maggsmaggs Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 Also shouldn't dismiss the possibility that Lindstrom is our closer. As much as I like Reed, he didn't prove last year he was a sure-fire closer. That 9th inning spot is most definitely up for grabs this year. While it's probably in the team's best interest for the future that Reed takes the next step this year and become a great closer, it is by no means a sure thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicago White Sox Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 Has the dollar amount been mentioned anywhere? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 QUOTE (maggsmaggs @ Jan 20, 2013 -> 07:40 AM) Also shouldn't dismiss the possibility that Lindstrom is our closer. As much as I like Reed, he didn't prove last year he was a sure-fire closer. That 9th inning spot is most definitely up for grabs this year. While it's probably in the team's best interest for the future that Reed takes the next step this year and become a great closer, it is by no means a sure thing. Â I don't think he is our closer, but there is a real chance that he could become the closer. Nate Jones is also a real possibility. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowand44 Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 If This staff can stay somewhat healthy we're going to out pitch a lot of teams this year. Love this staff on paper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshPR Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 Nice addition to the pen, luvvv hard throwers in the pen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elrockinMT Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 Looks like a solid role player plus it seems thst there are still some FA's out there at reasonable dollars. That is what I like to see. Sign people that complement what you alreday have and not spend huge dollars on a one shot guy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chw42 Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 Great replacement for Myers, at like maybe a third of the cost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 QUOTE (chw42 @ Jan 20, 2013 -> 10:59 PM) Great replacement for Myers, at like maybe a third of the cost. Â That's a good way to look at it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubba Philips Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 QUOTE (Jake @ Jan 20, 2013 -> 11:17 PM) That's a good way to look at it. Â and Matt, unlike Myers doesn't look like he could be a member of the duck dynasty cast Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 QUOTE (chw42 @ Jan 20, 2013 -> 10:59 PM) Great replacement for Myers, at like maybe a third of the cost. Â Good call. This really deepens the pen nicely. We really only need five to six inning from the starters with this pen as it is constructed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lasttriptotulsa Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 QUOTE (Bubba Philips @ Jan 20, 2013 -> 11:30 PM) and Matt, unlike Myers doesn't look like he could be a member of the duck dynasty cast  Who cares what he looks like as long as he can get hitters out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZionrulZ Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 Some of you guys are too hung up on what the Sox might be paying him...Who the f cares?!? Â The Sox (obviously) wouldn't have signed him if he was "cost prohibitive". The "bottom line" will always be the bottom line. Â I think it was a solid baseball move...congrats Mr. Hahn. Â Now go out and get us a back up catcher (George Kottaras?) and a left handed hitting infielder (Matt Carpenter?), and lets declaw the f--king Tigers! Â Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyyle23 Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 QUOTE (Lamar Johnson 23 @ Jan 21, 2013 -> 09:21 AM) Some of you guys atoo hung up on what the Sox might be paying him...Who the f cares?!? re The Sox (obviously) wouldn't have signed him if he was "cost prohibitive". The "bottom line" will always be the bottom line. Â I think it was a solid baseball move...congrats Mr. Hahn. Â Now go out and get us a back up catcher (George Kottaras?) and a left handed hitting infielder (Matt Carpenter?), and lets declaw the f--king Tigers! Â Â The people who understand how to construct a roster with financial restraints, they care. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZionrulZ Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 That would be THOSE in the Sox' front office! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicago White Sox Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 QUOTE (Lamar Johnson 23 @ Jan 21, 2013 -> 09:21 AM) Some of you guys are too hung up on what the Sox might be paying him...Who the f cares?!? The Sox (obviously) wouldn't have signed him if he was "cost prohibitive". The "bottom line" will always be the bottom line.  I think it was a solid baseball move...congrats Mr. Hahn.  Now go out and get us a back up catcher (George Kottaras?) and a left handed hitting infielder (Matt Carpenter?), and lets declaw the f--king Tigers!  Because it might give us insight some into how much more salary we can add to payroll?  