Comments on: The Insanity Continues

By: Ralph

Ralph — Wed, 29 Nov 2006 02:35:56 +0000

Speaking of insanity, Figgins is set to make 4.75 million in ‘08 as a utility player.

By: Jason A. Churchill

Jason A. Churchill — Wed, 29 Nov 2006 02:10:21 +0000

If the Sox make that move, they aren’t smart. I know they have a Crede replacement ready to go in Josh Fields, but look at this:

A: 3.02 ERA
B: 5.95 ERA

A = Ervin Santana’s ERA at home in LA.
B= Santana’s wretched numbers away from home. Wait til he starts 17 games in the best hitter’s park in the American League in Chicago.

I like Santana, but most of his value is in a pitcher’s park because he induces a lot of fly balls. His command is mediocre and while his stuff if above average and he’s still improving is some areas, the White Sox would be making a mistake putting that deal in place. Chone Figgins is a reserve, too. He shouldn’t be starting games for a good team.

By: thr33niL

thr33niL — Tue, 28 Nov 2006 23:52:20 +0000

Crap -I can just see the Ohka signing coming. 3/21 is my guess.

I’ve gone from wanting the Ms to sign this player or that player to now.. not signing a single FA. This FA class is weak and is getting overpaid to the Nth. Just plain ridiculous. Forget Schmidt, etc. Hit the phones and make a few trades.

This offseason should have a big “Keep Away” sign hanging over the free agents.

By: Vince

Vince — Tue, 28 Nov 2006 23:41:13 +0000

the Los Angeles Times reported on Tuesday that the White Sox and Angels are discussing a trade that would send Garcia and third baseman Joe Crede to the Angels for versatile and fast Chone Figgins and 23-year-old starting pitcher Ervin Santana.

…. we better get crackin on SOMETHIN!

By: MajesticThouInRuin

MajesticThouInRuin — Tue, 28 Nov 2006 23:11:02 +0000

Yankees win the bidding for Igawa.

By: Matthew C

Matthew C — Tue, 28 Nov 2006 22:10:29 +0000

25 mil for Igawa? That’s insane.

By: thr33niL

thr33niL — Tue, 28 Nov 2006 21:57:47 +0000

74.
The “blockbuster” he was referring to involves a trade, not a free agent signing.

By: M-Pops

M-Pops — Tue, 28 Nov 2006 21:44:35 +0000

25 mil. winning bid for Igawa…based on that number, who do you think got ‘em? Yankees, Rangers, Cubs?

Why wouldn’t Schmidt play at home for the M’s instead of for the Cubs at 3/45? In this market, I would jump at that deal if I were Bavasi!

Hope the M’s surprise us. Schmidt and Igawa would make my offseason.

Jason, was that rumored blockbuster for an arm or a bat?

By: JohnnyBeisbol

JohnnyBeisbol — Tue, 28 Nov 2006 21:43:15 +0000

Im guessing we’ll have to give him the 4th year now… probably looking at something like 4/52 million or something like that..

By: thr33niL

thr33niL — Tue, 28 Nov 2006 21:10:10 +0000

15 million per? How ridiculous can it get?