daa84 Posted July 26, 2005 Share Posted July 26, 2005 http://www.nj.com/mets/ledger/index.ssf?/b...7150.xml&coll=1 take it for what its worth While duking it out with the Red Sox in the A.J. Burnett sweepstakes, the White Sox are busy on other fronts. They're trying to pry outfielder/DH Aubrey Huff away from the Devil Rays, and they're trying to find a taker for former Yankee Jose Contreras, who they believe is at peak value and a risky bet for the stretch drive and the playoffs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted July 26, 2005 Share Posted July 26, 2005 A lot of teams want Huff, but it sounds like Chuck Lamarr is a little insane when it comes to asking price. I doubt anything happens here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daa84 Posted July 26, 2005 Author Share Posted July 26, 2005 QUOTE(southsider2k5 @ Jul 26, 2005 -> 06:37 AM) A lot of teams want Huff, but it sounds like Chuck Lamarr is a little insane when it comes to asking price. I doubt anything happens here. personally, im suer the sox interest has increased since thomas is gonna be out. i like huff alot. before his subpar 1st half, i thought this guy would eventually have a year or two of MVP type numbers. he still may. i think he is absolutely the perfect fit for the chisox, because he can spell crede at 3rd, he can spell konerko at 1st, he can also play the corner OF. not to mention he is left handed, and his acquisition would mean that the sox could afford to not have to pay konerko this offseason and can let him walk. this guy is a pure hitter too, can catch up to any fastball and has a sweet stroke from the left side, something we need Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3E8 Posted July 26, 2005 Share Posted July 26, 2005 qwerty just wet himself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Lopez Ghost (old) Posted July 26, 2005 Share Posted July 26, 2005 QUOTE(daa84 @ Jul 26, 2005 -> 06:16 AM) http://www.nj.com/mets/ledger/index.ssf?/b...7150.xml&coll=1 take it for what its worth This is a bit off topic, but the same article says that Rick White is on the Yankees wish list. Can you imagine that guy on anybody's wish list, much less the vaunted Bronx Bozos? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knightni Posted July 26, 2005 Share Posted July 26, 2005 QUOTE(Al Lopez's Ghost @ Jul 26, 2005 -> 09:40 AM) This is a bit off topic, but the same article says that Rick White is on the Yankees wish list. Can you imagine that guy on anybody's wish list, much less the vaunted Bronx Bozos? I would love to see White self-destruct in Yankee Stadium. If the Yanks will be relying on White and Sturtze to nail down their BP, then they will have serious issues in September. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted July 26, 2005 Share Posted July 26, 2005 QUOTE(daa84 @ Jul 26, 2005 -> 08:19 AM) personally, im suer the sox interest has increased since thomas is gonna be out. i like huff alot. before his subpar 1st half, i thought this guy would eventually have a year or two of MVP type numbers. he still may. i think he is absolutely the perfect fit for the chisox, because he can spell crede at 3rd, he can spell konerko at 1st, he can also play the corner OF. not to mention he is left handed, and his acquisition would mean that the sox could afford to not have to pay konerko this offseason and can let him walk. this guy is a pure hitter too, can catch up to any fastball and has a sweet stroke from the left side, something we need He cant spell Crede, Pablo would be a better option, he is brutal at 3B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxFanForever Posted July 26, 2005 Share Posted July 26, 2005 QUOTE(RockRaines @ Jul 26, 2005 -> 01:47 PM) He cant spell Crede, Pablo would be a better option, he is brutal at 3B Pablo isn't exactly a sage 3B himself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knightni Posted July 26, 2005 Share Posted July 26, 2005 QUOTE(RockRaines @ Jul 26, 2005 -> 09:47 AM) He cant spell Crede, Pablo would be a better option, he is brutal at 3B This thread has nothing to do with Huff's spelling ability. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted July 26, 2005 Share Posted July 26, 2005 QUOTE(SoxFanForever @ Jul 26, 2005 -> 08:49 AM) Pablo isn't exactly a sage 3B himself. Yeah, and he is better than Huff at the position, which says alot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzie Montana Posted July 26, 2005 Share Posted July 26, 2005 Huff has been know to be sub-par in the first half but really turns it up in the second half. I personally think Huff would fit better in this ball club and his numbers would be better as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knightni Posted July 26, 2005 Share Posted July 26, 2005 How strong is his throwing arm? I'd say if it is pretty good, put him in LF and make Pods the DH. Too many guys are taking extra bases on Pods' weak arm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daa84 Posted July 26, 2005 Author Share Posted July 26, 2005 (edited) QUOTE(RockRaines @ Jul 26, 2005 -> 07:47 AM) He cant spell Crede, Pablo would be a better option, he is brutal at 3B and pablo isnt?? anyone in here ever take a look at pablos track record. 