Pearly Gates is...Quick ReferenceRecent postsLinksRichard's other blog:Hall Of Fame:
The "Real" Media:
Halosphere:
Minor League Affiliates:
Other Baseball Blogs:
Other Random Crap (in a good way):
Soccer:Archive
Blog*Spot ArchivesContactRichard Ceccarelli Josh Mandir |
Wednesday, November 23, 2005Thome to ChiSoxBad news for Angels fans - this takes the White Sox out of the Paul Konerko "sweepstakes", leaving the Angels as Konerko's most likely suitor by far. Comments:Let's assume for the moment that Stoneman is smart (ie, he doesn't actually want Konerko either). What happens if nobody tries to get Konerko simply because they believe his price is too high? Uh, WRONG. All indications in Chicago are that the Sox will re-sign Konerko to a 4 or 5 year deal, worth around $52 million. He will play 1B, and Thome will be the DH. It is unlikely that Thomas will be back, given that his foot was fractured in two places. ESPN Radio in Chicago reported today that Konerko is STILL the Sox'stop priority for the off-season. Sorry to see Rowand go. He's one of the best defensive centerfielders in baseball, and he's a Cal State Fullerton product to boot. He has an off-year offensively last year, but he has produced in the past, and still has an upside. As a Sox fan, I do NOT like the Thome trade. There's a decent chance he might be washed up. Although Brian N. Anderson, the Sox top prospect, might fill in capably for Rowand, the Sox nevertheless have parted with two of their top pitching prospects, Gio Gonzalez and Daniel Haigwood. I really do not want the Angels to sign Konerko. But hopefully someone else will just to piss-off these newbie Cubsox fans and all their "Paulie Attitude"... I think Thome can still be quite productive as a DH. & I fear that if the Angels sign Konerko, Kotchman will be on his way to Boston in a Deal for Manny. If necessary, the Sox will move Freddie Garcia to make room for Paulie's bloated salary. They figure that Brandon McCarthy is ready to replace Garcia. |
