OfficerKarkovice Posted December 2, 2002 Share Posted December 2, 2002 Pending his physical the deal apparently done. http://espn.go.com/mlb/news/2002/1202/1470010.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MurcieOne Posted December 2, 2002 Share Posted December 2, 2002 Originally posted by OfficerKarkovicePending his physical the deal apparently done. http://espn.go.com/mlb/news/2002/1202/1470010.html A couple reasons why this is good........ 1. Thome can no longer launch baseballs thrown by White Sox pitching into the right-field bleechers at Jacobs Field. 2. He didn't go to the Cubs 3. Tribe now has no superstar players! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chisoxfn Posted December 2, 2002 Share Posted December 2, 2002 Great move for the Phillies. They get a leader in Thome as well as a guy that will help launch Phillies baseball into their new stadium in 2 years. I'm glad we won't have to see him on the Sox. Hopefully we'll meet him in the World Series, cause i'd love to just see the Sox in the series. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MurcieOne Posted December 2, 2002 Share Posted December 2, 2002 Originally posted by ChisoxfnGreat move for the Phillies. They get a leader in Thome as well as a guy that will help launch Phillies baseball into their new stadium in 2 years. I'm glad we won't have to see him on the Sox. Hopefully we'll meet him in the World Series, cause i'd love to just see the Sox in the series. I think that if the Phillies dont show a helluva lot of improvement this next season....... heads are gonna roll starting with Bowa. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Molto Posted December 2, 2002 Share Posted December 2, 2002 it is good knowing we don't have to play him anymore. the guy was the only thing on the Indians that hurt us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chisoxfn Posted December 2, 2002 Share Posted December 2, 2002 Now the Indians can concentrate soley on the younguns. I guess Lee Stevens will start at first for them until they can develop a prospect. Also, the Cubs signed left handed reliever Mike Remlinger to a 3yr deal with just over 10 million. ESPN is reporting that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest hotsoxchick1 Posted December 2, 2002 Share Posted December 2, 2002 hey the tribe still has little omar dont they? or did they get rid of him too???? i figured thome would end up in philly....they did make the better offer and we all know money talks in most cases i dont care how many times someone says its not all about the cash.... besides this contract they offered him guarentees we wont have to see him in the al for quite a few years........... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chisoxfn Posted December 2, 2002 Share Posted December 2, 2002 Ya, Thome couldn't turn down all those years. The tribe still has Vizquel, but you know they are trying to move him, especially since they acquired the premiere shortstop prospect in the majors in Brandon Phillips. He was acquired via the Bartolo Colon deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BridgeportHeather Posted December 2, 2002 Share Posted December 2, 2002 Originally posted by ChisoxfnAlso, the Cubs signed left handed reliever Mike Remlinger to a 3yr deal with just over 10 million. ESPN is reporting that. FUUUUUUUUCK! Now we're gonna have to dodge all these Cub fans' harsh words when the win the World Series this coming year! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MurcieOne Posted December 2, 2002 Share Posted December 2, 2002 Originally posted by HeatherTheRedbird Originally posted by ChisoxfnAlso, the Cubs signed left handed reliever Mike Remlinger to a 3yr deal with just over 10 million. ESPN is reporting that. FUUUUUUUUCK! Now we're gonna have to dodge all these Cub fans' harsh words when the win the World Series this coming year! Like it or not Sox fans..... this is a move in the right direction for the North Siders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest hotsoxchick1 Posted December 2, 2002 Share Posted December 2, 2002 lol heather... we still have to get past minny yet.... dependig on who they dump and keep this off season they could be the only team to be reconed with.... as far as little omar on the tribe jason he has a no trade clause in his contract which would guarentee him retirement in cleveland...... he has to approve of it first before they can deal him off.........dont look to him going anywhere anytime soon....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cerbaho-WG Posted December 2, 2002 Share Posted December 2, 2002 How is signing a 40 year old reliever for 3.3 mil a year a "step in the right direction"? They still have gaping holes in their lineup, and Hee Seop Choi and Bobby Hill won't fill them. I'm VERY surprised Thome signed with the Phils. With no #1 ace, or slugger, the Injuns will probably place 3rd in the central this year. But, they have a great farm system, and I expect the Sox and the Tribe to compete very closely for the AL Central crown for the next half decade or so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedPinStripes Posted December 2, 2002 Share Posted December 2, 2002 I know why Thome went there. And it makes me sick! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witesoxfan Posted December 2, 2002 Share Posted December 2, 2002 I'd have to say the Indians are probably going to contend this year....for the cellar. Their biggest bat is Ellis "My knees are so f***ing old they are about to fall off and they creak and moan when I walk because I forgot to re-lubricate them with WD-40" Burks. He is still a hell of a hitter and could hit the s*** off the ball, but that's about it. I wouldn't expect anymore 30-30 seasons from him...hell, I wouldn't expect him to get a double for the rest of his career. Sabathia is their ace as of now, and they got a pretty good core of young starters, however, we know what it's like to have young starters. Their offense may be slightly better than mediocre, and their bullpen will be in about the same area....and I haven't said a thing about their management. I'd say a 67-95 season would be a step in the right direction...hell, that'd be a great season if you ask me personally. Thome carried that team on his back and if not for their 11-1 start, they would have lost 100 games EASILY. The new Indians slogan: Early 90s Indians here we go again...maybe when we are good again, we will actually win a World Series! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FUCKREINSDORF Posted December 2, 2002 Share Posted December 2, 2002 Originally posted by ChisoxfnGreat move for the Phillies. They get a leader in Thome as well as a guy that will help launch Phillies baseball into their new stadium in 2 years. I'm glad we won't have to see him on the Sox. Hopefully we'll meet him in the World Series, cause i'd love to just see the Sox in the series. Juat a word of warning: The "P" on his cap and helmet will stand for Pressure,not Philadelphia.Having relatives who live half an hour from Veteran's Stadium (the home of the Phillies),Thome will be expected to have a cape on his shoulders with a red "S" on his chest.And if he doesn't,the Phiilie faithful will let him know about his shortcomings in a heartbeat.This is a group that,on a Sunday close to Christmas some time back,threw ice balls at Santa during an Eagles half time show.The grass isn't always greener on the other side. Otherwise,i'm happy that mofo is out of the A.L.!!:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MurcieOne Posted December 2, 2002 Share Posted December 2, 2002 Originally posted by Cerbaho-WGHow is signing a 40 year old reliever for 3.3 mil a year a "step in the right direction"? They still have gaping holes in their lineup, and Hee Seop Choi and Bobby Hill won't fill them. I'm VERY surprised Thome signed with the Phils. With no #1 ace, or slugger, the Injuns will probably place 3rd in the central this year. But, they have a great farm system, and I expect the Sox and the Tribe to compete very closely for the AL Central crown for the next half decade or so. How is it not a step in the right direction? Remilinger has been the best set-up man in the majors the past 3 years. Cubs bullpen was arguably the worst in the division last year..... Remlinger = reliever..... Cubs = bad bullpen....... seems intellegent to me. They have other needs but this was a good signing. Also not their only signing. they'll also get Kent or I-rod before this season begins. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chisoxfn Posted December 3, 2002 Share Posted December 3, 2002 I wish the White Sox had the trib's management. They may of been cheap for a long time, but over the past 3 yrs they've opened their wallets and let Mcphail and now Hendry run the show. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CubKilla Posted December 3, 2002 Share Posted December 3, 2002 Originally posted by Murcielago Originally posted by Cerbaho-WGHow is signing a 40 year old reliever for 3.3 mil a year a "step in the right direction"? They still have gaping holes in their lineup, and Hee Seop Choi and Bobby Hill won't fill them. I'm VERY surprised Thome signed with the Phils. With no #1 ace, or slugger, the Injuns will probably place 3rd in the central this year. But, they have a great farm system, and I expect the Sox and the Tribe to compete very closely for the AL Central crown for the next half decade or so. How is it not a step in the right direction? Remilinger has been the best set-up man in the majors the past 3 years. Cubs bullpen was arguably the worst in the division last year..... Remlinger = reliever..... Cubs = bad bullpen....... seems intellegent to me. They have other needs but this was a good signing. Also not their only signing. they'll also get Kent or I-rod before this season begins. I heard the sCrUBS were interested in I-Rod and possibly Vidro. This is the first I heard of interest in Kent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chisoxfn Posted December 3, 2002 Share Posted December 3, 2002 People have implied that they will make a push at Kent because Baker is their and Kent has stated he wants to play for Dusty. The only substantial stuff I've heard is they have talked with the expos for Vidro and Vazquez and they seem to be interestd in Pudge, but only if they can move Hundley. They also have been rumored to possibly make a push at Blalock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CubKilla Posted December 3, 2002 Share Posted December 3, 2002 I heard the Yankees were shopping Soriano and if there were any takers, the Yankees were going to pursue Kent. Anybody else hear this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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