CAN THIS PLEASE NOT TURN INTO A VLADIMIR GUERRERO THREAD?!

CAN THIS PLEASE NOT TURN INTO A VLADIMIR GUERRERO THREAD?!

I'll make sure of that...

I'll take Vlad...

 

actually...getting back on topic

 

I'd rather have Williamson, I know Armando is a quality, above average closer, but I feel he will just bring back the same Looper scenario in the 9th inning. I would feel more comfortable with Williamson....thats just me.

Um... I don't remember putting "Both" on the choices.

I voted for Both...

I voted for Both...

me too

I'd rather have Williamson, but at the cost of Redman Benitez is just as appealing, if not more so. McKeon loves Williamson though, so you have to think that Beinfest will take that into consideration. It always helps a closer when your manager has faith in you. Who knows, we may get both, but I like our chances of getting at least one.

What I mean is, I don't remember making "Both" a choice.

Where is the option for Vlad?

 

And DT is a corrupt Mod

 

 

(voted Williamson)

And DT is a corrupt Mod

What? :shifty

And DT is a corrupt Mod

What? :shifty

Williamson for a couple of reasons.

 

1. He's a cheaper alternative to Benitez. He made 1.6 million last year not sure about this year but it should be somewhere near that. That's almost half of what Benitez would cost.

 

2. Doesn't have the baggage that Benitez brings.

 

3. He's a younger alternative. Williamson is only 27 if we could lock him up he could be our closer for years to come.

IF they don't get Vlad, I say just keep Redman & trade for Williamson. Give Boston a couple of prospects.

 

After the All-Star break if AJ has made his return we can trade a starter near the trade deadline (when teams will overpay, btw) or move one into the pen if the relievers are struggling.

I just looked at thier numbers for last year and they're VERY similar...

 

Scott Williamson

 

Games: 66

Innings Pitched: 62.2

Hits: 54

Runs: 30

Earned Runs: 29

Home Runs: 7

Base On Balls: 34

Strikeouts: 74

Wins: 5

Losses: 4

Holds: 5

Saves: 21

Blown Saves: 7

BAA: .227

WHIP: 1.40

ERA: 4.16

 

Armando Benitez

 

Games: 69

Innings Pitched: 73.0

Hits: 59

Runs: 27

Earned Runs: 24

Home Runs: 6

Base On Balls: 41

Strikeouts: 75

Wins: 4

Losses: 4

Holds: 5

Saves: 21

Blown Saves: 8

BAA: .218

WHIP: 1.37

ERA: 2.96

And DT is a corrupt Mod

What? :shifty

I'll take both please. That would be awesome if we could get both benetiz closer and williamson is an inning eater from the pen. Or we could alternate if one struggles.

 

THE BIG THREE= Benetiz, Williamson, Fox

 

hopefully..

I'd rather have both and cheap backup catcher than Vlad or Javy and one.

Williamson, both will be too expensive , i 'd rather have a lefty instead of Benitez

if we get both we cant get vlad so i say NONE and gimme vlad

If Williamson is eligible for arbitration and the Sox don't want him, why even make a deal? I say we tender all of our starting pitchers and see where things lay in 5 days. Or just trade Redman to the Rangers for Snare. Or dangle Pavano to a couple clubs (Cards?). No point in helping the Red Sox get A-Rod and send Nomar to the Phillies or Dodgers.

Williamson, both will be too expensive , i 'd rather have a lefty instead of Benitez

Willie isn't a lefty. he's also not a reliever, let alone a closer. he's no.2 starter...possibly an ace.

And DT is a corrupt Mod

What? :shifty

from watching Williamson pitch since 1997 when he was in the minors.

I think he has been effective enough at closer to think he can stay there and be comfortable there in Miami. Plus, add to that the fact that we wouldn't have space for him if he was a starter.

keep in mind Willie doesn't like being in the bullpen and closing even less.