July 8, 201114 yr QUOTE (The Ginger Kid @ Jul 8, 2011 -> 01:46 PM) seems like that's 3 serviceable relievers we've lost this season. But I'm sure some will say I'm over-estimating their worth. Green? I'm serious. I have no idea whether you're being sarcastic or not.
July 8, 201114 yr QUOTE (oldsox @ Jul 8, 2011 -> 01:59 PM) Wonder what the true story is.... Clearing roster space at Charlotte? Clearing space on the 40 man? Maybe Harrell said something to his Mgr that got him in trouble? He was picked up off of waivers before he got to AAA. So there really is no story beyond that.
July 8, 201114 yr I may be wrong (always cover your rear) but I think losing Harrell off waivers is not translating into anything for the Sox
July 8, 201114 yr QUOTE (Baron @ Jul 8, 2011 -> 02:02 PM) He was picked up off of waivers before he got to AAA. So there really is no story beyond that. The 40 man roster stood at 38 men with him and he was not out of options, they didn't have to send him through waivers but they chose to anyway. Now the 40 stands at 37 so why were they trying to clear a spot on the 40 by outrighting him to AAA? It's probably because he's not any good but if that's the case then they must have really not thought much of him.
July 8, 201114 yr QUOTE (Kalapse @ Jul 8, 2011 -> 02:10 PM) The 40 man roster stood at 38 men with him and he was not out of options, they didn't have to send him through waivers but they chose to anyway. Now the 40 stands at 37 so why were they trying to clear a spot on the 40 by outrighting him to AAA? It's probably because he's not any good but if that's the case then they must have really not thought much of him. I dont think there is more to it than that
July 8, 201114 yr QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jul 8, 2011 -> 11:58 AM) If we had picked up Jeff Marquez, Jeff Gray, and Lucas Harrell as new players this year, we'd never hear the end of it. so true
July 8, 201114 yr FWIW.. Oney Guillen really liked him. I remember him tweeting all about him last time he pitched. [/adding fuel to the Ozzie v. Kenny drama.] Edited July 8, 201114 yr by ChrisLikesBaseball
July 8, 201114 yr Somebody did not check a box...oh wait that was the Bears.....or did not fax something in time....oh wait that was the Hawks Odd to just give him away Edited July 8, 201114 yr by Harry Chappas
July 8, 201114 yr QUOTE (Harry Chappas @ Jul 8, 2011 -> 02:33 PM) Somebody did not check a box...oh wait that was the Bears.....or did not fax something in time....oh wait that was the Hawks Odd to just give him away Why? You can always buy a $3 hot dog at the park. That's about all he's worth.
July 8, 201114 yr QUOTE (klaus kinski @ Jul 8, 2011 -> 02:57 PM) This will really motivate the players tonight They now know that Kenny isn't messing around.
July 8, 201114 yr QUOTE (BigSqwert @ Jul 8, 2011 -> 08:58 PM) They now know that Kenny isn't messing around. Hahaha. But seriously...good luck to him. He performed every time we needed him to, frankly.
July 8, 201114 yr QUOTE (bmags @ Jul 8, 2011 -> 03:13 PM) Hahaha. But seriously...good luck to him. He performed every time we needed him to, frankly. Yes, he filled the role of garbage sacrificial lamb whenever we were getting blown out or needed an emergency start.
July 8, 201114 yr QUOTE (Jordan4life @ Jul 8, 2011 -> 03:16 PM) Yes, he filled the role of garbage sacrificial lamb whenever we were getting blown out or needed an emergency start. Kenny clearly needed to be sure that they had his successor ready in Hector Santiago before letting Harrell go, and so it is done!
July 8, 201114 yr QUOTE (Jordan4life @ Jul 8, 2011 -> 03:16 PM) Yes, he filled the role of garbage sacrificial lamb whenever we were getting blown out or needed an emergency start. Haha, well said. For some reason I'm always hesitant to give up on 95mph but then part of me thinks the minor leagues are just filled with 95mph now. I'll miss that ug-mug for...maybe another hour or so.
July 8, 201114 yr QUOTE (Chet Kincaid @ Jul 8, 2011 -> 01:34 PM) How cool would it be to have Hunter Pence? THIS AND THAT! I wish Chet, but Hunter is the face of Houston, for better or worse. You need a John Danks/Dayan Viciedo type trade to get him. And we know that won't happen.
July 9, 201114 yr Honestly, Lucas Harrell is not even a AAAA player. Hopefully he finds a niche in Houston and has a career like Jason Grilli, maybe make a couple million.
July 9, 201114 yr QUOTE (oldsox @ Jul 8, 2011 -> 02:59 PM) Wonder what the true story is.... Clearing roster space at Charlotte? Clearing space on the 40 man? Maybe Harrell said something to his Mgr that got him in trouble? Harrel was in the doghouse since last year. I remember a poster on another board I go to saying something he did or some attitude problem or whatever
July 9, 201114 yr not the appropriate thread i know but my mlb traderumors app told me yesterday the yanks released kanekoa texeira (sp?), who we traded them with swisher i believe
July 10, 201114 yr You know whats coming here...........If Coop couldn't fix him he must be worthless!
July 10, 201114 yr QUOTE (JoshPR @ Jul 9, 2011 -> 08:25 AM) Harrel was in the doghouse since last year. I remember a poster on another board I go to saying something he did or some attitude problem or whatever He was probably in the doghouse because he isn't a major league talent.
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