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The Daily News learned the White Sox have agreed to send second baseman Chris Getz and third baseman Josh Fields to the Royals for Mark Teahen, who is expected to replace Jermaine Dye as Chicago's right fielder.

U-God edit: Sox officially re-signed Mark Kotsay. One year, 1.5 mil.

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More Thomers, plz.

"wordy and overly verbose."
by larry on Jul 3, 2009 3:43 PM CDT

by Black Sox Baseball on Nov 5, 2009 9:22 AM CST reply actions  

Hate It, unless

he plays second base. He did for part of the year before Gordon went down for KC.

Another source.

http://www.rivalryesq.com/
The quintessential Big Ten smoking room.

by Bama Hawkeye on Nov 5, 2009 9:24 AM CST reply actions  

This seems like a "I'm sick of this guy hitting homers off of us" acquisition.

Too bad we didn’t deal Fields when he had value. Jesus.

"I call Dotel, got his ass kick. I call Linebrink, got his ass kick. Everybody I call is the wrong guy. I guess it's my fault!"

by RWShow on Nov 5, 2009 9:27 AM CST reply actions  

This is a terrible move

What’s wrong with Getz at 2B? He looked like he had a lot of upside.

Teahen does not make the Sox a better team. And the headline should read, “Teahen is expected to be a replacement level player in Jermaine Dye’s position.”

"You might be impressed with your analysis, but I am not. Stop wasting my time." - Chris De Luca

by BoKnows on Nov 5, 2009 9:29 AM CST reply actions  

I don't see why they would play him in right

I think they’re gonna use him at third and move Beckham to second.

by Daniel Berlyn on Nov 5, 2009 9:33 AM CST reply actions  

I guess that'd make some sense.

But that kind of production out of RF doesn’t make sense. Unless we just assume because he K’s all the time he hits home runs.

by Grinder in Training on Nov 5, 2009 9:38 AM CST up reply actions  

Big 12 HRs last year

"ass hole thi is the same line up whit leftys you idiot"

by Brush Back on Nov 5, 2009 9:38 AM CST up reply actions  

Makes more sense

Aaron King is still my homeboy... iffy mechanics and all

McFAQ for all you newcomers out there.

GET THAT VORP AND WHIP SH!T OUTTA HERE!!!

by baetown415 on Nov 5, 2009 11:37 AM CST up reply actions  

I never really noticed this

but Teahen strikes out… a lot. And he isn’t that good.

by Daniel Berlyn on Nov 5, 2009 9:36 AM CST reply actions  

Great!

He should fit perfectly as long as he plays below average defense and cannot hit with RISP and less than two outs.

i'm celebrating the slaughter of the indigenous peoples of the western hemisphere.
what the fuck are you doing? - larry

by Scotty Ballgame on Nov 5, 2009 10:05 AM CST via mobile up reply actions  

More KC waste - This is a bizzare move... he's primarily played 3rd

Doesn’t add speed or power. Don’t get it, makes no sence

"ass hole thi is the same line up whit leftys you idiot"

by Brush Back on Nov 5, 2009 9:38 AM CST reply actions  

Need a press release to believe

"ass hole thi is the same line up whit leftys you idiot"

by Brush Back on Nov 5, 2009 9:39 AM CST up reply actions  

Hmm... I always thought Teahen was a better defensive player

but Fangraphs doesn’t like him a whole lot. Sure enough, Teahen grades out much better on Tango’s ‘Fans’ Scouting Report’.

You certainly can’t get too upset with who the Sox are giving up — very little upside is heading to KC (unlike, say, MacDougal for Lumsden + Cortes).

by CWSKeith on Nov 5, 2009 9:39 AM CST reply actions  

Two future utility players for a current utility player.

Meh, I think KW could have done better on the open market. Getz has an upside as a regular second basemen, which would have been nice to have.

by Daniel Berlyn on Nov 5, 2009 9:41 AM CST up reply actions  

Ehh -- I'd rather gamble on Teahen's upside (2006) than Getz' upside ("regular second baseman" seems like a stretch. Passable seems more apt.)

Teahen’s ZiPS for KC is .265/.328/.420, just about a league average bat. The only issue is his defense (at least according to UZR), but part of that might be the fact that he’s been jerked between 3B and RF for the past two years.

by CWSKeith on Nov 5, 2009 9:58 AM CST up reply actions  

Excellent...

the sox need more shitty players.

