santo=dorf Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 Tony Clark re-signed with the D-bags today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caulfield12 Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 (edited) http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writ...ml?eref=writers Top 20 remaining FA's, I can't see how Cabrera, Crede and Garland are ranked ahead of Manny (maybe best values?)...but I really wish that we had Tim Redding back, lol. He's be our 4th starter at this point in the proceedings. At the time we had him, he was totally superfluous. A mention of Freddy Garcia, but nothing about the likes of Mulder, Pedro Martinez, Bartolo Colon, Glavine, Smoltz as some of the other bargain basement pitchers that might be available. Pettitte might be the best fit for us, but I don't see him coming to Chicago at all. Not to mention the four lefties issue...soon to be five if they trade Floyd and Marquez is a bust. Edited January 3, 2009 by caulfield12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThunderBolt Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 Scott Proctor to the Marlins Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
santo=dorf Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 Ramon Vazquez signed with the Pirates Nick Punto re-signed with the Twins Jason Michaels signed with the Astros Felipe Lopez (typo in his name) signed with Arizona Aaron Boone signed with the Astros Adam Everett signed with the Tigers Trot Nixon signed a minor league deal with the Brewers Kevin Mench signed with the Hanshin Tigers in Japan Brad Penny signed with the Red Sox Jamie Moyer re-signed with the Phillies Mark Hendrickson signed with the O's Darren Oliver accepted arbitration from the Angels Jorge Julio signed a 1 year deal with the Brewers Dan Wheeler signed a three year extension earlier in the year with the Rays Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthSideSox72 Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 List updated again. Things seem to have gotten moving again in the FA market. Looks to me like Crede should sign soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
santo=dorf Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 Milton Bradley to the Cubs Pat Burrell to the Rays Mike Lamb signed a deal with the Brewers with the Twins on the hook for most of the $3 million salary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SOXOBAMA Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 Giambi back to Oakland for 5M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milkman delivers Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 QUOTE (SOXOBAMA @ Jan 6, 2009 -> 11:48 AM) Giambi back to Oakland for 5M He's free to roid back up now. Expect a big year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witesoxfan Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 QUOTE (Milkman delivers @ Jan 6, 2009 -> 02:33 PM) He's free to roid back up now. Expect a big year. just free to get rid of that god forsaken mustache. I, for one, hope he grows the beard and hair back. I have never been a Giambi fan, but his hair is awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 Indians sign Carl Pavano. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caulfield12 Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 (edited) QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Jan 6, 2009 -> 03:04 PM) Indians sign Carl Pavano. With our luck, he'll have a Cal Eldred-ish (circa 2000 first half) breakout season. I don't know where the Indians are getting the money, but they've added DeRosa, Wood and now Pavano...and look like they could be entering 2009 as the favorites (along with Minnesota) to win the division. Of course, Wood and Pavano could also break down in the first week of April in the cold weather. so I suppose anything's possible. When Westbrook comes back, they'll have 9 starters in that organization (Lee, Carmona, Westbrook, Reyes, Lewis, Jackson, Sowers, Laffey, Pavano). It's definitely an area of concern going forward for the Sox. Only the back end of the Tigers' rotation is in as much disarray as the White Sox 4/5 spots currently of the five AL Central teams. Edited January 6, 2009 by caulfield12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
santo=dorf Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 Matt Morris retired Edgar Renteria signed with the Giants Carl Pavano signed with the Indians David Weathers accepted the Reds' offer of arbitration Jason Giambi signed with the A's Greg Maddux retired John Smoltz's option was declined Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
santo=dorf Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 Mark Kotsay, John Smoltz, Rocco Baldelli, and Takashi Saito signed with the Red Sox Shawn Estes signed a minor league deal with the Dodgers Willie Bloomquist signed a two year deal with the Royals Vance Wilson signed a minor league deal with the Royals Chris Gomez signed a minor league deal with the Orioles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chisoxfn Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 Wow, didn't see that about Smoltz. If he is at all healthy thats a really good signing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearSox Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 It'll be interesting to see how Baldelli does with Boston. