OSUBUCKS2 Posted July 30, 2004 Share Posted July 30, 2004 anyone hear this.....mets are gonna get Benson tonight for Wiggington, a minor league pitcher AND... a player from the white sox. gammons saidt he sox dont want benson to become a twin so they are gonna do this suppoesedly. should happenb tonight, announced tomorrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
He_Gawn Posted July 30, 2004 Share Posted July 30, 2004 Yea I just heard that, maybe something with Kendall involved . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnB Posted July 30, 2004 Share Posted July 30, 2004 ...interesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilJester99 Posted July 30, 2004 Share Posted July 30, 2004 Fine with me... Wonder what the Sox will get out of this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDsDirtySox Posted July 30, 2004 Share Posted July 30, 2004 I wonder who we would get. Kendall? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OSUBUCKS2 Posted July 30, 2004 Author Share Posted July 30, 2004 i doubt kendall is involved, it may just me cash considerations possibly, or somryhing small. KW just is doing this to prevent the twinkies from getting benson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Showtime Posted July 30, 2004 Share Posted July 30, 2004 Hope it isn't some dreck from the Mets. Maybe Jose Mesa coming our way? I doubt Kendall would be in this.. Hope we don't give up something good.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Queen Prawn Posted July 30, 2004 Share Posted July 30, 2004 i doubt kendall is involved, it may just me cash considerations possibly, or somryhing small. KW just is doing this to prevent the twinkies from getting benson Why? The guy has a 4-5 ERA in the NL. Anyone remember a certain pitcher we got that had that type of ERA and what happened? Seriously, I do not understand the hype around this kid. Oh well, in Kenny I will trust I guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilJester99 Posted July 30, 2004 Share Posted July 30, 2004 If Pitt would take some of Kendall's contract maybe the Sox could get him. Hell Pitt would love to get some of contract away from them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Allen Posted July 30, 2004 Share Posted July 30, 2004 Gammons is reporting Benson is going to the Mets for a couple of players. He also said the White Sox will send Pittsburgh a minor leaguer. My guess is the Sox get Shane Spencer. Gammons said KW wanted to make sure Minnesota didn't get Benson. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Showtime Posted July 30, 2004 Share Posted July 30, 2004 I didn't hear this, but since Gammons didn't mention us getting a player; maybe we aren't getting anything? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilJester99 Posted July 30, 2004 Share Posted July 30, 2004 There is another thread now going saying Shane Spencer maybe.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goldmember Posted July 30, 2004 Share Posted July 30, 2004 you're too late on the reporting... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OSUBUCKS2 Posted July 30, 2004 Author Share Posted July 30, 2004 the minor league probably has to be a pretty decent player to stop this trade with minnesota from happening..who are you thinking it is? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Allen Posted July 30, 2004 Share Posted July 30, 2004 I noticed. Please delete. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Showtime Posted July 30, 2004 Share Posted July 30, 2004 the minor league probably has to be a pretty decent player to stop this trade with minnesota from happening..who are you thinking it is? Knowing our luck it'll be one of our best... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted July 30, 2004 Share Posted July 30, 2004 Well, if this is true, the Sox better get someone out of the deal or the prospect bettter not be too good. They're not in a position like the Yankees have been in the past where they could do moves like this to prevent their competition from acquiring someone. Maybe the Sox could get Mackowiak out of this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IlliniKrush Posted July 30, 2004 Share Posted July 30, 2004 Maybe i'm in the minority, but i'm not a fan of giving up anyone decent just to get "benson doesn't go to minnesota" in return. That doesn't improve our ballclub. If it's a nothing prospect, then fine. But not a fan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted July 30, 2004 Share Posted July 30, 2004 Shane Spencer was recently arrested for a DUI, and the Mets stated that he'd never play for them again. Too bad he isn't in the NBA, Portland would trade for him in a second. Actually, I've always liked Shane Spencer though.. He's a tough out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Allen Posted July 30, 2004 Share Posted July 30, 2004 Maybe i'm in the minority, but i'm not a fan of giving up anyone decent just to get "benson doesn't go to minnesota" in return. That doesn't improve our ballclub. If it's a nothing prospect, then fine. But not a fan. A nothing prospect isn't going to push the deal over the top for Pittsburgh. This is scaring me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
He_Gawn Posted July 30, 2004 Share Posted July 30, 2004 Dont worry, KW wont screw up that big. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilJester99 Posted July 30, 2004 Share Posted July 30, 2004 Knowing KW, he won't just get nothing out of this deal. Maybe he is working his magic. I still don't think Benson would be that big of a deal in Minny anyway but why let them improve even a little. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted July 30, 2004 Share Posted July 30, 2004 Spencer is on the DL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kapkomet Posted July 30, 2004 Share Posted July 30, 2004 How bizarre... trading just to keep another team from getting better... but nothing coming back our way... hmmmm... what is really going on... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWSGuy406 Posted July 30, 2004 Share Posted July 30, 2004 OK HERE Is the official deal: Mets get Kris Benson Bucs get Josh Stewart. .....And the Sox get.... Drumroll, ANNA BENSON! Wooh! We made out pretty good in this trade, don't ya think! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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