DBAHO Posted July 26, 2004 Share Posted July 26, 2004 From the Rocky Mountain News, Wilson has started to show he's healthy, but his recovery from surgery for a torn meniscus in his left knee has kept him out of the limelight enough for teams to back off. The New York Yankees, who had been interested in a possible deal involving Kenny Lofton, have turned their attention to adding pitching help, and the New York Mets opted for Richard Hidalgo instead. A sleeper could be the Chicago White Sox, who need offense, considering Frank Thomas went on the disabled list, and aches and pains continue for Magglio Ordoñez. Ordoñez is a free agent at the end of the season, which could create room for the finances needed to acquire Wilson, who would fill the White Sox's need in center field. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedoctor Posted July 26, 2004 Share Posted July 26, 2004 can't say i'd want him here. i'd rather trade for a guy with a nice obp and a high average than an all-or-nothing slugger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PWSox87 Posted July 26, 2004 Share Posted July 26, 2004 Agreed. Plus Colorado made his numbers look a lot better than he is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted July 26, 2004 Share Posted July 26, 2004 Still his numbers in Florida which is a notorious pitchers park, were pretty impressive as well. http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/players/stats?statsId=5994 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsideirish Posted July 26, 2004 Share Posted July 26, 2004 Agreed. Plus Colorado made his numbers look a lot better than he is I don't agree at all. Yes his RBI totals are much better but he is batting in the middle of the line up. He was a very good hitter with Florida as well. Florida wanted speed and traded him for Juan Pierre. He will hit anywhere he is at and he would be a good fit at the Cell. He could play CF or RF and let Crazy Carl continue to DH and Rowand take the other OF spot. When/If Maggs and Thomas come back healthy this year then we have some nice problems to deal with. It would be a good move depending on who we give up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hi8is Posted July 26, 2004 Share Posted July 26, 2004 if thats the best, cheapest bat there.. good... but the guy seems like just another low ave. power hitter, which we have enough of Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3E8 Posted July 26, 2004 Share Posted July 26, 2004 Still his numbers in Florida which is a notorious pitchers park, were pretty impressive as well. http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/players/stats?statsId=5994 Look at all those strikeouts! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WHarris1 Posted July 26, 2004 Share Posted July 26, 2004 Agreed. Plus Colorado made his numbers look a lot better than he is That arguement is worthless... THe Cell is just as much of a hitter park as Coors this year... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chisoxfn Posted July 26, 2004 Share Posted July 26, 2004 I'll pass because his contract isn't one worth taking, imo. If the Rockies are willing to give him up for nothing more then a few mid level prospects while paying a small portion of his contract, fine. Wilson is a decent hitter and who knows where his numbers will fall. He has always had the potential to be a very good hitter, if he would shorten his swing and realize the zone, but he has very quick hands. Heck, B.J. Surhoff is scheduled to come off the DL and wouldn't be all that bad of a pickup. He's a veteran outfielder who could do something or maybe the Sox could pick up Jay Gibbons, also scheduled to come of the DL. He's had a really rough year but is a pretty damn good player and who knows, maybe the Orioles are willing to give him up. He could be a good deal cause he could come in and play long term as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knightni Posted July 26, 2004 Share Posted July 26, 2004 Jay Gibbons would be a GREAT pickup. However, he is young and productive enough that Baltimore wouldn't trade him I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chisoxfn Posted July 26, 2004 Share Posted July 26, 2004 Jay Gibbons would be a GREAT pickup. However, he is young and productive enough that Baltimore wouldn't trade him I think. Plus, money has never really been an issue when it comes to the Orioles, so they wouldn't just dump him, unless they had another player in the minors that they wanted to open room for or something. I'm not all that familiar with the O's minor leagues, so I got no idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Beast Posted July 26, 2004 Share Posted July 26, 2004 To be honest with you I see no reason why we would need him with Everett and Rowand in CF. I believe we have found our mix of leadoff hitters for the playoffs. Harris. Uribe. Rowand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWSGuy406 Posted July 26, 2004 Share Posted July 26, 2004 ....to acquire Wilson, who would fill the White Sox's need in center field. Need in CF? I dunno, maybe that Colorado paper hasn't been watching lately, but Aaron Rowand is our every day CFer, and a damn good one at that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshPR Posted July 26, 2004 Share Posted July 26, 2004 I don't agree at all. Yes his RBI totals are much better but he is batting