White Sox Sign Jayson Nix to Minor League Deal

Jayson Nix is changing Sox in attempt to rejuvenate his career.

The Rockies' opening day second baseman has agreed to a deal with the Chicago White Sox, according to contract details received by The Denver Post.

With Kazuo Matsui lost as a free agent to the Houston Astros, Nix won the position in spring training, edging out Clint Barmes and Marcus Giles. Nix, however, got off to a slow start offensively and was designated for assignment at the end of April.

He rebounded in Triple-A and was eventually chosen for Team USA in the Beijing Olympics. He was injured in China, hit in the left eye on a bunt attempt against Cuba.

Nix, 26, was the 44th overall selection in the 2001 draft. Nix will make $400,000 if on the White Sox's major league roster.

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meh

The movement was so devastating that television announcer Hawk Harrelson called it "the Doomerang," saying that if Day had enough distance to work with, the pitch would eventually come back to him.

by U-God on Oct 28, 2008 3:27 PM CDT reply actions

I think ths pretty much shows you which direction the Sox are going in at 2B

(not that it wasn’t already pretty clear)

Nix, while still a better bet to end up like his brother, is about as interesting as a minor league free-agent can get. He has some upside at 2B, and provides some insulation (along with an expected attempt to resign Uribe as a utility man) against Getz failing to stick in his first go around

AIM: SouthSideCheat

by The Cheat on Oct 28, 2008 3:29 PM CDT reply actions

this is great. I love this no risk high upside moves

KW is a master of them.

by madvillian on Oct 28, 2008 4:09 PM CDT up reply actions

was anyone really ecstatic

when we acquired Carlos?

Way to go danks

bitch can’t throw more than 130 innings a season? Trade him. He has no balls

Kenwo4life=ratings

by KenWo4LiFe on Sep 2, 2008 7:16 PM CDT actions actions 0 recs

by Where Triples Go to Die on Oct 28, 2008 7:21 PM CDT up reply actions

is that a serious question?

The movement was so devastating that television announcer Hawk Harrelson called it "the Doomerang," saying that if Day had enough distance to work with, the pitch would eventually come back to him.

by U-God on Oct 28, 2008 7:50 PM CDT up reply actions

oh i forgot long before u-god was ever on this board

he was jumping for fucking joy after the GM meetings last year…

Way to go danks

bitch can’t throw more than 130 innings a season? Trade him. He has no balls

Kenwo4life=ratings

by KenWo4LiFe on Sep 2, 2008 7:16 PM CDT actions actions 0 recs

by Where Triples Go to Die on Oct 28, 2008 8:21 PM CDT up reply actions

see, i forgot you were a bundle of douche

so i guess we’re even

The movement was so devastating that television announcer Hawk Harrelson called it "the Doomerang," saying that if Day had enough distance to work with, the pitch would eventually come back to him.

by U-God on Oct 28, 2008 8:24 PM CDT up reply actions

and on that note

i would like to bury the hatchet between us.

doable?

The movement was so devastating that television announcer Hawk Harrelson called it "the Doomerang," saying that if Day had enough distance to work with, the pitch would eventually come back to him.

by U-God on Oct 28, 2008 8:42 PM CDT up reply actions

between who? You and U-God?

you replied to your own message…

Way to go danks

bitch can’t throw more than 130 innings a season? Trade him. He has no balls

Kenwo4life=ratings

by KenWo4LiFe on Sep 2, 2008 7:16 PM CDT actions actions 0 recs

by Where Triples Go to Die on Oct 29, 2008 8:17 AM CDT up reply actions

so much for tact

The movement was so devastating that television announcer Hawk Harrelson called it "the Doomerang," saying that if Day had enough distance to work with, the pitch would eventually come back to him.

by U-God on Oct 29, 2008 12:04 PM CDT up reply actions

So much for the olive branch.

NEVER show weakness!

Whoosh!

by winningugly on Oct 29, 2008 1:06 PM CDT up reply actions

yeah, go the wu route and show weak knees instead.