"ALL THESE WORLDS/ ARE YOURS EXCEPT/ EUROPA/ ATTEMPT NO
LANDING THERE/ USE THEM TOGETHER/ USE THEM IN PEACE"

by thecip on Nov 5, 2009 9:40 AM CST reply actions  

Can never have enough!

"ass hole thi is the same line up whit leftys you idiot"

by Brush Back on Nov 5, 2009 9:41 AM CST up reply actions  

smells like o hudson

getting signed to play 2B and lead off

12/12/07- We'll miss you Andy Gonzalez

by The Deacon on Nov 5, 2009 9:41 AM CST reply actions  

Third

Did everyone forget that Teahan played third last year and it looks like will play third in 2010?

by Otter7 on Nov 5, 2009 10:11 AM CST up reply actions  

Hudson

has been linked to being one of KW’s guys. KW ALWAYS gets his guys. hahahahaha

12/12/07- We'll miss you Andy Gonzalez

by The Deacon on Nov 5, 2009 10:32 AM CST up reply actions  

Unless Chase Utley

ends up playing second for the Sox next year, if Teahan is in right, I’m with everyone who’s against this deal.

by Otter7 on Nov 5, 2009 10:33 AM CST up reply actions  

i highly doubt this is KW's last move

it seems to be a pre-cursor to another move, so lets not go insane.

12/12/07- We'll miss you Andy Gonzalez

by The Deacon on Nov 5, 2009 10:42 AM CST up reply actions  

Any guesses on what Teahen will make in arbitration?

$3.75 last year — probably gonna get a slight bump. $4.5-5.5 range seem reasonable? Or do they figure to try and sign him before it gets to that point?

by CWSKeith on Nov 5, 2009 9:45 AM CST reply actions  

Leave us not panic my friends...

The NY Daily News says he replaces Dye in RF, that is all. I don’t think picking him up as a UTE is such a bad thing, who is the backup at 3B currently? He can also platoon with Nix at 2B, right?

With what we gave up, I don’t see this as a big deal.

"his ballerness could not be stoped which rose his era to 5.42 "

by Chiburb on Nov 5, 2009 9:46 AM CST reply actions  

Nix is the backup.

Teahen has all of 3 career games at 2B. I think they’re moving Beckham to the middle.

by Daniel Berlyn on Nov 5, 2009 9:49 AM CST up reply actions  

I know that, was saying Teahen is an upgrade as 3B backup.

"his ballerness could not be stoped which rose his era to 5.42 "

by Chiburb on Nov 5, 2009 10:02 AM CST up reply actions  

totally agree

Not a lot of wins moving either way. Not losing anything that cant be replaced. And Fields was done in our org either way.

His name is Rios and he dances on the sand

by Nordhagen on Nov 5, 2009 9:59 AM CST up reply actions  

meh

massive upgrade in rf defensively with a step down offensively. if we had a competent batting coach i’d feel a lot better, but whatever.

if we sign figgins or polanco i’d feel pretty alright about the team.

by Craig Grebeck on Nov 5, 2009 9:56 AM CST reply actions  

Happy Guy Fawkes day

except for hoodie, in which case, I hope you make it through unscathed.

His name is Rios and he dances on the sand

by Nordhagen on Nov 5, 2009 10:01 AM CST reply actions  

Remember

remember the 5th of November

i'm celebrating the slaughter of the indigenous peoples of the western hemisphere.
what the fuck are you doing? - larry

by Scotty Ballgame on Nov 5, 2009 10:08 AM CST via mobile up reply actions  

and now kotsay is back at for one year at 1.5

per cowley’s twitter. last three tweets:

As far as Getz, if he was traded it was news to him. The second baseman just said in a text, "I don’t know what’s going on.’’
less than a minute ago from web

Sox have announced that Mark Kotsay was given a one-year, $1.5 million deal to return to the South Side as a key reserve.
2 minutes ago from web

Reports out of NY have Getz and Fields going to KC for Mark Teahen. All is mum on Sox side so far.
19 minutes ago from txt

by Craig Grebeck on Nov 5, 2009 10:08 AM CST reply actions  

Any updates?

like “Getz has reportedly injured his thumb sending the text ‘I don’t know what’s going on’. Trade now in doubt”

i'm celebrating the slaughter of the indigenous peoples of the western hemisphere.
what the fuck are you doing? - larry

by Scotty Ballgame on Nov 5, 2009 10:21 AM CST via mobile up reply actions  

Quoth the dog
No official word. Still sporting Royal Blue..

by Sox-35th on Nov 5, 2009 10:31 AM CST up reply actions  

Yes.

