Jerksticks Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 Can we sign Quentin to a 3-4 yr deal right now to buy out his remaining arbitration years, just like Floyd? After a down year and based on his knack for injury, the Sox have negotiating strength and might be able to lock him up on the cheap. I believe he is fine now and will be a monster next year. So can we do it, would you do it, etc.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigSqwert Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 If we can sign him for a $2M per year and a months supply of jerksticks count me in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 TCQ turned down an extension last spring. Maybe you should ask Carlos if he is ready to sign an extension yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milkman delivers Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 I wouldn't. I have no faith that he will ever be really healthy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxFan562004 Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 It's tempting to with the 3/4 of the season he played in 2008, but to me it's still a huge risk to invest major money in him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigSqwert Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 QUOTE (Milkman delivers @ Oct 12, 2009 -> 03:54 PM) I wouldn't. I have no faith that he will ever be really healthy. ditto Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elrockinMT Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 He might be slipping based on 2009 stats and compared to 2008. But, there was a noticeable decline at the end of 2008 also. Risky for an aging veteran. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthSideSox72 Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 I guess I am in the minority, but I think he comes back and has a monster 2010, a la 2008. Â Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knightni Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 If Quentin has another injury-prone season, he'll seek an extension. Otherwise, he'll go into arbitration like most players. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Oct 12, 2009 -> 03:00 PM) I guess I am in the minority, but I think he comes back and has a monster 2010, a la 2008. I'm with you. Even when he wasn't fully there, he still pulled of 20 home runs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreatScott82 Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Oct 12, 2009 -> 05:00 PM) I guess I am in the minority, but I think he comes back and has a monster 2010, a la 2008. I hope your right! But i wouldn't count on it. The dude just can't stay healthy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 QUOTE (knightni @ Oct 12, 2009 -> 05:05 PM) If Quentin has another injury-prone season, he'll seek an extension. Otherwise, he'll go into arbitration like most players. Â I think he realizes that no one will give him a multi-year deal if he does have another injury problem filled season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg775 Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 Is he always going to be bumped and bruised the way he crowds the plate and a.) will continue to get plunked over and over and b.) the way he hammers that ball off his lower leg all the time fouling pitches off his body? I like CQ a lot, but wow, terrible luck health wise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boejouma Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 QUOTE (elrockinMT @ Oct 12, 2009 -> 03:36 PM) He might be slipping based on 2009 stats and compared to 2008. But, there was a noticeable decline at the end of 2008 also. Risky for an aging veteran. Â Â aging veteran?? he not jermaine dye you know, carlos turned 27 in august, so hes just entering him prime years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan4life_2007 Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Oct 12, 2009 -> 05:00 PM) I guess I am in the minority, but I think he comes back and has a monster 2010, a la 2008. Â Talent has never been in question. I don't think 2008 was a fluke at all. This guy raked at the college level. He raked at the minor league level. And he's raked at the Big League level when healthy. Of course, "when healthy" are the key words. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 QUOTE (boejouma @ Oct 12, 2009 -> 11:43 PM) aging veteran?? he not jermaine dye you know, carlos turned 27 in august, so hes just entering him prime years. Â Protip: when people write in the green font it signifies sarcasm. We get so used to it that even when someone writes something in over the top sarcasm and it's not in green we have to believe they are serious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boejouma Posted October 13, 2009 Share Posted October 13, 2009 QUOTE (bmags @ Oct 12, 2009 -> 05:55 PM) Protip: when people write in the green font it signifies sarcasm. We get so used to it that even when someone writes something in over the top sarcasm and it's not in green we have to believe they are serious. Â Â whew. good to know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knightni Posted October 13, 2009 Share Posted October 13, 2009 Or, they are so over-the-top, that it would be hard to not consider it a joke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted October 13, 2009 Share Posted October 13, 2009 QUOTE (knightni @ Oct 13, 2009 -> 12:06 AM) Or, they are so over-the-top, that it would be hard to not consider it a joke. Â Yeah, but then some trade scenarios in here are not in green, so... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
son of a rude Posted October 13, 2009 Share Posted October 13, 2009 Yeah, but then some trade scenarios in here are not in green, so... The infamous paul konerko for lance berkman trade idea. Â Oh KW, when will you wise up and finally make the trade happen? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elrockinMT Posted October 13, 2009 Share Posted October 13, 2009 (edited) QUOTE (boejouma @ Oct 13, 2009 -> 01:04 AM) whew. good to know   Yes, my Soxtalk friend it was a joke. I am keeping my fingers crossed that Carlos Q is back to full health and performance next year. He needs to harness that fire he has to perform well. Edited October 13, 2009 by elrockinMT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chw42 Posted October 13, 2009 Share Posted October 13, 2009 You know this guy's true abilities when he's not injured. I think it's worth it. His value is low right now, but it won't be so low come next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerksticks Posted October 13, 2009 Author Share Posted October 13, 2009 Now or never really. He was a monster at the start of the season, and finally again at the very end. I think he's back. 4 yr 20 mil would be so awesome. Â I'd do 4 for 20 in a heartbeat. Anybody else? Â How bout 3 for 25 or 4 for 30? What's your year and pay limit? Â This is the MVP we are talkin about here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenny Hates Prospects Posted October 13, 2009 Share Posted October 13, 2009 Yes, yes, yes, yes, yes, yes and yes again. Â Think about this: we go to arb with Quentin and he probably gets like $3M or thereabout. If he has a monster 2010, then he could be looking at $8-10M easily (look at the arb situations for Prince and Howard). Now, if in 2011 he gets hurt and doesn't put up big numbers then he becomes a non-tender OR trade for very little candidate simply because through arbitration we won't be able to cut his salary sufficiently. Â Giving Carlos an extension that buys out his 3 arb years plus one FA year full of team options with buyouts makes the most sense IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenny Hates Prospects Posted October 13, 2009 Share Posted October 13, 2009 And also, let's get this s*** done with Beckham too if we can. Lock that guy up NOW. Ditto with Danks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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