The Beast Posted October 26, 2003 Share Posted October 26, 2003 It seems we know this man all too well. There are changes yet to be made but I would like to take a look at the FA market. Possible Coveted Players: John Burkett, rhp x-Derek Lowe, rhp; Jeff Suppan, rhp Bartolo Colon, rhp; Carl Everett, of; Tom Gordon, rhp Raul Ibanez, of Eddie Guardado, rhp; LaTroy Hawkins, rhp Andy Pettitte, lhp National League Team Players Javy Lopez, c; Greg Maddux, rhp; Gary Sheffield, of y-Sammy Sosa, of; Luis Castillo, 2b; Ivan Rodriguez, c; Ugueth Urbina, rhp x-Brian Jordan, of Vladimir Guerrero, of Kevin Millwood, rhp x-Trevor Hoffman, rhp Rich Aurilia, ss; z-Jose Cruz Jr. a-Robb Nen, rhp; Sidney Ponson, rhp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSteve Posted October 26, 2003 Share Posted October 26, 2003 What a silly post. Some of those guys couldn't make the team. The guys he will look at seriously are: Colon, Hawkins, Pettitte, Guerrero, Sheffield, and Luis Castillo. I see them making more of a splash through trading then FA's. There are only two great FA's available (Guerrero and Tejada). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Beast Posted October 26, 2003 Author Share Posted October 26, 2003 What a silly post. Some of those guys couldn't make the team. The guys he will look at seriously are: Colon, Hawkins, Pettitte, Guerrero, Sheffield, and Luis Castillo. I see them making more of a splash through trading then FA's. There are only two great FA's available (Guerrero and Tejada). Honestly I believe we COULD make a run at dare I say it Tejada Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mac9001 Posted October 26, 2003 Share Posted October 26, 2003 Honestly I believe we COULD make a run at dare I say it Tejada How would that be possible? KW has already said the payroll will be about the same as this year (58 mil or something close to it). With Colon re-signed they'll need to cut 10-12 mil of payroll (Magz? or Frank and Lee?) and if Colon isn't re-signed why even bother getting another FA? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxFanForever Posted October 26, 2003 Share Posted October 26, 2003 What gives you the idea that we would go for Tejada? When has anything like this happened during JR's reign? I really don't see any signs that we will go after anyone big. It isnt our m.o. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBAHO Posted October 26, 2003 Share Posted October 26, 2003 Hello shoppers and welcome to Steinmart. Could Bartolo Colon please go the nearest checkout to be signed as soon as possible. And could some1 please eject Jeff Weaver from da building. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Beast Posted October 26, 2003 Author Share Posted October 26, 2003 What gives you the idea that we would go for Tejada? When has anything like this happened during JR's reign? I really don't see any signs that we will go after anyone big. It isnt our m.o. Then who are we getting at SS? Valentin? Please... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Beast Posted October 26, 2003 Author Share Posted October 26, 2003 Hello shoppers and welcome to Steinmart. Could Bartolo Colon please go the nearest checkout to be signed as soon as possible. And could some1 please eject Jeff Weaver from da building. That was my intention of the post brotha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aboz56 Posted October 26, 2003 Share Posted October 26, 2003 Then who are we getting at SS? Valentin? Please... Beastly, I hate to burst your bubble, but there is NO CHANCE we are signing Tejada. Just come to that realization and get over it. Now, as you were... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSteve Posted October 26, 2003 Share Posted October 26, 2003 No Tejada. If we sign him, without losing some of our big named money guys, then we lose Colon for sure. He would probably be it too, no pitchers of value or any of that. I say spend small and smart on key pieces. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Beast Posted October 26, 2003 Author Share Posted October 26, 2003 Beastly, I hate to burst your bubble, but there is NO CHANCE we are signing Tejada. Just come to that realization and get over it. Now, as you were... Yes sir. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witesoxfan Posted October 26, 2003 Share Posted October 26, 2003 What gives you the idea that we would go for Tejada? When has anything like this happened during JR's reign? I really don't see any signs that we will go after anyone big. It isnt our m.o. Don't you remember? We tried to get A-Rod! And we will not go after Tejada. The last thing we need is another slow, right-handed power hitter. Go after Cabrera and Castillo if you go after anyone.....especially if we lose Colon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxFanForever Posted October 27, 2003 Share Posted October 27, 2003 Don't you remember? We tried to get A-Rod! And we will not go after Tejada. The last thing we need is another slow, right-handed power hitter. Go after Cabrera and Castillo if you go after anyone.....especially if we lose Colon. We were big players in the A-Rod bidding wars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toasty Posted October 27, 2003 Share Posted October 27, 2003 If Texas stumbles this year, I expect a-rod to be available, plus i think he likes JR too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witesoxfan Posted October 27, 2003 Share Posted October 27, 2003 If Texas stumbles this year, I expect a-rod to be available, plus i think he likes JR too I think ARod is gone with the right offer this offseason. The Mets and Orioles both can spend quite a bit of money this offseason, and if they want to make a move for the future, that would be it. Ask Texas to take on $5 mill every year and you give them some pretty good players in return, and I think the move is very doable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBAHO Posted October 27, 2003 Share Posted October 27, 2003 I think ARod is gone with the right offer this offseason. The Mets and Orioles both can spend quite a bit of money this offseason, and if they want to make a move for the future, that would be it. Ask Texas to take on $5 mill every year and you give them some pretty good players in return, and I think the move is very doable. I could definitely see A-Rod in a Mets Uniform sumtime next year. The lure of bein da best SS in NY (no not Jeter) could be too good of an oppurtunity to pass up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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