“Unbreakable” Getz is “unreliable” and Fields is “unworkable”. WTF difference does it make? If we are arguing about Getz v. Nix, who some of us tabbed “journeyman” last spring, there are bigger shake-ups to come.

"don tink about new jork. jus come in ready to wing de gay."

by winningugly on Nov 5, 2009 11:10 AM CST up reply actions  

It's Mark Day!

"I call Dotel, got his ass kick. I call Linebrink, got his ass kick. Everybody I call is the wrong guy. I guess it's my fault!"

by RWShow on Nov 5, 2009 10:11 AM CST reply actions  

I knew you were a Markist

i'm celebrating the slaughter of the indigenous peoples of the western hemisphere.
what the fuck are you doing? - larry

by Scotty Ballgame on Nov 5, 2009 10:16 AM CST via mobile up reply actions  

Well done, junior.

"I call Dotel, got his ass kick. I call Linebrink, got his ass kick. Everybody I call is the wrong guy. I guess it's my fault!"

by RWShow on Nov 5, 2009 10:51 AM CST up reply actions  

Is Teahan better off at RF or 3B?

If he is at 3B, does Bacon shift over to SS and Che back at 2B or does Bacon follow Ryno HoF course and move to 2B?

i'm celebrating the slaughter of the indigenous peoples of the western hemisphere.
what the fuck are you doing? - larry

by Scotty Ballgame on Nov 5, 2009 10:13 AM CST via mobile reply actions  

Teahan is an upgrade at utility.

As a full time starter at any position, he sucks.

If the world was perfect, it wouldn't be -- Yogi Berra

by mick10 on Nov 5, 2009 10:36 AM CST up reply actions  

This.

"don tink about new jork. jus come in ready to wing de gay."

by winningugly on Nov 5, 2009 11:07 AM CST up reply actions  

Pros and Cons

Assuming Teahan is playing third:
Pros:
His bat isn’t the end of the world there and it makes our infield bats better.

No more Alexei at short? Say yes.

Cons:
He’s not the answer to pretty much anything right?

I don’t like or dislike.

by Otter7 on Nov 5, 2009 10:14 AM CST reply actions  

Fields can play 3b as well as Teahan.

If the world was perfect, it wouldn't be -- Yogi Berra

by mick10 on Nov 5, 2009 10:37 AM CST up reply actions  

If this trade is true,

I’ll be damned if I can figure out why he made it.

If the world was perfect, it wouldn't be -- Yogi Berra

by mick10 on Nov 5, 2009 10:43 AM CST up reply actions  

ask hawk.

there isn’t a player in the AL with higher upside.

by larry on Nov 5, 2009 10:44 AM CST up reply actions  

Gomez

If the world was perfect, it wouldn't be -- Yogi Berra

by mick10 on Nov 5, 2009 10:45 AM CST up reply actions  

no.

he or another player may have as much upside. but not more.

by larry on Nov 5, 2009 10:48 AM CST up reply actions  

You can tie him, but you can't beat him.

"wordy and overly verbose."
by larry on Jul 3, 2009 3:43 PM CDT

by Black Sox Baseball on Nov 5, 2009 11:44 AM CST up reply actions  

This has got to be the first trade

in getting Brandon Allen back.

"don tink about new jork. jus come in ready to wing de gay."

by winningugly on Nov 5, 2009 11:26 AM CST up reply actions  

Let's offer Pena

If the world was perfect, it wouldn't be -- Yogi Berra

by mick10 on Nov 5, 2009 11:27 AM CST up reply actions  

yes!

lets do it

FIRE GREG WALKER NOW!!!!!!!!!

by blackoutsox on Nov 5, 2009 12:47 PM CST up reply actions  

Clears the way at 2B for Hawk's and larry's guy

i'm celebrating the slaughter of the indigenous peoples of the western hemisphere.
what the fuck are you doing? - larry

by Scotty Ballgame on Nov 5, 2009 10:49 AM CST via mobile up reply actions  

Via Twitter

ESPY_TEAHEN No official word. Still sporting Royal Blue…

by chisox2691 on Nov 5, 2009 10:30 AM CST reply actions  

Sox need some serious

shaking up if they’re going to compete deep. Their offense needs major upgrades.