45 ERRORS IN THe MINOR LEAGUES ONE YEAR! 45!!! EDIT: IN 133 GAMES! Edited July 26, 2005 by daa84 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzie Montana Posted July 26, 2005 Share Posted July 26, 2005 You are right. Pods does have a weak arm ans his defense isnt great. I'd cmopare it to Everett's D. But wouldnt it look good to have Huff in left and Pods in DH. I think ill drink on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knightni Posted July 26, 2005 Share Posted July 26, 2005 You know... as much as I like that DJ .gif that I made for our emoticons here. It's pretty tedious seeing it in someone's signature for every one of their posts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daa84 Posted July 26, 2005 Author Share Posted July 26, 2005 QUOTE(knightni @ Jul 26, 2005 -> 07:57 AM) How strong is his throwing arm? I'd say if it is pretty good, put him in LF and make Pods the DH. Too many guys are taking extra bases on Pods' weak arm. really thats not a bad idea, everett either, at least while frank is out. i think the thing is that pods covers so much damn ground tho. you dont see many doubles split the OFers, many get caught or cut off and held to singles....at least when they dont run on his arm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knightni Posted July 26, 2005 Share Posted July 26, 2005 QUOTE(daa84 @ Jul 26, 2005 -> 10:02 AM) really thats not a bad idea, everett either, at least while frank is out. i think the thing is that pods covers so much damn ground tho. you dont see many doubles split the OFers, many get caught or cut off and held to singles....at least when they dont run on his arm ARow can shade over to left a little if needed. Pods has lost balls in the air that Rowand had to run behind him to catch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzie Montana Posted July 26, 2005 Share Posted July 26, 2005 QUOTE(knightni @ Jul 26, 2005 -> 09:02 AM) You know... as much as I like that DJ .gif that I made for our emoticons here. It's pretty tedious seeing it in someone's signature for every one of their posts. Yeah people tol me that. Ivb been meaning to get rid of it. Sorry everyone, for the annoyance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulokis Posted July 26, 2005 Share Posted July 26, 2005 Huff will definitely make our batting order look better. We do not need AJ Burnett and certainly dont want to give up BMAC to rent Burnett. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzie Montana Posted July 26, 2005 Share Posted July 26, 2005 The problem is we'd had to let go of Everett and Konerko. I dont think KW and Ozzie want these two on the bench that much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted July 26, 2005 Share Posted July 26, 2005 QUOTE(daa84 @ Jul 26, 2005 -> 08:59 AM) and pablo isnt?? anyone in here ever take a look at pablos track record. 45 ERRORS IN THe MINOR LEAGUES ONE YEAR! 45!!! EDIT: IN 133 GAMES! they both arent great, but Huff is worse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punch and Judy Garland Posted July 26, 2005 Share Posted July 26, 2005 You'd have to give up Bmac for Huff. LaMarr should be sent to an institution. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBAHO Posted July 26, 2005 Share Posted July 26, 2005 Pretty sure it's been mentioned Huff has declining bat speed, hence the lack of home runs (even though he has 6 this month). Like Mike said, Chuck LaMar is an idiot when it comes to trades, so don't expect anything to happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted July 26, 2005 Share Posted July 26, 2005 QUOTE(DBAH0 @ Jul 26, 2005 -> 09:25 AM) Pretty sure it's been mentioned Huff has declining bat speed, hence the lack of home runs (even though he has 6 this month). Like Mike said, Chuck LaMar is an idiot when it comes to trades, so don't expect anything to happen. Hitting Huff often is described as a professional hitter, as much for what he does and how easy he makes it look, with good mechanics that produce a natural sweet swing. He has done an excellent job learning to hit lefties and to stop chasing pitches off the plate. Huff knows he can hit just about any fastball and occasionally will sit and wait for one. The Rays want him to look more frequently for breaking balls and changeups and hit them too. April .271 .350 May .206 .291 June .283 .320 July .295 .329 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chisoxfn Posted July 26, 2005 Share Posted July 26, 2005 Huff wouldn't be bad now that Franks out for a while. Plus I think Huff fits in nicely over the off-season replacing either Frank as a DH or Paulie at 1b. However, I wouldn't expect Huff to play much at 3rd but he's at least an insurance option at the same time. Plus I think he'd put up monster numbers at the cell. Personally speaking, I think the DRays deal off this offseason. Plus Lamarr has to be the worse GM to negotiate a trade with. He just tried to totally one side a deal to his side (not saying its not his job, but at times when you got to make a deal it typically should make sense for each team involved). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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