The Ultimate Champion Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 Who does Kenny pull off the waiver wire? There is certainly a UT type out there, probably a reliever too. Any expensive closers worth taking a shot on? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balfanman Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 QUOTE (The Ultimate Champion @ Jul 31, 2012 -> 02:40 PM) Who does Kenny pull off the waiver wire? There is certainly a UT type out there, probably a reliever too.Any expensive closers worth taking a shot on? I agree with this, but who. The only infielder who comes to mind would be Visquel. Reliever....would the Cubs waive Marmol and could Cooper fix him? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiliIrishHammock24 Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 I'd have to believe Kenny gets a UTIL or a RP through waivers. If the Red Sox fall through the standings, I'd like to see them put Breslow on waivers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitekrazy Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 QUOTE (balfanman @ Jul 31, 2012 -> 03:08 PM) I agree with this, but who. The only infielder who comes to mind would be Visquel. Reliever....would the Cubs waive Marmol and could Cooper fix him? He's not God. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitekrazy Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 My hope is for Kenny to get Juan Uribe if he is on waivers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cali Posted August 1, 2012 Share Posted August 1, 2012 No doubt he'll be scouring the waiver wire with the needs of the team right now on the bench and in the pen. Those type of smaller guys will be more available than huge impact guys. It will be interesting to see where the club is in a month and who will be available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noonskadoodle Posted August 1, 2012 Share Posted August 1, 2012 Id be happy with a guy like Darren Oliver or a Cesar Izturis type. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caulfield12 Posted August 1, 2012 Share Posted August 1, 2012 If not for the Danks contract, we could reclaim Mark Buehrle. That would have been something...feel sorry he's stuck with a rebuilding team down there in South Florida, but he did it to himself, partially. Not that he had the option to return unless he gave a HUGE hometown discount. But you know JR's kicking himself quite a bit now for keeping Danks over Mark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted August 1, 2012 Share Posted August 1, 2012 QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Aug 1, 2012 -> 08:11 AM) If not for the Danks contract, we could reclaim Mark Buehrle. That would have been something...feel sorry he's stuck with a rebuilding team down there in South Florida, but he did it to himself, partially. Not that he had the option to return unless he gave a HUGE hometown discount. But you know JR's kicking himself quite a bit now for keeping Danks over Mark. Well that and the common sense that his is a horrible contract after this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Allen Posted August 1, 2012 Share Posted August 1, 2012 Buehrle hasn't been very good lately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreatScott82 Posted August 1, 2012 Share Posted August 1, 2012 QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Aug 1, 2012 -> 08:36 AM) Well that and the common sense that his is a horrible contract after this year. Yea it is pretty bad. Hopefully Danks can come back strong next year. There are a lot of quality starters heading into free agency this year- so KW will have his options. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y2Jimmy0 Posted August 1, 2012 Share Posted August 1, 2012 I created another thread starting the topic already but what is everyone's opinion of Mike Fontenot. He was DFA'd by Philadelphia today. While he is not great, he has played SS in the past and is better than Olmedo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macsandz Posted August 1, 2012 Share Posted August 1, 2012 QUOTE (Y2JImmy0 @ Aug 1, 2012 -> 02:31 PM) I created another thread starting the topic already but what is everyone's opinion of Mike Fontenot. He was DFA'd by Philadelphia today. While he is not great, he has played SS in the past and is better than Olmedo. Yes if there are no other options. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
South Side Fireworks Man Posted August 1, 2012 Share Posted August 1, 2012 QUOTE (Y2JImmy0 @ Aug 1, 2012 -> 02:31 PM) I created another thread starting the topic already but what is everyone's opinion of Mike Fontenot. He was DFA'd by Philadelphia today. While he is not great, he has played SS in the past and is better than Olmedo. More importantly, he is better than Hudson. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prochisox Posted August 1, 2012 Share Posted August 1, 2012 The Red Sox placed Nick Punto on waivers today. He would be a better option than Hudson at this point... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyyle23 Posted August 1, 2012 Share Posted August 1, 2012 QUOTE (GO CHI SOX! @ Aug 1, 2012 -> 05:37 PM) The Red Sox placed Nick Punto on waivers today. He would be a better option than Hudson at this point... 2009 .228 /.337 /.284/.621 2010 .238 /.313/.302/.615 2011 .278 /.388/.421/.809 2012 .210/.315/.286/ .600 When you replace crap with crap, you still have crap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigSqwert Posted August 1, 2012 Share Posted August 1, 2012 QUOTE (GO CHI SOX! @ Aug 1, 2012 -> 03:37 PM) The Red Sox placed Nick Punto on waivers today. He would be a better option than Hudson at this point... Richard Simmons would be a better replacement at this point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prochisox Posted August 1, 2012 Share Posted August 1, 2012 QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Aug 1, 2012 -> 03:42 PM) 2009 .228 /.337 /.284/.621 2010 .238 /.313/.302/.615 2011 .278 /.388/.421/.809 2012 .210/.315/.286/ .600 When you replace crap with crap, you still have crap I was looking at it defensively, Punto can play shortstop and 3b better than Hudson can. Then replace Olmedo with Fontenot and the bench is better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 Ken Rosenthal @Ken_Rosenthal #Phillies' Cliff Lee indeed on waivers, as reported by @JeffPassan. Also currently on: #Marlins' Carlos Lee, #RedSox's Carl Crawford. MORE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Aug 2, 2012 -> 03:44 PM) Ken Rosenthal @Ken_Rosenthal #Phillies' Cliff Lee indeed on waivers, as reported by @JeffPassan. Also currently on: #Marlins' Carlos Lee, #RedSox's Carl Crawford. MORE Carlos won't make it through, so he might be moving pretty quick. Would the Marlins let him walk if someone claimed him to block the Dodgers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balfanman Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 Just about everyone in baseball will be placed on waivers this month. I wouldn't get too excited, 99% of them are a diversion to get just a few passed through. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Aug 2, 2012 -> 02:46 PM) Carlos won't make it through, so he might be moving pretty quick. Would the Marlins let him walk if someone claimed him to block the Dodgers? Why would anyone take Lee? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Aug 2, 2012 -> 03:49 PM) Why would anyone take Lee? His contract ends this year and his OPS is 105 points better than James Loney, for a single example. Same reason the Marlins traded for him in the first place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Allen Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Aug 2, 2012 -> 02:55 PM) His contract ends this year and his OPS is 105 points better than James Loney, for a single example. Same reason the Marlins traded for him in the first place. One big difference, the Astros are paying the Marlins. If you claim Lee, you have to pay him his entire contract. The Marlins were trying to trade him and wanted teams to eat $2.5 million even though they essentially are paying him the minimum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Aug 2, 2012 -> 02:55 PM) His contract ends this year and his OPS is 105 points better than James Loney, for a single example. Same reason the Marlins traded for him in the first place. With Houston paying all of his contract. Does that money go with, or does Florida keep it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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