SOXOBAMA Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 I got a text from a very close friend that said. Paul White was on XM radio and reported that the Sox will be signing Pedro Martinez and Brandon Lyon by the end of the week. Can anyone else confirm this report. I'm stuck at work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedoctor Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 i like this idea only because the thought of marquez and richard rounding out the rotation makes me ill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthSideSox72 Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 Pedro Martinez???? What's his health status right now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedoctor Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Jan 5, 2009 -> 05:25 PM) Pedro Martinez???? What's his health status right now? tenuous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rangercal Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 I like Pedro as a 50-100 ip starter. Nothing more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxFan562004 Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 If Pedro is reasonable money I would have no problem with it. The Sox are a big payroll team that shed some payroll, they are in the position to roll the dice with someone like Pedro or an Andruw Jones Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shipps Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 Pedro's health is about as stable as Freddy Garcia's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sircaffey Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 Pedro will take Contreras' place on the DL. The Sox probably look at Pedro/Jose being 1 SP with Marquez/Richard/Poreda being 1 SP as well. I like the thought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SOXOBAMA Posted January 5, 2009 Author Share Posted January 5, 2009 I just hope if we do sign Pedro, he has at least one good year left in his arm. What was the deal with Lyon in AZ.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Allen Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 QUOTE (thedoctor @ Jan 5, 2009 -> 12:24 PM) i like this idea only because the thought of marquez and richard rounding out the rotation makes me ill. You apparently haven't watched Pedro recently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshot7 Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 Lyon had 26 saves last year but with a 4.70 ERA. 07 was his best year, posting a 2.68 ERA in 74 innings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve9347 Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 He hasn't been worthwhile in 3 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedoctor Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Jan 5, 2009 -> 06:45 PM) You apparently haven't watched Pedro recently. not saying either pedro or lyon are great at this point, but there ought to be veteran competition for those spots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatchetman Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 this seems kind of dubious since the most logical thing for him to do would be to throw in front of scouts to show his arm is ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 Lyon would make our bullpen nasty. I'd take him in a second. Pedro, eh. If it is an incentive type deal, cool. If we don't sign him, no biggie to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Allen Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 If you don't like Dotel, you will absolutely hate Lyon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flavum Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 I'd think of Pedro much like El Duque in 2005. You know you're not going to get 32 starts from him, but if you get a good 15-20 starts, then he's be more valuable than a bunch of young guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Jan 5, 2009 -> 10:28 AM) If you don't like Dotel, you will absolutely hate Lyon. It depends on the role they're put in. Dotel as a 7th inning guy...ok. Dotel as an 8th/9th inning guy, ick. Lyon as a 7th inning guy with Dotel hanging around, along with the 2 Loogy's, leading in to Linebrink/Jenks...pretty nasty. Lyon as the 8th inning guy before Jenks or before someone else...worrisome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flavum Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 Lyon would be a nice pickup..certainly a lot more reliable than Russell, Jimenez, or Wassermann. The chances of Linebrink and Dotel making it through this season without injuries would be low too. I like the idea of another veteran arm. Anyone confirm these rumors? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sircaffey Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 Brandon just had a horrible 2nd half last year. Something was off... Pre: 37.0 IP, 35 H, 7 BB, 28 K, 2.43 ERA, 1.14 WHIP Post: 22.1 IP, 40 H, 6 BB, 16 K, 8.46 ERA, 2.06 WHIP I'd be very happy if the Sox signed him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lostfan Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 QUOTE (sircaffey @ Jan 5, 2009 -> 01:47 PM) Brandon just had a horrible 2nd half last year. Something was off... Pre: 37.0 IP, 35 H, 7 BB, 28 K, 2.43 ERA, 1.14 ERA Post: 22.1 IP, 40 H, 6 BB, 16 K, 8.46 ERA, 2.06 ERA I'd be very happy if the Sox signed him. I assume that last stat is supposed to be WHIP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigSqwert Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 Pedro? I'd pass. Would be nice to occasionally get a big name guy at least remotely close to his prime and not 5 years afterward. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HuskyCaucasian Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 QUOTE (SOXOBAMA @ Jan 5, 2009 -> 11:20 AM) Pedro Martinez and Brandon Lyon by the end of the week. Totally misread that the first time. i must be still in Bear mood. Swore you said Brandon Lloyd. And I thought, "hell, he sucks at football. Might give baseball a shot." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatchetman Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 QUOTE (BigSqwert @ Jan 5, 2009 -> 12:56 PM) Pedro? I'd pass. Would be nice to occasionally get a big name guy at least remotely close to his prime and not 5 years afterward. dude, this is a sox forum. maybe you are confused. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CubKilla Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 Lyon was absolutely dreadful the 2nd half of 2008. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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