IMO, Williams is not going to leave the offense to chance and waste the ace starting pitching he’s got.

People go thru the turnstiles to see WINS, not a starting pitcher and a 2 – 2 loss.

by ballyb on Nov 5, 2009 10:49 AM CST reply actions  

BTW.

Fuck the New York Yankees.

by ballyb on Nov 5, 2009 10:49 AM CST up reply actions  

Goes without saying

Reading up on Guy Fawkes and I was thinking there should be a FNS day where we have bonfires and burn an effigy of the ass penis and foil wrapped shaving cream pies.
Not sure on the date either the day the Sox traded for him or the day he was dealt

i'm celebrating the slaughter of the indigenous peoples of the western hemisphere.
what the fuck are you doing? - larry

by Scotty Ballgame on Nov 5, 2009 11:00 AM CST via mobile up reply actions  

I love it.

Especially because “ass penis” is taking off.

"I call Dotel, got his ass kick. I call Linebrink, got his ass kick. Everybody I call is the wrong guy. I guess it's my fault!"

by RWShow on Nov 5, 2009 11:11 AM CST up reply actions  

Sky rocket's in flight?

"I call Dotel, got his ass kick. I call Linebrink, got his ass kick. Everybody I call is the wrong guy. I guess it's my fault!"

by RWShow on Nov 5, 2009 11:11 AM CST up reply actions  

ditto dat

"his ballerness could not be stoped which rose his era to 5.42 "

by Chiburb on Nov 5, 2009 10:53 AM CST up reply actions  

speaking of dead horses:

Throughout his career he’s logged nearly 2,500 innings in the outfield – mostly the corners – and has a -1 UZR to show for it. That’s not horrible, especially not when contrasted to Jermaine Dye’s dead-horse act the past few seasons. His bat is what it is. Over the last three years his wRAA have ranged from -8.5 to 1.4, with a -3.9 year thrown in for good measure. Given the move to a more hitter friendly park, Teahen’s raw offensive numbers should improve. He is 28-years-old and Cot’s accredits him with service time of 3.155 (years.days). Add a year and Teahen will become a free agent for the first time following the 2011 season.

http://www.beyondtheboxscore.com/2009/11/5/1117230/chicago-white-sox-acquire-mark

"his ballerness could not be stoped which rose his era to 5.42 "

by Chiburb on Nov 5, 2009 10:57 AM CST up reply actions  

I remember thinking that

Nick Swisher’s offense was going to improve when he first got here.

i'm celebrating the slaughter of the indigenous peoples of the western hemisphere.
what the fuck are you doing? - larry

by Scotty Ballgame on Nov 5, 2009 11:06 AM CST via mobile up reply actions   2 recs

highly rec this post

that would involve a whole bunch of skull fucking.-BoeJouma

by furby2056 on Nov 5, 2009 11:06 AM CST up reply actions  

and of course FNS

that would involve a whole bunch of skull fucking.-BoeJouma

by furby2056 on Nov 5, 2009 11:07 AM CST up reply actions  

LOL.

"don tink about new jork. jus come in ready to wing de gay."

by winningugly on Nov 5, 2009 11:08 AM CST up reply actions  

I enjoyed this.

"I call Dotel, got his ass kick. I call Linebrink, got his ass kick. Everybody I call is the wrong guy. I guess it's my fault!"

by RWShow on Nov 5, 2009 11:12 AM CST up reply actions  

Dave was on this site yesterday.

Giving us something to chew on early in the Hot Stove. Thanks, Dave!

"don tink about new jork. jus come in ready to wing de gay."

by winningugly on Nov 5, 2009 11:18 AM CST up reply actions  

beautiful

12/12/07- We'll miss you Andy Gonzalez

by The Deacon on Nov 5, 2009 11:18 AM CST up reply actions  

While I'm not a huge fan of the trade...

I’ll reserve judgment on it until A) it’s confirmed by the Sox and B) the Sox intimate what Teahen’s role will be next year, whether it’s 2B or RF.

