JPN366 Posted November 9, 2009 Share Posted November 9, 2009 Just an idea that popped into my head, discuss... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chetkincaid Posted November 9, 2009 Share Posted November 9, 2009 To play where? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RibbieRubarb Posted November 9, 2009 Share Posted November 9, 2009 I'm assuming you plan to play Overbay at 1st, with Paulie DHing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPN366 Posted November 9, 2009 Author Share Posted November 9, 2009 QUOTE (Chet Kincaid @ Nov 9, 2009 -> 09:25 AM) To play where? 1B, move Konerko to DH. Another left handed bat that's a gap hitter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted November 9, 2009 Share Posted November 9, 2009 I'd do it in a heartbeat. Those are two guys who will never sniff the majors. I am not sure why another team would even want those two to be honest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPN366 Posted November 9, 2009 Author Share Posted November 9, 2009 QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Nov 9, 2009 -> 09:32 AM) I'd do it in a heartbeat. Those are two guys who will never sniff the majors. I am not sure why another team would even want those two to be honest. That would be getting rid of the last of the failed 1st rounders, plus I think the Jays are looking for a catcher. They had discussed a deal of Overbay to the D-Backs for Chris Snyder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beck72 Posted November 9, 2009 Share Posted November 9, 2009 If Toronto was looking to shed salary, Overbay's $7 mill. would be one way. Yet they were looking at Chris Snyder, who is owed $11.25 mill. over the next 2 years!? Not sure if they want to add a decent catcher or shed salaries. It would likely mean more than Armstrong and McCulloch for Overbay, like say a bullpen arm like Nunez. If the sox added players, they could prob. have Tor. add in money to a deal. If the sox did move Konerko to DH, it might keep him healthier, which would also mean more productive at the plate. I do like the idea of adding in a lefty bat that can hit 30 + doubles as well as between 15-20 HR's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daa84 Posted November 9, 2009 Share Posted November 9, 2009 a 26 year old catcher with a .287 obp in AAA last year and a 24 year old failed first rounder who barely breaks 90 mph and had a 4.58 ERA for a guy with a .372 obp last year (.363 career) with 51 extra base hits? sure sign me up...maybe toronto will throw in halladay too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2nd_city_saint787 Posted November 9, 2009 Share Posted November 9, 2009 Id give up flowers if we could also get scott downs in return as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elrockinMT Posted November 9, 2009 Share Posted November 9, 2009 QUOTE (JPN366 @ Nov 9, 2009 -> 03:19 PM) Just an idea that popped into my head, discuss... There is medication for that type of thing now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chisoxfn Posted November 9, 2009 Share Posted November 9, 2009 Overbay would be a nice fit and if the Jays are cutting salary I could see it making sense. I'm not sure if we'd get him for the parties mentioned though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
League Posted November 9, 2009 Share Posted November 9, 2009 I can't see Toronto dumping Overbay for those two, but if we offered a guy like Retherford, we'd probably be able to snag him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
striker Posted November 9, 2009 Share Posted November 9, 2009 I'd take Casey Kotchman instead. He'd cost less, is younger and could probably outproduce Overbay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenny Hates Prospects Posted November 9, 2009 Share Posted November 9, 2009 It doesn't sound like we even have $7M to spend in the first place, but if we did, I damn sure wouldn't spend it on Lyle Overbay. Give them some prospects and Linebrink or no deal IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenny Hates Prospects Posted November 9, 2009 Share Posted November 9, 2009 PS what is it with the Sox and all this "gap hitter" nonsense? This team needs some f***ing power. We already have the King of Gap Hitters and we just moved him to 2B. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThunderBolt Posted November 9, 2009 Share Posted November 9, 2009 I think i'm going to make an earnest effort at getting McCulloch's autograph this spring. My Broadway efforts were a spectacular failure last year, and i figure i might as well give it another go. Oh, Kyle if only you were a lefty, you might have an undeserved, but serious chance of making this team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
striker Posted November 9, 2009 Share Posted November 9, 2009 (edited) QUOTE (Kenny Hates Prospects @ Nov 9, 2009 -> 07:18 PM) PS what is it with the Sox and all this "gap hitter" nonsense? This team needs some f***ing power. We already have the King of Gap Hitters and we just moved him to 2B. I'm assuming the theory is that gap hitters will be more consistent than homerun hitters and the Sox need more consistency at the plate. Just my assumption. Edited November 9, 2009 by striker62704 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted November 9, 2009 Share Posted November 9, 2009 QUOTE (striker62704 @ Nov 9, 2009 -> 10:29 AM) I'm assuming the theory is that gap hitters will be more consistent than homerun hitters and the Sox need more consistency at the plate. Just my assumption. Overbay by month this last season, BA then OPS: April .250/.903 May .294/.861 June .246/.889 July .227/.684 Aug .329/.937 Sept. .242/.763 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPN366 Posted November 9, 2009 Author Share Posted November 9, 2009 QUOTE (Thunderbolt @ Nov 9, 2009 -> 12:26 PM) I think i'm going to make an earnest effort at getting McCulloch's autograph this spring. My Broadway efforts were a spectacular failure last year, and i figure i might as well give it another go. Oh, Kyle if only you were a lefty, you might have an undeserved, but serious chance of making this team. I have three McCulloch baseball cards signed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPN366 Posted November 9, 2009 Author Share Posted November 9, 2009 QUOTE (elrockinMT @ Nov 9, 2009 -> 10:40 AM) There is medication for that type of thing now Cocaine's a hell of a drug. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPN366 Posted November 9, 2009 Author Share Posted November 9, 2009 QUOTE (Kenny Hates Prospects @ Nov 9, 2009 -> 12:17 PM) It doesn't sound like we even have $7M to spend in the first place, but if we did, I damn sure wouldn't spend it on Lyle Overbay. Give them some prospects and Linebrink or no deal IMO. If you throw in Linebrink, maybe they also send a moderate prospect back with Overbay? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPN366 Posted November 9, 2009 Author Share Posted November 9, 2009 QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Nov 9, 2009 -> 12:33 PM) Overbay by month this last season, BA then OPS: April .250/.903 May .294/.861 June .246/.889 July .227/.684 Aug .329/.937 Sept. .242/.763 You killed the thread with your bloody statistics! To be fair though, I think he was platooning with Kevin Millar a lot this past season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenny Hates Prospects Posted November 9, 2009 Share Posted November 9, 2009 QUOTE (JPN366 @ Nov 9, 2009 -> 12:40 PM) If you throw in Linebrink, maybe they also send a moderate prospect back with Overbay? I don't think Linebrink has any positive value. On the open market he'd probably get 2/$5M or less, but his contract still pays him 2/$10.5M. I wonder if the Jays would do something like Linebrink + Santeliz + Infante + $2M in 2011 for Overbay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanOfCorn Posted November 9, 2009 Share Posted November 9, 2009 QUOTE (Kenny Hates Prospects @ Nov 9, 2009 -> 12:18 PM) PS what is it with the Sox and all this "gap hitter" nonsense? This team needs some f***ing power. We already have the King of Gap Hitters and we just moved him to 2B. Because gap hitters will hit more HRs at the Cell, while HR hitters won't necessarily hit more doubles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigruss Posted November 9, 2009 Share Posted November 9, 2009 Overbay is a 7+ million dollar, 32 year old, first baseman who has a career .812 OPS, he really doesnt have much value. He could probably find a place on the Sox, but I really wouldnt give up much for him at all, and a Linebrink and others type swap sounds fair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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