AddisonStSox Posted July 19, 2005 Share Posted July 19, 2005 The Red Sox recently designated Alan Embree for assignment. Appearing in over 70 games last season, Embree proved to be an important piece to the Boston bullpen. We all know how Ozzie views relievers and favoring matchups, well, Embree, if available, could merit a look by Kenny and co. Veteran + Post-season expierence + recent Sox pen move = possibility? 1-4 7.65 ERA 1S 37.2 IP 8HR Career Numbers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxFan1 Posted July 19, 2005 Share Posted July 19, 2005 Go for it. He's better than Shingo. Wasn't he on the Sox a few years back??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjm676 Posted July 19, 2005 Share Posted July 19, 2005 He was a pile of s*** for the Sox. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted July 19, 2005 Share Posted July 19, 2005 I'd say Embree could get a look if something happens such that Marte or Cotts can no longer pitch. Aside from that, he is not going to fill any other role in our bullpen and certainly will not be an upgrade over the pieces we already have in there. He's a better option than Kevin Walker, but again, that ain't sayin' much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WSoxMatt Posted July 19, 2005 Share Posted July 19, 2005 If we got rid of Shingo, we sure as hell arent going to pick up Embree. He sucked for us once already (1-2 5.03 ERA in a half yr). The only good thing about the deal with the Giants was that we gave up a bum erek Hasslehoff, who has never made a major league debut! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyyle23 Posted July 19, 2005 Share Posted July 19, 2005 Yikes, I dont even want to think about him throwing bombs again in the Cell. Stay away, stay far far away Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AddisonStSox Posted July 19, 2005 Author Share Posted July 19, 2005 QUOTE(kyyle23 @ Jul 19, 2005 -> 03:43 PM) Yikes, I dont even want to think about him throwing bombs again in the Cell. Stay away, stay far far away The HR number is very, very troubling; however, if Adkins' name is even being discussed by the Sox brass--which it very well may not--Embree deserves a serious look. Adkins v. Embree ...gimme Embree. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsideirish71 Posted July 19, 2005 Share Posted July 19, 2005 QUOTE(AddisonStSox @ Jul 19, 2005 -> 03:49 PM) The HR number is very, very troubling; however, if Adkins' name is even being discussed by the Sox brass--which it very well may not--Embree deserves a serious look. Adkins v. Embree ...gimme Embree. NO EMBREEE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buehrle>Wood Posted July 19, 2005 Share Posted July 19, 2005 I loved him when we got him the first time, then hated him the instant he took the field for us. I'll pass. Then again, Kenny just loves veteran relievers over our studs in the minors, so he is better than a couple of our options. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winnin Ugly Posted July 19, 2005 Share Posted July 19, 2005 No Way dont want him back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winnin Ugly Posted July 19, 2005 Share Posted July 19, 2005 but he is better choice than walker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWSGuy406 Posted July 19, 2005 Share Posted July 19, 2005 Just what we need... more "proven veterans". Seriously for a second, though, he's been a little unlucky this year, 3.99 FIP. And, over the last three years against lefties (about 300 ABs), he's held them to a .221/.247/.361 line, with a .608 OPS. So he might be a decent option as a LOOGY, if you could get him for beans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyyle23 Posted July 19, 2005 Share Posted July 19, 2005 QUOTE(AddisonStSox @ Jul 19, 2005 -> 04:49 PM) The HR number is very, very troubling; however, if Adkins' name is even being discussed by the Sox brass--which it very well may not--Embree deserves a serious look. Adkins v. Embree ...gimme Embree. I choose death. Next option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spod=Ratings Posted July 19, 2005 Share Posted July 19, 2005 he sucked with the chi sox i dont want him...he was worse then Koch in my mind Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gruh1234 Posted July 19, 2005 Share Posted July 19, 2005 embree sucks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NUKE_CLEVELAND Posted July 19, 2005 Share Posted July 19, 2005 QUOTE(SoxFan1 @ Jul 19, 2005 -> 03:40 PM) Go for it. He's better than Shingo. Wasn't he on the Sox a few years back??? Yeah, he used to be here and he blew ass. Pass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RibbieRubarb Posted July 19, 2005 Share Posted July 19, 2005 Next thing we know people will be suggesting we pick-up Rick White. Oh wait... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soxbadger Posted July 19, 2005 Share Posted July 19, 2005 I wish we had studs in the minors. But Ill pass on Embree anyways. SB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YASNY Posted July 20, 2005 Share Posted July 20, 2005 Eh .... No thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kev211 Posted July 20, 2005 Share Posted July 20, 2005 QUOTE(Soxbadger @ Jul 19, 2005 -> 06:27 PM) I wish we had studs in the minors. Jenks? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wsox08 Posted July 20, 2005 Share Posted July 20, 2005 QUOTE(Spod=Ratings @ Jul 19, 2005 -> 03:59 PM) he sucked with the chi sox i dont want him...he was worse then Koch in my mind :puke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wsox08 Posted July 20, 2005 Share Posted July 20, 2005 QUOTE(ScottPodRulez22 @ Jul 19, 2005 -> 10:11 PM) Jenks? he is in the majors now... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kev211 Posted July 20, 2005 Share Posted July 20, 2005 QUOTE(wsox08 @ Jul 19, 2005 -> 11:12 PM) he is in the majors now... I think he means he wants some stud propect to come up and they way he is pitching im hoping he gets his wish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kev211 Posted July 20, 2005 Share Posted July 20, 2005 QUOTE(wsox08 @ Jul 19, 2005 -> 11:12 PM) he is in the majors now... then baj Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Hurtin Posted July 20, 2005 Share Posted July 20, 2005 Damn, have any of you that want him actually seen him this year? The guy throws straight fast balls and doesn't have the velocity anymore. Boston is at or near the bottom in bullpen ERA. Why would a team at the top want to add a team at the bottom's cast-offs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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