soxman352000 Posted July 26, 2004 Share Posted July 26, 2004 With the injuries to Maggs and Frank and the need for another bat in the line up could Frank Catalanotto be a good fit for our club. He is career .299 hitter and is currently hitting .331 He has just over 1 Millon left on his contract. He also posses above average speed. The only down side is he is not a power hitter. He only has 1 homerun all year. Now he is currently coming off a stint on the DL, but I really believe he could play right field for us while maggs is out mabey bat 7 in the order or possibly second if Rowand is not playing center field. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSteve Posted July 26, 2004 Share Posted July 26, 2004 He's been discussed before, and could be a very productive left-handed bat in the two slot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowand44 Posted July 26, 2004 Share Posted July 26, 2004 With the injuries to Maggs and Frank and the need for another bat in the line up could Frank Catalanotto be a good fit for our club. He is career .299 hitter and is currently hitting .331 He has just over 1 Millon left on his contract. He also posses above average speed. The only down side is he is not a power hitter. He only has 1 homerun all year. Now he is currently coming off a stint on the DL, but I really believe he could play right field for us while maggs is out mabey bat 7 in the order or possibly second if Rowand is not playing center field. He would be my first choice for Kenny to go trade for to replace Maggs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flippedoutpunk Posted July 26, 2004 Share Posted July 26, 2004 Ive wanted little cat down on the southside ever since we played toronto this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngelasDaddy0427 Posted July 26, 2004 Share Posted July 26, 2004 I wouldn't mind him if he's able to play RF but I'm not sure he has the arm for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSteve Posted July 26, 2004 Share Posted July 26, 2004 He would be my first choice for Kenny to go trade for to replace Maggs. Eh, I don't know about first choice, but he is up there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soxman352000 Posted July 26, 2004 Author Share Posted July 26, 2004 According to the scouting report he can play left as well as right. it also says he has played a little first and some second Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiff Posted July 26, 2004 Share Posted July 26, 2004 If the Sox got Catalanatto, then what would happen to the Cat House? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWSGuy406 Posted July 26, 2004 Share Posted July 26, 2004 My feelings are that I like him yet doubt his availability. A fairly young (he's like 29 or so, right?), cheap, left-handed player that can play multiple positions. I don't think Toronto is going to trade him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soxman352000 Posted July 26, 2004 Author Share Posted July 26, 2004 I don't think Toronto is going to trade him. According to ESPN and other sources around the league they say the Jays are trying to shop him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoArow33 Posted July 26, 2004 Share Posted July 26, 2004 I'd take him in a heartbeat. Utilities like him are valueable and hard to find. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ballpark Frank - Big Hurt Posted July 26, 2004 Share Posted July 26, 2004 Besides for a middle reliever, Catalanotto would be the player i want on this team most. Would it be possible for him to bat as the lead-off? Either way he can be valuable down the stretch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxAce Posted July 26, 2004 Share Posted July 26, 2004 I hope Kenny is listening.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowand44 Posted July 26, 2004 Share Posted July 26, 2004 I hope Kenny is listening.. Kenny Williams trying to think of a player to replace maggs, goes surfing the internet- Soxtalk.com has a thread about me acquiring Frank Catalanotto, well the fans have spoken, I'm all over it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxAce Posted July 26, 2004 Share Posted July 26, 2004 Kenny Williams trying to think of a player to replace maggs, goes surfing the internet- Soxtalk.com has a thread about me acquiring Frank Catalanotto, well the fans have spoken, I'm all over it. Didn't mean it that way.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowand44 Posted July 26, 2004 Share Posted July 26, 2004 Didn't mean it that way.. Yeah I know but you left it open for that, so why not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobDylan Posted July 26, 2004 Share Posted July 26, 2004 According to the scouting report he can play left as well as right. it also says he has played a little first and some second If you are an outfielder and can only play one of the corners, you are a crappy outfielder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammerhead johnson Posted July 26, 2004 Share Posted July 26, 2004 Utilities like him are valueable and hard to find. I couldn't have said it better myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chisoxfn Posted July 26, 2004 Share Posted July 26, 2004 He would be an awesome two hole hitter and you could even make him an unorthodux leadoff hitter, although I'd disagree with that. It move Jose back into a run producing slot, giving the Sox Harris and Cattalanto at the top of the lineup to set the table for Lee, Everett, Konerko, Valentin which also creates a good mix of lefties and righties. The other nice part about this acquisition, is if Maggs/Thomas come back, he's very useful becuase he can play numerous positions, so he's not just pegged into one slot. I'd love to get him, I just fear that it would cost a lot to get him. However, if the Jays would be interested in someone like Grilli and Ruddy Yan, I'd do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Critic Posted July 26, 2004 Share Posted July 26, 2004 If you are an outfielder and can only play one of the corners, you are a crappy outfielder. Not necessarily - in some cases the corner guys might just not have the speed needed to cover the larger ground in center. If your corner guys are fast, you might be able to carry a relatively slower CF, but generally speaking, your fastest OF will usually be in center. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winninguglyin83 Posted July 26, 2004 Share Posted July 26, 2004 The Cat is a keeper. Solid hitter. Good eye. Plays hard. Can hit high inthe batting order. Just do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soxman352000 Posted July 26, 2004 Author Share Posted July 26, 2004 I love the guy thats why i started the thread. I wonder what the Jays want in return. Catalanotto has a .374 OBP I would get this guy in a heart beat. he is a very effective man at the top of the order Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cwsox Posted July 26, 2004 Share Posted July 26, 2004 The other nice part about this acquisition, is if Maggs/Thomas come back, he's very useful becuase he can play numerous positions, so he's not just pegged into one slot. I'd love to get him, I just fear that it would cost a lot to get him. However, if the Jays would be interested in someone like Grilli and Ruddy Yan, I'd do it. I'd go along with this 100% Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IlliniKrush Posted July 26, 2004 Share Posted July 26, 2004 Frank Catalonotto is one of the more underrated guys in all of baseball, IMO. He is just a flat out great contact hitter that can fill a bunch of needs for any club. Guys like this are instrumental in winning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knightni Posted July 26, 2004 Share Posted July 26, 2004 Hey Chisoxfn.. You can't see your avatar. How about using the link here..? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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