YASNY Posted August 3, 2005 Share Posted August 3, 2005 (edited) QUOTE(Controlled Chaos @ Aug 3, 2005 -> 12:32 PM) ok thanks Yas! That's kinda what I thought.... It is a huge risk for a team to take cause they most likely will be taking on his WHOLE contract. Which is a gamble the Sox would not have to take, since they will have the LAST claim opportunity on him ... However, if the Sox fail to place the claim, he could be traded to any team. Edited August 3, 2005 by YASNY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigSqwert Posted August 3, 2005 Share Posted August 3, 2005 So the chances of getting him are what? 1%? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YASNY Posted August 3, 2005 Share Posted August 3, 2005 QUOTE(BigSqwert @ Aug 3, 2005 -> 12:35 PM) So the chances of getting him are what? 1%? Slim and none. Slim just left town. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Showtime Posted August 3, 2005 Share Posted August 3, 2005 QUOTE(Controlled Chaos @ Aug 3, 2005 -> 12:30 PM) Im still kinda confused. So Boston can claim him and then if a trade doesn't get worked out...they can say forget it and then nobody gets him??? or is it if a trade doesn't get worked out either way Boston gets griffey and has to take on his whole contract? If Boston claims him, they can work out a trade with the Reds. If they cannot agree to a trade, and the Reds choose they can pay the waiver fee which is $100,000 or whatever it is, and just take Griffey. If neither of the above we're to happen then it's dead. He's stuck in Cin, till the end of the season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnthraxFan93 Posted August 3, 2005 Share Posted August 3, 2005 Yeah I mean the best hitter in the franchise's history just got hurt, why would KW try to replace him with one of the greatest powerhitters in our generation... :headshake <{POST_SNAPBACK}> KW said the same thing I always say.. Thomas is out.. f*** it dude lets go bowling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Allen Posted August 3, 2005 Share Posted August 3, 2005 I'd be willing to bet Griffey already has or soon will pass through waivers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyyle23 Posted August 3, 2005 Share Posted August 3, 2005 QUOTE(YASNY @ Aug 3, 2005 -> 12:35 PM) Slim and none. Slim just left town. Do you think another team would block it before it reached the White Sox, or do you think it wont go down for another reason. I was in utter disbelief that Larry Walker ended up on the Cardinals last year, Im wondering if a similar situation could arise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyyle23 Posted August 3, 2005 Share Posted August 3, 2005 QUOTE(Dick Allen @ Aug 3, 2005 -> 12:39 PM) I'd be willing to bet Griffey already has or soon will pass through waivers. How is it known that a player is placed on waivers? Is there a formal letter sent to team offices around the league? is it a wire that the public can access? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YASNY Posted August 3, 2005 Share Posted August 3, 2005 QUOTE(kyyle23 @ Aug 3, 2005 -> 12:39 PM) Do you think another team would block it before it reached the White Sox, or do you think it wont go down for another reason. I was in utter disbelief that Larry Walker ended up on the Cardinals last year, Im wondering if a similar situation could arise. Another team could block it. The Reds owner could quash it again. Who knows? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Showtime Posted August 3, 2005 Share Posted August 3, 2005 Here is the article The White Sox, whose deal for Ken Griffey Jr. (for three minor league prospects) was killed by Reds owner Carl Lindner last weekend, would revisit their trade talks if Griffey clears waivers in August. ... The Padres plan to trade third baseman Sean Burroughs to the White Sox this week for Triple-A outfielder Joe Borchard. ... The White Sox believe that Frank Thomas' ankle injury will require further surgery that will end his career. .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gene Honda Civic Posted August 3, 2005 Share Posted August 3, 2005 QUOTE(Dick Allen @ Aug 3, 2005 -> 12:39 PM) I'd be willing to bet Griffey already has or soon will pass through waivers. Agreed. I know we're using boston as an example earlier in this thread, but they're not the team we'd have to worry about claiming him. The only two teams I can see putting a claim on Griffey is Us and NY. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
santo=dorf Posted August 3, 2005 Share Posted August 3, 2005 I saw on USA Today.com that the Yanks declined Bernie William's option for 2006. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Showtime Posted August 3, 2005 Share Posted August 3, 2005 QUOTE(kyyle23 @ Aug 3, 2005 -> 12:39 PM) Do you think another team would block it before it reached the White Sox, or do you think it wont go down for another reason. I was in utter disbelief that Larry Walker ended up on the Cardinals last year, Im wondering if a similar situation could arise. I don't think anyone in the NL would do it. Boston or NY in the AL could. That contract is going to scare people off. Had they traded Manny, I could see it, but not right now. See with Walker, he only had to go through the NL, not many teams had a chance to grab him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Showtime Posted August 3, 2005 Share Posted August 3, 2005 QUOTE(kyyle23 @ Aug 3, 2005 -> 12:40 PM) How is it known that a player is placed on waivers? Is there a formal letter sent to team offices around the league? is it a wire that the public can access? No. Wire made available to all teams. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyyle23 Posted August 3, 2005 Share Posted August 3, 2005 Waivers is a 2 day process or a 3 day process? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
