RockRaines Posted April 27, 2007 Share Posted April 27, 2007 We just cleared a spot on the 40 man. Im sure a move will be made somehow. Also if we need an additional OF'er Sweeney would probably be the logical choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalapse Posted April 27, 2007 Share Posted April 27, 2007 QUOTE(Steve9347 @ Apr 27, 2007 -> 02:12 PM) Dye to DH, Sweeney to RF. I don't see Kenny making a move for a bat unless Thome is shelved for something like... 8 months. Hello 4th place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flash Tizzle Posted April 27, 2007 Share Posted April 27, 2007 (edited) If Thome were to be placed on the DL for an extended period of time (3+ weeks) I'd do absolutely nothing. I'm sorry, you can't reasonably replace Thome's production this early in the season without jeopardizing a large portion of your future. I'd like to know one general manager out there who wouldn't bend Williams over backwards. However much we have to overpay (and I don't believe there's any doubt it would require overpayment) would it be worth it for one season? Even if Gonzalez alone is enought to land a bat? Considering how Konerko, Dye, Pierzynski, Crede, Erstad are all hitting poorly, I'd rather count on them rebounding then doing anything drastic. By the nature of a major league lineup there are 8 other players available to compensate for a loss. Even one as potentially devastating as Thome. My feeling is if he's down, perhaps bring up Sweeney as an additional lefthanded bat (to satisfy Guillen). Hell, we'll probably end the season poorly; but even with Thome there was no guarantee we'd be very good. Let's not forget about the starting pitching, which still determines our fate. If we lose; we lose. Just don't do anything stupid to salvage one season. One which is too early to know for sure whether we'll be in contention down the road. Edited April 27, 2007 by Flash Tizzle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackie hayes Posted April 27, 2007 Share Posted April 27, 2007 QUOTE(RockRaines @ Apr 27, 2007 -> 03:23 PM) We just cleared a spot on the 40 man. Im sure a move will be made somehow. Also if we need an additional OF'er Sweeney would probably be the logical choice. So you're suggesting that Sweeney will be called up and an outside bat brought in, rather than Terrero coming up? I'm still thinking that Terrero will be up soon, but we'll see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalapse Posted April 27, 2007 Share Posted April 27, 2007 Per the blog: Erstad, LF; Iguchi, 2B; Thome, DH; PK, 1B; Dye, RF; AJ, C; Crede, 3B; Mack, LF; Uribe, SS. What the f*** is going on here? Thome DHing, Dye in RF and 2 guys in left. It's madness. So Thome is healthy afterall? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minorsfan Posted April 27, 2007 Share Posted April 27, 2007 QUOTE(Milkman delivers @ Apr 27, 2007 -> 01:13 PM) With Thome being injured almost all of 2005, and the second half of 2006, it's pretty bad news for him to be hurt this early in 2007. Thome is in lineup tonight... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted April 27, 2007 Share Posted April 27, 2007 QUOTE(Kalapse @ Apr 27, 2007 -> 03:17 PM) Per the blog: Erstad, LF; Iguchi, 2B; Thome, DH; PK, 1B; Dye, RF; AJ, C; Crede, 3B; Mack, LF; Uribe, SS. What the f*** is going on here? Thome DHing, Dye in RF and 2 guys in left. It's madness. So Thome is healthy afterall? Thats the new defense. Two guys in LF, NOBODY in CF. Take that baseball gods. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigSqwert Posted April 27, 2007 Share Posted April 27, 2007 QUOTE(RockRaines @ Apr 27, 2007 -> 03:21 PM) Thats the new defense. Two guys in LF, NOBODY in CF. Take that baseball gods. ROFLMAO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TitoMB345 Posted April 27, 2007 Share Posted April 27, 2007 So... I am thoroughly confused. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobDylan Posted April 27, 2007 Share Posted April 27, 2007 QUOTE(TitoMB345 @ Apr 27, 2007 -> 03:45 PM) So... I am thoroughly confused. What new? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted April 27, 2007 Share Posted April 27, 2007 QUOTE(Tony82087 @ Apr 27, 2007 -> 08:38 PM) I take it back. Fathom, you lose. That's great. One thing Ozzie needs to do is get Thome some days off against LHP over the course of the season and try to prevent nagging injuries. I like the lineup tonight...Angels are playing well though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TitoMB345 Posted April 27, 2007 Share Posted April 27, 2007 Any word on whether he is actually playing or not? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buehrle>Wood Posted April 27, 2007 Share Posted April 27, 2007 QUOTE(Kalapse @ Apr 27, 2007 -> 08:17 PM) Per the blog: Erstad, LF; Iguchi, 2B; Thome, DH; PK, 1B; Dye, RF; AJ, C; Crede, 3B; Mack, LF; Uribe, SS. What the f*** is going on here? Thome DHing, Dye in RF and 2 guys in left. It's madness. So Thome is healthy afterall? Baseball Tonight last night also said he would play today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
