July 31, 200817 yr QUOTE (ChWRoCk2 @ Jul 31, 2008 -> 03:13 PM) Doesn't Konerko have 10/5 rights? With that said I can't see him accepting a trade unless its to a contender. If this is done, Richard as a long man sounds good. I think you are right, but i was thinking on Konerko's situation and after all he is the Capt. and all so maybe a rotation in the OF of Griffey-Swisher-Dye and CQ is not bad and Anderson as the back up. Firstbase would be Swisher and Konerko and DH would be Konerko and Thome. People still would play a lot and get rested also from time to time. It could work, but I am not sure who the extra OF'er would be. Maybe Wise or Anderson, but I can't see both.
July 31, 200817 yr QUOTE (WilliamTell @ Jul 31, 2008 -> 09:13 AM) So what number does Griffey wear? 24 is taken by Crede and I don't see him giving it up. 30 is take by Swisher, he seems like a team player but I know I wouldn't give up my number if someone else is cutting my playing time. 3 is taken by Harold Baines and is retired anyways. and 33 is taken by Vazquez
July 31, 200817 yr QUOTE (fathom @ Jul 31, 2008 -> 09:16 AM) I agree, I'm excited also. danny richar is nothing and masset is just average. KOnerko will be DL'd and we will still get another relief pitcher. Andersen will still come in during the late innings every single game. The reason this happened is because of konerko.
July 31, 200817 yr QUOTE (Jenks Heat @ Jul 31, 2008 -> 10:15 AM) Why wouldn't teams that need offense make this move like Tampa? Why do that when they can take advantage of us with the deal WE'RE about to offer them.
July 31, 200817 yr QUOTE (Felix @ Jul 31, 2008 -> 09:18 AM) f***ing terrible deal. Let's see what the deal actually is.
July 31, 200817 yr Im excited. Who cares about Richar. He cant hit AAA pitching. Griffey has been good the last month as well. I hope he starts tonight...
July 31, 200817 yr Wow, this is weird. Could this mean that Paulie gets shut down and Thome moves back to 1B (or splits time with Paulie there)? Because I don't see Griffey playing CF with Anderson, Wise, and Swish at this disposal. At least we didn't have to give up too much for him.
July 31, 200817 yr QUOTE (earthshiner @ Jul 31, 2008 -> 09:18 AM) and 33 is taken by Vazquez who cares what number somebody has, why does this even matter?
July 31, 200817 yr Author only way i see this trade working out well for us is if Konerko is traded, Swisher moves to CF, Dye plays 1st and Griffey plays RF we're basically getting a guy who's absolutely brutal on defense, according to the guy that Lawrence just spoke to from Cincinatti our defense is 2nd to last in the AL, you have to wonder how Griffey being in our lineup as anything but a DH doesn't hurt the team
July 31, 200817 yr QUOTE (WCSox @ Jul 31, 2008 -> 09:20 AM) Wow, this is weird. Could this mean that Paulie gets shut down and Thome moves back to 1B (or splits time with Paulie there)? Because I don't see Griffey playing CF with Anderson, Wise, and Swish at this disposal. At least we didn't have to give up too much for him. I've asked the Thome question before and since we didn't see Thome at 1B during interleague when Konerko was down, we definately won't see him at 1B now.
July 31, 200817 yr For those who can stomach Lawrence Holmes, Steve Stone is going to be on his show at 11:00. Stoney might have some inside information.
July 31, 200817 yr QUOTE (WilliamTell @ Jul 31, 2008 -> 09:21 AM) I've asked the Thome question before and since we didn't see Thome at 1B during interleague when Konerko was down, we definately won't see him at 1B now. I agree with this.
July 31, 200817 yr I wonder does this mean Wise will be DFA'd? (Wouldn't make any sense to pull the plug on Anderson, being right-handed and all and he can still run)
July 31, 200817 yr QUOTE (quickman @ Jul 31, 2008 -> 09:21 AM) who cares what number somebody has, why does this even matter? someone mentioned getting a jersey, you wouldn't want #49 or #37 or #73 now would you?
July 31, 200817 yr As Kalapse mentioned earlier I envision a rejuvenated Griffey having a strong finish to the season now that he's on a contender.
July 31, 200817 yr I don't mind losing Masset and Richar, but I don't know that I like KG in CF. What would this lineup look like?
July 31, 200817 yr so with Masset gone, does this mean KW is confident he will land Street? Thatd be a pretty bad ass day for the sox
July 31, 200817 yr So ... Anderson and Logan are the only ones with options ... ill just wait for the other trades.... i hope ... so we dont have to worry about that
July 31, 200817 yr Short of shutting Konerko down, how does Griffey got on this roster? Who was options besides Anderson?
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