CWSOX45 Posted November 16, 2004 Share Posted November 16, 2004 Hearing the names of Randy Johnson, Jason Kendall, and Tim Hudson sure does get me giddy. However I know better than to get my hopes up. I'm interested to know what players YOU THINK the Sox will REALLY sign or acquire. Choose three players as your prediction. If you really think we're going to get Johnson and Kendall than go ahead and put it down. I'll start: 1. Russ Ortiz (Yes, Kenny loves him that much.) 2. Turk Wendell 3. Kenny Lofton (He's available from New York. Kenny loves to bring back old friends.) CWSOX45 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WHarris1 Posted November 16, 2004 Share Posted November 16, 2004 1. Jose Valentin 2. No one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chisoxfn Posted November 16, 2004 Share Posted November 16, 2004 To be honest, I think Kenny Lofton could be a good fit. The only problem is I don't think him and the Sox left on good terms. Lofton would come cheap (in terms of players given up and contract) cause the Yanks will pick up some of his salary. However, I expect the Sox to acquire a good pitcher one of the A's guys, RJ or maybe Pedro and then I think Kendall will be a White Sox by the start of the season. I'd love to have Percy, but I don't see it happening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NUKE_CLEVELAND Posted November 16, 2004 Share Posted November 16, 2004 Billy Botch?! Then KW can say he pried away a high priced pitcher. LOL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CubKilla Posted November 16, 2004 Share Posted November 16, 2004 I'm interested to know what players YOU THINK the Sox will REALLY sign or acquire. 1. Cheap players 2. Players coming off injuries (i.e., Eldred and Loaiza) 3. Players traded to the Sox who's old team agrees to pay a portion of their salary 4. Minor leaguers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Allen Posted November 16, 2004 Share Posted November 16, 2004 Juan Gonzalez, Esteban Loiasa, Bob Wickman, Pokey Reese. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitesox91403 Posted November 16, 2004 Share Posted November 16, 2004 I think we can bank on Russ Ortiz., and a major trade at the winter meetings. Now, we will hear how KW is satisfied going into Spring Training with Uribe/Valdez/Harris. I think we'll also see the usual non-roster invitees. I predict another loooooong winter now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitesox91403 Posted November 16, 2004 Share Posted November 16, 2004 Juan Gonzalez, Esteban Loiasa, Bob Wickman, Pokey Reese. Oh god, Gonzalez and Reese are pretty much safe bets too. Here Comes The Pain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flash Tizzle Posted November 16, 2004 Share Posted November 16, 2004 1. Cheap players 2. Players coming off injuries (i.e., Eldred and Loaiza) 3. Players traded to the Sox who's old team agrees to pay a portion of their salary 4. Minor leaguers /continued 5. Players who were once quality major leaguers, but have since regressed and are entering the twilight of their career. 6. "Grinders" (See 1-5) 7. Pitcher/Positional player grugingly traded for the extremely generous 'Williams Package.' Opposing GM's treat it as early Christmas presents. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanOfCorn Posted November 16, 2004 Share Posted November 16, 2004 Here's who I think KDub will sign: 1. Polanco 2. Hidalgo 3. Matt Morris Here's what I think of these signings: 1. meh 2. meh 3. meh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witesoxfan Posted November 16, 2004 Share Posted November 16, 2004 Here's who I think KDub will sign: 1. Polanco 2. Hidalgo 3. Matt Morris Here's what I think of these signings: 1. meh 2. meh 3. meh No way St. Louis lets Morris go. No way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chisoxfn Posted November 16, 2004 Share Posted November 16, 2004 No way St. Louis lets Morris go. No way If they are serious about acquiring RJ, then I'd say Morris is gone. I odn't know what to think about Morris. He was a bum this year (on the most part) but his career numbers ar e pretty good. Still, he's going to have to take a paycut. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witesoxfan Posted November 16, 2004 Share Posted November 16, 2004 If they are serious about acquiring RJ, then I'd say Morris is gone. I odn't know what to think about Morris. He was a bum this year (on the most part) but his career numbers ar e pretty good. Still, he's going to have to take a paycut. I dont think they will. It'd be a slap in the face to the Cardinals fan base, and that's just not something I think they would do. As much as they like Marquis, I think he'd almost have to be apart of any trade for RJ. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chisoxfn Posted November 16, 2004 Share Posted November 16, 2004 I dont think they will. It'd be a slap in the face to the Cardinals fan base, and that's just not something I think they would do. As much as they like Marquis, I think he'd almost have to be apart of any trade for RJ. Why would acquiring RJ be a slap in the face to the Cards? As far as I'm concerned their are other better options out there then Matt Morris. And RJ would be a hell of a pickup. The Cards are a vet team that could use an ace pitcher, it may of been what kept them from winning it all. Rj would fit that, although I don't really know what they would give up to get him. But they have been mentioned, along with the Angels, Sox and Yanks as the top suitors for RJ. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chisox2334 Posted November 16, 2004 Share Posted November 16, 2004 Heres who sox pick up 1.) Bob wickman 2.) Loaiza ( Kenny loves trading for same people so why not bring loaiza back.) 3.) Konerko will be traded for vasquez 4.) Kenny blames media for losing omar and uribe and harris now will be stuck starting job. 5.) Every team is going get people in our divison while we sit back as always and watch them get better. 6. Kenny will say " If were in contention mabe will trade at the deadline 7.) The whitesox with this offseason will finish in 5th in 2005 and sad to say people tigers and clevelend will be ahead of us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witesoxfan Posted November 16, 2004 Share Posted November 16, 2004 Why would acquiring RJ be a slap in the face to the Cards? As far as I'm concerned their are other better options out there then Matt Morris. And RJ would be a hell of a pickup. The Cards are a vet team that could use an ace pitcher, it may of been what kept them from winning it all. Rj would fit that, although I don't really know what they would give up to get him. But they have been mentioned, along with the Angels, Sox and Yanks as the top suitors for RJ. Morris is a fan favorite in St. Louis. That's what I'm basing it on. The guy goes out and busts ass every time out there. And, right now, if KW and the Sox brass cannot convince RJ to come to Chicago, I think RJ is either in St. Louis or Arizona at the start of the year, and no where else. I'm not sure how interested Anaheim is in him(though you would know better then me living in Cali), and from what I understand, Shields would have to be part of the deal and Anaheim does not want to give up Shields whatsoever. And I'm not sure the Yankees have the talent to get him, or if they want to make the committment it would take to get him(probably Posada, Vazquez, like 75% of their contracts, plus some for RJ and all of his contract). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aboz56 Posted November 17, 2004 Share Posted November 17, 2004 How's this for an answer: No one worthwhile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WHarris1 Posted November 17, 2004 Share Posted November 17, 2004 How's this for an answer: No one worthwhile. See; Post, WHarris1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatchetman Posted November 17, 2004 Share Posted November 17, 2004 last year i predicted marvin benard and we signed him. so this year i'm thinking renteria and beltran. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
striker Posted November 17, 2004 Share Posted November 17, 2004 1. Jack McDowell 2. Ron Karkovice 3. Robin Ventura The Central Division will be at our mercy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmteam Posted November 17, 2004 Share Posted November 17, 2004 1) Placido Polanco 2) Odalis Perez 3) Eric Young Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WHarris1 Posted November 17, 2004 Share Posted November 17, 2004 1) Placido Polanco 2) Odalis Perez 3) Eric Young I would consider that a pretty solid off season. Doubt it happens, but that's beacause I am keeping my expectation way low. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwerty Posted November 17, 2004 Share Posted November 17, 2004 1) Placido Polanco 2) Odalis Perez 3) Eric Young I can see them getting one of polanco/young. But i highly doubt both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmteam Posted November 17, 2004 Share Posted November 17, 2004 Touché, lol. Although, Young could be brought in as an outfielder, and Polanco as an infielder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hi8is Posted November 17, 2004 Share Posted November 17, 2004 1. i think our starting pitcher will come in a trade 2. i think we will start the season with harris/uribe as starters 3. i think we will sign a uitliy infielder to back up harris 4. i think we will sign a bullpen arm how, who, when i dont know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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