"i'm convinced the whole day long that all i learn is always wrong."

by Toonderstrook on Oct 29, 2008 1:07 PM CDT up reply actions

Explain. Not sure of your meaning.

Whoosh!

by winningugly on Oct 29, 2008 7:23 PM CDT up reply actions

Kenny.

Whoosh!

by winningugly on Oct 28, 2008 7:51 PM CDT up reply actions

exactly

Way to go danks

bitch can’t throw more than 130 innings a season? Trade him. He has no balls

Kenwo4life=ratings

by KenWo4LiFe on Sep 2, 2008 7:16 PM CDT actions actions 0 recs

by Where Triples Go to Die on Oct 28, 2008 8:21 PM CDT up reply actions

Not just saying this...

But I was. I still have the message I sent to my friend with a picture of his rookie card saying “Haha! He is mine now, bitch!”, because he is a Diamondbacks fan. I threw it in his face a lot before spring training even started.

by JoeCoolMan24 on Oct 28, 2008 10:45 PM CDT up reply actions

we were all excited for 30-100 potential.

NO ONE knew he was going to be a MVP candidate.

Way to go danks

bitch can’t throw more than 130 innings a season? Trade him. He has no balls

Kenwo4life=ratings

by KenWo4LiFe on Sep 2, 2008 7:16 PM CDT actions actions 0 recs

by Where Triples Go to Die on Oct 29, 2008 8:18 AM CDT up reply actions

well he had a

nice ops+ of 4

His stats are as good as Fields -- that's the sad thing

by Jbasic89 on Oct 28, 2008 3:39 PM CDT reply actions

Translated line in AAA:

.242/.309/.465

A couple more points of batting average and he’s a pretty viable second baseman. Which is basically what Minor League Splits’ translation gives him: .252/.327/.463. He also hits right handed, though may have reverse splits. And I can’t find anything about his fielding.

All in all, it’s a good idea I reckon.

nothing gets ‘em wetter than infrequent postings on the city’s second favorite team

by colintj on Oct 28, 2008 4:09 PM CDT reply actions

his reputation is a plus defender.

"winning tacos for America was pretty cool too."

by larry on Oct 28, 2008 4:13 PM CDT up reply actions

well then i don't see any down side to this

kenny was a lot more thorough than i was when i looked at the 2B market.

nothing gets ‘em wetter than infrequent postings on the city’s second favorite team

by colintj on Oct 28, 2008 4:15 PM CDT up reply actions

so was dasox313.

"i'm convinced the whole day long that all i learn is always wrong."

by Toonderstrook on Oct 28, 2008 4:16 PM CDT up reply actions

you're a bitch.

nothing gets ‘em wetter than infrequent postings on the city’s second favorite team

by colintj on Oct 28, 2008 4:20 PM CDT up reply actions

a degenerate bitch at that.

"i'm convinced the whole day long that all i learn is always wrong."

by Toonderstrook on Oct 28, 2008 4:23 PM CDT up reply actions

you checked out the new deerhunter?

"i'm convinced the whole day long that all i learn is always wrong."

by Toonderstrook on Oct 28, 2008 4:24 PM CDT up reply actions

nope

never really checked out cryptograms though either

nothing gets ‘em wetter than infrequent postings on the city’s second favorite team

by colintj on Oct 28, 2008 4:25 PM CDT up reply actions

i checked out the new sea and cake

by onlysoxfaninboston on Oct 28, 2008 4:27 PM CDT up reply actions

thoughts?

"i'm convinced the whole day long that all i learn is always wrong."

by Toonderstrook on Oct 28, 2008 4:29 PM CDT up reply actions

me likes, a lot

they’re coming to boston in a couple weeks, i can’t wait!

by onlysoxfaninboston on Oct 28, 2008 4:36 PM CDT up reply actions

their first four albums pretty much dominated my college soundtrack

by onlysoxfaninboston on Oct 28, 2008 4:37 PM CDT up reply actions

i guess?

didn’t we agree the options were boring? this falls into that category. at least KW is addressing the charlotte roster now. we wouldn’t want to have to trade for gookie dawkins in a pinch again, would we.

