justBLAZE Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 Scott Merkin @scottmerkin 1m As expected, White Sox exercise $4 million option on Matt Lindstrom. He was the only player with an option to be decided Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 QUOTE (Knuckles @ Oct 31, 2013 -> 09:37 AM) Scott Merkin @scottmerkin 1m As expected, White Sox exercise $4 million option on Matt Lindstrom. He was the only player with an option to be decided I guess I am mildly surprised, though as saw with Fraisor, it doesn't mean he will be here next year for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 I would have been surprised earlier in the season but he had a nice year and seemed to fit well into the pen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiliIrishHammock24 Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 He is the perfect candidate to trade near the deadline for a couple of prospects like we did w/ Frasor. And Frasor brought back Myles Jaye if I recall correctly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witesoxfan Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 QUOTE (Chilihead90 @ Oct 31, 2013 -> 11:08 AM) He is the perfect candidate to trade near the deadline for a couple of prospects like we did w/ Frasor. And Frasor brought back Myles Jaye if I recall correctly. And Daniel Webb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleHurt05 Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 Might as well. Decent veteran reliever, provide some stability around the young guys, maybe you can move him at the deadline. Not too expensive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eminor3rd Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 $3.5m = less than one WAR on the open market. No brainer to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty34 Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 Is picking up Lindstrom's option evidence that they won't be cutting payroll? I would think he'd be gone if that were the case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witesoxfan Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 QUOTE (Marty34 @ Oct 31, 2013 -> 01:53 PM) Is picking up Lindstrom's option evidence that they won't be cutting payroll? I would think he'd be gone if that were the case. I don't think this is evidence of anything other than wanting some sort of veteran presence in the bullpen as well as returning good value. If his option had been $7-9 mill, that's a different story. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty34 Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 QUOTE (witesoxfan @ Oct 31, 2013 -> 02:02 PM) I don't think this is evidence of anything other than wanting some sort of veteran presence in the bullpen as well as returning good value. If his option had been $7-9 mill, that's a different story. I think Linstrom is a luxury more than anything else. $3.5m for a glorified one-out righty guy is a lot for a team rebuilding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witesoxfan Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 QUOTE (Marty34 @ Oct 31, 2013 -> 03:04 PM) I think Linstrom is a luxury more than anything else. $3.5m for a glorified one-out righty guy is a lot for a team rebuilding. It's really not, considering just based on the number of right handed hitters in the game. If the team struggles, he can also be dealt at the deadline for a piece as well. Everything about this move makes sense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BFirebird Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 QUOTE (Marty34 @ Oct 31, 2013 -> 03:04 PM) I think Linstrom is a luxury more than anything else. $3.5m for a glorified one-out righty guy is a lot for a team rebuilding. I think Eminor3d answered your question before you asked it. "$3.5m = less than one WAR on the open market. No brainer to me." He was according to FanGraphs the 25th most valuable reliever last year and worth $5M when we are paying $3.5M. I know those stats are not a be all end all, but it gives you a decent starting point. Also, even if you are rebuilding you need arms to throw and who knows he could have a year like Jesse Crain and if we suck again we can maybe trade him for a body or 2. Look at what the Cubs do. They sign middle of the pack FA's and try to trade them to get more minor league bodies. The White Sox are not the Marlins, they are not going to have a team of all young players. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BFirebird Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 QUOTE (witesoxfan @ Oct 31, 2013 -> 03:16 PM) It's really not, considering just based on the number of right handed hitters in the game. If the team struggles, he can also be dealt at the deadline for a piece as well. Everything about this move makes sense. Beat me to it with the deal at the deadline. Damn the long the responses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soxfest Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 Not surprised by Hahn's decision. Solid move. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 QUOTE (BFirebird @ Oct 31, 2013 -> 04:16 PM) I think Eminor3d answered your question before you asked it. "$3.5m = less than one WAR on the open market. No brainer to me." He was according to FanGraphs the 25th most valuable reliever last year and worth $5M when we are paying $3.5M. I know those stats are not a be all end all, but it gives you a decent starting point. Also, even if you are rebuilding you need arms to throw and who knows he could have a year like Jesse Crain and if we suck again we can maybe trade him for a body or 2. Look at what the Cubs do. They sign middle of the pack FA's and try to trade them to get more minor league bodies. The White Sox are not the Marlins, they are not going to have a team of all young players. At the very least...the White Sox really did need at least one veteran in the bullpen if they're going to run out there 5 or more other young guys, and Lindstrom is a guy they're already comfortable with. We can call him a coach as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eminor3rd Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 QUOTE (Marty34 @ Oct 31, 2013 -> 03:04 PM) I think Linstrom is a luxury more than anything else. $3.5m for a glorified one-out righty guy is a lot for a team rebuilding. I don't think that's true at all. You can't get a veteran player that's decent at what he does for any less than that. And our bullpen has almost NO veterans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eminor3rd Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Oct 31, 2013 -> 04:11 PM) At the very least...the White Sox really did need at least one veteran in the bullpen if they're going to run out there 5 or more other young guys, and Lindstrom is a guy they're already comfortable with. We can call him a coach as well Assistant BP coach could be a good nickname for him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliSoxFanViaSWside Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 QUOTE (Marty34 @ Oct 31, 2013 -> 01:04 PM) I think Linstrom is a luxury more than anything else. $3.5m for a glorified one-out righty guy is a lot for a team rebuilding. Where do you come up with this stuff ? Lindstrom pitched more innings than he had in 6 years. "One out righty guy" is far from how he was used. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicago White Sox Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 QUOTE (Marty34 @ Oct 31, 2013 -> 03:04 PM) I think Linstrom is a luxury more than anything else. $3.5m for a glorified one-out righty guy is a lot for a team rebuilding. First off, we're not rebuilding. Second, you should be willing to pay a slight premium in terms of salary for not having to take on any long-term risk. I'll take Lindstrom at $3.5M for 2014 rather go out and sign a similar free agent to a multi-year deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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