Also, rec’d

Chicago White Sox Examiner — I wish I could cuss right now.

by UribeAuction on Nov 5, 2009 11:18 AM CST up reply actions  

I enjoyed him terming it a "fantastic deal" for the Royals

I can understand not being particularly thrilled about it from the Sox’ end, but let’s not act like KC is gaining a whole lot. Getz is interesting but blocked by a much superior player, and Fields’ power isn’t great when you realize he can’t play anything but 1B.

by CWSKeith on Nov 5, 2009 11:22 AM CST up reply actions  

He completely glosses over Getz' poor UZR, saying he's "adequate"

granted, I didn’t trust that UZR rating a whole lot, but nobody really knows if Getz will improve to league-average or stay well below yet.

Seems like Dave really has an agenda against Kenny Williams. Shocking.

Chicago White Sox Examiner — I wish I could cuss right now.

by UribeAuction on Nov 5, 2009 11:23 AM CST up reply actions  

Don't forget his delicate frame.

You think Alexei shies away from contact turning the double play, with Getz’ penchant for picking up nagging nicks and tweaks he’ll drive his manager nuts. And us, too.

"don tink about new jork. jus come in ready to wing de gay."

by winningugly on Nov 5, 2009 11:25 AM CST up reply actions  

Soxtalk loved Getz...they have to be apoplectic over there...

I have to say, Getz is not going to hit for power and I don’t think he’s going to be anything more than adequate in the field (probably worse). His value in the future will hinge on him getting on-base and that’s not a sure thing.

So, I don’t think the Sox gave up too much. Teahen’s probably not good, but he can play RF better than Getz or Fields I suppose.

I assume the Sox will bring in a 3B or 2B somehow (Danks+prospects for Jose Lopez!!)

At any rate, KW just made the offseason interesting.

by hitlesswonder on Nov 5, 2009 11:41 AM CST up reply actions  

indeed.

those injuries make me seriously doubt whether he could play full-time. could just mix and match kotsay and teahen i suppose. then again, they’re both lefties.

by larry on Nov 5, 2009 11:49 AM CST up reply actions  

unless the grand plan is to platoon Teahen and Nix at 2b

If the world was perfect, it wouldn't be -- Yogi Berra

by mick10 on Nov 5, 2009 11:58 AM CST up reply actions  

I agree.

I’m not thrilled about him in the outfield either.

If the world was perfect, it wouldn't be -- Yogi Berra

by mick10 on Nov 5, 2009 12:07 PM CST up reply actions  

Comments are great, ignoring one by "larry1sss"
Dave Cameron is an elite talent evaluator. He authored the John Danks for Jose Lopez trade! If you don’t understand that, then you’re not smart.

"Awarding a difference maker on the field - and in the community at large - has always been baseball's version of a home run." ~Stephen A. Smith

by Carbiner on Nov 5, 2009 11:45 AM CST up reply actions  

Not that bad?
How bad would a defense with Konerko, Nix, Beckham, Teahen, Podsednik, Ramirez, and Quentin be? Would that be the worst defensive team of all time? I think it might. (Rios should be out there somewhere, but I think Ozzie already hates him)

"Awarding a difference maker on the field - and in the community at large - has always been baseball's version of a home run." ~Stephen A. Smith

by Carbiner on Nov 5, 2009 11:58 AM CST up reply actions  

Sit down.

It’s a “push” except for the money. And the economy is improving (larry are we officially out of the recession by the 3rd quarter? Did I not tell you in January? Look it up.), so Happy Days are Here Again! (Written in Nov, 1929, right after the Crash. FWIW.)

"don tink about new jork. jus come in ready to wing de gay."

by winningugly on Nov 5, 2009 11:24 AM CST up reply actions  

easy killer...

Im just not sure how this really helps s all…teahan is defensive upgrade in RF ONLY at 3 mil extra…and JR has basically capped the 2010 team at 97mil, so we spent 3 of our 12 or so budget on a mid grade outfielder that also strikes out a lot and can’t move much faster than a Molina

by Anonymous #5 Starter on Nov 5, 2009 11:28 AM CST up reply actions  

So it's a "push" except for the moeny.

And we don’t have to look at the results of our pre-2008 scouting staff effing up on a regular basis by watching the malaprops and hijinks of two disappointing kids. I like that. Becks doesn’t need to see that.

