August 2, 201510 yr Just throwing out some names that'd I might expect to either make it through waivers or far enough for a contender to claim: Ryan Braun: still owed 100 million, still good, not sure brewers like him at this point. Mike Napoli: He stinks this year. Owed 16 million next year. Adam Laroche: see napoli. Hey maybe we could do a change of scenery trade. James Shields: still owed 64 million. His salary more than doubles starting next year and he's starring to show his age. I think I could see the pads just dumping him on a claim, but still a longshot.
August 2, 201510 yr I think CarGo is very likely to slide through waivers. Didn't really see any rumors connecting us to him, but I still think he's a good fit for us. Whether the Rockies even want to move CarGo at this point remains to be seen, as all good young players & prospects on the 40 man will be out of play.
August 2, 201510 yr 17 mil next year, 20 mil the year after for CarGo. If Colorado ate money, I'd do a deal.
August 2, 201510 yr I think CarGo will be traded for an appropriate package this winter. Moving him in a deal through waivers will be a little tricky. I'm not saying its impossible, but if I'm Colorado, i'm going to re-test the market during the winter meetings.
August 2, 201510 yr QUOTE (Brian @ Aug 2, 2015 -> 09:39 AM) 17 mil next year, 20 mil the year after for CarGo. If Colorado ate money, I'd do a deal. Unless they just decided to dump his contract ala Rios. Are the White Sox prepared to take on $42 million for 2 1/3rd seasons for him?
August 2, 201510 yr Don't really like any of the above, if I had to pick one I'd take Braun, him and Avi can split RF while the other DH's, Napoli is probably my favorite player of the above, but no need now...AJ Pierzynski, Junichi Tazawa, Koji Uehera, Martin Prado are all more fitting
August 3, 201510 yr Morosi said Friday that he thought Samardzija could be moved by the waiver deadline. I would image a few ALE teams would be interested.
August 3, 201510 yr QUOTE (ChiSoxJon @ Aug 2, 2015 -> 01:01 PM) Don't really like any of the above, if I had to pick one I'd take Braun, him and Avi can split RF while the other DH's, Napoli is probably my favorite player of the above, but no need now...AJ Pierzynski, Junichi Tazawa, Koji Uehera, Martin Prado are all more fitting Marlins had interest in signing LaRoche in the off-season. Prado has one year left on his deal as well. Why not explore a LaRoche (plus a little cash) for Prado? That opens up the DH spot. Prado can replace Bonifacio on the roster (may be an expensive bench piece but his versatility is more valuable than if you were to bench LaRoche like many other people suggest. Edited August 3, 201510 yr by soxfan2014
August 3, 201510 yr QUOTE (BlackSox13 @ Aug 3, 2015 -> 07:26 AM) Morosi said Friday that he thought Samardzija could be moved by the waiver deadline. I would image a few ALE teams would be interested. Doubt it, unless the Sox tank the next couple weeks. At this point, the Sox are unlikely to get something better than the comp pick anyway.
August 3, 201510 yr QUOTE (ChiSox59 @ Aug 3, 2015 -> 10:43 AM) Doubt it, unless the Sox tank the next couple weeks. At this point, the Sox are unlikely to get something better than the comp pick anyway. It's definitely not something I'm relying on, just a possibility. The Yanks and Toronto both could use another starter. I think the comp pick is more likely and that's fine. I'm hoping the Sox and Samardzija part ways. Might sound crazy but I would rather have Danks for one more year than Samardzija for five more. Danks can hold a rotation spot in 2016 while Fulmer and Montas continue to develop and become more MLB ready.
August 3, 201510 yr Doubt it, unless the Sox tank the next couple weeks. At this point, the Sox are unlikely to get something better than the comp pick anyway. Sox are VERY unlikely to get an offer that is better than the comp pick. Now that we're into August, teams don't have to bid against each other. One team will win the claim on Samardzija, and they will probably lowball their offer.
August 3, 201510 yr QUOTE (HickoryHuskers @ Aug 3, 2015 -> 12:56 PM) Sox are VERY unlikely to get an offer that is better than the comp pick. Now that we're into August, teams don't have to bid against each other. One team will win the claim on Samardzija, and they will probably lowball their offer. If they need him, maybe the pay. If they don't want to pay, the Sox will at least have something.
August 4, 201510 yr http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mlb-big-leag...-055354942.html AJ has really improved at pitch framing
August 4, 201510 yr QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Aug 4, 2015 -> 07:32 AM) http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mlb-big-leag...-055354942.html AJ has really improved at pitch framing That's pretty awesome. Gotta love AJ.
August 5, 201510 yr QUOTE (Knuckles @ Aug 2, 2015 -> 05:44 PM) This list just proves that MLB contracts are idiotic. Baseball is the worst. At least football they can cut a guy immediately if he starts to suck and not pay him. The bonus money is what matters there.
August 5, 201510 yr QUOTE (greg775 @ Aug 4, 2015 -> 11:33 PM) Baseball is the worst. At least football they can cut a guy immediately if he starts to suck and not pay him. The bonus money is what matters there. Eh, you sign a contract, you honor a contract. That's how it should be. For both parties.
August 6, 201510 yr Mike Napoli hit waivers today or yesterday just fyi. May have already cleared. He's not going to clear waivers.
August 6, 201510 yr QUOTE (HickoryHuskers @ Aug 6, 2015 -> 02:55 PM) He's not going to clear waivers. What does he get paid?
August 6, 201510 yr QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Aug 6, 2015 -> 03:10 PM) What does he get paid? $16 million this year, then he becomes a free agent. Blistering .701 OPS too
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