Princess Dye Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 QUOTE (pittshoganerkoff @ Aug 30, 2010 -> 08:07 AM) Has anyone else noticed that this acquisition has gotten little attention? I'm sure if he was going to Boston or NY the press would be going nuts. Nothing would make me happier than having him come in and totally clean-up and help get the Sox to the post season. Well he hasnt been acquired yet, lets see if later today it's the #1 story on SC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPN366 Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 "Mark Kotsay will get some at-bats against right-handers, but his role reverts to a backup first baseman" WTF? I hate Manny, but he can be a full time DH, you don't have to play him in left field and then give him days off afterwards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 QUOTE (JPN366 @ Aug 30, 2010 -> 09:30 AM) WTF? I hate Manny, but he can be a full time DH, you don't have to play him in left field and then give him days off afterwards. You probably still need to give him a day or two off a week down the stretch even as a DH. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve9347 Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Aug 29, 2010 -> 10:41 PM) The only thing I'll say is that we could have had Johnny Damon for 1/2 the season for the same price (pro-rated) we're going to pay Ramirez. (That's assuming we just paid Damon $8 million in the offseason...or Guerrero, or whoever). 90 days of Damon The ONLY advantage we have is the head to head match-up with Minnesota at home, where that SHOULD favor us to take 2/3. However, a sweep really feels imperative, like the Twins did to us in 2008 when they were down by 2 1/2 and left with a one-half game lead when Jenks blew the Carlos Gomez for HOF game. Hammering this home a thousand times doesn't really do anything. We all know the rotating DH isn't exactly working. At least the Sox are willing to pay to fix their mistake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Chappas Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 If Carlos Quentin and Alex Rios were doing their job the Sox would not need Manny. Don't be mad at Manny for being Manny or KW for getting him. Be mad at Quentin and Rios for forcing his hand. The Sox are not making a run without him as the current nos. 3 & 5 are not getting it done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigSqwert Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 QUOTE (Jenks Heat @ Aug 30, 2010 -> 08:40 AM) If Carlos Quentin and Alex Rios were doing their job the Sox would not need Manny. Don't be mad at Manny for being Manny or KW for getting him. Be mad at Quentin and Rios for forcing his hand. The Sox are not making a run without him as the current nos. 3 & 5 are not getting it done. Well said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 QUOTE (Jenks Heat @ Aug 30, 2010 -> 09:40 AM) If Carlos Quentin and Alex Rios were doing their job the Sox would not need Manny. Don't be mad at Manny for being Manny or KW for getting him. Be mad at Quentin and Rios for forcing his hand. The Sox are not making a run without him as the current nos. 3 & 5 are not getting it done. If Carlos Quentin and Alex Rios were doing their jobs the Sox would still have DH performance as bad as any other contender in the AL, and as such, they'd still have a need for Ramiroid. The difference is whether the Sox are 5 games back or 1 game back or 2 games up. No matter what...they can still use him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 QUOTE (JPN366 @ Aug 30, 2010 -> 12:53 AM) So, who loses their 40 man spot? My guess is one of the pitchers in the minors. Don't forget Peavy or Threets could hit the 60 day DL to free up a roster spot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 QUOTE (justBLAZE @ Aug 30, 2010 -> 07:39 AM) On the other hand both Thome and Juan Pierre complemented Manny on his behavior behind closed doors and in the clubhouse. Both said he's a true professional. I don't know Pierres history very well, but has Thome ever said anything bad about anyone else ever? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Special K Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Aug 30, 2010 -> 08:53 AM) Don't forget Peavy or Threets could hit the 60 day DL to free up a roster spot. Also, September call-ups start Wednesday so it really doesn't matter. They'll just send Lilibridge down for a day or something. My only question is if we get Manny today, will we see him in a uniform tonight? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 QUOTE (Special K @ Aug 30, 2010 -> 09:54 AM) Also, September call-ups start Wednesday so it really doesn't matter. They'll just send Lilibridge down for a day or something. Unless the rules change in September, you can't do that. If someone gets sent down, they have to stay down for 10 days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Special K Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Aug 30, 2010 -> 08:57 AM) Unless the rules change in September, you can't do that. If someone gets sent down, they have to stay down for 10 days. Yeah I think they are modified so that rule wouldn't apply. But i'm not 100% on that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
th0mas35 Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 QUOTE (Special K @ Aug 30, 2010 -> 02:00 PM) Yeah I think they are modified so that rule wouldn't apply. But i'm not 100% on that. 10 days or if the minor league team that they sent the player to season ends. So if they sent him to Bristol...and the season ended tomorrow or the next day..they could recall him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPN366 Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Aug 30, 2010 -> 08:53 AM) Don't forget Peavy or Threets could hit the 60 day DL to free up a roster spot. But, wouldn't everybody want to see a DFA of you know who? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoSox05 Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 Is Manny going to be batting 5th? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPN366 Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 I guess this is better than signing Delgado, he played 5 games in AAA then shut it down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 QUOTE (JPN366 @ Aug 30, 2010 -> 09:09 AM) But, wouldn't everybody want to see a DFA of you know who? They would, but it won't happen with the rosters expanding in two days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPN366 Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Aug 30, 2010 -> 09:18 AM) They would, but it won't happen with the rosters expanding in two days. Eh, dreams die. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve9347 Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 The only complaint I have about this move is that we have so little time to enjoy such a premiere bat. Hopefully Manny is extremely motivated by playing against Cleveland and Boston, while playing for a contract. When does the waiver claim go through? He'd better be in the lineup tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 QUOTE (Steve9347 @ Aug 30, 2010 -> 10:32 AM) When does the waiver claim go through? He'd better be in the lineup tonight. It all depends on how long the Dodgers want to drag their feet. This could easily be dragged out until Wednesday's game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justBLAZE Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Aug 30, 2010 -> 09:33 AM) It all depends on how long the Dodgers want to drag their feet. This could easily be dragged out until Wednesday's game. I thought the deadline is tomorrow around noon. I would say he's here in the lineup tomorrow the latest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
103 mph screwball Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 I'll bet the hair negotiations are holding things up. If Manny really wanted to mess with reporters and shock people, he should show up with a buzz cut and a suit, be a model citizen, and crush the ball all the way through October. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justBLAZE Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 BNightengale #mlb #whitesox #dodgers Manny is on way to Cleveland. Should be in Sox lineup tonite. !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bschmaranz Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2010/writ...in&hpt=Sbin Geez, why don't you tell us what you really think Tim? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigSqwert Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 QUOTE (justBLAZE @ Aug 30, 2010 -> 09:49 AM) BNightengale #mlb #whitesox #dodgers Manny is on way to Cleveland. Should be in Sox lineup tonite. !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :headbang :headbang Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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