendered? One article says one thing, the other says another.
December 21, 200520 yr I'm confused, did he or didn't he get non-tendered? One article says one thing, the other says another. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Willie was non-tendered.
December 21, 200520 yr Both Harris and Perez could re-sign with the White Sox at an adjusted salary, while Diaz and Adkins could be signed to Minor League deals. http://chicago.whitesox.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb...t=.jsp&c_id=cws see what that says...
December 21, 200520 yr Non-tendered so we can still negotiate with them. They just wouldn't be able to take the pay cuts the Sox wanted if they were to actually go to arbitration with them (IIRC). I think there is a shot we still see one of them back.
December 21, 200520 yr QUOTE(Chisoxfn @ Dec 21, 2005 -> 07:08 PM) Non-tendered so we can still negotiate with them. They just wouldn't be able to take the pay cuts the Sox wanted if they were to actually go to arbitration with them (IIRC). I think there is a shot we still see one of them back. They could only ask for a pay cut from Timo, as the other 3 are making the minimum. Please, no more.
December 22, 200520 yr QUOTE(SSH2005 @ Dec 21, 2005 -> 12:41 PM) Willie was non-tendered. Is it safe to call him Free Willie now?
December 22, 200520 yr This thread has forced me to bring back my famous chart which clearly proves Timo was merely a victim to lack of playing time. Are these results just a coincidence? To me the answer is obvious, but I'll let you be the judge.
December 22, 200520 yr Before everyone gives Willie the boot outta town, just remember he started the White Sox 9th with a hit in game 4 of the WS and scored the winning run. Love him or hate him, he will ALWAYS be remembered for that... Exactly. I forever thank Willie for that. And Ozzie for going with him.
December 22, 200520 yr Before everyone gives Willie the boot outta town, just remember he started the White Sox 9th with a hit in game 4 of the WS and scored the winning run. Love him or hate him, he will ALWAYS be remembered for that... Exactly. I forever thank Willie for that. And Ozzie for going with him. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> It was the White Sox 8th inning in game 4.Just correcting ya.
December 22, 200520 yr typical of you haters to be jealous of timo. you wish you could hit bloop singles in the clutch like timo does. keep hatin', haters.
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