"winning tacos for America was pretty cool too."

by larry on Oct 28, 2008 4:20 PM CDT up reply actions

his BP speed score suggests good things anyway

nothing gets ‘em wetter than infrequent postings on the city’s second favorite team

by colintj on Oct 28, 2008 4:20 PM CDT up reply actions

Getz + Nix platoon, presumably?

Obviously it’s early, but would it be a stretch to think those two could put up a .275/.335/.440 line which — combined with + defense and + baserunning, would be better than average, right?

In any case, it’s good to see that Kenny is safeguarding with good defense at second just in-case Alexei bombs (defensively) at short.

by CWSKeith on Oct 28, 2008 5:48 PM CDT up reply actions

oh god. nix is horrible. please don't bring him up in a platoon.

if nix is on the opening day roster…jesus. there better have been a deadly bus crash in ST or KW should be summarily fired.

"winning tacos for America was pretty cool too."

by larry on Oct 28, 2008 9:40 PM CDT up reply actions

This is like fucking deja vu

I was literally a mouse click away from posting a fanpost saying we should try and get Lanyce or Jason Nix. I figured both would come cheap, and it would be worth a shot. But after no one likening to the Wandy idea, I decided to just not post it.

I feel like a damn sooth-sayer for predicting that shit.

by JoeCoolMan24 on Oct 28, 2008 4:14 PM CDT reply actions

now you'll just be made fun of for saying likening

The movement was so devastating that television announcer Hawk Harrelson called it "the Doomerang," saying that if Day had enough distance to work with, the pitch would eventually come back to him.

by U-God on Oct 28, 2008 4:23 PM CDT up reply actions

Shudupayamouth

by JoeCoolMan24 on Oct 28, 2008 11:48 PM CDT up reply actions

so now can KW get us a 3B?

The movement was so devastating that television announcer Hawk Harrelson called it "the Doomerang," saying that if Day had enough distance to work with, the pitch would eventually come back to him.

by U-God on Oct 28, 2008 4:24 PM CDT reply actions

Eh, just have one of the six or seven outfielders on the roster play short left.

"would've been a sweep if pablo was here" -Kenwo-

by Hazymania on Oct 28, 2008 5:43 PM CDT up reply actions

Good move

He has some talent and will be a good emergency option. I like it.

Kenwo4life=ratings

by KenWo4LiFe on Oct 28, 2008 4:42 PM CDT reply actions

joe crede, free agent bargain.

http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/index.php/free-agent-bargain-joe-crede

"winning tacos for America was pretty cool too."

by larry on Oct 28, 2008 5:01 PM CDT reply actions

I will be interested to see what he gets.

nothing gets ‘em wetter than infrequent postings on the city’s second favorite team

by colintj on Oct 28, 2008 5:09 PM CDT up reply actions

is the market good for free agent 3B's?

by onlysoxfaninboston on Oct 28, 2008 5:10 PM CDT up reply actions

market will probably be good to be a free agent 3B

not so much if you’re trying to pick up a FA 3B though.

brndnprkns: I'm pretty sure the "badass" value of your life is closer to Gigli than The Dark Knight

by whitesoxmatt on Oct 28, 2008 5:19 PM CDT up reply actions

just saw cheat's comment, as a boras client, i think its doubtful he would take a 1-year deal..

are there gm’s with less common sense to sign him to a 3-yr deal?

by onlysoxfaninboston on Oct 28, 2008 5:09 PM CDT up reply actions

i think it's doubtful anyone offers him more than 1 year.

"winning tacos for America was pretty cool too."

by larry on Oct 28, 2008 5:12 PM CDT up reply actions

or possibly an incentive-laden multiyear deal similar to what people were advocating for baldelli?

