hawksox13 Posted May 11, 2010 Share Posted May 11, 2010 (edited) The White Sox signed Alan Embree to a minor league deal. Does this indictate that Thorton will be made the closer and Embree will be that second situational left hander for the Sox? Possibly meaning Jenks is getting dealt? Or is it just insurance in case Williams gets any worse....if that's possible. It was on www.mlbtraderumors.com (sorry, I don't know how to make the link active. I know, I know) Edited May 11, 2010 by hawksox13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyyle23 Posted May 11, 2010 Share Posted May 11, 2010 Why? Randy Williams, thats why Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flavum Posted May 11, 2010 Share Posted May 11, 2010 Embree has been assigned to Charlotte. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted May 11, 2010 Share Posted May 11, 2010 QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ May 11, 2010 -> 02:51 PM) Why? Randy Williams, thats why Embree had a 5.84 ERA in Colorado last year in 24 innings. Lefties put up a nearly .900 OPS against him. He was actually more effective against RHP than LHP. Out of that, I'll stick with Williams for now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawksox13 Posted May 11, 2010 Author Share Posted May 11, 2010 QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ May 11, 2010 -> 01:51 PM) Why? Randy Williams, thats why Embree may be the only left hander that the Sox could have signed that could actually be worse than Randy Williams. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shipps Posted May 11, 2010 Share Posted May 11, 2010 I hate guts... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigSqwert Posted May 11, 2010 Share Posted May 11, 2010 Another great investment. Perhaps we can sign him to an extension like Teahen's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted May 11, 2010 Share Posted May 11, 2010 QUOTE (BigSqwert @ May 11, 2010 -> 02:57 PM) Another great investment. Perhaps we can sign him to an extension like Teahen's. Really, you're going to complain about guys on minor league deals going to Charlotte? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted May 11, 2010 Share Posted May 11, 2010 QUOTE (Balta1701 @ May 11, 2010 -> 02:00 PM) Really, you're going to complain about guys on minor league deals going to Charlotte? Apparently yes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxAce Posted May 11, 2010 Share Posted May 11, 2010 QUOTE (Balta1701 @ May 11, 2010 -> 02:00 PM) Really, you're going to complain about guys on minor league deals going to Charlotte? I will! The Knights are screwed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigSqwert Posted May 11, 2010 Share Posted May 11, 2010 QUOTE (Balta1701 @ May 11, 2010 -> 02:00 PM) Really, you're going to complain about guys on minor league deals going to Charlotte? QUOTE (Balta1701 @ May 11, 2010 -> 01:53 PM) Embree had a 5.84 ERA in Colorado last year in 24 innings. Lefties put up a nearly .900 OPS against him. He was actually more effective against RHP than LHP. Out of that, I'll stick with Williams for now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyyle23 Posted May 11, 2010 Share Posted May 11, 2010 QUOTE (Balta1701 @ May 11, 2010 -> 01:53 PM) Embree had a 5.84 ERA in Colorado last year in 24 innings. Lefties put up a nearly .900 OPS against him. He was actually more effective against RHP than LHP. Out of that, I'll stick with Williams for now. the weird thing about Embree is he still alternates good and bad years. I remember when the Sox had him last time, he sucked hardcore. Then he went to the Red Sox and again became a premier LOOGY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted May 11, 2010 Share Posted May 11, 2010 BS, is Williams in Charlotte or Chicago? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chw42 Posted May 11, 2010 Share Posted May 11, 2010 I hope that means Williams is gone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
earthshiner Posted May 11, 2010 Share Posted May 11, 2010 (edited) why not? its not like our farm is stocked with quality relievers. also: KW keeping the spirit of the 90s Indians alive Edited May 11, 2010 by earthshiner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigSqwert Posted May 11, 2010 Share Posted May 11, 2010 QUOTE (earthshiner @ May 11, 2010 -> 02:16 PM) why not? its not like our farm is stocked with quality relievers. And it still isn't after this meaningless transaction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiSox_Sonix Posted May 11, 2010 Share Posted May 11, 2010 QUOTE (BigSqwert @ May 11, 2010 -> 03:17 PM) And it still isn't after this meaningless transaction. So why are you all up in arms about it then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigSqwert Posted May 11, 2010 Share Posted May 11, 2010 QUOTE (ChiSox_Sonix @ May 11, 2010 -> 02:18 PM) So why are you all up in arms about it then? Why waste money just to waste money? Sure it's not much money but he doesn't fit into any plans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiSox_Sonix Posted May 11, 2010 Share Posted May 11, 2010 QUOTE (BigSqwert @ May 11, 2010 -> 03:18 PM) Why waste money just to waste money? Sure it's not much money but he doesn't fit into any plans. He's a lefty with a pulse and our current LOOGY is Randy Williams, that's why. Plus, parent organizations have obligations to try and field repsectable farm teams as well. AAA signings have to happen, this one just so happens to involve a player with an outside shot of seeing time in Chciago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AWhiteSoxinNJ Posted May 11, 2010 Share Posted May 11, 2010 Slump buster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justBLAZE Posted May 11, 2010 Share Posted May 11, 2010 Mauer and Morneau have no hits vs this guy, however the whole league does. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthSideSox72 Posted May 11, 2010 Share Posted May 11, 2010 Its real simple. Williams is not pitching well. Threets is on the DL. The only lefty at Charlotte right now that is healthy is Whisler, who is sporting a 7.43 ERA and has already given up 3 HR in 16 IP. The organization needs lefty depth, in case Williams continues to struggle, and Charlotte has a spot open for such a person. Embree has had successful years, and is worth a shot. Truly this is nothing to get worked up about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capn12 Posted May 11, 2010 Share Posted May 11, 2010 Finally, a LOOGY brought in that actually makes folks contemplate, "Randy Williams isn't such a bad LOOGY afterall..." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattZakrowski Posted May 11, 2010 Share Posted May 11, 2010 The sound you just heard was Mauer and Morneau pooping themselves in fear of the mighty Embree. The only question now is who should go in game one of the ALDS? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texsox Posted May 11, 2010 Share Posted May 11, 2010 QUOTE (justBLAZE @ May 11, 2010 -> 02:43 PM) Mauer and Morneau have no hits vs this guy, however the whole league does. not certain why, but I laughed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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