Steve9347 Posted December 6, 2006 Share Posted December 6, 2006 (edited) This is one guy that I think would be PERFECT on the South Side... if he stays healthy, he'd be a steal, no pun intended. Really, I'd happily have the Sox deal a starter or Anderson and change for Rocco, he produces when healthy, and is still young. A Sox source said the team also had some interest in the Devil Rays' Rocco Baldelli, who could solve problems in center and at the leadoff spot. Baldelli, 25, batted .302 with 16 home runs and 57 RBIs in 92 games last season, but his career has been slowed by injuries. Major knee and elbow ailments sidelined him for all of 2005. Baldelli hit .339 in the leadoff spot last season with a .368 on-base percentage. He stole 27 bases in 2004. He is under contract through the 2008 season, with the Devil Rays holding options on him in 2009 and 2010. admit it, he looks hot in Sox' gear... Edited December 6, 2006 by Steve9347 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sox It To Em Posted December 6, 2006 Share Posted December 6, 2006 Sounds good and wouldn't cost us a king's ransom (see: Carl Crawford). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted December 6, 2006 Share Posted December 6, 2006 Tampa's asking price is insane for Rocco. From the sounds of it, they'd want two top prospects like Fields and Broadway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jphat007 Posted December 6, 2006 Share Posted December 6, 2006 I would love it. Throw him in center. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sox It To Em Posted December 6, 2006 Share Posted December 6, 2006 QUOTE(fathom @ Dec 6, 2006 -> 09:48 AM) Tampa's asking price is insane for Rocco. From the sounds of it, they'd want two top prospects like Fields and Broadway. No kidding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve9347 Posted December 6, 2006 Author Share Posted December 6, 2006 QUOTE(fathom @ Dec 6, 2006 -> 09:48 AM) Tampa's asking price is insane for Rocco. From the sounds of it, they'd want two top prospects like Fields and Broadway. I'm sure that could be talked down, and I believe when healthy Rocco is > than Crawford. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted December 6, 2006 Share Posted December 6, 2006 (edited) He was a great player when he was healthy. He would fill the lead off hole nicely as well as bring a good defensive presence. But everyone has to realize that he isnt this OBP monster that everyone has been clamoring for. You could expect something like .330 OBP for Baldelli. Edited December 6, 2006 by RockRaines Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted December 6, 2006 Share Posted December 6, 2006 QUOTE(Steve9347 @ Dec 6, 2006 -> 03:49 PM) I'm sure that could be talked down, and I believe when healthy Rocco is > than Crawford. Rocco isn't close to Crawford. Crawford is better in just about ever aspect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YASNY Posted December 6, 2006 Share Posted December 6, 2006 QUOTE(RockRaines @ Dec 6, 2006 -> 09:50 AM) He was a great player when he was healthy. He would fill the lead off hole nicely as well as bring a good defensive presence. But everyone has to realize that he isnt this OBP monster that everyone has been clamoring for. You could expect something like .330 OBP for Baldelli. He had an OBP of .368 last season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted December 6, 2006 Share Posted December 6, 2006 Baldelli would be an interesting guy to settle for. For those in the know, have most of his injuries been of the preventable kind, or the injury prone kind? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted December 6, 2006 Share Posted December 6, 2006 (edited) QUOTE(YASNY @ Dec 6, 2006 -> 09:55 AM) He had an OBP of .368 last season. I see it as .339 in 2006 .326 in 04 and 03 The .368 was in 183 AB's in the lead off spot. That was the first year he was a lead off hitter, spending most of his time in the middle of the order in 03 and 04 Edited December 6, 2006 by RockRaines Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve9347 Posted December 6, 2006 Author Share Posted December 6, 2006 QUOTE(RockRaines @ Dec 6, 2006 -> 09:56 AM) I see it as .339 in 2006 .326 in 04 and 03 as do I however, last season he batted .339 with a .368 OBP in the LEADOFF SPOT... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted December 6, 2006 Share Posted December 6, 2006 QUOTE(Steve9347 @ Dec 6, 2006 -> 09:58 AM) as do I however, last season he batted .339 with a .368 OBP in the LEADOFF SPOT... beat cha to it Steve-o Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamshack Posted December 6, 2006 Share Posted December 6, 2006 Yeah, he is a little impatient at the plate and swings at some pitches clearly out of the zone. If we are going to talk to the Rays, I hope we talk about one player only; CC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YASNY Posted December 6, 2006 Share Posted December 6, 2006 QUOTE(RockRaines @ Dec 6, 2006 -> 09:56 AM) I see it as .339 in 2006 .326 in 04 and 03 The .368 was in 183 AB's in the lead off spot. That was the first year he was a lead off hitter, spending most of his time in the middle of the order in 03 and 04 Ok. I was going by the quote in the first post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa1334 Posted December 6, 2006 Share Posted December 6, 2006 owens and broadway for rocco. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted December 6, 2006 Share Posted December 6, 2006 Scouts inc Hitting Baldelli has been balancing the somewhat conflicting directives of trying to accelerate the development of his power while also learning to be more disciplined at the plate. He tends to be too aggressive at times, and the Rays are preaching a happy medium as he becomes more comfortable with hitting breaking balls. His average figures to increase as he better learns the strike zone. Baldelli also has tremendous speed, which makes bunting and infield hits a key part of his game, though the knee injury could change that. Baserunning & Defense Baldelli had been considered one of the fastest righthanded hitters in the majors, though that probably won't be the case, at least initially, as he recovers from the November surgery to repair the ACL tear in his left knee. He is an instinctive and smart player who runs the bases well. His defense improved as he got more comfortable playing inside Tropicana Field, and his athleticism makes him an exciting defender. His arm is above-average. Heres the lowdown on his injuries http://www.sptimes.com/2005/06/16/Rays/Ray...or_Baldel.shtml Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve9347 Posted December 6, 2006 Author Share Posted December 6, 2006 QUOTE(RockRaines @ Dec 6, 2006 -> 09:59 AM) beat cha to it Steve-o well, not really, i posted it, and then you edited your post rock! you bastage... now you have to give me Can Corn, just waive him... I would be ecstatic if Rocco were on the Sox next season... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevHead0881 Posted December 6, 2006 Share Posted December 6, 2006 QUOTE(fathom @ Dec 6, 2006 -> 09:48 AM) Tampa's asking price is insane for Rocco. From the sounds of it, they'd want two top prospects like Fields and Broadway. From Rotoworld... The Marlins are also after Baldelli, who reportedly was offered to the Phillies for Cole Hamels last month. McCarthy might be on their list if they are indeed talking to us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted December 6, 2006 Share Posted December 6, 2006 QUOTE(Steve9347 @ Dec 6, 2006 -> 10:05 AM) well, not really, i posted it, and then you edited your post rock! you bastage... now you have to give me Can Corn, just waive him... I would be ecstatic if Rocco were on the Sox next season... Tru already has his hands on him, you watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted December 6, 2006 Share Posted December 6, 2006 QUOTE(Melissa1334 @ Dec 6, 2006 -> 04:02 PM) owens and broadway for rocco. Ha....Owens would be about 50th on Tampa's outfield depth chart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwolf68 Posted December 6, 2006 Share Posted December 6, 2006 QUOTE(Melissa1334 @ Dec 6, 2006 -> 11:02 AM) owens and broadway for rocco. Rays would never go for that I don't think. Although I'd do it if they wanted and we could still turn one of our SPs into a replacement prospect for Broadway and other stuff. I am a HUGE fan on the DevilRays OF players (Crawford, Rocco, Delmon Young) and if we can get one of them it would be vast upgrade in CF or LF. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted December 6, 2006 Share Posted December 6, 2006 QUOTE(KevHead0881 @ Dec 6, 2006 -> 10:05 AM) From Rotoworld... McCarthy might be on their list if they are indeed talking to us. I would gladly give them Broadway. Although with some of the hype that ESPN has been giving Haeger, im sure we could use him in the deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve9347 Posted December 6, 2006 Author Share Posted December 6, 2006 QUOTE(RockRaines @ Dec 6, 2006 -> 10:05 AM) Tru already has his hands on him, you watch. trade deadline came and went though... looks like an offseason move, though I do know that Miramontes was part of that deal between you and tru, and he'll be a FA... so you might want to ask tru to re-sign him for the ridiculous 20 mill he wants. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted December 6, 2006 Share Posted December 6, 2006 If we're going to trade McCarthy to Tampa, it better be for Crawford. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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