"i'm convinced the whole day long that all i learn is always wrong."

by Toonderstrook on Oct 28, 2008 5:14 PM CDT up reply actions

perhaps a vesting option year.

by 1 year deal, i meant guaranteed money/year.

"winning tacos for America was pretty cool too."

by larry on Oct 28, 2008 5:22 PM CDT up reply actions

I think it is very likely he takes a 1-year deal.

He and Boras would love a second chance at a contract season.

by Craig Grebeck on Oct 28, 2008 5:17 PM CDT up reply actions

good point

Way to go danks

bitch can’t throw more than 130 innings a season? Trade him. He has no balls

Kenwo4life=ratings

by KenWo4LiFe on Sep 2, 2008 7:16 PM CDT actions actions 0 recs

by Where Triples Go to Die on Oct 29, 2008 8:20 AM CDT up reply actions

It'b be cool

but do we really want Juan Uribe as the starting 3B for 3/8 of the season? Really? REALLY?

Strange as it sounds, I think Nix just might be our veteran option without the veteran. I have to think he’s able to put up Durham/Grudz value, bat and glove taken into account. That could make for a very interesting platoon.

I’m guessing Fields is a lost cause to you all, and maybe KW. I wonder if he could be traded for another young lost cause. Edwin Jackson if the Rays think they need a DH/outfielder with Floyd toast? Eh, there’s someone out there. Either way, with the situation, and Fields being a questionable bat and bad glove, it’s worth noting that he has no value to the Sox because of Quentin and Dye and co, but to other teams maybe.

by Daniel Berlyn on Oct 28, 2008 5:19 PM CDT up reply actions

damn reply button tricked me

by Daniel Berlyn on Oct 28, 2008 5:20 PM CDT up reply actions

i can see how it could do that

with it just sitting there motionless on the screen and all

brndnprkns: I'm pretty sure the "badass" value of your life is closer to Gigli than The Dark Knight

by whitesoxmatt on Oct 28, 2008 5:22 PM CDT up reply actions

don't take it lightly

it’s a mischievous lil sonvabitch

anyone think it odd the nix parents stuck an unnecessary “Y” in their sons’ names where it seemed fit?

by Daniel Berlyn on Oct 28, 2008 5:27 PM CDT up reply actions

anyone else think it's a coincidence that "reply" also contains a "y?"

AIM: SouthSideCheat

by The Cheat on Oct 28, 2008 5:36 PM CDT up reply actions

does the divinchi code have a theme song

if so how does it go

by Daniel Berlyn on Oct 28, 2008 5:40 PM CDT up reply actions

speaking of unnecessary letters...

"would've been a sweep if pablo was here" -Kenwo-

by Hazymania on Oct 28, 2008 5:45 PM CDT up reply actions

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=od3cNTl40VI&feature=related

AIM: SouthSideCheat

by The Cheat on Oct 28, 2008 5:46 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs

i'm gonna rec that

The movement was so devastating that television announcer Hawk Harrelson called it "the Doomerang," saying that if Day had enough distance to work with, the pitch would eventually come back to him.

by U-God on Oct 28, 2008 6:04 PM CDT up reply actions

I dont get it

it’s monch and then hichi but it one word

I always wondered why there were two L’s in the beginning of “Lloyd”, but never thought about bringing it up until now. What s’s you der, boy?

by Daniel Berlyn on Oct 28, 2008 6:32 PM CDT up reply actions

2 more bargains

http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/index.php/free-agent-bargain-juan-rivera/

http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/index.php/free-agent-bargain-endy-chavez/

The greatest trick the White Sox ever pulled was convincing their fan base that "Ozzieball" ever existed.

by The Wizard on Oct 28, 2008 6:52 PM CDT up reply actions

Chavez wouldnt be an upgrade over BA.

"I'll take one in the mouth over the eyes anyday." - AJ

by omnipotent grab on Oct 28, 2008 7:01 PM CDT up reply actions

is why I said "lets try to sign him on the cheap"

if he sucks then you insert Fields and LIVE WITH IT.

