Laroche...?

by bberdl20 on Dec 30, 2009 5:43 PM CST

Does Anyone else think that Adam Laroche might be a good fit for the 2010 White Sox?

This is my first fanpost so I apologize in advance if I haven't formatted correctly. I have been looking for a forum to discuss why Laroche has not come up very often, if at all, in the discussion of how to fill our left handed power hitting void left by Thome's departure.

I think he is a good fit for the Sox for a few reasons. First of all, it seemed like the market for a player with his skillset was going to pay more than it has this off season. This shows in the contracts to Matsui and Johnson and the plethora of options still available. Also, his numbers over a full season are only slightly above average but his second half surges how become predictable and impressive. His post all star triple slash line over the last three years is 309/ 371/ 537 which adds to a 908 OPS.

I know he is not the greatest bat for a DH spot but considering the alternatives and the fact that if he has even an average first half he would have a hell of a year I think he is worth a look.

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you formatted it fine

and this is a solid first fanpost. the potential problem with laroche is would he be willing to dh and his potential price. if he could be had for around 5 mil, which i don’t see happening, i’d be fine with it.

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by trademaker on May 30, 2009 10:31 PM PDT

by U-God on Dec 30, 2009 5:50 PM CST reply actions

this

and solid first fanpost.

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by Tdogg on Dec 30, 2009 5:58 PM CST up reply actions

Thanks

Is there a way Kenny could still move Bobby to free up some cash to make a move like this? I feel that if a team is going to spend $7 mil it would be much better spent on a position player. There are so many relievers who seemingly come out of nowhere and produce each season but not too many power-hitting lefty bats.

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by bberdl20 on Dec 30, 2009 7:09 PM CST up reply actions

the market at the moment

isn’t really undervaluing potential Bobby replacements. meanwhile, you’re over estimating the value of no-field, all hit position players.

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by colintj on Dec 30, 2009 7:20 PM CST up reply actions

Do we have any of those "all-hit" guys?

They sound dreamy.

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by winningugly on Dec 30, 2009 7:27 PM CST up reply actions

carlos quentin and paul konerko?

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by colintj on Dec 30, 2009 11:13 PM CST up reply actions

What year's version? 2007, 2008, or 2009?

And PK can scoop.

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by winningugly on Dec 31, 2009 8:29 AM CST up reply actions

I think he'll have suitors to play 1B in the NL

So that’s why I don’t think the Sox are real strong contenders. There aren’t many capable position players who want to relegate themselves to a DH role.

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by Sox Machine on Dec 30, 2009 6:16 PM CST reply actions