South Side Fireworks Man Posted April 27, 2007 Share Posted April 27, 2007 QUOTE(Kalapse @ Apr 27, 2007 -> 02:02 PM) It would be impossible to fully replace Thome's offensive production but something would need to be done. At this point in the season it's not widely known who is available exactly but I'm sure if Thome did hit the DL we'd hear some names thrown out there in the press. Raul Ibanez? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tealeafreaderii Posted April 27, 2007 Share Posted April 27, 2007 If Thome is out for an extended period... Reggie Sanders probably wouldn't be too difficult to pry from the Royals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aboz56 Posted April 27, 2007 Share Posted April 27, 2007 Since he's playing tonight, this thread is no longer needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IlliniKrush Posted April 28, 2007 Share Posted April 28, 2007 QUOTE(aboz56 @ Apr 27, 2007 -> 06:15 PM) Since he's playing tonight, this thread is no longer needed. Update: Exited the game in the first inning, so still needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted April 28, 2007 Share Posted April 28, 2007 We're screwed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flash Tizzle Posted April 28, 2007 Share Posted April 28, 2007 QUOTE(fathom @ Apr 27, 2007 -> 07:32 PM) We're screwed Here's hoping Williams doesn't do anything too drastic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TitoMB345 Posted April 28, 2007 Share Posted April 28, 2007 So long 2007? What the f*** even happened? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregory Pratt Posted April 28, 2007 Share Posted April 28, 2007 It might very well spark our team. It wouldn't be the first time a team lost a huge player in trade or injury then rallied. The Twins of last year are a good example, I think, with Liriano and Hunter (if I'm not mistaken). It wouldn't even be the first time with a Sox team -- Ventura, 97! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan4life_2007 Posted April 28, 2007 Share Posted April 28, 2007 It was quite obvious Thome was in much worse shape than anybody was letting on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caulfield12 Posted April 28, 2007 Share Posted April 28, 2007 (edited) QUOTE(Jordan4life_2007 @ Apr 27, 2007 -> 07:46 PM) It was quite obvious Thome was in much worse shape than anybody was letting on. Possible options if not Ryan Sweeney... J. Burnitz Alexis Gomez Aaron Guiel Hollandsworth Terrence Long Q. McCracken Michael Tucker Bernie Williams QUOTE(Gregory Pratt @ Apr 27, 2007 -> 07:39 PM) It might very well spark our team. It wouldn't be the first time a team lost a huge player in trade or injury then rallied. The Twins of last year are a good example, I think, with Liriano and Hunter (if I'm not mistaken). It wouldn't even be the first time with a Sox team -- Ventura, 97! The Twins were playing really well before Radke and especially Liriano went down...I wouldn't say the injury inspired then so much as they survived it with Baker, Bonser, Garza. It was really the turnaround of Morneau in early June and the insertion of Liriano into the rotation, along with the release of Batista and the insertion of Punto into the line-up that really sparked that team last year. Edited April 28, 2007 by caulfield12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted April 28, 2007 Share Posted April 28, 2007 QUOTE(Jordan4life_2007 @ Apr 28, 2007 -> 12:46 AM) It was quite obvious Thome was in much worse shape than anybody was letting on. Bernstein was all over that one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted April 28, 2007 Share Posted April 28, 2007 Calling Eduardo Perez. Would be great to have against lefties. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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