beck72 Posted March 10, 2007 Share Posted March 10, 2007 As spring is nearing its midpoint, a few things are starting to shake out. And I see a few surprises that we could see before spring ends. One is that Mackowiak could be dealt. I don't see him getting a lot of AB's, and not more than his 250 some ab's in 2006. Certainly not in the IF. Cintron backs up 3b, SS and 2b, and Ozuna will see time before Mack. And he hasn't played a lot of LF in his career. With Erstad playing well in LF, and some in CF, Mack won't see much time there either. And if Dye went down in RF, Sweeney would likely be called up to fill his spot anyway. A NL team could use his versatility, which was probably overblown anyway as he played for the Pirates. Two, Danks takes the 5th spot. If he performs like he has, throwing strikes and getting outs, the other guys would be hard pressed to beat him. With some of the best AL Central hitters being left handed, Danks has an advantage there as well. Third, a bullpen arm could be dealt, such as a Boone Logan or Aarsdma. Yet this would likely only happen if the sox could improve their 2007 lineup, which would be hard to do [the possible Rowand acquisition would be one of the few options that would qualify]. With Sisco looking like the 2007 version of Matt Thornton, he seems to have the 2nd lefty in the pen locked up. And Logan's value would never be higher after his very solid 2006 year in AAA. Aardsma may be the odd man out. If Danks takes the 5th spot, then Haeger or Floyd would likely take a bullpen job. Seeing how Aarsdma was acquired before the sox got Nick Masset, he may not have a spot in the sox pen. Any other surprises that we could see? People winning roster spots, trades, etc? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gosox41 Posted March 10, 2007 Share Posted March 10, 2007 QUOTE(beck72 @ Mar 10, 2007 -> 06:26 AM) As spring is nearing its midpoint, a few things are starting to shake out. And I see a few surprises that we could see before spring ends. One is that Mackowiak could be dealt. I don't see him getting a lot of AB's, and not more than his 250 some ab's in 2006. Certainly not in the IF. Cintron backs up 3b, SS and 2b, and Ozuna will see time before Mack. And he hasn't played a lot of LF in his career. With Erstad playing well in LF, and some in CF, Mack won't see much time there either. And if Dye went down in RF, Sweeney would likely be called up to fill his spot anyway. A NL team could use his versatility, which was probably overblown anyway as he played for the Pirates. Two, Danks takes the 5th spot. If he performs like he has, throwing strikes and getting outs, the other guys would be hard pressed to beat him. With some of the best AL Central hitters being left handed, Danks has an advantage there as well. Third, a bullpen arm could be dealt, such as a Boone Logan or Aarsdma. Yet this would likely only happen if the sox could improve their 2007 lineup, which would be hard to do [the possible Rowand acquisition would be one of the few options that would qualify]. With Sisco looking like the 2007 version of Matt Thornton, he seems to have the 2nd lefty in the pen locked up. And Logan's value would never be higher after his very solid 2006 year in AAA. Aardsma may be the odd man out. If Danks takes the 5th spot, then Haeger or Floyd would likely take a bullpen job. Seeing how Aarsdma was acquired before the sox got Nick Masset, he may not have a spot in the sox pen. Any other surprises that we could see? People winning roster spots, trades, etc? It better not be geting Rowand back. I'm holding out hope for a CFer that can hit. I think KW will make a trade. Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maggsmaggs Posted March 10, 2007 Share Posted March 10, 2007 Danks as the #5 and Josh Fields starts the year in the majors. Anderson is not hitting again and Fields can play LF, I am confident of that, but that means Erstad would be in center field, which would make our outfield D horrible. It will be interesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beck72 Posted March 10, 2007 Author Share Posted March 10, 2007 QUOTE(maggsmaggs @ Mar 10, 2007 -> 03:10 PM) Danks as the #5 and Josh Fields starts the year in the majors. Anderson is not hitting again and Fields can play LF, I am confident of that, but that means Erstad would be in center field, which would make our outfield D horrible. It will be interesting. Has Fields played much LF this spring? I haven't noticed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maggsmaggs Posted March 10, 2007 Share Posted March 10, 2007 QUOTE(beck72 @ Mar 10, 2007 -> 09:33 AM) Has Fields played much LF this spring? I haven't noticed. Not in a game, but I would imagine that he has taken some fly balls. His bat is ready and I really don't want Anderson is there if he is gonna suck it up again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RME JICO Posted March 10, 2007 Share Posted March 10, 2007 1. Buehrle signs extension and becomes opening day starter 2. Danks wins 5th spot 3. Ozuna opens the season as the starting LF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shawnhillegas Posted March 10, 2007 Share Posted March 10, 2007 QUOTE(RME JICO @ Mar 10, 2007 -> 12:35 PM) 1. Buehrle signs extension and becomes opening day starter 2. Danks wins 5th spot 3. Ozuna opens the season as the starting LF Wow, those are my three. I like your style. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitewashed in '05 Posted March 10, 2007 Share Posted March 10, 2007 We better not trade Logan for OF help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalapse Posted March 10, 2007 Share Posted March 10, 2007 QUOTE(maggsmaggs @ Mar 10, 2007 -> 09:10 AM) Danks as the #5 and Josh Fields starts the year in the majors. Anderson is not hitting again and Fields can play LF, I am confident of that, but that means Erstad would be in center field, which would make our outfield D horrible. It will be interesting. The OF in your scenario is actually worse than you're letting on. If Fields makes the team in Anderson's spot then who is the 4th OF? Who's going to fill in for Erstad when his first minor injury (out a week or less) pops up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigruss Posted March 10, 2007 Share Posted March 10, 2007 i know a lot of people are high on fields, i am too, but he needs another season in AAA, he can kill the ball but needs to work on his strikeouts, otherwise i believe you could see an anderson type year, jsut with more power, and he has so much potential that i would rather see him as a sept call up or on the team next year so he can get the experience My Surprise Move: Kenny doesnt make any moves! oh and pods comes back and dominates on the bases and at the plate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vance Law Posted March 10, 2007 Share Posted March 10, 2007 QUOTE(maggsmaggs @ Mar 10, 2007 -> 11:20 AM) Not in a game, but I would imagine that he has taken some fly balls. His bat is ready Anderson's bat was "ready" too as evidenced by his 2005 AAA season. 2006 spring training too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjm676 Posted March 10, 2007 Share Posted March 10, 2007 (edited) I don't believe Fields will be making the team out of ST. Ozzie won't let him sit on the bench when he can just as well get at bats down in Charlotte. Same with Sweeney and Owens. Wait for Erstad to get hurt for the first time, then one of them will come up. Mack/Ozuna will be backups just like last year. BA and or Erstad will go to the bench when Pods is healthy. As for my surprise move, Floyd will not make the #5 slot. It will go to....Danks. With Floyd going to AAA and Haeger winning the long relief role. JMO Edited March 10, 2007 by robinventura23 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witesoxfan Posted March 11, 2007 Share Posted March 11, 2007 [beating dead horse] Brady Clark is brought in [/beating dead horse] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gosox41 Posted March 11, 2007 Share Posted March 11, 2007 QUOTE(robinventura23 @ Mar 10, 2007 -> 05:11 PM) As for my surprise move, Floyd will not make the #5 slot. It will go to....Danks. With Floyd going to AAA and Haeger winning the long relief role. JMO That wouldn't surprise me a bit. I was never too high on Floyd. Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YASNY Posted March 11, 2007 Share Posted March 11, 2007 Floyd ends up with the 5th starter spots because they decide Danks would be better served in AAA. The bullpen consists of Jenks, MacD, Thornton, Sisco, Logan and one of Aardsma/Masset/Haeger. Mackowiak gets dealt ... I have believed that would happen since Erstad was signed. Call it a hunch, but I think BA will pick it up and make the team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBAHO Posted March 11, 2007 Share Posted March 11, 2007 If Brian Anderson doesn't make the team, Mackowiak gets traded for a real backup CF. Say Jeff DaVanon for example. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank the Tank 35 Posted March 11, 2007 Share Posted March 11, 2007 Billy Butler tears up the minors leaving the Royals with a logjam in the outfield. KW continues his recent history with the Royals and acquires David DeJesus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shipps Posted March 11, 2007 Share Posted March 11, 2007 Tejada will be here midseason.Pods will not play 50 games this year.Thome hits less than 30 hr's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxAce Posted March 11, 2007 Share Posted March 11, 2007 I will have a woman if my life... oh wait... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubba Philips Posted March 11, 2007 Share Posted March 11, 2007 QUOTE(shipps @ Mar 11, 2007 -> 03:01 AM) Tejada will be here midseason.Pods will not play 50 games this year.Thome hits less than 30 hr's. Ozzie will get his way and the defiant Anderson and the chicago native Mackowiak will also find a new residence. Eduardo perez will make the team Rogowski will play for a major league team this year. KW will get back more diamond in the rough pitchers in return. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witesoxfan Posted March 12, 2007 Share Posted March 12, 2007 I'll add another prediction, one of Cintron and Ozuna doesn't make the team and is traded for essentially anything. Mackowiak has a ton of value to the team with his multiple positions and bat off of the bench, and Perez is such a solid bat to have sub in for Thome on a semi-regular basis and perhaps even get in a little outfield (like 5-10 games at most), along with occasionally giving Konerko a day off too. Cintron is about the only thing the Sox have for a backup SS - aside from Crede and Dye of course - so that leads me to believe it could easily be Ozuna. Just a feeling, and there are arguments for keeping him above even a Perez - namely the whole sparkplug factor and leadoff hitter against lefties - but I'm not sure how big of a factor that is. The other move that could happen is Podsednik getting traded. Ozzie loves him more than Dergan, but he is seriously the outcast on this team right now. He just doesn't fit anywhere at all, and I hope his DL stint is extended well into May if he's going to remain on the team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chisoxfn Posted March 12, 2007 Share Posted March 12, 2007 Sox hire Jason Gage away from a large CPA firm to be the asst. general manager. In the press conference, Gage says he swears he won't "Gage" the Sox. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beck72 Posted March 13, 2007 Author Share Posted March 13, 2007 QUOTE(witesoxfan @ Mar 12, 2007 -> 10:38 PM) I'll add another prediction, one of Cintron and Ozuna doesn't make the team and is traded for essentially anything. Mackowiak has a ton of value to the team with his multiple positions and bat off of the bench, and Perez is such a solid bat to have sub in for Thome on a semi-regular basis and perhaps even get in a little outfield (like 5-10 games at most), along with occasionally giving Konerko a day off too. Cintron is about the only thing the Sox have for a backup SS - aside from Crede and Dye of course - so that leads me to believe it could easily be Ozuna. Just a feeling, and there are arguments for keeping him above even a Perez - namely the whole sparkplug factor and leadoff hitter against lefties - but I'm not sure how big of a factor that is. The other move that could happen is Podsednik getting traded. Ozzie loves him more than Dergan, but he is seriously the outcast on this team right now. He just doesn't fit anywhere at all, and I hope his DL stint is extended well into May if he's going to remain on the team. Mack's biggest value was his OF versatility. Yet with Erstad around to play LF and CF, IMO, MAck's not as needed as Cintron, who can play 3b, SS and 2b. Ozuna also gives the sox some versatility with his IF spots and LF, and his running and RH bat for LHP. I could see Perez sticking around. Pods should prove he's healthy for some teams and get something of value. Yet Pods will be given a chance to help the sox before or if he's dealt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winninguglyin83 Posted March 13, 2007 Share Posted March 13, 2007 A. trade for Sandy Alomar. B. trade for Griffey Je. C. trade for ARod Actually , I just read a story in the Tribune that suggests some kind of package to the Phillies for Rowand and Lieber. One package was a bullpen arm, Mack and somebody else. The other involved either Crede or Fields. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxAce Posted March 13, 2007 Share Posted March 13, 2007 QUOTE(winninguglyin83 @ Mar 12, 2007 -> 09:14 PM) Actually , I just read a story in the Tribune that suggests some kind of package to the Phillies for Rowand and Lieber. One package was a bullpen arm, Mack and somebody else. The other involved either Crede or Fields. It was Crede. We were talking about it on the gamethread. Supposedly the arm would had been eigher Logan or MMac but don't quote me on that one. http://www.soxtalk.com/forums/index.php?sh...57258&st=15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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