hogan873 Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 With the Cubs trading for a new closer in Gregg, Kerry Wood is no longer a Cub. He is supposed to file for free agency at midnight. Is he a guy that the Sox should even take a look at? Not as a closer, but as bullpen help? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kjshoe04 Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 QUOTE (hogan873 @ Nov 13, 2008 -> 04:48 PM) With the Cubs trading for a new closer in Gregg, Kerry Wood is no longer a Cub. He is supposed to file for free agency at midnight. Is he a guy that the Sox should even take a look at? Not as a closer, but as bullpen help? I say no, he's going to be looking at big money, plus I believe it would cost us a draft pick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitesoxbrian Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 I was thinking the same thing. Maybe if we get him, we could deal Jenks to the Mets like we're rumored to be interested in doing.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 IMO, you don't try to outbid on closers to use them as setup men. The additional money people get for earning those "Save" totals makes it so that the only team that can really afford to buy a closer to use as a setup man is the Yankees. It's the difference between a $5 million a year pitcher and a $10 million a year pitcher. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThunderBolt Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 Nah, we're going either Jenks, Dotel or Thorton. Wood's most likley going home to Texas to play alongside Josh Hamilton. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa1334 Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 no. hes guna want years and probly around 10mil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paint it Black Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 No because he wants a multi-year deal and a lot of money Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hogan873 Posted November 13, 2008 Author Share Posted November 13, 2008 Do you think that Wood is still viable as a starter? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daa84 Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 i know we already have alot invested in middle relief but i really like the idea of going after juan cruz... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 QUOTE (hogan873 @ Nov 13, 2008 -> 02:50 PM) Do you think that Wood is still viable as a starter? Do you think Contreras is? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 QUOTE (daa84 @ Nov 13, 2008 -> 11:51 PM) i know we already have alot invested in middle relief but i really like the idea of going after juan cruz... I bet he ends up being a closer in the AL Central. Don't forget he's a type A. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hogan873 Posted November 13, 2008 Author Share Posted November 13, 2008 QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Nov 13, 2008 -> 04:51 PM) Do you think Contreras is? Good question. He actually looked okay when he did a few long relief gigs. But, that's not what he is, right? He's a starter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 YES YES YES. PLease sign Wood. I would LOVE it. Put him in the 7th inning role, or close him if we trade jenks. A pen of Jenks, Wood, Dotel, Thorton, Richard and Line is ridonkulous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthPaw Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 (edited) FWIW, it would cost us a draft pick. He's gonna be looking for some serious cash, but if we moved Jenks, and depending on what we get it return, I could see KW making a run at him Edited November 13, 2008 by IrishSoxFan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elrockinMT Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Nov 13, 2008 -> 10:51 PM) Do you think Contreras is? Jose isn't until maybe after the 09 all star game? So you might be answering your won question. I don't see Wood a starter, and if he is he wouldn't stay healthy enough to last all season Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daa84 Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 QUOTE (fathom @ Nov 13, 2008 -> 06:52 PM) I bet he ends up being a closer in the AL Central. Don't forget he's a type A. its so stupid that they treat middle relievers and closers as two separate positions in that....what do you think? tigers? indians? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitesoxbrian Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 QUOTE (RockRaines @ Nov 13, 2008 -> 05:57 PM) YES YES YES. PLease sign Wood. I would LOVE it. Put him in the 7th inning role, or close him if we trade jenks. A pen of Jenks, Wood, Dotel, Thorton, Richard and Line is ridonkulous. I have a feeling that if we get Wood we'll be trading Jenks or Dotel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 QUOTE (elrockinMT @ Nov 13, 2008 -> 03:00 PM) Jose isn't until maybe after the 09 all star game? So you might be answering your won question. I don't see Wood a starter, and if he is he wouldn't stay healthy enough to last all season That was the point of bringing up Contreras. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knightni Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 Wood could go to the Mets if Minaya can't get Jenks from the Sox. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Allen Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 I heard the reason Wood is now an ex-Cub is because he wants a 4 year contract. A straight jacket and a rubber room should be issued to anyone who gives him one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeynach Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 I would only look at Wood if we traded Jenks, hes not worth the draftpick we would have to give up to acquire him as a mere set up man. Hes basically the same type of pitcher as Dotel and we are already on the books for his 6 Mil or whatever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 QUOTE (joeynach @ Nov 13, 2008 -> 04:50 PM) I would only look at Wood if we traded Jenks, hes not worth the draftpick we would have to give up to acquire him as a mere set up man. Hes basically the same type of pitcher as Dotel and we are already on the books for his 6 Mil or whatever. If you think about it in terms of a trade...we'd be trading away: Bobby Jenks Our first round draft pick in 2009 Probably about $15-20 million (the difference between Kerry Wood's contract, maybe 3-4 years at $10 million a year and Jenks who's just hitting arbitration) We'd be getting back: Kerry Wood Whatever the haul for Jenks is. To make that deal balance...you need a monstrous haul for Jenks. You need someone to do something stupid. You need to go to the Rays and have them offer you David Price or something like that. You need to go to the Mets and have them say "Here's David Wright". And maybe more, depending on the salary constraints. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearSox Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 NO! God no... he's gonna be looking for a big payday, and while he stayed healthy last year, that's not gonna last. He's gonna get injured again, guaranteed. And I'd prefer not to see us overpay for another reliever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LosMediasBlancas Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 No. Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyyle23 Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 Although the likelihood is extremely slim, it would be hilarious if Wood came to the Sox and stayed healthy and helped the Sox win it all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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