SSH2005 Posted February 19, 2006 Share Posted February 19, 2006 (edited) This is from a Puerto Rican newspaper: http://www.endi.com/2006/02/19/Deportes/37...date=2006/02/19 Low evaluation Igor CATAÑO - The Cubs of Chicago were last week evaluating the physical condition of the toletero Juan ‘Igor' González, like prelude to a possible contracting. The forest ranger vegabajeño explained that the evaluation was in charge of Carmel Martínez, leader of league less than the Cubs. “The Cubs sent to Carmel Martínez to observe me and especially what wanted was to see me to run. I did a few ‘swings' and I ran the bases. Carmel remained very satisfied. Still there is not an offering because they first wanted to see me”, said González to The New Day after participating in the inauguration of the Small Leagues in Cataño. González, who practices daily in the park of Toa Low, maintained besides that the champions world White Averages of Chicago and the Red Averages of Boston have also shown interest in their services. In case to sign with the Cubs, González, of 36 years, would be playing for the first time in its career in the National League and would not have the benefit of being the batter appointed. “If I have to go the National League, I will do it. With that there is no problem. I am in the best condition of my life and they will know that time of play to give me”, added González to whom diverse physical problems have limited it to barely 186 parties in the past four seasons. Last year had a serious wound in the ‘hamstring' and only consumed an offensive shift in all the campaign playing for the Indians of Cleveland. Exactly, with that ninth González understood that was going to return after a promise of the general manager Mark Shapiro. Nevertheless, recently the team announced that the boricua was not in its plans. “I spoke personally face to face with the manager (Shapiro) and told me that was going to have an invitation for this year. I always say that the word of a man is worth most of all. If me did not they be going to invite was better than me they told it since the principle but already that passed”. González, maximum jonronero boricua in the Greater, accepted that is crossing for a critical moment in its career al the same as the stellar one toletero Dominican Sammy Dull, who rejected an offering of the National of Washington of $500,000 by a season and, alegadamente, is considering to be withdrawn. “One must be realists. To players as we no longer are going to give us large offerings. We have to accept the reality that the market for us is not as before by the age. Besides he comes from a bad season and I have not played. Sammy is a great ballplayer that has worked very hard and I I can give faith of it. In spite of the situation of the cork and the steroids use allegations, has had a brilliant career. If the it decides to be withdrawn one must respect its decision. To me at this time it does not matter to me the money. I what want is to play and to achieve some goals. If not a contract appears I will be tranquil and happy because I arrived at where wanted and I achieved many things that did not think about my life that was going to achieve them”, expressed González. On the other hand, on the decision of the short field Felipe López of attend not al Classical World of Baseball, González declared “they as go passing the days many ballplayers are going to say that they are not going to play for fear to be injured and that later the organization themselves it reproach. If it is the guarantee of Major League Baseball there is not reason to say not, but those are personal decisions of each player and one must respect them. Our team continues being very well. As I have always said, all the ones that are there are grandesligas and they are good. In the roles any desire but where is decided is in the land of play”. Although González not yet officially has been included in the roster of 30 players, is anticipated that will be seeing action in the Classic. It opens the season of Small Leagues YESTERDAY it was inaugurated the season 2006 of the Small Leagues of Cataño in the park of Bay View. In the tournament they will participate more than 30 teams in diverse categories among the ages from 5 to 16 years. The tournament extends to the summer and will serve of prelude to the World Series Willie Mays that will be celebrated of the 26 al 30 of July in Cataño. The stellar one grandesligas Juan ‘Igor' González had to its charge to do the launch of honor in the inaugural ceremony. You figure as Guillermo Montañez, Mako Olive-growing and Carlos Baerga, among others, they have been product of the Small Leagues of this municipality. FreeTranslation.com has a problem with the following words so here's the proper translation: "forest ranger" = scout "White Averages" = White Sox "Red Averages" = Red Sox "Sammy Dull" = Sammy Sosa "batter appointed" = designated hitter Edited February 19, 2006 by SSH2005 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milkman delivers Posted February 19, 2006 Share Posted February 19, 2006 Ha, online translators are awful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan4life_2007 Posted February 19, 2006 Share Posted February 19, 2006 (edited) No thanks@Gonzalez. Figures the Cubs would be interested in another juicer. Edited February 19, 2006 by Jordan4life_2006 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSH2005 Posted February 19, 2006 Author Share Posted February 19, 2006 No thanks@Gonzalez. Figures the Cubs would be interested in another juicer. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> If he could stay healthy I'd rather have him on the bench than Borchard, Grieve, or Gload. But he used roids and can't stay healthy anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WilliamTell Posted February 19, 2006 Share Posted February 19, 2006 (edited) I'd pass him up, love to see the Cubs sign him though. Just another injury prone player thrown into the arsenal. Edited February 19, 2006 by WilliamTell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phuck the Cubs Posted February 19, 2006 Share Posted February 19, 2006 He would be a good signing for any team if it was the minimum pay w/ incintives. Low-risk, high-reward. He's hurt, oh well, 400,000. He must be b****ing right now about turning down that 8 year 148M contract. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted February 19, 2006 Share Posted February 19, 2006 So, last year, when Cleveland signed him, suddenly they became a trendy pick for the AL Central. If we sign him, does that make those same peopel who picked Cleveland into chisox backers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Critic Posted February 19, 2006 Share Posted February 19, 2006 QUOTE(Milkman delivers @ Feb 19, 2006 -> 03:48 PM) Ha, online translators are awful. I am not understanding the meaning of statements you are making. Translations being read are seeming perfect fine to reader me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soxfest Posted February 20, 2006 Share Posted February 20, 2006 Hell NO , He has not played a game past July since 2001 :puke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samclemens Posted February 20, 2006 Share Posted February 20, 2006 PASS! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