Way to go danks

bitch can’t throw more than 130 innings a season? Trade him. He has no balls

Kenwo4life=ratings

by KenWo4LiFe on Sep 2, 2008 7:16 PM CDT actions actions 0 recs

by Where Triples Go to Die on Oct 28, 2008 7:31 PM CDT up reply actions

or we can just live without him

like we’re going to

The movement was so devastating that television announcer Hawk Harrelson called it "the Doomerang," saying that if Day had enough distance to work with, the pitch would eventually come back to him.

by U-God on Oct 28, 2008 7:51 PM CDT up reply actions

i forgot kenny died and made you GM?

Way to go danks

bitch can’t throw more than 130 innings a season? Trade him. He has no balls

Kenwo4life=ratings

by KenWo4LiFe on Sep 2, 2008 7:16 PM CDT actions actions 0 recs

by Where Triples Go to Die on Oct 28, 2008 8:25 PM CDT up reply actions

do you really think they're gonna re-sign crede?

honestly?

The movement was so devastating that television announcer Hawk Harrelson called it "the Doomerang," saying that if Day had enough distance to work with, the pitch would eventually come back to him.

by U-God on Oct 28, 2008 8:29 PM CDT up reply actions

Well no, but we didnt expect to have him on the team this season either.

"I'll take one in the mouth over the eyes anyday." - AJ

by omnipotent grab on Oct 28, 2008 9:40 PM CDT up reply actions

it's not that far-fetched.

"winning tacos for America was pretty cool too."

by larry on Oct 28, 2008 9:46 PM CDT up reply actions

If he is feeling better, why not?

I would rather take a chance on Crede and have Fields backing him up then have Casey Blake, Hank Blalock, or Willie Bloomquist. Now if we can trade for a New York fan favorite, A-Rod… That is another story. I am sorry, I look around baseball and I see an aging corps (or corpse) of 3rd basemen who are now 3 years past their prime, 1 stud in new york, 1 stud in tampa, and a bunch of average 3b’s on every other team.

There are some nice players on other teams I would like to have such as Figgins, Mora and Beltre but, if we are going to have to give up the last of our farm system I see the sox trying to get something done with Crede because we know what he can do when healthy and it may be a low risk deal. He has stated over and over he wants to stay in Chicago, so when you tell me Boras is his agent I will tell you that is not the end all be all.

In no way am I condoning a long term deal. Not yet at least. I just look around baseball and think, “what the hell happened to all the good 3rd basemen?”, while we sit with maybe the best option available. If we can sign Crede for a 1 year deal and he proves to stay healthy then we can let him go and bring up Beckham or sign him long term and have another stud prospect as trade bait. All in all, I think keeping Crede around could be a low risk-high reward signing considering we could have 2 safety nets in Uribe (if he stays) and Fields.

Way to go danks

bitch can’t throw more than 130 innings a season? Trade him. He has no balls

Kenwo4life=ratings

by KenWo4LiFe on Sep 2, 2008 7:16 PM CDT actions actions 0 recs

by Where Triples Go to Die on Oct 29, 2008 8:10 AM CDT up reply actions

'paulie to the angels' will never die

The Jon Garland-for-Cabrera deal was completed in less than two weeks last November, and a natural fit for the Sox would be the Angels’ Chone Figgins, who could bat leadoff and play third.

But the Angels will need a first baseman if they can’t re-sign free agent Mark Teixeira. Paul Konerko came close to signing with the Angels after the 2005 season and is friendly with Angels manager Mike Scioscia dating to their days in the Dodgers organization.

But Konerko has two years left on his contract and full no-trade rights. He also hit nine home runs in September and two in the American League Division Series after coping with slumps and injuries.

The Angels have plenty of youth in their infield but could use some fresh legs in the outfield.

