Balta1701 Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Nov 6, 2011 -> 01:57 PM) They have no idea what they have in Santiago. He is the king of small sample size right now./ At least in my view...that's why you spend big money on scouts and coaches, to decide whether a player is actually anything useful. If they don't think he's going to be ready next year or ever, then trading Thornton and trying to replace him with a free agent who is $1 million a year cheaper just seems excessive, risky, and particularly silly if you'd be giving up any sort of draft pick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Nov 6, 2011 -> 01:02 PM) At least in my view...that's why you spend big money on scouts and coaches, to decide whether a player is actually anything useful. If they don't think he's going to be ready next year or ever, then trading Thornton and trying to replace him with a free agent who is $1 million a year cheaper just seems excessive, risky, and particularly silly if you'd be giving up any sort of draft pick. It wouldn't be with a five million dollar lefty and you know that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Nov 6, 2011 -> 02:20 PM) It wouldn't be with a five million dollar lefty and you know that. But if it's a decent lefty, it's going to be a $3-$4 million pricetag. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Nov 6, 2011 -> 01:33 PM) But if it's a decent lefty, it's going to be a $3-$4 million pricetag. Wil Ohman cost $3 million for two years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Nov 6, 2011 -> 02:40 PM) Wil Ohman cost $3 million for two years. Exactly waht I said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Nov 6, 2011 -> 01:43 PM) Exactly waht I said. That is half to a third of what you said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Nov 6, 2011 -> 03:26 PM) That is half to a third of what you said. I also added the phrase "Decent lefty". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Nov 6, 2011 -> 02:27 PM) I also added the phrase "Decent lefty". Decent, not good or great, is pretty much Ohmans definition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPN366 Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 QUOTE (Quinarvy @ Oct 31, 2011 -> 02:52 AM) And we will all LOVE it then hate it if it goes bad. He trades Danks, Floyd, Quentin for a mega package. Signs CJ Wilson. /half-sarcasm. Chicago is too mainstream for C.J. Wilson. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 QUOTE (JPN366 @ Nov 6, 2011 -> 11:01 PM) Chicago is too mainstream for C.J. Wilson. What on Earth does that mean? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eminor3rd Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 At this point, you HAVE to give Santiago a shot. I firmly believe that Thornton is still good, but he's old enough that there's a good chance he won't be a couple seasons from now. You can't build around him and a lefty bullpen arm is among the last piece to be added to the puzzle of a team on the verge of making a postseason run. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPN366 Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Nov 7, 2011 -> 07:47 AM) What on Earth does that mean? It's a joke about C.J. Wilson being a hipster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickofypres Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 Sox are rumored to be at suitor for Josh Willingham. I highly doubt it because they would have to move Quentin and bench De Aza. Both moves I don't see happening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chetkincaid Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 QUOTE (whitesox901 @ Nov 7, 2011 -> 07:07 PM) Sox are rumored to be at suitor for Josh Willingham. I highly doubt it because they would have to move Quentin and bench De Aza. Both moves I don't see happening. I would much rather keep Quentin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 QUOTE (Chet Kincaid @ Nov 7, 2011 -> 09:48 PM) I would much rather keep Quentin. I'd rather play de Aza. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 QUOTE (whitesox901 @ Nov 7, 2011 -> 07:07 PM) Sox are rumored to be at suitor for Josh Willingham. I highly doubt it because they would have to move Quentin and bench De Aza. Both moves I don't see happening. Who said that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowand44 Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 QUOTE (whitesox901 @ Nov 7, 2011 -> 07:07 PM) Sox are rumored to be at suitor for Josh Willingham. I highly doubt it because they would have to move Quentin and bench De Aza. Both moves I don't see happening. I think most of us would be shocked if Q wasn't moved so I gotta disagree with you there. QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Nov 7, 2011 -> 08:49 PM) I'd rather play de Aza. Agreed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 QUOTE (Rowand44 @ Nov 8, 2011 -> 08:55 AM) I think most of us would be shocked if Q wasn't moved so I gotta disagree with you there. Barring a major and unexpectedly solid trade, I'm actually going to be annoyed if the White Sox OF rotation next year isn't built around De Aza, Rios, Viciedo, with Rios on a short leash and the Stealth Elf as next in line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxAce Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 QUOTE (whitesox901 @ Nov 7, 2011 -> 07:07 PM) Sox are rumored to be at suitor for Josh Willingham. I highly doubt it because they would have to move Quentin and bench De Aza. Both moves I don't see happening. His .361 career OBP would be a welcomed addition for Jeff Manto. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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