The problem is that all of the good left handed starters in the League are on the White Sox.

No wonder he put up such huge numbers against us.

 

He is the kind of offensive player, for whom I would personally settle, if he played great defense in RF, and his offensive splits were better vs. RHP. However, settling for a player who fit that description would be contingent upon getting the big LH bat to DH.

 

has anyone thought of Ichiro Suzuki who is still a better hitter.

You're all going to love this: Why not consider Grady "you know who" for LF?

He would be cheap, and probably settle for a one year contract, in order to have another chance to prove he can still play. If you take into account the 3 years away from baseball, he actually started to produce pretty well, when he got regular playing time, in the second half.

 

In 121 at bats in July and August, he hit .305 with a .354 OBP and a .463 slugging %.

He only got one plate appearance per game in half of the 20 games, in which he played in September. That limited playing time couldn't have helped him much, in trying to regain his form.

 

All in all, his first season back, after such a long absence from the game, was somewhat encouraging. I think he'd be a reasonable gamble, on a one year deal. If they signed that big

LH bat to DH, the Sox could get by inexpensively with Sizemore on a one year deal, to fill the other outfield spot. That would leave the rest of the money to obtain a RH starter and bullpen help.

 

Don't discount the motivational factor. This is a guy with something to prove, and he would be playing for a contract. The way he trained to get back on the field demonstrates his desire and determination. Those qualities just might get him back to being a productive player. What the hell? It would just be a one year deal. I love stories like this. It's refreshing in this age of prima donna, exorbitantly paid athletes.

Edited November 3, 201411 yr by Lillian

Another signing of a guy who has success against us but than when we get him, ugh. IE Teahan.

 

Lets get Ryan Raburn!

Sorry to crush your dreams Lillian, but the Phillies already re-signed Grady for 2015

Lillian, I admire your persistence.

I can provide more than Grady Sizemore

Alejandro De Aza has outWARed Aoki every year

Alejandro De Aza has outWARed Aoki every year

 

And outLOLd him.

Alright, check this article out: http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/instagraphs...t-comparison-1/

 

Aoki vs. Markakis

Alright, check this article out: http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/instagraphs...t-comparison-1/

 

Aoki vs. Markakis

So how much confidence do we have in that evaluation of Markakis' defense. The overall rating seems heavily based on the difference in their defensive prowess.

 

 

So how much confidence do we have in that evaluation of Markakis' defense. The overall rating seems heavily based on the difference in their defensive prowess.

 

That really is the million dollar question. Typically, when consensus favors a guy like him being a high-end defender, it's easy to overlook the SABR defense data. But with Markakis, he's reated SO bad for SO long, that it's hard to argue for any sample size issues.

 

But, I guess you could even throw defense out the window and conclude they are essentially the SAME player offensively.

Edited November 4, 201411 yr by Eminor3rd

Alright, check this article out: http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/instagraphs...t-comparison-1/

 

Aoki vs. Markakis

 

Yes. Thank you. Exactly what I've been saying. Markakis is not worth the money and years he will be getting. And the strategy of trading away cheap DeAza in order to pick up similarly valued but way more expensive Markakis would not make sense.

You're all going to love this: Why not consider Grady "you know who" for LF?

He would be cheap, and probably settle for a one year contract, in order to have another chance to prove he can still play. If you take into account the 3 years away from baseball, he actually started to produce pretty well, when he got regular playing time, in the second half.

 

In 121 at bats in July and August, he hit .305 with a .354 OBP and a .463 slugging %.

He only got one plate appearance per game in half of the 20 games, in which he played in September. That limited playing time couldn't have helped him much, in trying to regain his form.

 

All in all, his first season back, after such a long absence from the game, was somewhat encouraging. I think he'd be a reasonable gamble, on a one year deal. If they signed that big

LH bat to DH, the Sox could get by inexpensively with Sizemore on a one year deal, to fill the other outfield spot. That would leave the rest of the money to obtain a RH starter and bullpen help.

 

Don't discount the motivational factor. This is a guy with something to prove, and he would be playing for a contract. The way he trained to get back on the field demonstrates his desire and determination. Those qualities just might get him back to being a productive player. What the hell? It would just be a one year deal. I love stories like this. It's refreshing in this age of prima donna, exorbitantly paid athletes.

 

This is too good.

 

This is too good.

I'd actually be down to take a flyer on him - provided it was cheap.

Sorry to crush your dreams Lillian, but the Phillies already re-signed Grady for 2015

 

 

I'd actually be down to take a flyer on him - provided it was cheap.

 

Even adding the link from Oct. 24.

Even adding the link from Oct. 24.

 

 

Setting up the White Sox for the franchise-altering Domonic Brown deal.

Setting up the White Sox for the franchise-altering Domonic Brown deal.

 

which franchise? Charlotte? Lehigh Valley?

Jon Heyman ‏@JonHeymanCBS 10m10 minutes ago Arizona, US

 

word is, nori aoki seeks a three-year deal. reds, royals among teams in (tho kc more focused on torii at moment)