in the middle of the line up. He was a very good hitter with Florida as well. Florida wanted speed and traded him for Juan Pierre. He will hit anywhere he is at and he would be a good fit at the Cell. He could play CF or RF and let Crazy Carl continue to DH and Rowand take the other OF spot. When/If Maggs and Thomas come back healthy this year then we have some nice problems to deal with. It would be a good move depending on who we give up. I wouldn't mind him, He's got a bunch of talent. But i do think he's a coors field hitter. A torn menicus means his knee is bum and maybe couldn't take over center yet. I think his paycheck is somewhat large Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kapkomet Posted July 26, 2004 Share Posted July 26, 2004 Comiskey = Coors Field of the AL. It's definitely a hitter's park... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitesoxin' Posted July 26, 2004 Share Posted July 26, 2004 Jay Gibbons would be a GREAT pickup. However, he is young and productive enough that Baltimore wouldn't trade him I think. He might want a trade here though, because he grew up in Hobart, IN which is about 45 minutes away from the Cell. He might want to be close to home, you never know. He is a good young left handed bat as well, I wouldn't mind him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshPR Posted July 26, 2004 Share Posted July 26, 2004 He might want a trade here though, because he grew up in Hobart, IN which is about 45 minutes away from the Cell. He might want to be close to home, you never know. He is a good young left handed bat as well, I wouldn't mind him. You sure that was not Larry Bigbie who is a Sox fan? and his idol was Harold Baines? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitesoxin' Posted July 26, 2004 Share Posted July 26, 2004 You sure that was not Larry Bigbie who is a Sox fan? and his idol was Harold Baines? Hahaha oops. I meant Bigbie all along. Nevermind what I just said. I always confuse them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Socks Posted July 27, 2004 Share Posted July 27, 2004 Wilson had a tremendous year last year until he ran out of gas in September. He can hit, but he is not as good an outfielder as Rowand, and I have seen them both play a lot. We would not have to give up much for him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBAHO Posted July 27, 2004 Author Share Posted July 27, 2004 Wilson had a tremendous year last year until he ran out of gas in September. He can hit, but he is not as good an outfielder as Rowand, and I have seen them both play a lot. We would not have to give up much for him. Not Anderson, Sweeney or B-Mac I hope. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedoctor Posted July 27, 2004 Share Posted July 27, 2004 tonight's game was a great example of why preston wilson would not be the answer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chisoxrd5 Posted July 27, 2004 Share Posted July 27, 2004 tonight's game was a great example of why preston wilson would not be the answer. Uh.....Can't Say Im following.... What conclusions do you gather from this game other than a little more offensive firepower wouldnt hurt? We need?? I understand if you say catcher...but what else??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwerty Posted July 27, 2004 Share Posted July 27, 2004 Uh.....Can't Say Im following.... What conclusions do you gather from this game other than a little more offensive firepower wouldnt hurt? We need?? I understand if you say catcher...but what else??? I agree that made no sense at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedoctor Posted July 27, 2004 Share Posted July 27, 2004 Uh.....Can't Say Im following.... What conclusions do you gather from this game other than a little more offensive firepower wouldnt hurt? We need?? I understand if you say catcher...but what else??? preston wilson is for the most part an all or nothing hitter — home run, or strikeout. he struck out 139 times last year, and 140 before that. he'll hit a lot of home runs, sure, but i'd rather have a player with a high obp than a guy who will hit a fair amount of home runs, but not get on base when he's not. i think we have plenty of those guys already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chisoxrd5 Posted July 27, 2004 Share Posted July 27, 2004 preston wilson is for the most part an all or nothing hitter — home run, or strikeout. he struck out 139 times last year, and 140 before that. he'll hit a lot of home runs, sure, but i'd rather have a player with a high obp than a guy who will hit a fair amount of home runs, but not get on base when he's not. i think we have plenty of those guys already. Well now that post I better understand...I've actually said the same thing before on many occasions. The connection i couldnt make was how this game reflects on that point... But if you look further in Preston Wilson's numbers he does have alot of double power (grant you Coor's does come into play for that) and does walk 50+ times a year which isnt TOO bad...he also has a decent amount of speed and plays solid defense. I think any offensive acquistion would help this team especially with 3 and 4 out of our lineup...would I rather a OBP player or a catcher sure!! But Preston Wilson would help our team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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