It’s a safe bet that any deal with the Angels would involve multiple players.

http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseball/whitesox/chi-28-white-sox-chicagooct28,0,6117087.story

The greatest trick the White Sox ever pulled was convincing their fan base that "Ozzieball" ever existed.

by The Wizard on Oct 28, 2008 6:55 PM CDT reply actions

an interesting comment

commenter wrote:
Why would Jon Garland want to come back to this loser team. Kenny was stupid to trade him and he is to stupid to get him back .Kenny thinks you can win with those losers JOSE & Jaiver.

His stats are as good as Fields -- that's the sad thing

by Jbasic89 on Oct 28, 2008 6:58 PM CDT reply actions

another good one

Herbster wrote:
I really love all this talk about getting big ticket players. I think we should go with Getz at 2d, Uribe at SS or dump him and Josh Fields at 3d (I suspect Crede is a goner). I tend to agree with the comment about Nick Swisher. I still do not know why Williams signed Griffey. His contributions were minimal. I also do not agree with Clayton Richard as a starter; he has not impressed me. I still think Lance Broadway is the better of the 2.
I also can in all honesty support the theory that we should keep Contreras unless his contract is such that he is not tradeable. He has not been consistent even when healthy. Trade him or release him.
The Herbster

His stats are as good as Fields -- that's the sad thing

by Jbasic89 on Oct 28, 2008 6:59 PM CDT up reply actions

"i'm convinced the whole day long that all i learn is always wrong."

by Toonderstrook on Oct 28, 2008 7:07 PM CDT up reply actions

bitch can’t throw more than 130 innings a season? Trade him. He has no balls

Kenwo4life=ratings

by KenWo4LiFe on Sep 2, 2008 7:16 PM CDT actions actions 0 recs

by Where Triples Go to Die on Oct 28, 2008 7:37 PM CDT up reply actions

And im referencing something that didnt take place in the last 13 years.

But I agree. The first 8 seasons were gold.

"I'll take one in the mouth over the eyes anyday." - AJ

by omnipotent grab on Oct 28, 2008 7:42 PM CDT up reply actions

the one's with mean homer were the best.

once homer got nice it started to go downhill.

Way to go danks

bitch can’t throw more than 130 innings a season? Trade him. He has no balls

Kenwo4life=ratings

by KenWo4LiFe on Sep 2, 2008 7:16 PM CDT actions actions 0 recs

by Where Triples Go to Die on Oct 28, 2008 8:24 PM CDT up reply actions

"I also do not agree with Clayton Richard as a starter; he has not impressed me. I still think Lance Broadway is the better of the 2."

I don’t understand this? Must be a JOKE! C’mon, must be a JOKE… right… RIGHT?

Way to go danks

bitch can’t throw more than 130 innings a season? Trade him. He has no balls

Kenwo4life=ratings

by KenWo4LiFe on Sep 2, 2008 7:16 PM CDT actions actions 0 recs

by Where Triples Go to Die on Oct 29, 2008 8:24 AM CDT up reply actions

I wouldnt mind seeing him back in a sox uniform.

Someone will offer him a ridiculous contract though…

Way to go danks

bitch can’t throw more than 130 innings a season? Trade him. He has no balls

Kenwo4life=ratings

by KenWo4LiFe on Sep 2, 2008 7:16 PM CDT actions actions 0 recs

by Where Triples Go to Die on Oct 28, 2008 7:35 PM CDT up reply actions

LOL!

NBA Hall of Famer Charles Barkley said he’s going to run for governor in Alabama.

“I plan on it in 2014,” Barkley told CNN’s Campbell Brown on Monday.

When asked if he was serious, the former Philadelphia 76er said, “I am, I can’t screw up Alabama.”

He added that his native state could only improve. “We are number 48 in everything and Arkansas and Mississippi aren’t going anywhere,” Barkley said.

http://briefingroom.thehill.com/2008/10/28/charles-barkley-for-alabama-governor-in-2014/

The greatest trick the White Sox ever pulled was convincing their fan base that "Ozzieball" ever existed.

by The Wizard on Oct 28, 2008 7:08 PM CDT reply actions