Like someone said, he'll be catching for the twins. I worry about Mauer, that guy has something seriously wrong with his kidneys.

Huh?

 

EDIT: Nevermind, I see the thread in Diamond Club now.

 

According to a baseball source, the Marlins are "pushing hard" for Pudge Rodriguez, but they're unwilling to meet his demand to be installed as the primary catcher. The Marlins want Rodriguez to compete for what would amount to a complimentary role with John Baker. "Playing time is a primary issue, yes," said Scott Boras, Rodriguez's agent. "We've had some brief discussions with [the Marlins]. Again, Pudge's position on the club really is largely dependent upon what kind of playing time they want to give him." -- South Florida Sun-Sentinel

Like I said, playing time is reason #1 he won't land on the southside.

Like I said, Bora$ is reason #1 he won't land on the southside.

 

Fixed.

Baseball Tonight is predicting the Sox may be interested in Ivan Rodriguez. That came up last night, but it was also mentioned he might be a fit with SF. However, Corky Miller was talked about being the back up to AJP so it's their usual being behind the times on their stories. But, anything is possible I guess.

I really hope he doesnt go to the Twins.

Pudge would be a great backup against LHP, however, I don't see where he fits because AJ isn't exactly going to handle a reduced load and Pudge isn't going to come here for the same number of ab's that Hall got.

Pudge would be a great backup against LHP, however, I don't see where he fits because AJ isn't exactly going to handle a reduced load and Pudge isn't going to come here for the same number of ab's that Hall got.

 

 

That is the main reason I don't ant to completely dismiss the idea of Pudge in Chicago. He would be a great RH back up. He might be able to do the DH thing when Jim Thome is out with a bad back or up against a tough lefty

Updated 3-11-09

 

Catchers

Gary Bennett (37)

Johnny Estrada (33) (an interesting name)

Toby Hall (33) (the pie guy with weird facial hair has seen his shoulder problems basically end his career and any power at the plate)

Paul Lo Duca (37) - Type B, not offered arb (KW looked at but backed away)

Ivan Rodriguez (37) - Type B, not offered arb

 

First basemen

Richie Sexson (34) (one year deal as a bench player to complement Thome against lefties?)

 

Second basemen

Ray Durham (37) (former Sox might end up retiring?)

Damion Easley (39)

Esteban German (31) (put up an OPS of around .900 not too many years ago, very versatile but a BRUTAL outfielder, will get picked up by someone)

Mark Grudzielanek (39) - Type B, offered arb (surprised he hasn't caught on, Mark Loretta-Lite at this point in his career)

 

Shortstops

None

 

Third basemen

None

 

Left fielders

Moises Alou (42) - Type B, not offered arb (retirement?)

Esteban German (31)

Luis Gonzalez (41) - Type B, not offered arb (I remember when his gum was auctioned off on Ebay for thousands of dollars at height of DBack days)

Jay Payton (36)

Dave Roberts (37) (anyone also glad KW didn't ever sign him a couple of years ago?)

Shannon Stewart (35) (ditto Roberts, former adversary with Twins who got old and injury-prone fast)

 

Center fielders

Jim Edmonds (39) (will KW go to Edmonds if Owens and Anderson continue to stumble? getting late...)

 

Right fielders

None

 

DHs

Frank Thomas (41) - Type B, not offered arb (sad ending to Thomas' career)

Jose Vidro (34) (was once one of the most feared hitters in the NL, he ended up a little like Carlos Baerga)

 

Starting pitchers

Paul Byrd (38) - Type B, offered arb (will come back at midseason for contender on half-season deal)

Orlando Hernandez (43) (would White Sox look at him again for final spot in pen?)

Chuck James (27) (injuries, youngest pitcher on list)

Jon Lieber (39)

Pedro Martinez (37) (supposedly threw 92 the other day, Dodgers interested?)

Mark Mulder (31) (still trying to get picked up and offering tryouts/exhibitions of his new arm angle, Thornton product)

Odalis Perez (32) (bizarre career and decisions for this pitcher the last 2-3 years both by him and other organizations like Royals and Nats)

Sidney Ponson (32) (pitched Netherlands over DR in shocker, will get about the 10th chance, more than Steve Howe, to have a comeback)

Kenny Rogers (44) (retirement?)

Curt Schilling (42) (shoulder surgery recovery, Cubs?)

Ben Sheets (30) - Type A, offered arb (lost more money than any player this offseason, rehabbing with Rangers' trainers and specialists)

 

Relievers

Joe Beimel (32) - Type B, not offered arb (one of the NL lefty set-up guys not too long ago)

Shawn Chacon (31) (attack on former GM has left him blacklisted apparently)

Chad Cordero (27) (comeback trail, Twins?)

Scott Elarton (33) (injuries plagued career)

Keith Foulke (35) (White Sox might be willing to give him one last look?)

Jon Lieber (39)

Aquilino Lopez (34)

Will Ohman (31) (White Sox interest?)

Al Reyes (38)

Ricardo Rincon (39) (was once part of the most one-sided traded in recent baseball history)

Duaner Sanchez (29) (too young not to get another look, very good set-up man not too long ago...hurt?)

Rudy Seanez (40) - Type B, not offered arb (former owner of 102 MPH FB has hung on as journeyman forever)

Julian Tavarez (36) (see Seanez)

Mike Timlin (43) (see Tavarez)

 

THANK GOD SOMEONE signed Denys Reyes and he's gone from the Twins...and they didn't get Juan Cruz. A double-whammy. And Mauer is having some aches and pains already in ST. Has anyone noticed how Crede is doing up there so far in ST?

Edited March 12, 200917 yr by caulfield12

THANK GOD SOMEONE signed Denys Reyes and he's gone from the Twins...and they didn't get Juan Cruz. A double-whammy. And Mauer is having some aches and pains already in ST. Has anyone noticed how Crede is doing up there so far in ST?

Joe is 2/18 in 6 games that count so far, for a .111 BA.

 

FWIW though, Joe hit .135 in Spring last year.