"don tink about new jork. jus come in ready to wing de gay."

by winningugly on Nov 5, 2009 11:31 AM CST up reply actions  

"money". You'd think I could spell "money".

"don tink about new jork. jus come in ready to wing de gay."

by winningugly on Nov 5, 2009 11:31 AM CST up reply actions  

wow.

getz already being labeled disappointing. i guess it doesn’t take long for fans to turn on a player and circle the wagons around KW.

by larry on Nov 5, 2009 11:33 AM CST up reply actions  

The bandwagon's taking off.

Are you on the train, or what? Besides, KW’s raised the site valie by $10K just via this trade – 100 posts + on the day after the season ends. So you’ve gotta be happy.

I’m disappointed we didn’t get more for him. That’s about it. I didn’t see him fitting in long-term. If a guy can’t move J. Nix permanently to the bench I’m not impressed.

"don tink about new jork. jus come in ready to wing de gay."

by winningugly on Nov 5, 2009 11:36 AM CST up reply actions  

Good.

As I mentioned, this trade gets us Brandon Allen somehow. I have faith.

"don tink about new jork. jus come in ready to wing de gay."

by winningugly on Nov 5, 2009 11:44 AM CST up reply actions  

and Gio Gonzalez

i'm celebrating the slaughter of the indigenous peoples of the western hemisphere.
what the fuck are you doing? - larry

by Scotty Ballgame on Nov 5, 2009 11:50 AM CST via mobile up reply actions  

yeah

I thought getz was labeled fragile or injury-proned not disappointing

i'm celebrating the slaughter of the indigenous peoples of the western hemisphere.
what the fuck are you doing? - larry

by Scotty Ballgame on Nov 5, 2009 11:37 AM CST via mobile up reply actions  

I don't think getz was disapponting in a first full year...if he played the whole thing,

he would have been one of the top 3 in steals in the league with barely any CS…and I can’t see him slowing soon…and his defense was better than Nix…which who we got now…
and if money were no object, I’m sure we would be hearing about Figgins already…but if we get beaton him by 3 mil, I am going to hate this trade

by Anonymous #5 Starter on Nov 5, 2009 11:38 AM CST up reply actions  

His defense was most certainly not better than Nix'

seriously, where does this crap emanate from? I’m not one who wants to see Nix as a starter — I think he’s perfectly suited as a backup infielder — but it’s pretty obvious that unless Getz has an absurd breakout with the bat, Nix is the better of the two.

by CWSKeith on Nov 5, 2009 11:42 AM CST up reply actions  

the nix v. getz thing

was beginning to remind me of BA v JO v whoever. as if one of these was so better than the other. at least this trade will spare us that this offseason.

by larry on Nov 5, 2009 11:44 AM CST up reply actions  

yeah man.

I was worried that gruesome twosome would take turns ranging between bad and mediocre all year, IF this trade happens, atleast they are looking to improve at second base.

"Ninety percent I'll spend on good times, women, and Irish whiskey.
The other ten percent I'll probably waste."
- Phillies pitcher Tug McGraw, on his plans for his $75,000 salary

by e-gus on Nov 5, 2009 11:45 AM CST up reply actions  

At any rate, Nix was the one with the higher ceiling

His range at 2B is (I think) among the best in baseball. And he obviously has big power for a middle IF. Unfortunately he has an abysmal contact rate and probably won’t ever overcome that.

Neither guy should be starting anywhere.

by hitlesswonder on Nov 5, 2009 11:45 AM CST up reply actions  

oh yeah his range is outstanding.

too bad his glove is made of stone though.

"Ninety percent I'll spend on good times, women, and Irish whiskey.
The other ten percent I'll probably waste."
- Phillies pitcher Tug McGraw, on his plans for his $75,000 salary

by e-gus on Nov 5, 2009 11:46 AM CST up reply actions  

Manos de Piedras!

"don tink about new jork. jus come in ready to wing de gay."

by winningugly on Nov 5, 2009 11:47 AM CST up reply actions  

We are a pack of ravenous wolves

who have been tossed a single Chicken McNugget. This is highly unsatisfying. Nead more Peavy.

