simba43 Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 But i think he would be a good pick up and probably cheaper then what matsui got . i for one did not want matsui i mean hitting in that lineup no pressure even in the series i think the angels will regret that signing . but i think Hank would be good for us . we are picking up other Rangers vizqeul jones so why not . but for the sox he is on the wrong side of 30 so i think Ozzie KW might not like him . so far i really don't like our lineup i can't explain it its like we have nobody that fits in the right order . i mean after pierre is beckham really best place to hit is 2nd and if not him who ? and if CQ hits 3rd who will clean up ? i have seen AJ Konerko but neither is really a clean up hitter and if we did put konerko 4th who bats 5th again AJ TEAHEN ? and most lineups i see here have our DH batting last DH AT 9 OMG . WE NEED ANOTHER BAT KW . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 Blalock can still actually play defense. He is going to be out of our price range for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Dec 18, 2009 -> 08:31 AM) Blalock can still actually play defense. He is going to be out of our price range for sure. Just because a guy is worth some dollar amount doesn't mean there are going to be teams willing to spend it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Dec 18, 2009 -> 08:54 AM) Just because a guy is worth some dollar amount doesn't mean there are going to be teams willing to spend it. Which is exactly why we have no chance at a guy like this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleHurt05 Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 In 07 he played 58 games, in 08 65 games, in 09, he made it to 123 games, but I know he had a shoulde problem most of the year, as he only hit .234, worst of his career. I dont know how much I'd trust to him play well and/or stay healthy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lemon_44 Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 i'd like the Sox to bring him in. He is a Boras client though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan4life_2007 Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Dec 18, 2009 -> 09:23 AM) In 07 he played 58 games, in 08 65 games, in 09, he made it to 123 games, but I know he had a shoulde problem most of the year, as he only hit .234, worst of his career. I dont know how much I'd trust to him play well and/or stay healthy. I wouldn't touch him. Even though he'd be a typical White Sox acquisition. A once productive player who's fallen off the map due to injuries, ect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maggliopipe Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 I really can't see Blalock costing all that much. Seems like a situation where Boras would let him take a 1 year deal to up his value, but I doubt he'd let him do that as a DH. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Lopez's Ghost Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 Texas players have at times been associated with peds. I'd pass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 QUOTE (Al Lopez's Ghost @ Dec 18, 2009 -> 04:20 PM) Texas players have at times been associated with peds. I'd pass. He's supposed to be very hard to coach. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigSqwert Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 QUOTE (fathom @ Dec 18, 2009 -> 10:25 AM) He's supposed to be very hard to coach. Greg Walker can coach anyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Dec 18, 2009 -> 10:21 AM) Which is exactly why we have no chance at a guy like this. That seems to be the exact opposite of what I was saying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witesoxfan Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 Blalock hasn't had a good full season since 2004. Once again, I would prefer Thome on a short-term deal to Blalock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chisoxfn Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 Blalock isn't going to get much money. It has been a long time since he had a productive season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Dec 18, 2009 -> 10:34 AM) That seems to be the exact opposite of what I was saying. We aren't going to spend what he is worth on the open market. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chunk23 Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 We're already wasting enough roster spots on old and busted players, we don't have room for Blalock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WCSox Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 QUOTE (witesoxfan @ Dec 18, 2009 -> 09:12 AM) Blalock hasn't had a good full season since 2004. Once again, I would prefer Thome on a short-term deal to Blalock. This Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chunk23 Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 It's sad that people would even consider him as a serious option. People really are settling for mediocrity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lemon_44 Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 QUOTE (chunk23 @ Dec 18, 2009 -> 01:29 PM) It's sad that people would even consider him as a serious option. People really are settling for mediocrity. isn't rotating Kotsay,Jones,and whoever below mediocrity? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chunk23 Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 QUOTE (Lemon_44 @ Dec 18, 2009 -> 07:37 PM) isn't rotating Kotsay,Jones,and whoever below mediocrity? Absolutely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDSox Posted December 19, 2009 Share Posted December 19, 2009 Blalock does mash lefties.... and might be a nice sub if Teahen doesn't have the offense at 3B. I could see it as a decent option now that we have enough OF. DH and occasional 3B would likely keep him healthy. Wouldn't be the worst signing on paper, he's got nice power, and could platoon against lefties. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heads22 Posted December 19, 2009 Share Posted December 19, 2009 Walk'll fix him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ranger Posted December 19, 2009 Share Posted December 19, 2009 QUOTE (1977 sox fan @ Dec 18, 2009 -> 07:03 AM) But i think he would be a good pick up and probably cheaper then what matsui got . i for one did not want matsui i mean hitting in that lineup no pressure even in the series i think the angels will regret that signing . but i think Hank would be good for us . we are picking up other Rangers vizqeul jones so why not . but for the sox he is on the wrong side of 30 so i think Ozzie KW might not like him . so far i really don't like our lineup i can't explain it its like we have nobody that fits in the right order . i mean after pierre is beckham really best place to hit is 2nd and if not him who ? and if CQ hits 3rd who will clean up ? i have seen AJ Konerko but neither is really a clean up hitter and if we did put konerko 4th who bats 5th again AJ TEAHEN ? and most lineups i see here have our DH batting last DH AT 9 OMG . WE NEED ANOTHER BAT KW . QUOTE (chunk23 @ Dec 18, 2009 -> 12:25 PM) We're already wasting enough roster spots on old and busted players, we don't have room for Blalock. While I agree another hitter would make me more comfortable to start the season, I think some people are going overboard on the "Sox are old" thing. Five of the 8 starting position players are under 30. Three of the 5 starting pitchers are under 30. Nobody, except for Vizquel, is older than 34. The Sox are not old. Who cares if the bench is old? They're on short contracts and are easily replaceable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simba43 Posted December 19, 2009 Author Share Posted December 19, 2009 QUOTE (Ranger @ Dec 19, 2009 -> 11:58 AM) While I agree another hitter would make me more comfortable to start the season, I think some people are going overboard on the "Sox are old" thing. Five of the 8 starting position players are under 30. Three of the 5 starting pitchers are under 30. Nobody, except for Vizquel, is older than 34. The Sox are not old. Who cares if the bench is old? They're on short contracts and are easily replaceable. i don't think the sox are old . it was more to who they are picking up this year . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eminor3rd Posted December 19, 2009 Share Posted December 19, 2009 Bottom line is, we need a serious hitter. A star player. We clearly can't afford one, so it'll have to come via trade. I still think there's a chance Jenks goes. I think they got Putz so he could set up Thornton. Freddy Dolsi could fill the missing short relief spot. Ideally, they get someone to overpay for Linebrink instead, but that's just wishful thinking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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