santo=dorf Posted August 3, 2005 Share Posted August 3, 2005 QUOTE(Mr. Showtime @ Aug 3, 2005 -> 12:44 PM) I don't think anyone in the NL would do it. Boston or NY in the AL could. That contract is going to scare people off. Had they traded Manny, I could see it, but not right now. See with Walker, he only had to go through the NL, not many teams had a chance to grab him. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> You think the Cards might take a chance on Griffey? They need another OF and Walker is probably going to retire after the year. <_< Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Showtime Posted August 3, 2005 Share Posted August 3, 2005 QUOTE(Gene Honda Civic @ Aug 3, 2005 -> 12:42 PM) Agreed. I know we're using boston as an example earlier in this thread, but they're not the team we'd have to worry about claiming him. The only two teams I can see putting a claim on Griffey is Us and NY. I agree. Boston doesn't have room for him on the field right now, nor do they lux tax wise. They've made it clear that they don't want much to do with that. Yanks would have first crack at him due to their record being worse than Boston, they can afford him, but I don't know what they could offer in the way of a trade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigSqwert Posted August 3, 2005 Share Posted August 3, 2005 QUOTE(Mr. Showtime @ Aug 3, 2005 -> 12:44 PM) See with Walker, he only had to go through the NL, not many teams had a chance to grab him. Weren't the Cards the best team in the NL? They would have been the last team in that league to make a move. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Showtime Posted August 3, 2005 Share Posted August 3, 2005 QUOTE(kyyle23 @ Aug 3, 2005 -> 12:47 PM) Waivers is a 2 day process or a 3 day process? Steve Phillips was saying during the Sunday Night game, that's it's only done during the week, no Saturday or Sunday's. I'm not sure why that is. Maybe due to the league office. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted August 3, 2005 Share Posted August 3, 2005 QUOTE(Gene Honda Civic @ Aug 3, 2005 -> 12:19 PM) Is Orlando Cabrera available? damn, beat me to it. Anthrax always has some sweet transaction ideas......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Showtime Posted August 3, 2005 Share Posted August 3, 2005 QUOTE(BigSqwert @ Aug 3, 2005 -> 12:48 PM) Weren't the Cards the best team in the NL? They would have been the last team in that league to make a move. Yes, but since Walker was playing for Col, he only had to get through the NL. The AL wasn't a factor. He had a no trade clause as well, so my guess would be his contract and that stopped some rivals from trying to get him. It's a weird thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milkman delivers Posted August 3, 2005 Share Posted August 3, 2005 After reading just the first post, I have this to say: FUUUUUUUUUUCCCCCCCCCKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Damn it, that was such a sweet ass deal. Rogowski is fringe and Young is gonna be good, but damn. DAMN DAMN DAMN! (And I don't want Burroughs) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Showtime Posted August 3, 2005 Share Posted August 3, 2005 QUOTE(santo=dorf @ Aug 3, 2005 -> 12:47 PM) You think the Cards might take a chance on Griffey? They need another OF and Walker is probably going to retire after the year. <_> They might try, but no way he ends up there. Reds would pull him, not gonna let him go to a divison rival. The Cards aren't cheap, but I can't see them taking that contract. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChWRoCk2 Posted August 3, 2005 Share Posted August 3, 2005 QUOTE(Mr. Showtime @ Aug 3, 2005 -> 12:47 PM) I agree. Boston doesn't have room for him on the field right now, nor do they lux tax wise. They've made it clear that they don't want much to do with that. Yanks would have first crack at him due to their record being worse than Boston, they can afford him, but I don't know what they could offer in the way of a trade. yanks arent going to go after him, i think their lineup is already pretty packed and there arent many open spots on their roster to put him, im not even sure where we would put him quite frankly, i like carl and id hate to bench him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted August 3, 2005 Share Posted August 3, 2005 QUOTE(Mr. Showtime @ Aug 3, 2005 -> 12:50 PM) Yes, but since Walker was playing for Col, he only had to get through the NL. The AL wasn't a factor. He had a no trade clause as well, so my guess would be his contract and that stopped some rivals from trying to get him. It's a weird thing. he has to go through thr AL first, am I wrong??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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