November 25, 200916 yr Hard not to like this. Low risk, high reward. Good right handed pop off of the bench. And while he is not the same guy as he was before, he can still probably provide decent LF and RF defense at times. As long as he is not over exposed he will be an asset. Edited November 25, 200916 yr by southsideirish71
November 25, 200916 yr Good move-didnt spend $ that could still be used for the bullpen. I just thought he was older than 32 Does this kill any Thome talk?
November 25, 200916 yr If this is viewed as a bench signing, I wonder who the last OF target really is. It is a great gamble here. At worst he costs us basically the same thing that a call up from the minors does. At best, he is great.
November 25, 200916 yr QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Nov 25, 2009 -> 02:13 PM) If this is viewed as a bench signing, I wonder who the last OF target really is. It is a great gamble here. At worst he costs us basically the same thing that a call up from the minors does. At best, he is great. Dewayne Wise made $550K last year.
November 25, 200916 yr I just hate giving Ozzie another opportunity to play a guy way more than he deserves to be out there. Think Mackowiak, Pods, and Wise in CF.
November 25, 200916 yr From Bruce Levine's story on the ESPN Chicago website... "According to White Sox sources, Jones is not being considered as a starting outfielder at this point."
November 25, 200916 yr Really we are a lead off hitter and some bullpen work away from the off season being over, that is unless Kenny can make a splash. Even the pen might be something that comes back pretty close to the same, when you look at how volatile pens can be, it might be worth a gamble to stand pretty close to pat. I know we will look for a bargain or two out there, but nothing to set the world on fire.
November 25, 200916 yr I am now soooooooo interested who is gonna be starting LF. Football has lost my attention now I can focus on more important things like LF and boobies.
November 25, 200916 yr QUOTE (scenario @ Nov 25, 2009 -> 02:17 PM) From Bruce Levine's story on the ESPN Chicago website... "According to White Sox sources, Jones is not being considered as a starting outfielder at this point." That's good... I would feel better if it would've said "according to Ozzie Guillen" though.
November 25, 200916 yr QUOTE (klaus kinski @ Nov 25, 2009 -> 02:12 PM) Good move-didnt spend $ that could still be used for the bullpen. I just thought he was older than 32 Does this kill any Thome talk? I think there is still a legitimate discussion for Thome coming back, especially if Jones can play any OF at this point. Hell he can't be worse than what we have been running out there on a regular basis.
November 25, 200916 yr Author QUOTE (SHIPPS @ Nov 25, 2009 -> 02:19 PM) I am now soooooooo interested who is gonna be starting LF. Football has lost my attention now I can focus on more important things like LF and boobies. One can never lose interest in boobies.
November 25, 200916 yr Very low risk and a potential big reward especially since it's considered a bench signing. Sure it's another guy that KW wanted years ago, but like with Omar he adds a lot of depth. I like it.
November 25, 200916 yr QUOTE (ChWRoCk2 @ Nov 25, 2009 -> 02:02 PM) No need for Coco Crisp now I would think. You would figure De Aza could be the speedy guy off the bench possibly. why not? even with signing jones,it doesnt solve the leadoff spot. jones will be utility player, not an everyday player
November 25, 200916 yr We shoulda just signed Carl Everett instead No, really for what Jerry's paying, good move.
November 25, 200916 yr wow, cant believe hes only 32. He fell off so badly, I assumed he was much older. Guess it probably had more to do with roids, but at least at that age, he still has a chance to figure it all out again and contribute.
November 25, 200916 yr Lillibridge might make the team somehow to backup CF Edited November 25, 200916 yr by Princess Dye
November 25, 200916 yr QUOTE (Princess Dye @ Nov 25, 2009 -> 02:27 PM) Lillibridge might make the team somehow to backup CF why? if we sign crisp, for example, hed play center almost everyday and when he wouldnt, rios would and kotsay can play rf
November 25, 200916 yr Now we can sign Pods to lead-off & play DH for 55-60 games LF 90-100 games & Andruw Jones in LF for about 50 games, CF & RF maybe 10 games, and then DH the rest. This can keep the Pods & the other guys fresh. With Kotsay, we got the outfield covered bench wise. I believe Pods, if we sign him will rotate DH with Paulie, AJ, CQ, Kotsay, & now Andruw Jones. We still need to have a leadoff guy!!!
November 25, 200916 yr I like it....as a bench player. This team still needs bullpen help and some more home runs. That lineup is still looking pretty weak at the present moment.
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