Dick Allen Posted October 31, 2007 Share Posted October 31, 2007 2 of the worst players in baseball, Gonzalez and Hall are still on the roster. Hall may bounce back, they should see if he has anything in spring training. Maybe they can let Andy be the bench coach if Cora goes to Pittsburgh since they like him so much. He shouldn't be playing major league baseball. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
santo=dorf Posted October 31, 2007 Share Posted October 31, 2007 2 of the worst players in baseball, Gonzalez and Hall are still on the roster. Hall may bounce back, they should see if he has anything in spring training. Maybe they can let Andy be the bench coach if Cora goes to Pittsburgh since they like him so much. He shouldn't be playing major league baseball. I can't believe how similar Hall's career line is to Neifi Perez's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Allen Posted October 31, 2007 Share Posted October 31, 2007 QUOTE(santo=dorf @ Oct 30, 2007 -> 10:24 PM) I can't believe how similar Hall's career line is to Neifi Perez's. Send an email to Dusty. That should pique his interest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted October 31, 2007 Share Posted October 31, 2007 QUOTE(Dick Allen @ Oct 30, 2007 -> 08:30 PM) Send an email to Dusty. That should pique his interest. He doesn't play 2nd base. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted October 31, 2007 Share Posted October 31, 2007 Should I be worried they didn't decline Uribe's? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted October 31, 2007 Share Posted October 31, 2007 QUOTE(Brian @ Oct 31, 2007 -> 03:39 AM) Should I be worried they didn't decline Uribe's? No, they said it might take 10 days. I'd imagine KW is seeing what it would take to get Tejada, Furcal, or someone like Jack Wilson. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linnwood Posted October 31, 2007 Share Posted October 31, 2007 The White Sox declined club options on both outfielder/first baseman Darin Erstad and left-handed reliever Mike Myers, with both veterans officially filing for free agency on Tuesday. Hallelujah! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg775 Posted October 31, 2007 Share Posted October 31, 2007 (edited) I agree this is great news. I don't mock Erstad, though. He was a good player once. Just not with the Sox. Didn't he used to kill the Sox when he played for the Angels? If that's why we signed him, that's a dumb reason. By all accounts, he's a hard working player who gives it his all, so I won't rip him. s***, he might be like Kenny Lofton and do a good job for some team next year. Lofton sucked as a Sox and is still around. I don't however, want Lofton, and don't want Grinder. Good luck to Grinder, though. Myers was so bad, it's laughable. Thank God he's gone as well. Edited October 31, 2007 by greg775 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RME JICO Posted October 31, 2007 Share Posted October 31, 2007 (edited) The Uribe decision is going to be interesting. I could almost see Eckstein wearing the Sox uniform (youth small) now. Ugh. Grinderstein. Edited October 31, 2007 by RME JICO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted October 31, 2007 Share Posted October 31, 2007 I hope everyone is aware that we basically have until Uribe's deadline to make a move. KW is only waiting that long because he is trying to see what he can get to play SS. I would say any big splash we make at that position will happen in the next several days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BMac Attack Posted October 31, 2007 Share Posted October 31, 2007 Ah... a Darin Erstad-free White Sox. I'm actually breathing easier, it's like being rid of a bad cold. A bad cold with a penchant for the DL and general uselessness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WilliamTell Posted October 31, 2007 Share Posted October 31, 2007 bye Mr Erstad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitesoxfan101 Posted October 31, 2007 Share Posted October 31, 2007 Well, of the original dead weight that must go list: Erstad (check) Myers (check) Pods Cintron Uribe Great news is it looks like all 5 will be gone, which is a GREAT start to the offseason. Awesome news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg775 Posted October 31, 2007 Share Posted October 31, 2007 Well, of the original dead weight that must go list: Erstad (check) Myers (check) Pods Cintron Uribe Great news is it looks like all 5 will be gone, which is a GREAT start to the offseason. Awesome news. Uh, that's not a complete list. Sisco, MacDougal must be sent a one-way back to KC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witesoxfan Posted October 31, 2007 Share Posted October 31, 2007 QUOTE(RockRaines @ Oct 30, 2007 -> 11:01 PM) I hope everyone is aware that we basically have until Uribe's deadline to make a move. KW is only waiting that long because he is trying to see what he can get to play SS. I would say any big splash we make at that position will happen in the next several days. I don't quite buy that. Realistically, Uribe is going to want somewhere to start, and probability suggests he will be one of the last players brought in as a starting player. Thus, I can easily see the Sox declining it, to tell him they'll keep in touch but to seek other offers, and that they'll have an offer on the table for him if he or the Sox cannot find anything to their liking, which I see as very possible as well. I'm not too concerned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soxfest Posted October 31, 2007 Share Posted October 31, 2007 They made 2 no brainer decisions IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreatScott82 Posted October 31, 2007 Share Posted October 31, 2007 QUOTE(fathom @ Oct 31, 2007 -> 03:41 AM) No, they said it might take 10 days. I'd imagine KW is seeing what it would take to get Tejada, Furcal, or someone like Jack Wilson. So should we all be excited that in 10 days or less we will have new shortstop? Furcal is the dude that i want on this team... he would be a decent leadoff hitter or a great #2 hitter. His SBs were down last year but he is exactly what this team needs... What will it take to get him? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted October 31, 2007 Share Posted October 31, 2007 These were the obvious decesions. Personally I really can't see them letting Uribe walk away because it would leave them with no SS in the system and desparate for another guy. KW doesn't usually operate like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WHITESOXRANDY Posted October 31, 2007 Share Posted October 31, 2007 Any bets on whether KW tries to re-sign Erstad at a reduced rate ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
santo=dorf Posted October 31, 2007 Share Posted October 31, 2007 Any bets on whether KW tries to re-sign Erstad at a reduced rate ? After Anderson's recent comments it'll put A-Rod's next contract to shame. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
29andPoplar Posted October 31, 2007 Share Posted October 31, 2007 Williams and Guillen want backups who: play contact baseball, i.e. not K a lot show more athleticism and speed and can steal bases won't get hurt all the time won't throw pity parties when things don't go their way know how to work the count and make a pitcher work fit well in the clubhouse That rules out Erstad and Anderson. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrunkBomber Posted October 31, 2007 Share Posted October 31, 2007 This is a nice start to what is hopefully a lot of moves this offseason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chisoxfn Posted October 31, 2007 Share Posted October 31, 2007 Erstad is a perfectly acceptable 4th outfielder if the Sox bring in a top flight CF prospect or young top notch cfer. If they go with a more proven guy in left I'd rather just let someone like Jerry Owens or Brian Anderson get the backup spot as they will be cheaper. Still, I have no problem with Erstad on the Sox its just he can't possibly be doing anything more than being a defensive replacement/pinch runner/once a week at most starter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted October 31, 2007 Share Posted October 31, 2007 QUOTE(Chisoxfn @ Oct 31, 2007 -> 02:47 PM) Still, I have no problem with Erstad on the Sox its just he can't possibly be doing anything more than being a defensive replacement/pinch runner/once a week at most starter. You know the problem with that as well as any of us do. If the most Grindy man in the world is on this team, he will be expected and required to do more than that. He'll play CF on a regular basis even if he's not the best choice. He'll play 1b when there's a righty in the lineup and Mr. Thome will somehow be the guy resting that day despite Thome's L/R splits. It's just how things work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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