January 31, 201115 yr Three different teams in 4 seasons. There has to be a valid reason why he keeps moving around.
January 31, 201115 yr I'll always take improvement, but I'm not upset at all if it is DeAza or Lillibridge. Good speed off bench.
January 31, 201115 yr Milledge could well make this team slightly better. However...he's a guy who now looks like a career fringe starter/backup. Career .723 OPS, has never earned/completed a 500 AB+ season. On top of that, he'd be a guy who would probably get a major league level contract, so it'd be hard to send him down if someone outplayed him in ST. I'm inclined to go with the Bridge/De Aza option to start the season, but if I were in the GM spot I'd have at least put in a call. I wouldn't really get that bent out of shape about it either way though.
January 31, 201115 yr I've changed my mind about 3 times in the last half hour about Milledge possibly being on the team... First I was like "hey why not give him a shot? Maybe being on and off of several teams is making him realize that being a in the Major Leagues is a priviledge, not a right, and clean up his act"... But then I stumbled across this... and I thought NO FREAKING WAY I want him in a White Sox uniform. But after watching the ENTIRE VIDEO, maybe this wasn't entirely his fault. He was gesturing to his own dugout after a run scoring, tie breaking double, and the other team took exception to it. (Hell, keep him from getting on base if that's how you feel!) Well the other team hit him with a pitch, and he stole 2nd base (which I think is always cool). Then, the opposing players, still unhappy about the situation and not satisfied with him being HBP, started the fight, not Milledge. I can't put too much blame on him for that. Still, I think I would pass. I wouldn't mind seeing him in the majors, just not with the White Sox. Excuse me for the rambling, I haven't had my coffee yet. Edited January 31, 201115 yr by Chet Kincaid
January 31, 201115 yr Ozzie + Lastings would either wind up terrible, or, more likely, be a perfect match. I say go for it.
January 31, 201115 yr QUOTE (soxfan420 @ Jan 31, 2011 -> 02:26 AM) seems like he might be a fit for outfield depth? opinions Not worth it, IMO.
January 31, 201115 yr I brought it up as soon as I saw him non tendered. The longer he lasts the bigger bargain he becomes. Our bench looks weak and he's a proven legitimate hitter with speed . Only 25 his best years could be ahead of him.
January 31, 201115 yr QUOTE (CaliSoxFanViaSWside @ Jan 31, 2011 -> 01:32 PM) I brought it up as soon as I saw him non tendered. The longer he lasts the bigger bargain he becomes. Our bench looks weak and he's a proven legitimate hitter with speed . Only 25 his best years could be ahead of him. I can say exactly the same thing about De Aza though, with the exception of him being a bit older.
February 2, 201115 yr QUOTE (soxfan420 @ Jan 31, 2011 -> 01:26 AM) seems like he might be a fit for outfield depth? opinions Really, REALLY glad we didn't trade for him when his value was sky-high a couple years ago, as I and others had suggested. We have a number of plodders in our lineup still, and if we don't make Lilli our 25th man, a guy who can also be another (besides 44y.o. Omar) late-inning pinch runner will be an asset.
February 3, 201115 yr Jon Morosi @jonmorosi Jon Morosi #WhiteSox sign Lastings Milledge to minor-league deal, per team release. Major-league invite. #Chicago #MLB #Mets #Nats #Pirates 2 minutes ago via web Favorite Retweet Reply It's not often that a move suggested on here actually comes to fruition.
February 3, 201115 yr I love these kind of low-risk, high-reward moves. I'm looking forward to see if Lastings can put anything together come spring.
February 3, 201115 yr QUOTE (chw42 @ Feb 3, 2011 -> 12:21 PM) Looks like there will be a position battle for the 4th OFer spot. There already was, this is just one more guy in the battle.
February 3, 201115 yr Hopefully competition will bring out the best in DeAza, Lillibridge, and Milledge. This is good.
February 3, 201115 yr QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Feb 3, 2011 -> 12:25 PM) There already was, this is just one more guy in the battle. I don't consider De Aza vs. Lillibridge a battle. lol
February 3, 201115 yr Wow. I love him as a 4th outfielder with starter's upside for when TCQ goes down.
February 3, 201115 yr QUOTE (Steve9347 @ Feb 3, 2011 -> 12:32 PM) Wow. I love him as a 4th outfielder with starter's upside for when TCQ goes down. haha. so true
February 3, 201115 yr Not really a battle in my eyes. Milledge is the clear favorite. With his ability to hit LHP, he's a perfect fit to take some ABs from Pierre and Dunn vs tough LHP.
February 3, 201115 yr Love these types of moves. Great job KW and co. Edited February 3, 201115 yr by bigruss22
February 3, 201115 yr is there room for Stealth Elf, Omar and a 4th OF? Lilly is what he is but at least he can back up IF and OF.
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