Princess Dye Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 (edited) Revitalized his career this year, and we all became fans strangely enough Although our standards were pretty low at the position by the time he turned things around He still doesnt have the bat control this team needs. and while we'd love him for a utility role, i bet he'll want a raise and multiyear w/ his comeback year. a good agent can get that from another team. not a ton, but he has defense and some power. what will happen? (not should) and FWIW he's listed as 29 yrs old. Edited October 7, 2008 by Princess Dye Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rangercal Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 at the right price I would like him back as a utility/insurance guy. What will happen to him is your question though, your guess is as good as mine or anyone here for that matter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoSox05 Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 I don't think he is a starter. I would like to find a utility player with more speed and higher obp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Princess Dye Posted October 7, 2008 Author Share Posted October 7, 2008 Casey Blake! ok already violating the rules of my own thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve9347 Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 I think it's thankfully time to say goodbye to Mr. Uribe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa1334 Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 QUOTE (Steve9347 @ Oct 7, 2008 -> 08:23 AM) I think it's thankfully time to say goodbye to Mr. Uribe. that^^^ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chunk23 Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 QUOTE (Melissa1334 @ Oct 7, 2008 -> 03:43 PM) that^^^ As much as I would love for him to go, I don't think it's going to happen. Right now we're probably going to need a 3b and a SS unless Ramirez shifts to SS at which point we need a 2b. Crede isn't coming back and it looks like OC isn't. If we get a decent player for one of those positions, it should offset Uribe's weak bat. Blake would be ok, close to meh. Right now we just don't have a replacement especially with how poor Fields looked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heartattack19 Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 I was really down on him the first half of the year, but he came in and solidified the defense at third base when Crede went down. Watching Fields there was brutal. Granted, i think his positioning could be better (seemed to be a lot of grounders going in between him and OC) but i thought he did an okay job and would love him back as a utility player! Plus he seems to keep the club loose, who does not like the blond chin hair? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 Offer him arbitration, sign him to a short 1-3 year deal if he's interested, maybe about $3-$4 million a year, as a utility guy who is excellent with the glove at 3 infield positions. Don't plan on him starting any of them unless someone gets hurt. If someone else outbids you, then move on to Getz/Bourgeois. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LosMediasBlancas Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 Does the good outweigh the bad? I'd say he breaks even. Sure there are good things he brings to the team, but his approach at the plate nullifies it all, for me anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo's Drinker Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 I say keep him, I loved his turnaround and he looks great in the dugout. Could he be an insurance plan until Beckam learns 3B. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shamrock4Life Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 you are already losing 2 IF, don't know if you can lose a third. if OC is indeed gone and not coming back, I think you have to try and keep Uribe and have him fight Fields for the 3B job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elrockinMT Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 (edited) QUOTE (Princess Dye @ Oct 7, 2008 -> 02:59 PM) Revitalized his career this year, and we all became fans strangely enough Although our standards were pretty low at the position by the time he turned things around He still doesnt have the bat control this team needs. and while we'd love him for a utility role, i bet he'll want a raise and multiyear w/ his comeback year. a good agent can get that from another team. not a ton, but he has defense and some power. what will happen? (not should) and FWIW he's listed as 29 yrs old. Edited October 7, 2008 by elrockinMT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elrockinMT Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 I would welcome Uribe back, if for no oterh reason then his ability to give the team infield options. I wouldn't expect much if any improvement at the plate though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milkman delivers Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 The guy just batted .247 this year. For a guy like Uribe, that's plenty, and basically all I've ever wanted out of him offensively. Re-sign him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max power Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 QUOTE (Shamrock4Life @ Oct 7, 2008 -> 12:00 PM) you are already losing 2 IF, don't know if you can lose a third. if OC is indeed gone and not coming back, I think you have to try and keep Uribe and have him fight Fields for the 3B job. You aren't really losing 3 because two of them split time. The sox can find someone better, fairly easily. Juan would be okay for a few million. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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