soxfan420 Posted May 2, 2005 Share Posted May 2, 2005 i would have to say a closer? as it is our only real weakness besides injurys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punch and Judy Garland Posted May 2, 2005 Share Posted May 2, 2005 Pricew would be Brandon McCarthy given the market and theneed and none of those guys are worth top prospects with one exception: Billy Wagner. You don't pay a king's ransom for Baez, Affeldt, or Dotel with so many other teams in need of a closer. If Hermanson doesn't keep this up and Billy Wagner is the difference between going to the WS and not going then you do what it takes to grab him. Not sure if it'll be an iusse though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan4life_2007 Posted May 2, 2005 Share Posted May 2, 2005 QUOTE(soxfan420 @ May 2, 2005 -> 02:08 AM) i would have to say a closer? as it is our only real weakness besides injurys   Shingo is fine, if not, we've got Hermanson. If we make any deals at the deadline, it should be for offense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Critic Posted May 2, 2005 Share Posted May 2, 2005 Bringing in a closer would be Plan E, or maybe even Plan F. Plan A = Shingo Plan B = Hermanson Plan C = Marte Plan D = Vizcaino Plan E = outside help or Pollitte  If Frank's still struggling to return, a more pressing need could be a power bat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Be Good Posted May 2, 2005 Share Posted May 2, 2005 QUOTE(Punch and Judy Garland @ May 2, 2005 -> 04:16 AM) Pricew would be Brandon McCarthy given the market and theneed and none of those guys are worth top prospects with one exception: Billy Wagner. You don't pay a king's ransom for Baez, Affeldt, or Dotel with so many other teams in need of a closer. If Hermanson doesn't keep this up and Billy Wagner is the difference between going to the WS and not going then you do what it takes to grab him. Not sure if it'll be an iusse though McCarthy is our best Pitcher in the minors by far, I'd be shocked if they trade him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoodAsGould Posted May 2, 2005 Share Posted May 2, 2005 I wouldnt mind adding another bullpen arm, but I think if Shingo cant close anymore than hermy can do the job fine. Â I would say add another bat to this team but really I dont know what position to get, I guess Frank Thomas is like adding a player at the deadline. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBAHO Posted May 2, 2005 Share Posted May 2, 2005 I'd say Jose Mesa would probably be more likely. Dave Littlefield could even want Joe Borchard. They are absolutely desperate for a power hitting outfielder besides Jason Bay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWSGuy406 Posted May 2, 2005 Share Posted May 2, 2005 Aubrey Huff... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aboz56 Posted May 2, 2005 Share Posted May 2, 2005 Kinda early to be thinking about this, but I'd say we'll need another hitter before we need an arm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowand44 Posted May 2, 2005 Share Posted May 2, 2005 QUOTE(aboz56 @ May 2, 2005 -> 06:56 AM) Kinda early to be thinking about this, but I'd say we'll need another hitter before we need an arm. It's definitely early but when was the exact date the Freddy trade was made last year?? Late June, right? Kenny likes to work early if there is a pressing need. Right now like I said in another thread I think are big in season move will be the return of Frank Thomas, which is a pretty big move. Besides getting Frank back I really don't see any huge need barring an injury. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyho7476 Posted May 2, 2005 Share Posted May 2, 2005 We definately would add a bat, unless there were a couple injuries to our pitchers. Plus we're going to have Frank back.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ISF Posted May 2, 2005 Share Posted May 2, 2005 QUOTE(CWSGuy406 @ May 2, 2005 -> 12:52 PM) Aubrey Huff...  Winner!!!  Huff can play several positions and fits in the budget nicely. He won't come cheap though. Tampa will want a couple of our best young prospects.  Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBAHO Posted May 2, 2005 Share Posted May 2, 2005 QUOTE(CWSGuy406 @ May 2, 2005 -> 10:52 PM) Aubrey Huff... Brandon McCarthy and Brian Anderson, minimum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Allen Posted May 2, 2005 Share Posted May 2, 2005 A real rightfielder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LosMediasBlancas Posted May 2, 2005 Share Posted May 2, 2005 Way too early, but what the hell, a utility infielder who can hit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YASNY Posted May 2, 2005 Share Posted May 2, 2005 I think it's still too early to determine our needs yet. Let's wait a month. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steff Posted May 2, 2005 Share Posted May 2, 2005 May 2nd... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted May 2, 2005 Share Posted May 2, 2005 It all depends on if Frank is back and hitting, and how injuries look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngelasDaddy0427 Posted May 2, 2005 Share Posted May 2, 2005 I think that if we could pull some kind of deal for say Sweeney or Anderson and another top pitching prosect not named McCarthy then you almost have to go after Huff. He can play the CIF and the COF. Pipe dream though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WHITESOXRANDY Posted May 2, 2005 Share Posted May 2, 2005 They won't add an outfielder with Thomas and Gload coming back and Everett able to play out there. Plus, their farm system's strength is outfielders. They will not make a trade here. Â I would think a closer or a middle infielder would be the areas to look at . Billy Wagner would be an outstanding pickup if we didn't have to give up too much. However, he is still very expensive and I doubt the Sox would do it unless they start filling up the place ASAP. Also, I doubt the Phillies will be so far out of it that they would unload him and if they do, plenty of teams would be interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AddisonStSox Posted May 2, 2005 Share Posted May 2, 2005 Who knows. Â Half the team may go down to injury by then, in which case you would have to address unforseen needs at this point in time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngelasDaddy0427 Posted May 2, 2005 Share Posted May 2, 2005 Honestly I don't think it would be out of the realm of possibility to see us go after someone like Huff and then have him move to 1B next year when Kong is snatched by the Yanks. I know I don't trust Gload to be an MLB starting firstbasemen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aboz56 Posted May 2, 2005 Share Posted May 2, 2005 QUOTE(Jeckle2000 @ May 2, 2005 -> 10:11 AM) when Kong is snatched by the Yanks. If he continues hitting at his current pace, I'm sure they'll be fine with Giambi and Tino. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjm676 Posted May 2, 2005 Share Posted May 2, 2005 If Gload's still out, someone who can backup 1B. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted May 2, 2005 Share Posted May 2, 2005 If its a closer that you want, its rumored that TB would rid themselves of Baez for a hot hitting outfielder. As far as other players that we may need, Cintron, I think, is a good option. But at this point I dont think there is much we need. Maybe another bat, but it hasnt hurt us yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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