southsider2k5 Posted November 18, 2003 Share Posted November 18, 2003 http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news?slug=indi...ov=st&type=lgns Now this is a guy I would like to see on our team. He has got a hell of an arm, it seems like he just needs a little mechanical work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RibbieRubarb Posted November 18, 2003 Share Posted November 18, 2003 I think he would be a great RH set-up man for Marte and our future closer.... who ever that is.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JimH Posted November 18, 2003 Share Posted November 18, 2003 There is definitely something going on with him since he just got outrighted off of Cleveland's roster yesterday, they sent him outright to their AAA team. I presume that makes him a free agent but I'm not sure. He's got one hell of an arm, I wonder if he's healthy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSteve Posted November 18, 2003 Share Posted November 18, 2003 I would take a shot on him in a second. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aboz56 Posted November 18, 2003 Share Posted November 18, 2003 If you remember, Baez failed 2 seasons ago as a starter, was moved to the closer's role towards the end of that year then was decent as a closer last season before being removed from that role. My guess is that Cleveland didn't want to pay a guy who clearly has no defined role as a pitcher at this point. He'll get a look from a lot of teams, but clearly he hasn't met his potential. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WSFAN35 Posted November 18, 2003 Share Posted November 18, 2003 I'd rather have Kerry Ligtenberg... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted November 18, 2003 Author Share Posted November 18, 2003 I'd rather have Kerry Ligtenberg... Thing is we are going to need a right handed arm with Flash all but gone from Chicago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aboz56 Posted November 18, 2003 Share Posted November 18, 2003 Thing is we are going to need a right handed arm with Flash all but gone from Chicago. Lightenberg is a right hander. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WSFAN35 Posted November 18, 2003 Share Posted November 18, 2003 Lightenberg is a right hander. And a good one... alot better than Baez. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted November 18, 2003 Author Share Posted November 18, 2003 Lightenberg is a right hander. d'OH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WSFAN35 Posted November 18, 2003 Share Posted November 18, 2003 And a good one... alot better than Baez. I shouldn't say alot better, there number are pretty close from last year. But I feel that Ligtenberg has better stuff and a better makeup as a setup man for whomever the Sox choose for their closer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1549 Posted November 18, 2003 Share Posted November 18, 2003 Funny I just told my friend a few days ago that the sox should try to acquire Baez, now that he is free to walk, I think it would be an excellent pick up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chisoxfn Posted November 18, 2003 Share Posted November 18, 2003 Baez would be an outstanding pickup. This kid has a great arm and to me is already a solid reliever. I wouldn't want him as a closer, but he'd add great depth to the pen. I'd let Gordon walk and add Baez, Lightenberg and another reliever, possibly Sully. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KipWellsFan Posted November 18, 2003 Share Posted November 18, 2003 I shouldn't say alot better, there number are pretty close from last year. But I feel that Ligtenberg has better stuff and a better makeup as a setup man for whomever the Sox choose for their closer. I think Baez has much better stuff than Lightenberg when he's got some control. I really think he must be a headcase to be as unsuccessful as he has been the last while. My opinion Lightenberg>Baez Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YASNY Posted November 19, 2003 Share Posted November 19, 2003 Baez would be an outstanding pickup. This kid has a great arm and to me is already a solid reliever. I wouldn't want him as a closer, but he'd add great depth to the pen. I'd let Gordon walk and add Baez, Lightenberg and another reliever, possibly Sully. Sounds good to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Lopez Ghost (old) Posted November 19, 2003 Share Posted November 19, 2003 Baez would be an outstanding pickup. This kid has a great arm and to me is already a solid reliever. I wouldn't want him as a closer, but he'd add great depth to the pen. I'd let Gordon walk and add Baez, Lightenberg and another reliever, possibly Sully. I just heard on the radio that KW is in today's newspapers, saying Gordon is gone, can't afford him, can't make the numbers work, blah blah blah. As the rebuilding continues..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pastime Posted November 19, 2003 Share Posted November 19, 2003 Baez reminds me of Kyle Farnsworth (velocity notwithstanding). A guy who was forced into a role that made them uncomfortable, and they inevitably failed. But when used properly in the bullpen, did a nice job (NLCS notwithstanding!!). Baez would be really good as a setup guy, but he's no closer. He doesn't have the mental makeup or the pitches for that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted November 19, 2003 Author Share Posted November 19, 2003 Under a quirk of contracts, Baez isn't a free agent. Talk about scumbag negotiations. http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news?slug=ap-i...ov=ap&type=lgns Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chisoxfn Posted November 19, 2003 Share Posted November 19, 2003 I bet if he holds out they will release him and he can go to another team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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