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted January 12, 2009 Share Posted January 12, 2009 Takashi Saito signed with Boston Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caulfield12 Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 (edited) Derek Lowe, $60 million for four years with the Braves, who've also added the Japanese veteran and Vazquez this off-season. So much for Lowe getting "ONLY" $42 million for 3 years. But somehow Dunn thinks he's getting $56 million for 4 years....with only 2-3 even interested in him a this point? Good lucky there, buddy. Kawakami for $24 million to the Braves. Craig Monroe signs a minor league deal. (Remember when he destroyed the White Sox through the '06 season?) Guillermo Mota returns to the Dodgers. Alex Cora to the Mets Prior and Chris Burke to the Padres (there was a day that would have raised some excitement in baseball circles...even two years ago) DAMMIT KW!!!! How could you let him get away!?! Russ Ortiz to the Astros. Edited January 14, 2009 by caulfield12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthSideSox72 Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 Updated the list. Its getting a lot thinner now, after being dead for quite a while. Check out thirdbasemen. Crede really stands out - I'll be surprised if he doesn't sign very soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThunderBolt Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 (edited) Toby Hall to the Astros Scotty Pods, Matt Belisle, Dan Ortmeir to Rockies Edited January 15, 2009 by Thunderbolt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
santo=dorf Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 Glendon Rusch signed a minor league deal with the Rockies Chris Gomez (SS) signed a minor league deal with the O's Tubby Hall signed a minor league deal with the Astros Jerry Hairston Jr. re-signed with the Reds Marcus Giles signed a minor league deal with the Phillies Chris Woodward signed a minor league deal with the Mariners Gabe Kapler signed with the Rays Lowe needs his name scratched out Trevor Hoffman signed with the Brewers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caulfield12 Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 (edited) "We'd have to sit down and have a discussion," said Wade. "Where we are right now, our payroll is $107 million. Last year, we finished around $98 million. We're really up against our number at 107, and it's a number, quite frankly, that the revenues don't support." Wade followed with a bit of a disclaimer: "Circumstances can change. We can see if we can create more flexibility to make it happen, but right now, the feeling is the group we've committed to at this point is the group we'll go with, with 99 percent certainty." Sounds like the GM's and owners all have the same PR agent/soundtrack this offseason. Rumors of Orlando Cabrera to the Marlins, probably to play 2B (yeah, that Ramirez kid can play a little SS). I guess that would move our pick down...although the Marlins are pretty close to the middle of the pack, I guess we'd get first round supplemental and then 2nd round. Chone Figgins agrees to arbitration on a one year deal for $5.7 million with the Angels. Still not seeing a Dye trade there, but potentially Paulie if they feel Morales isn't the answer. Edited January 15, 2009 by caulfield12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalapse Posted January 15, 2009 Author Share Posted January 15, 2009 QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Jan 15, 2009 -> 12:17 AM) "We'd have to sit down and have a discussion," said Wade. "Where we are right now, our payroll is $107 million. Last year, we finished around $98 million. We're really up against our number at 107, and it's a number, quite frankly, that the revenues don't support." Wade followed with a bit of a disclaimer: "Circumstances can change. We can see if we can create more flexibility to make it happen, but right now, the feeling is the group we've committed to at this point is the group we'll go with, with 99 percent certainty." Sounds like the GM's and owners all have the same PR agent/soundtrack this offseason. Rumors of Orlando Cabrera to the Marlins, probably to play 2B (yeah, that Ramirez kid can play a little SS). I guess that would move our pick down...although the Marlins are pretty close to the middle of the pack, I guess we'd get first round supplemental and then 2nd round. Chone Figgins agrees to arbitration on a one year deal for $5.7 million with the Angels. Still not seeing a Dye trade there, but potentially Paulie if they feel Morales isn't the answer. The Marlins have the 18th pick and only the first 16 are protected (the Marlins have a comp pick at #10 (Aaron Crow) so everyone moves back a spot) so the Sox would receive the 18th and 40th picks in the draft if Cabrera signed with the Marlins tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caulfield12 Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 Guess I was wrong...should have looked it up. That makes it very unlikely that he ends up there...Oakland seems like a better fit. With Giambi, Holliday and adding Cabrera, they might actually be able to win the AL West, although I would still pick the Angels going into the season because of their pitching. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThunderBolt Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 (edited) Pablo "The Secret Weapon" Ozuna to the Phillies David Eckstein to the Padres Edited January 15, 2009 by Thunderbolt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nitetrain8601 Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 I wanted to bring back Willie Harris and Pablo Ozuna this year. And then have one play C while the other pitches. That would amuse me, entertain me, and make the Sunday lineup, that much more exciting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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