DBAHO Posted May 21, 2004 Share Posted May 21, 2004 From the Denver Post, Nothing brewing White Sox general manager Kenny Williams wants to change the dynamic of his team's lineup, adding a left-handed power hitter. He dangled high-priced outfielder Carlos Lee in spring training, and baseball officials said outfielder Aaron Rowand is available. Williams executed a similar move last season, adding Carl Everett and Robbie Alomar. Based on his contract and statistics, Rockies outfielder Jeromy Burnitz would make sense. The Rockies, however, aren't interested in moving their center fielder, who is quietly having an all-star season in Preston Wilson's absence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Showtime Posted May 21, 2004 Share Posted May 21, 2004 Hell no. I'd rather see Gload. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wong & Owens Posted May 21, 2004 Share Posted May 21, 2004 A power-hitting, low-OBP, strikeout prone, below-average fielder? We have 42,078 of these players currently on our roster. The fact that he's a lefty doesn't justify trading anything other than belly button lint for him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winninguglyin83 Posted May 21, 2004 Share Posted May 21, 2004 no, no, no on Burnitz. If we're going to put a Jeremy in the outfield, make it Reed -- and then make the deal for another quality starting pitcher. Burnitz whiffs too much. He's an average outfielder. His numbers are up because he's playing in Colorado. And like most players of his ability, a hot start will be balanced out by a colder summer Hell no on Burnitz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDsDirtySox Posted May 21, 2004 Share Posted May 21, 2004 I guess I'll be the first to say if we could add Burnitz, and only give up like Rowand and a Minor League arm... I am all for it. Burnitz is a solid Left Handed bat, and is a better option than anything we currently have on our Roster. JMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobDylan Posted May 21, 2004 Share Posted May 21, 2004 I guess I'll be the first to say if we could add Burnitz, and only give up like Rowand and a Minor League arm... I am all for it. Burnitz is a solid Left Handed bat, and is a better option than anything we currently have on our Roster. JMO. MLB Roster, yes. But, I'd take Jeremy Reed over this slouch any day of the week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrandoFan Posted May 21, 2004 Share Posted May 21, 2004 no, no, no on Burnitz. If we're going to put a Jeremy in the outfield, make it Reed -- and then make the deal for another quality starting pitcher. Burnitz whiffs too much. He's an average outfielder. His numbers are up because he's playing in Colorado. And like most players of his ability, a hot start will be balanced out by a colder summer Hell no on Burnitz I am not wild about Burnitz either since Sox clearly need an ace pitcher and not slugger. But Jeremy Reed is not the answer either. 340 slugging % in Charlotte...You could bunt for more power there. In the majors, that translates into 250. He is not healthy. He is not ready. Wait until 2005. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDsDirtySox Posted May 21, 2004 Share Posted May 21, 2004 I am not wild about Burnitz either since Sox clearly need an ace pitcher and not slugger. But Jeremy Reed is not the answer either. 340 slugging % in Charlotte...You could bunt for more power there. In the majors, that translates into 250. He is not healthy. He is not ready. Wait until 2005. Well heres to hoping KW can address both the Left Handed Bat and 5th Starter Situation. I still think the best shot at doing that is a deal with the Expos. Livan Hernandez and either one of Carl Everett or Nick Johnson is what I want to see happen... I'd prefer Johnson over Everett. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greasywheels121 Posted May 21, 2004 Share Posted May 21, 2004 We don't need another 1B. We're more unsure about who should be playing CF; I wouldn't mind seeing Everett back here. I like Livan Hernandez though; I was hoping we could pick him up before ST. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilJester99 Posted May 21, 2004 Share Posted May 21, 2004 What about bringing up Borchard for another shot at CF? So far he has been tearing it up right? Maybe he has got it together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YASNY Posted May 21, 2004 Share Posted May 21, 2004 Everett, Burnitz ... if he's going to trade for a centerfielder, I wish he'd trade for one that can actually play the position. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDsDirtySox Posted May 21, 2004 Share Posted May 21, 2004 We don't need another 1B. We're more unsure about who should be playing CF; I wouldn't mind seeing Everett back here. I like Livan Hernandez though; I was hoping we could pick him up before ST. My proposal: Sox get: Livan Hernandez Nick Johnson Expos get: Paul Konerko Joe Borchard Jon Rauch Ryan Meaux Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redandwhite Posted May 21, 2004 Share Posted May 21, 2004 He's got 13 home runs!? damn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stocking Posted May 21, 2004 Share Posted May 21, 2004 He's got 13 home runs!? damn. how many of those are at Coors? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greasywheels121 Posted May 21, 2004 Share Posted May 21, 2004 how many of those are at Coors? Pretty even.... 7 at Coors 6 on the road However his BA is a different story... .368 at Coors .210 on the road Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitesoxin' Posted May 21, 2004 Share Posted May 21, 2004 He has been solid for my fantasy team. I wouldn't mind him here except for the fact that we have depth in the outfield and need pitching. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Beast Posted May 21, 2004 Share Posted May 21, 2004 From the Denver Post, Nothing brewing White Sox general manager Kenny Williams wants to change the dynamic of his team's lineup, adding a left-handed power hitter. He dangled high-priced outfielder Carlos Lee in spring training, and baseball officials said outfielder Aaron Rowand is available. Williams executed a similar move last season, adding Carl Everett and Robbie Alomar. Based on his contract and statistics, Rockies outfielder Jeromy Burnitz would make sense. The Rockies, however, aren't interested in moving their center fielder, who is quietly having an all-star season in Preston Wilson's absence. :puke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshPR Posted May 21, 2004 Share Posted May 21, 2004 From the Denver Post, Nothing brewing White Sox general manager Kenny Williams wants to change the dynamic of his team's lineup, adding a left-handed power hitter. He dangled high-priced outfielder Carlos Lee in spring training, and baseball officials said outfielder Aaron Rowand is available. Williams executed a similar move last season, adding Carl Everett and Robbie Alomar. Based on his contract and statistics, Rockies outfielder Jeromy Burnitz would make sense. The Rockies, however, aren't interested in moving their center fielder, who is quietly having an all-star season in Preston Wilson's absence. Stay FARRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR Away from Burnitz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulokis Posted May 21, 2004 Share Posted May 21, 2004 Big hell no to Burnitz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soxfest Posted May 21, 2004 Share Posted May 21, 2004 NO way on Burnitz he is a hasbeen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aboz56 Posted May 21, 2004 Share Posted May 21, 2004 Let's see, we've got a problem with swinging for the fences too much...Wouldn't adding Burnitz just compound to this problem? That guys swings for the fences more than anyone. No way on this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitesoxin' Posted May 22, 2004 Share Posted May 22, 2004 Burnitz is at .294 with 13 home runs and 34 RBI this year. That would be the best stats of anyone on our team up to this point. I don't see why you guys are so against him. He is a good player and we need lefty power. Yes, he does strike out a lot, but he is a player on the rise now that he is out of New York. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YASNY Posted May 22, 2004 Share Posted May 22, 2004 Burnitz is at .294 with 13 home runs and 34 RBI this year. That would be the best stats of anyone on our team up to this point. I don't see why you guys are so against him. He is a good player and we need lefty power. Yes, he does strike out a lot, but he is a player on the rise now that he is out of New York. I'm not against this idea at all, as long as he's in LF, not CF. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chisoxrd5 Posted May 22, 2004 Share Posted May 22, 2004 NO way on Burnitz he is a hasbeen. Dont you have to be a "Has" at one point in order to become a "Hasbeen"? Jeromy Burnitz? I dont think that he is the answer to any left handed bat issues...Try and find a guy who can make contact and spray the ball around to all fields...Perhaps a Mark Kotsay type player?!?! Not that Im saying hes is available but that is the type of player we need...not another masher... Burnitz would quickly turn into a bust after he loses his excitement for hitting in coors field the home where careers get resurrected "Shawn Estes, Royce Clayton, Preston Wilson, Vinny Castilla twice, and the beat goes on" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSteve Posted May 22, 2004 Share Posted May 22, 2004 I say no to Jeremy Burnitz. Now, to Jeromy Burnitz, I would like him. He has done well for the Rox this year, and although I know some of his numbers are inflated, he is still an upgrade at centerfield. People are forgetting that that Reed will take some time to develop. He isn't going to come right in and hit .350, 30, 120, .500, 3.000. I am sorry, but he needs time. Everyone needs time. Reed will be in Chicago next season, but not this season. I would like Burnitz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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