Although considering the Diamondbacks passed on his $4 million option, I'm thinking $3 million is probably a pretty decent guess for his salary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyyle23 Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 QUOTE (Lamar Johnson 23 @ Jan 21, 2013 -> 09:26 AM) That would be THOSE in the Sox' front office! Â No, that would be THOSE people on this site who constantly argue with you when you complain about what other teams are doing and what the Sox arent doing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZionrulZ Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 No, that would be THOSE people on this site who constantly argue with you when you complain about what other teams are doing and what the Sox arent doing. Dude...I just gave "props" to the Sox for making a positive move to improve the team...quit your damn b****ing and moaning already. Â Just for the record, if there was a player "out there" who's acquisition could guarantee the Sox another WS Championship, I wouldn't care if they paid him $50 million/season. I just want the Sox to win; they can suck for the next 5 seasons, but I want to see another championship. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty34 Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 Lindstrom's 50ish innings make Crain look like an innings eater. Ventura is going to have to handle the pen better than he did last year for this move to be a good one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 QUOTE (Lamar Johnson 23 @ Jan 21, 2013 -> 09:38 AM) Dude...I just gave "props" to the Sox for making a positive move to improve the team...quit your damn b****ing and moaning already. Just for the record, if there was a player "out there" who's acquisition could guarantee the Sox another WS Championship, I wouldn't care if they paid him $50 million/season. I just want the Sox to win; they can suck for the next 5 seasons, but I want to see another championship.  And you had to take a shot at everyone else while doing it. Don't act surprised when people call you on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyyle23 Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 QUOTE (Lamar Johnson 23 @ Jan 21, 2013 -> 09:38 AM) Dude...I just gave "props" to the Sox for making a positive move to improve the team...quit your damn b****ing and moaning already. Just for the record, if there was a player "out there" who's acquisition could guarantee the Sox another WS Championship, I wouldn't care if they paid him $50 million/season. I just want the Sox to win; they can suck for the next 5 seasons, but I want to see another championship.  You would complain every day for the next 5 seasons that they suck, of this i have no doubt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witesoxfan Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 QUOTE (Marty34 @ Jan 21, 2013 -> 09:38 AM) Lindstrom's 50ish innings make Crain look like an innings eater. Ventura is going to have to handle the pen better than he did last year for this move to be a good one. Â /facepalm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthSideSox72 Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 QUOTE (maggsmaggs @ Jan 19, 2013 -> 07:10 PM) His name is the loser of the 5th starter audition. It will almost assuredly be Quintana or Santiago. Â I actually agree with Marty here... Â QUOTE (Marty34 @ Jan 19, 2013 -> 07:27 PM) I'd prefer the loser take his regular turn at Charlotte rather than be long man. Â Santiago being a long reliever is a terrible idea. Let him start in Charlotte. Make Axelrod the long guy. Â Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eminor3rd Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 The loser of Santiago/Quintana for the fifth will most likely end up as the long man, because he would be the third lefty in the 'pen. I'd expect that role to be mopup/spot start but also LOOGY. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZionrulZ Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 You would complain every day for the next 5 seasons that they suck, of this i have no doubt. Here's what you don't seem to understand...the Sox' "window" for playoff success is rapidly closing. We have several players who won't be around (or effective) much longer and we don't really have viable replacements for them in the minors. The time to "go for it" is now, before Konerko is gone, before Peavy is gone, before Dunn is gone, etc. If they go around picking up a "Keppinger" here, a "Lindstrom" there...those are nice pieces to have but, without something "major", the Sox won't catch Detroit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eminor3rd Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 QUOTE (Marty34 @ Jan 21, 2013 -> 09:38 AM) Lindstrom's 50ish innings make Crain look like an innings eater. Ventura is going to have to handle the pen better than he did last year for this move to be a good one. Â This is REALLY digging to find something to complain about. You say that like we don't have any depth in our bullpen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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