August 3, 201510 yr Chris Cotillo @ChrisCotillo 3m3 minutes ago Source: White Sox, Orioles, Rangers emerging as possibilities for recently DFA'd Danny Valencia
August 3, 201510 yr Thank god. When do claims go through? Out of the teams on that list we have the worst record. Edited August 3, 201510 yr by Knackattack
August 3, 201510 yr QUOTE (SoxPride18 @ Aug 2, 2015 -> 07:12 PM) Chris Cotillo @ChrisCotillo 3m3 minutes ago Source: White Sox, Orioles, Rangers emerging as possibilities for recently DFA'd Danny Valencia Good. Makes a lot of sense for the Sox.
August 3, 201510 yr I'm not keeping up. Why was he DFA'd? Ah, I see. A roster spot. I'll take him. Edited August 3, 201510 yr by AustinIllini
August 3, 201510 yr Perfect platoon partner with LaRoche, although not sure if they have the roster spot for 2 DHs
August 3, 201510 yr QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Aug 2, 2015 -> 07:28 PM) Perfect platoon partner with LaRoche, although not sure if they have the roster spot for 2 DHs He's played 6 positions this year so its not like carrying Konerko and Dunn like last year. Edited August 3, 201510 yr by soxfan2014
August 3, 201510 yr Chris Cotillo @ChrisCotillo 35m35 minutes ago BOS, OAK, SEA, CLE ahead of CWS in waiver priority. Some have also speculated Oakland would be a fit for Valencia. https://twitter.com/ChrisCotillo
August 3, 201510 yr QUOTE (Baron @ Aug 2, 2015 -> 07:51 PM) Chris Cotillo @ChrisCotillo 35m35 minutes ago BOS, OAK, SEA, CLE ahead of CWS in waiver priority. Some have also speculated Oakland would be a fit for Valencia. https://twitter.com/ChrisCotillo This just screams of an Oakland value claim. He has another year of reasonable contract still.
August 3, 201510 yr He's no savior but we need to pick him up. Saladino is already wearing out. Batting ave. plummetting. Don't get me wrong, I love Saladino but he's overworked, especially in the 2 hole. We need Valencia even though he's nothing special.
August 3, 201510 yr So basically, he might not make it to us but he won't get past us. Here's hoping. I'm done with Saladino.
August 3, 201510 yr I dont think he's going to make it to us. But we'll find out tomorrow. Toronto will probably want to get something out of whoever claims him too. Edited August 3, 201510 yr by Baron
August 3, 201510 yr QUOTE (AustinIllini @ Aug 2, 2015 -> 09:48 PM) So basically, he might not make it to us but he won't get past us. Here's hoping. I'm done with Saladino. Saladino has not been bad...
August 3, 201510 yr QUOTE (Mike F. @ Aug 2, 2015 -> 10:47 PM) Saladino has not been bad... I was gonna say, I dont get to watch too many guess but thought Saladino was great? What did I miss?
August 3, 201510 yr Valencia has a wRc+ of 128. .360 wOBA. He has a .900 OPS vs LHP since 2013. He also sports an .OPS+ of 129. Danny Valencia would be a really nice addition. So he'll probably be an Oakland A.
August 3, 201510 yr I'd rather just have Saladino play. We're not going anywhere and would like to see if he can play everyday or not.
August 3, 201510 yr QUOTE (Mike F. @ Aug 2, 2015 -> 11:47 PM) Saladino has not been bad... But he is a placeholder. We eventually need a run producer at 3rd especailly based on 2nd and SS. Saladino and Sanchez can fight out 2nd next year in ST. They both look more like .240 ML hitters w a good to very good glove
August 3, 201510 yr QUOTE (SCCWS @ Aug 3, 2015 -> 07:18 AM) But he is a placeholder. We eventually need a run producer at 3rd especailly based on 2nd and SS. Saladino and Sanchez can fight out 2nd next year in ST. They both look more like .240 ML hitters w a good to very good glove Sox should give him a shot at short next year. Cheap stopgap at short.
August 3, 201510 yr QUOTE (SCCWS @ Aug 3, 2015 -> 07:18 AM) But he is a placeholder. We eventually need a run producer at 3rd especailly based on 2nd and SS. Saladino and Sanchez can fight out 2nd next year in ST. They both look more like .240 ML hitters w a good to very good glove Valencia is a placeholder. Switching out placeholders isnt exactly taking steps in resolving the problem
August 3, 201510 yr QUOTE (SCCWS @ Aug 3, 2015 -> 01:18 PM) But he is a placeholder. We eventually need a run producer at 3rd especailly based on 2nd and SS. Saladino and Sanchez can fight out 2nd next year in ST. They both look more like .240 ML hitters w a good to very good glove excellent point. here is my main problem..... what is the standard (stat wise) for a good + 3b??? i think a description of a what is or should be look at.
August 3, 201510 yr QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Aug 3, 2015 -> 08:01 AM) Valencia is a placeholder. Switching out placeholders isnt exactly taking steps in resolving the problem Valencia isn't a "placeholder" if used properly.
August 3, 201510 yr QUOTE (Y2JImmy0 @ Aug 3, 2015 -> 09:14 AM) Valencia isn't a "placeholder" if used properly. I always love this used properly line. Has no one used him properly in his career? The guy is on pace to play for the entire AL. He is a placeholder.
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