Sox, Colon reach minor league deal - Page 3 - Talksox

Gom · 02-26-2008, 01:08 AM

If Colon makes your staff...one of two things happened.

1) He was lights out, and you will have the best starting five in the last twenty years.
or
2) Something terrible happened, like he gets it by default after Buchholz and Beckett go down with season-ending injuries.

Mr Crunchy · 02-26-2008, 09:04 AM

ive never liked the guy but id rather see him in pawtucket than in columbus
perhaps they could redefine his role into a set up guy
if he isnt throwing hard he is toast so he maybe more effective in short bursts

rician blast · 02-26-2008, 09:15 AM

Word on the tube this a.m. was at the FO veiws him as a long-reliever/spot starter...sounds like a Tavarez type of gig to me.

IMO this was move was made to (1) provide insurance and (2) keep him out of NY.

I say put him on a healthy dose of HGH and get what you can out of him before he totally falls apart for good.

Gom · 02-26-2008, 10:01 AM

I had never heard of Colon coming to New York. I don't know where you got that from.

rician blast · 02-26-2008, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Gom

I had never heard of Colon coming to New York. I don't know where you got that from.

Neither did I and I didn't get that from anywhere other than knowing that the Sox and Yankees both make moves with their competition in mind. Doesn't mean that the Sox FO didn't think he might potentially land in NY (or anywhere else for that matter)...it's not like the Yankees are exactly pitching rich.

jacksonianmarch · 02-26-2008, 01:23 PM

We have unproven but highly talented depth behind our rotation. Colon would have blocked that. I am glad we dont have him.

rician blast · 02-26-2008, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by jacksonianmarch

I am glad we dont have him.

Me too.

jacksonianmarch · 02-26-2008, 02:59 PM

but you do have Colon, I'm confused?

Coco's Disciples · 02-26-2008, 03:01 PM

I think he is saying he's glad you don't have him.

SchillingIsTheNatural · 02-26-2008, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by jacksonianmarch

We have unproven but highly talented depth behind our rotation. Colon would have blocked that. I am glad we dont have him.

Who? Last I checked all the Yankees talent is already checked into the rotation / bullpen. Your best prospect (Chamberlain) is going to the bullpen...the rotation consists of Wang, Pettite, Mussina, Hughes, and Kennedy. Next in line is....Kei Igawa?

...sounds like the Yankees could use some depth.

kreinbihl34 · 02-26-2008, 04:42 PM

That's great depth.

Gom · 02-26-2008, 04:46 PM

I agree with SITN, Jacko. It wouldn't hurt to have him, but it probably wouldn't help either.

I heard Gammons say that the Red Sox don't want Lester and Buchholz to throw 200 innings. If Colon makes the team, he'll be that spot starter/long relief guy. If he can give them 100 innings, that 50 less for Clay and John.

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Originally Posted by kreinbihl34

That's great depth.

Great is a little strong, don't you think? That's like saying Roseanne is just a little big-boned.

One Red Seat · 02-26-2008, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by jacksonianmarch

but you do have Colon, I'm confused?

And I will love him and pet him and hug him and squeeze him and I will call him George.

Gom · 02-26-2008, 05:40 PM

ORS...you have a sense of humor? You may be human after all.

rician blast · 02-26-2008, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by jacksonianmarch

but you do have Colon, I'm confused?

Meaning I am glad you don't have him too. Personally I'm not expecting much but on the chance that he does have some value, I like that it won't be value to the Yanks.