Sockin Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 Looks like Alexei is about to head to San Diego. Ken Rosenthal @Ken_Rosenthal Sources: #Padres close to signing shortstop, but it is not Ian Desmond. Barring a surprise, Alexei Ramirez would appear to be their choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lasttriptotulsa Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 Always liked Alexei and it's sad to see him go but it was time to move on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flavum Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 (edited) It's been a long time since the Sox haven't had a position player on the roster for at least 8 consecutive seasons. (Mike Squires in 1983, when he was in his 7th straight season with the Sox) Edited January 14, 2016 by flavum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shysocks Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 (edited) QUOTE (flavum @ Jan 14, 2016 -> 11:58 AM) It's been a long time since the Sox haven't had a position player on the roster for at least 8 consecutive seasons. What a cool bit of trivia. Alexei Ramirez - Paul Konerko - Frank Thomas - Ozzie Guillen - Carlton Fisk - Jerry Hairston - ...? I can get back to 1983. Anybody in 1982? Edit: Hairston is wrong, flavum's on it up there with Squires. Edited January 14, 2016 by shysocks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flavum Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 (edited) QUOTE (shysocks @ Jan 14, 2016 -> 12:09 PM) What a cool bit of trivia. Alexei Ramirez - Paul Konerko - Frank Thomas - Ozzie Guillen - Carlton Fisk - Jerry Hairston - ...? I can get back to 1983. Anybody in 1982? Hairston had a break in there. Squires was in his 8th consecutive in 1983, but 8th overall in 1982. Others in there...Lance Johnson, Ray Durham, Magglio Ordonez, AJ Pierzynski, Greg Walker, Joe Crede, Robin Ventura, Ron Karkovice The funny thing is, the new leader is Avisail Garcia, who would be going into his 4th straight. If he's gone, then it's Abreu and Eaton going into their 3rd. Quite a turnover. Edited January 14, 2016 by flavum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chisoxfn Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 Alexei playing elsewhere is one of those things that won't hit me, until it truly happens. I just suspect that once he reaches an agreement with Pads, he's going to call Sox up and see what they'll do. If he is to go elsewhere, I'm very grateful for the 8 years he gave to the Sox and will always cheer for him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peavy44 Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 QUOTE (Chisoxfn @ Jan 14, 2016 -> 12:18 PM) Alexei playing elsewhere is one of those things that won't hit me, until it truly happens. I just suspect that once he reaches an agreement with Pads, he's going to call Sox up and see what they'll do. If he is to go elsewhere, I'm very grateful for the 8 years he gave to the Sox and will always cheer for him. If he agrees with the padres why would he call the white sox for last min deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackmooncreeping Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 QUOTE (Chisoxfn @ Jan 14, 2016 -> 12:18 PM) Alexei playing elsewhere is one of those things that won't hit me, until it truly happens. I just suspect that once he reaches an agreement with Pads, he's going to call Sox up and see what they'll do. If he is to go elsewhere, I'm very grateful for the 8 years he gave to the Sox and will always cheer for him. I agree, I would bet Lexi circles back and gives the Sox one more call before inking with SD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoCalSox Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 Seems like Alexei is just gone. Sad to see but I'm not sure he's much of an overall upgrade over Saladino at this point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Allen Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 Anorexei had a lot of ability. It's starting to fade. Made some great plays in the field. Was really good for the White Sox, but he never gave me the impression he was baseball smart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 Thanks for the year of Grand Slams Alexei. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lasttriptotulsa Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 QUOTE (bmags @ Jan 14, 2016 -> 12:36 PM) Thanks for the year of Grand Slams Alexei. With 6 grand slams, Alexei Ramirez has hit more of them than the following players: Jose Bautista Ryan Braun Carlton Fisk Frank Howard Andruw Jones Roger Maris Ryne Sandberg Alfonso Soriano Giancarlo Stanton Chase Utley Jayson Werth Ryan Zimmerman Miguel Cabrera Adrian Gonzalez Mike Trout Justin Upton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y2Jimmy0 Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 I don't know why the Sox didn't trade Alexei. I thought he was coming back for sure for the simple reason that they never got anything for him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Allen Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 QUOTE (Y2JImmy0 @ Jan 14, 2016 -> 01:20 PM) I don't know why the Sox didn't trade Alexei. I thought he was coming back for sure for the simple reason that they never got anything for him. See what he signs for. To trade him they would have had to pick up the $10 million option. That might answer the question. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y2Jimmy0 Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Jan 14, 2016 -> 01:23 PM) See what he signs for. To trade him they would have had to pick up the $10 million option. That might answer the question. They should have traded him during the season. They obviously knew they weren't picking up the option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Allen Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 (edited) QUOTE (Y2JImmy0 @ Jan 14, 2016 -> 01:36 PM) They should have traded him during the season. They obviously knew they weren't picking up the option. And what would they have gotten before he started to get better after the deadline? .234/.260/.329 at the trade deadline. Not exactly top prospect worthy numbers. Edited January 14, 2016 by Dick Allen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
he gone. Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 Does anybody want to put in a guess of what he'll sign for with the Padres? I am going to go ahead and guess a 2yr, 15.5mm deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y2Jimmy0 Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Jan 14, 2016 -> 01:39 PM) And what would they have gotten before he started to get better after the deadline? .234/.260/.329 at the trade deadline. Not exactly top prospect worthy numbers. 2 live arms in A ball. Doesn't matter. They could have moved him through waivers in August for something. They chose to play him in a lost season and let him walk anyway. It's not a big deal but it really doesn't make sense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y2Jimmy0 Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 QUOTE (BrianAnderson @ Jan 14, 2016 -> 01:47 PM) Does anybody want to put in a guess of what he'll sign for with the Padres? I am going to go ahead and guess a 2yr, 15.5mm deal. 2 years, $12 million. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 QUOTE (Y2JImmy0 @ Jan 14, 2016 -> 08:48 PM) 2 live arms in A ball. Doesn't matter. They could have moved him through waivers in August for something. They chose to play him in a lost season and let him walk anyway. It's not a big deal but it really doesn't make sense. I don't think they made the choice to move on from him until after the season. If they decided before the season ended, then shame on them for not getting Saladino more reps at SS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Allen Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 QUOTE (fathom @ Jan 14, 2016 -> 01:52 PM) I don't think they made the choice to move on from him until after the season. If they decided before the season ended, then shame on them for not getting Saladino more reps at SS. Saladino has played SS his entire life. Does it really matter he didn't play a few games at SS in September, when usually he isn't playing anyway? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Jan 14, 2016 -> 07:54 PM) Saladino has played SS his entire life. Does it really matter he didn't play a few games at SS in September, when usually he isn't playing anyway? To me, the more reps the better. Especially for someone coming off of injury. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackSox13 Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 Since we're looking in hindsight, the time to trade Alexei was last winter when the Mets were reportedly interested and the return was speculated to be either Flores or Wheeler. I remember there being a thread on the rumor of Alexei to the Mets and the expectations on a return for Alexei were ridiculous. Again, its all in hindsight and irrelevant now. I wish Alexei nothing but the very best and I really hope SD signs him over Desmond. Maybe Alexei can mentor Amarista. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GGajewski18 Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 Jon Heyman @JonHeyman 19s19 seconds ago Florida, USA alexei ramirez, padres are in agreement on 1-year deal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 QUOTE (SoxPride18 @ Jan 14, 2016 -> 09:07 PM) Jon Heyman @JonHeyman 19s19 seconds ago Florida, USA alexei ramirez, padres are in agreement on 1-year deal Good for Alexei, I'll always root for him. I'm sure if the Sox are in contention and Saladino is struggling, we'll hear rumors of him as a trade possibility for the Sox. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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