bmags Posted April 16, 2019 Share Posted April 16, 2019 Red Sox DFA Swihart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted April 16, 2019 Author Share Posted April 16, 2019 edit: what I wrote here was, in fact, completely wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chitownsportsfan Posted April 16, 2019 Share Posted April 16, 2019 (edited) He sucks, pass. We got plenty of suck already on the 40 man. Edited April 16, 2019 by chitownsportsfan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted April 16, 2019 Share Posted April 16, 2019 Just now, bmags said: Oh crap I forgot waivers go through the opposite league first. I don't think that's right Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted April 16, 2019 Author Share Posted April 16, 2019 Just now, chitownsportsfan said: He sucks, pass. Counterpoint - he's basically free! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted April 16, 2019 Author Share Posted April 16, 2019 Just now, Jake said: I don't think that's right That would be great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buehrle>Wood Posted April 16, 2019 Share Posted April 16, 2019 We have long been linked to him. I'd dfa him for McCann personally. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chitownsportsfan Posted April 16, 2019 Share Posted April 16, 2019 7 minutes ago, bmags said: Counterpoint - he's basically free! True. I would swap him out for McCann but honestly they are both replacement level. Swihart is a bit younger but hasn't hit any more than McCann. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted April 16, 2019 Author Share Posted April 16, 2019 So here's the pros for claiming him. - Strong arm - Hits better from left side, and currently have 2 RH catchers - is 27 - Can play OF, so if Seby makes a play this year we can move him around if we like him and play him as our catcher when mccann moves on - Makes 900k Cons: - Not a good receiver (though castillo hasn't been with us either) - Not good at blocking pitches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harold's Leg Lift Posted April 16, 2019 Share Posted April 16, 2019 I bet he ends up on the Rangers. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenSox Posted April 16, 2019 Share Posted April 16, 2019 Swihart has a few years of control, but he doesn't look close to decent. Maybe change of scenery would help..maybe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted April 16, 2019 Author Share Posted April 16, 2019 1 minute ago, chitownsportsfan said: True. I would swap him out for McCann but honestly they are both replacement level. Swihart is a bit younger but hasn't hit any more than McCann. Hits from left side though, at least. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted April 16, 2019 Author Share Posted April 16, 2019 Just now, Harold's Leg Lift said: I bet he ends up on the Rangers. Do the yankees grab him? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buehrle>Wood Posted April 16, 2019 Share Posted April 16, 2019 That said theres always been whatever weird fascination with Swihart across the league. Hes never been given a chance, perhaps for reason Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mqr Posted April 16, 2019 Share Posted April 16, 2019 (edited) This is what rebuilds are for, taking a shot on guys like this. Castillo does nothing for me, at least McCann seems to work well with Rodon and Gio Edited April 16, 2019 by mqr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turnin' two Posted April 16, 2019 Share Posted April 16, 2019 I have no affinity for Castillo, and wouldn't be against this, but I can't see it happening due to the money he is owed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenSox Posted April 16, 2019 Share Posted April 16, 2019 (edited) 13 minutes ago, mqr said: This is what rebuilds are for, taking a shot on guys like this. Certainly true. Considering he's been on the 25 with a contending team for a contending team for so long, I would have expected some good numbers somewhere....He does walk some. Adam Dunn, without the power. That's all I've got. The only risk in grabbing him that I can see is the lost opportunity cost should Wellington pull it together, have a good year and become moveable in July. Edited April 16, 2019 by GreenSox Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Look at Ray Ray Run Posted April 16, 2019 Share Posted April 16, 2019 (edited) Looks to me like Boston pitchers wanted Swihart gone. Not exactly a vote of confidence for the guy coming to the Sox. Swihart can't catch and he can't hit. Pass. Edited April 16, 2019 by Look at Ray Ray Run 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneDog847 Posted April 16, 2019 Share Posted April 16, 2019 35 minutes ago, Look at Ray Ray Run said: Looks to me like Boston pitchers wanted Swihart gone. Not exactly a vote of confidence for the guy coming to the Sox. Swihart can't catch and he can't hit. Pass. Neither can Castillo. No one will miss Wellington if he is released. Maybe San Diego will claim him and he can go play with his boy out there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chisox378 Posted April 16, 2019 Share Posted April 16, 2019 No Swihart is the same hitter as Castillo without the power. Lets keep Castillo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raBBit Posted April 16, 2019 Share Posted April 16, 2019 1 hour ago, Buehrle>Wood said: We have long been linked to him. I'd dfa him for McCann personally. You may have an argument but it's not happening. If everyone takes a look at the split of McCann and Castillo starting behind the plate you'll notice that McCann always catches Rodon and Giolito. That's by design and not going to change. Rodon's "camp" - we'll say - has been very vocal in the past about the lack of quality catching on the MLB roster. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mqr Posted April 16, 2019 Share Posted April 16, 2019 54 minutes ago, Look at Ray Ray Run said: Looks to me like Boston pitchers wanted Swihart gone. Not exactly a vote of confidence for the guy coming to the Sox. Swihart can't catch and he can't hit. Pass. If that's true then ya, I'm out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moan4Yoan Posted April 16, 2019 Share Posted April 16, 2019 (edited) He sucks but it’s worth a shot because the Sox are terrible and have at bats to spare. Edited April 16, 2019 by Harper2Sox Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Look at Ray Ray Run Posted April 16, 2019 Share Posted April 16, 2019 (edited) 4 minutes ago, mqr said: If that's true then ya, I'm out Those rumblings have existed in Boston now across multiple rotation changes as well - which is even more damning. That was the knock on Swihart 3 years ago, and it's still the knock today. McCann and Wellington have both had better offensive seasons than Swihart too and McCann is only 1 year older. Funny that people hate McCann but want Swihart. He hasn't been a big prospect for 5 years. Edited April 16, 2019 by Look at Ray Ray Run Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted April 16, 2019 Author Share Posted April 16, 2019 12 minutes ago, Look at Ray Ray Run said: Those rumblings have existed in Boston now across multiple rotation changes as well - which is even more damning. That was the knock on Swihart 3 years ago, and it's still the knock today. McCann and Wellington have both had better offensive seasons than Swihart too and McCann is only 1 year older. Funny that people hate McCann but want Swihart. He hasn't been a big prospect for 5 years. Costs 3x less, younger, more control, plays more positions, hits left handed (way) better than right. Seems pretty straight forward. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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