"don tink about new jork. jus come in ready to wing de gay."

by winningugly on Nov 5, 2009 11:47 AM CST up reply actions  

Jenks for Crawford

"Awarding a difference maker on the field - and in the community at large - has always been baseball's version of a home run." ~Stephen A. Smith

by Carbiner on Nov 5, 2009 11:51 AM CST up reply actions  

Peavy for Zambrano

i'm celebrating the slaughter of the indigenous peoples of the western hemisphere.
what the fuck are you doing? - larry

by Scotty Ballgame on Nov 5, 2009 11:57 AM CST via mobile up reply actions  

Gatorade coolers beware

"Awarding a difference maker on the field - and in the community at large - has always been baseball's version of a home run." ~Stephen A. Smith

by Carbiner on Nov 5, 2009 11:59 AM CST up reply actions  

catchers too!

i'm celebrating the slaughter of the indigenous peoples of the western hemisphere.
what the fuck are you doing? - larry

by Scotty Ballgame on Nov 5, 2009 12:02 PM CST via mobile up reply actions  

If his range is as good as you say and he retains a 20 AB/HR rate

Then he’s still pretty valuable as a 2B starter, even with a 320 OBP.

"Awarding a difference maker on the field - and in the community at large - has always been baseball's version of a home run." ~Stephen A. Smith

by Carbiner on Nov 5, 2009 11:47 AM CST up reply actions  

I'm not sure he can keep up a .320 OBP

And, for whatever reason, I seems like clubs will tolerate someone like Getz starting if they can hit .270. But they won’t tolerate a guy hitting .220 even if their OBP is a 100 points higher.

by hitlesswonder on Nov 5, 2009 11:50 AM CST up reply actions  

i'm still sticking with .240/.310/.420 for Nix's true talent with the bat

there’s plenty of reason to start him if that’s the case.

2009 is just 2007 in 2008's clothing. - Trooper

by colintj on Nov 5, 2009 12:01 PM CST up reply actions  

That sounds about right

and with plus defense, I could live with that at 2B.

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by UribeAuction on Nov 5, 2009 12:27 PM CST up reply actions  

Isn't this the guy who absolutely puked it up in the field

this year?

"don tink about new jork. jus come in ready to wing de gay."

by winningugly on Nov 5, 2009 12:30 PM CST up reply actions  

sss

If the world was perfect, it wouldn't be -- Yogi Berra

by mick10 on Nov 5, 2009 12:31 PM CST up reply actions  

At SS, not 2B.

The 2009 White Sox....like a 40 degree day.

by Ozzie Montana on Nov 5, 2009 1:25 PM CST up reply actions  

yes you are right

Also the Sox won the WS with smallball in 2005 and Scotty Pods would make for a fine DH in 2010

i'm celebrating the slaughter of the indigenous peoples of the western hemisphere.
what the fuck are you doing? - larry

by Scotty Ballgame on Nov 5, 2009 11:32 AM CST via mobile up reply actions  

Riefert posted the resigning of Kotsay, but nothing about this trade.

Im not convinced it happened.

"Ninety percent I'll spend on good times, women, and Irish whiskey.
The other ten percent I'll probably waste."
- Phillies pitcher Tug McGraw, on his plans for his $75,000 salary

by e-gus on Nov 5, 2009 11:35 AM CST reply actions  

I wouldn't be surprised to see Nix be the almost everyday

second baseman. Keeny gets a platoon partner for Teahen in right (Byrd?) and Teahan can also spell at second and third.. A little more versatility?

by dantesox on Nov 5, 2009 11:37 AM CST reply actions  

anyone else think the platoon idea is bad?

i mean swappingg a serious of mediocre players at any position as opposed to one good full time player for the same $$…
A platoon of Teahan and Byrd for 8 mil would not look nearly as nice as anyone available at 8 per year

by Anonymous #5 Starter on Nov 5, 2009 11:43 AM CST up reply actions  

Remember when Getz was on a streak RoY worthy?

That’s just unacceptable for this team.

"wordy and overly verbose."
by larry on Jul 3, 2009 3:43 PM CDT

by Black Sox Baseball on Nov 5, 2009 11:48 AM CST reply actions  

Jeff Cox had a streak when he first came to the bigs.

Everyone has a streak.

"don tink about new jork. jus come in ready to wing de gay."

by winningugly on Nov 5, 2009 11:49 AM CST up reply actions  

Because that comparison is fail-proof.

"wordy and overly verbose."
by larry on Jul 3, 2009 3:43 PM CDT

by Black Sox Baseball on Nov 5, 2009 11:50 AM CST up reply actions  

And yours is goofy.

