maggsmaggs Posted November 14, 2005 Share Posted November 14, 2005 (edited) In the meantime, the White Sox may swoop in on Piazza, whom they consider a good fit as a DH replacement for Carl Everett (the Sox don’t want him back at all), and as a backup catcher to A.J. Pierzynski. Piazza would DH most days, but could also spot Pierzynski behind the plate against tough left-handed pitchers. Signing with Chicago would also enable Piazza to continue playing in a major market, something he’s done for most of his career with the Mets and Dodgers… Last year: .251 .326 .452 .778 19 homers and 62 rbi's. http://www.all-baseball.com/archives/021012.html Interesting alternative to a Delgado or Helton. He'd come cheap, but I feel he is done and wouldn't be much better than Carl last year. Just look at last year's numbers. Edited November 14, 2005 by maggsmaggs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nitetrain8601 Posted November 14, 2005 Share Posted November 14, 2005 Where'd you get this info? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitesoxfan56 Posted November 14, 2005 Share Posted November 14, 2005 all i gotta say is.... :puke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reddy Posted November 14, 2005 Share Posted November 14, 2005 personally, i'd love it. not gonna lie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowand44 Posted November 14, 2005 Share Posted November 14, 2005 Yucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted November 14, 2005 Share Posted November 14, 2005 Piazza would fit in with the other guys who look clueless against a righty slider. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rangercal Posted November 14, 2005 Share Posted November 14, 2005 For the right price, I would love this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Felix Posted November 14, 2005 Share Posted November 14, 2005 Erm.. didn't we just resign Widger? And isn't Widger.. like.. Widger? I don't see us carrying three catchers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reddy Posted November 14, 2005 Share Posted November 14, 2005 QUOTE(Felix @ Nov 13, 2005 -> 10:11 PM) Erm.. didn't we just resign Widger? And isn't Widger.. like.. Widger? I don't see us carrying three catchers. cept Piazza can DH and Widge - no way he is an everyday DH... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beck72 Posted November 14, 2005 Share Posted November 14, 2005 QUOTE(Felix @ Nov 14, 2005 -> 03:11 AM) Erm.. didn't we just resign Widger? And isn't Widger.. like.. Widger? I don't see us carrying three catchers. Piazza would mostly DH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reddy Posted November 14, 2005 Share Posted November 14, 2005 QUOTE(Tony82087 @ Nov 13, 2005 -> 10:11 PM) Don't buy it for a second. 1st, we have two catchers in Pierz and Widge. 2nd, Oz has said he is looking for more speed. Unless we are brining in a guy that can hit 35 HR's a year, were not going to go after guys that would lose to Kong in a footrace. 3rd, while were not in a payroll crisis, the Sox are also going to be careful with there money, and you have to think Piazza will be very overpriced for what your getting. Just doesnt make sense. PASS 1. He DHs 2. If we lose kong we need someone who can hit homers. in the Cell Piazza could be pretty good. Shea is a horrible hitters park 3. Piazza will not be expensive by any stretch of the imagination Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milkman delivers Posted November 14, 2005 Share Posted November 14, 2005 NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowand44 Posted November 14, 2005 Share Posted November 14, 2005 QUOTE(Reddy @ Nov 13, 2005 -> 09:11 PM) cept Piazza can DH and Widge - no way he is an everyday DH... Piazza can't hit anymore either, he's just not a good player at this stage of his career. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Felix Posted November 14, 2005 Share Posted November 14, 2005 yea, but still, its carrying three catchers. One might be a DH mainly, but it's still three catchers. Having a DH which plays other positions fits into the Sox style of play more.. I mean, that was one of the reasons Blum was hanging around last year, his ability to play more than one position well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nitetrain8601 Posted November 14, 2005 Share Posted November 14, 2005 I kind of don't like this move. Gimme the Delgado or Abreu or Helton or Thome. You want washed up, this guy is it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beck72 Posted November 14, 2005 Share Posted November 14, 2005 Piazza isn't the answer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soxpranos Posted November 14, 2005 Share Posted November 14, 2005 Not likely to happend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knightni Posted November 14, 2005 Share Posted November 14, 2005 QUOTE(Tony82087 @ Nov 13, 2005 -> 10:11 PM) We're [sIC] not going to go after guys that would lose to Kong in a footrace. Ever see those easy squeeze nail gun commercials about "The World's Weakeast Man"? How about a "World's Slowest Man" contest between Paulie, Piazza, Crede Cecil Fielder and William Perry? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigSqwert Posted November 14, 2005 Share Posted November 14, 2005 QUOTE(rangercal @ Nov 13, 2005 -> 10:09 PM) For the right price, I would love this Right price? I wouldn't sign him for the league minimum. He's done. Might as well resign Crazy Carl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beck72 Posted November 14, 2005 Share Posted November 14, 2005 If the sox were looking at a right handed hitting DH [which I don't think will happen--maybe if he's a switch hitter], a guy like Nomar would be better than Piazza. I'm surprised LAA haven't been mentioned with them for DH. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted November 14, 2005 Share Posted November 14, 2005 QUOTE(beck72 @ Nov 14, 2005 -> 03:32 AM) If the sox were looking at a right handed hitting DH [which I don't think will happen--maybe if he's a switch hitter], a guy like Nomar would be better than Piazza. I'm surprised LAA haven't been mentioned with them for DH. The Angels are more interested in getting PK, and then worrying about their DH situation after that. Nomar won't be playing DH next season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beck72 Posted November 14, 2005 Share Posted November 14, 2005 QUOTE(fathom @ Nov 14, 2005 -> 03:33 AM) Nomar won't be playing DH next season. He should be, but he probably will get a SS gig somewhere Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maggsmaggs Posted November 14, 2005 Author Share Posted November 14, 2005 Nomar would be great because he is a good Average hitter and can play him at 3b, SS, or 2b if we needed. He is also a good marketing guy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beck72 Posted November 14, 2005 Share Posted November 14, 2005 QUOTE(Tony82087 @ Nov 14, 2005 -> 03:34 AM) The Nomar idea is something that might be worth looking into. However, he would DH for the majority, but Nomar might sort of go under the radar this off-season. I think there is still some gas left in the tank with Nomar, and maybe with him strictly being a DH, he could hit .290-.300 again.... I think he could hit close to .300. It'll be interesting what he does--go to a mid level team as the starting SS or go to a good team as a DH? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elrockinMT Posted November 14, 2005 Share Posted November 14, 2005 I am still betting that the Big Hurt is our DH in 2006. Plus Frank has better power numbers than Piazza. Mike will be an AL DH next year just not with the Sox. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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