santo=dorf Posted February 20, 2006 Share Posted February 20, 2006 QUOTE(Cuck the Fubs @ Feb 19, 2006 -> 05:40 PM) He would be a good signing for any team if it was the minimum pay w/ incintives. Low-risk, high-reward. He's hurt, oh well, 400,000. He must be b****ing right now about turning down that 8 year 148M contract. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I get so sick of people saying that about players like Gonzalez. I can spend $1 each on the powerball and Mega Millions and win around $550 million. The odds of me winning both lotteries are probably equal to, if not greater than, Juan-Gon being healthy in a season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSH2005 Posted February 20, 2006 Author Share Posted February 20, 2006 I doubt Juan Gone could stay healthy anyways but I saw him on a Spanish TV channel a couple days ago and he was ripped. I'm not sure if he could pass a steroid test or not but he was in great shape. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nitetrain8601 Posted February 20, 2006 Share Posted February 20, 2006 I'd rather have him on the bench than the other possible backup OF options as well if he's healthy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milkman delivers Posted February 20, 2006 Share Posted February 20, 2006 QUOTE(nitetrain8601 @ Feb 19, 2006 -> 11:16 PM) I'd rather have him on the bench than the other possible backup OF options as well if he's healthy. Well, I'd rather have him starting if he's healthy. That just can't even be considered an if anymore. He can't stay healthy, period. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
earthshiner Posted February 20, 2006 Share Posted February 20, 2006 I liked how Sammy Sosa translated to "Sammy Dull" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nitetrain8601 Posted February 20, 2006 Share Posted February 20, 2006 QUOTE(Milkman delivers @ Feb 19, 2006 -> 10:26 PM) Well, I'd rather have him starting if he's healthy. That just can't even be considered an if anymore. He can't stay healthy, period. Well if healthy, I'd like him to DH so we could give Thome and PK complete days off without having to do a thing without sacrificing our lineup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBAHO Posted February 20, 2006 Share Posted February 20, 2006 The chances of Juan Gonzalez staying healthy are as great as me becoming the next President of the United States. And I remember some people actually thought Cleveland made a good move in signing him last season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Allen Posted February 20, 2006 Share Posted February 20, 2006 He would come very cheap. Cheaper than Timo. If he accepted the fact he was a 4th outfielder, pinch hitter, and a once in a while DH against tough left handers, he might not be a bad guy to have around. There is no way you could count on him for a full season, but picking his spots, if he hit like he hit in 2003, he would be excellent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBAHO Posted February 20, 2006 Share Posted February 20, 2006 QUOTE(Dick Allen @ Feb 20, 2006 -> 11:58 PM) He would come very cheap. Cheaper than Timo. If he accepted the fact he was a 4th outfielder, pinch hitter, and a once in a while DH against tough left handers, he might not be a bad guy to have around. There is no way you could count on him for a full season, but picking his spots, if he hit like he hit in 2003, he would be excellent. See my thinking is this. Borch may never get it. But I still think he would provide the same amount of power, that Gonzalez would (and then you've got to take into consideration Gone's injury problems). And with the whole roids issue, I think the Sox are probably gonna stay away, but that's JMHO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Allen Posted February 20, 2006 Share Posted February 20, 2006 QUOTE(DBAH0 @ Feb 20, 2006 -> 07:06 AM) See my thinking is this. Borch may never get it. But I still think he would provide the same amount of power, that Gonzalez would (and then you've got to take into consideration Gone's injury problems). And with the whole roids issue, I think the Sox are probably gonna stay away, but that's JMHO. You may be right, but KW has been on Juan's tail for a few years. If that Ordonez/Garciaparra trade would have happened a couple of years ago, Gonzalez would have been Magglio's replacement. As to the roids issue, one of minor leaguers the Sox signed and invited to camp was the first player MLB suspended for roids last season. I do think if the Sox were really considering this, we would have heard more about it by now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyyle23 Posted February 20, 2006 Share Posted February 20, 2006 I keep seeing Juan Gonzalez running to first base for the first and only time of the season last year, and tearing his groin. Keep away Kenny, this guy is a cancer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoodAsGould Posted February 20, 2006 Share Posted February 20, 2006 QUOTE(DBAH0 @ Feb 20, 2006 -> 11:06 AM) The chances of Juan Gonzalez staying healthy are as great as me becoming the next President of the United States. And I remember some people actually thought Cleveland made a good move in signing him last season. Well not exactly... id say chances are maybe 20% he will stay healthy majority of season 80% he is an injured bum. While ever if u were the greatest man on earth you have 0% to be president Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iWiN4PreP Posted February 20, 2006 Share Posted February 20, 2006 Say no to Juan Gone!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gosox41 Posted February 21, 2006 Share Posted February 21, 2006 QUOTE(nitetrain8601 @ Feb 19, 2006 -> 11:31 PM) Well if healthy, I'd like him to DH so we could give Thome and PK complete days off without having to do a thing without sacrificing our lineup. I'm against Juan Gone. He's a bum. But for those that want him, let me understand the logic. The Sox need an old rgiht handed power hitter? Why didn't they just being back Frank? Juan playing defense is a joke. Both are injury prone. Juan is washed up, but if Frank is healthy, watch out. Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iWiN4PreP Posted February 21, 2006 Share Posted February 21, 2006 Agreed, if we needed him, frank woulda been a much better option, id be pretty mad if they took juan gon, and let frank go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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