LDF Posted July 18, 2004 Share Posted July 18, 2004 if the sox loose out in the bidding of getting rj, who else is available that might help out??? i been thinking this over for the last week or so, with hou still undecided about whether they are going to make the playoff or not. i don't know about getting clemens but has anyone thought of Andy Pettitte??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngelasDaddy0427 Posted July 18, 2004 Share Posted July 18, 2004 I still think that Wilson Alverez could be a solid 5th starter and he'd give us a lefty in the rotation. As long as he doesn't have any bad blood with Ozzie then I can't see it being that bad of a move. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted July 18, 2004 Share Posted July 18, 2004 I wouldn't be surprised to see Houston do some melting down, guys like Lidge and Stone could be attainable. Any of the relievers from places like MTL, KC, PIT, TOR, BAL, SEA, COL could be available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowand44 Posted July 18, 2004 Share Posted July 18, 2004 I wouldn't be surprised to see Houston do some melting down, guys like Lidge and Stone could be attainable. Any of the relievers from places like MTL, KC, PIT, TOR, BAL, SEA, COL could be available. Is Lidge a fa after this year? I'd absolutely love to have him. Can you imagine lidge, damaso, shingo to a close a game out, we'd be able to play 6 inning games, that would be nasty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwerty Posted July 18, 2004 Share Posted July 18, 2004 Is Lidge a fa after this year? I'd absolutely love to have him. Can you imagine lidge, damaso, shingo to a close a game out, we'd be able to play 6 inning games, that would be nasty. He has only been in the league for two years, so he will not be a free agent next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danman31 Posted July 18, 2004 Share Posted July 18, 2004 I wouldn't want Pettitte with the injury problems he has had this year. I have a hard time believing the Astros would trade Lidge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZoomSlowik Posted July 18, 2004 Share Posted July 18, 2004 Not a chance Lidge gets traded. He's kicking serious ass in is making less than $500 grand. Pettite is doubtful also, he's had a couple of DL stints this year and is locked up for a long time for a lot of money. There really aren't a whole lot of pitchers out there, that's why we jumped on Garcia. Benson is the only decent starter that will definitely be there, we aren't even sure Johnson will be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aboz56 Posted July 18, 2004 Share Posted July 18, 2004 I wouldn't want Pettitte with the injury problems he has had this year. I have a hard time believing the Astros would trade Lidge. You have a hard time believing it because it won't happen. Until the Astros are totally out of the wild card race, they won't be selling. And even then, Lidge will stay put. For those not as level headed as Dan, remember the 'stros gave up Wagner and Dotel because they wanted to get a younger, cheaper closer and Lidge is a stud. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowand44 Posted July 19, 2004 Share Posted July 19, 2004 You have a hard time believing it because it won't happen. Until the Astros are totally out of the wild card race, they won't be selling. And even then, Lidge will stay put. For those not as level headed as Dan, remember the 'stros gave up Wagner and Dotel because they wanted to get a younger, cheaper closer and Lidge is a stud. That's why I asked if he was a free agent. Because if he's not then they won't deal him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YASNY Posted July 19, 2004 Share Posted July 19, 2004 Benson is a guy I'd take a gamble on, but not this year. I think he'd be signable from the FA market relatively cheap. He's got the ability to be a 20 game winner if he can stay healthy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDF Posted July 19, 2004 Author Share Posted July 19, 2004 Benson is a guy I'd take a gamble on, but not this year. I think he'd be signable from the FA market relatively cheap. He's got the ability to be a 20 game winner if he can stay healthy. didn't you say the same thing when kw got ritchie??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilJester99 Posted July 19, 2004 Share Posted July 19, 2004 Hopefully the next move will be a bullpen arm to send "Thriller" out to pasture. He is done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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