So he was hot and we were excited. He broke down frequently enough to cool my ardor. I will NOT tolerate absenteeism on my watch.

"don tink about new jork. jus come in ready to wing de gay."

by winningugly on Nov 5, 2009 12:32 PM CST up reply actions  

Yeah, then he stopped hitting that well and got hurt

thus is the life of Chris Getz.

Chicago White Sox Examiner — I wish I could cuss right now.

by UribeAuction on Nov 5, 2009 11:49 AM CST up reply actions  

no.

"Accept the mystery."

by Andronicus on Nov 5, 2009 11:53 AM CST up reply actions  

Fielding Bible sez:

(2007-2009 @ RF)
Teahen: -7
Dye: -81

(2009 @ 3B)
Teahen: -12
Bacon: -2

I hope Teahen is a passable 2B…(-1 in just 23 IP)

"Accept the mystery."

by Andronicus on Nov 5, 2009 11:57 AM CST reply actions  

3B and 2B are equally difficult to play

2009 is just 2007 in 2008's clothing. - Trooper

by colintj on Nov 5, 2009 12:01 PM CST up reply actions  

yet entirely different

If the world was perfect, it wouldn't be -- Yogi Berra

by mick10 on Nov 5, 2009 12:05 PM CST up reply actions  

not correct.

2009 is just 2007 in 2008's clothing. - Trooper

by colintj on Nov 5, 2009 12:06 PM CST up reply actions  

Aw, he's so cute.

Too many flies, though.

"don tink about new jork. jus come in ready to wing de gay."

by winningugly on Nov 5, 2009 12:33 PM CST up reply actions  

So it begins...

Like a sign from God to Pharaoh, the off-season never truly begins till Larry begins slaughtering livestock.

Reporter: I was wondering if at any point in my lifetime the Cubs weren't going to be run by a guy who didn't immediately remind me of failure, confusion, or imminent death

by Hazymania on Nov 5, 2009 12:41 PM CST up reply actions  

"larry".

"don tink about new jork. jus come in ready to wing de gay."

by winningugly on Nov 5, 2009 12:50 PM CST up reply actions  

Nothing from Getz

I saw a CST Cowley Tweet that Getz didn’t know about the trade (http://tinyurl.com/ylqqr4b).
Just read CSN’s Chuck Garfien spoke to Getz who said “nothing is confirmed” (http://tinyurl.com/yfpjfjm).

I’m kinda bummed to see Getz go if this is made official soon.

Looking for more updates. Pls post stuff if you find. Thanks.

by ChiSportsFan on Nov 5, 2009 12:04 PM CST reply actions  

I feel as though this is a lateral move at best

unless the Sox are planning on signing a 3B. Then play Teahan in right, a DP combo of Alexei/Beckham, and the signed 3B. If thats the plan, I have no issue with this. The team would be best if Nix is a utility guy anyways.

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

by whitesoxmatt on Nov 5, 2009 12:07 PM CST reply actions  

Well, it's not a good trade because Teahen is too expensive

They didn’t give up much, but Teahen’s performance is crap and they could have done something better with the $4M he’ll be making.

But, if this trade means Pods isn’t re-signed and they bring in a good player to fill 2B or 3B then at least this move isn’t particularly injurious to their 2010 season.

by hitlesswonder on Nov 5, 2009 12:12 PM CST up reply actions  

So, will Pods DH then?

I assume that Teahen will be the RF since he’s awful in the IF. That closes the OF opening. Hmm.

Nightmare scenario:Teahen at 3B and Pods in CF. Eek.

by hitlesswonder on Nov 5, 2009 12:09 PM CST reply actions  

Stop that.

I now am blind. Thanks, DB.

"don tink about new jork. jus come in ready to wing de gay."

by winningugly on Nov 5, 2009 12:34 PM CST up reply actions  

KW's big splash

If the world was perfect, it wouldn't be -- Yogi Berra

by mick10 on Nov 5, 2009 12:45 PM CST reply actions   1 recs

Would be better

if he impaled himself on the rock / tree stump to the right.

by ballyb on Nov 5, 2009 1:19 PM CST up reply actions  

i'm over here now.

the suck is not just a river in ireland.

by BuehrleMan on Nov 5, 2009 2:10 PM CST reply actions  

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