Whitsox to shop Jon Garland?

[redsfan4445]

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"White Sox May Shop Jon Garland
The White Sox have shopped Jon Garland around in the past. You may recall the failed deal with the Astros at the last Winter Meetings - the Sox were supposed to receive Jason Hirsh, Willy Taveras, and Taylor Buchholz. There was even a press conference scheduled for that one. Apparently the deal died when Kenny Williams demanded Hunter Pence as well.

Many teams have had discussions with the White Sox regarding Garland since then. The Red Sox, Rockies, Braves, Yankees, Mariners, Dodgers, Mets, and Phillies all expressed interest. The Braves reportedly offered Edgar Renteria and a top pitching prospect (pre-Teixeira trade) and were denied.

According to Joe Cowley of the Chicago Sun-Times, Garland is "without question that most likely starter to be moved" by Kenny Williams this winter. He says Williams will shoot for at least two relievers, one proven. Garland makes $12MM in 2008 before reaching free agency. Garland's got a 4.75 ERA this year; you have to wonder whether he'd be worth the price for an AL team. And even in the NL, is he that much better than Josh Towers right now?

Off the cuff, here are some relievers I think the White Sox might pursue: Manny Corpas, Jonathan Broxton, Jeremy Accardo, Joaquin Benoit, Tony Pena, Jose Valverde, Brad Lidge, Chad Qualls, and Huston Street. What are your predictions for fair Garland trades that could actually happen this winter?"


I think the Reds should target him in the off-season!

[puca]

Originally Posted by redsfan4445

per mlbtraderumors.com

"White Sox May Shop Jon Garland
The White Sox have shopped Jon Garland around in the past. You may recall the failed deal with the Astros at the last Winter Meetings - the Sox were supposed to receive Jason Hirsh, Willy Taveras, and Taylor Buchholz. There was even a press conference scheduled for that one. Apparently the deal died when Kenny Williams demanded Hunter Pence as well.

Many teams have had discussions with the White Sox regarding Garland since then. The Red Sox, Rockies, Braves, Yankees, Mariners, Dodgers, Mets, and Phillies all expressed interest. The Braves reportedly offered Edgar Renteria and a top pitching prospect (pre-Teixeira trade) and were denied.

According to Joe Cowley of the Chicago Sun-Times, Garland is "without question that most likely starter to be moved" by Kenny Williams this winter. He says Williams will shoot for at least two relievers, one proven. Garland makes $12MM in 2008 before reaching free agency. Garland's got a 4.75 ERA this year; you have to wonder whether he'd be worth the price for an AL team. And even in the NL, is he that much better than Josh Towers right now?

Off the cuff, here are some relievers I think the White Sox might pursue: Manny Corpas, Jonathan Broxton, Jeremy Accardo, Joaquin Benoit, Tony Pena, Jose Valverde, Brad Lidge, Chad Qualls, and Huston Street. What are your predictions for fair Garland trades that could actually happen this winter?"


I think the Reds should target him in the off-season!

The Reds would have to get a third team involved because they surely don't have any relievers the White Sox would want.

[flyer85]

He is expensive, not all that good, and very dependent of his defense.

He is exactly the wrong kind of pitcher to target.

[NJReds]

from mlbtraderumors.com...

White Sox Targeting Eckstein
According to Joe Cowley of the Chicago Sun-Times, shortstop David Eckstein is the #1 target of the White Sox this offseason. An Eckstein signing would then result in the team paying $300K to buy out Juan Uribe's $5MM option for '08.

Eckstein signed a three-year, $10.25MM deal with the Cardinals after being non-tendered by the Angels in December of 2004. He'll be 33 heading into the '08 season, and injuries have been increasing over the years. Another three-year pact for $15-18MM would be fairly risky for the White Sox. Especially for a player whose value is tied so closely to his batting average.

The Sox might be trying to assemble an all-grinder type team. They could conceivably have Eckstein, Darin Erstad, Jerry Owens, and Aaron Rowand in the lineup next year.

If that's the case, offer them Freel for Garland.

[Heath]

Survey Says????

*BUZZ*

[KronoRed]

No thanks.

[NJReds]

We can send them Stanton and Saarloos.

[Matt700wlw]

Originally Posted by NJReds

We can send them Stanton and Saarloos.

They wouldn't even have to send anything back...

[fearofpopvol1]

Originally Posted by redsfan4445

per mlbtraderumors.com

"White Sox May Shop Jon Garland
The White Sox have shopped Jon Garland around in the past. You may recall the failed deal with the Astros at the last Winter Meetings - the Sox were supposed to receive Jason Hirsh, Willy Taveras, and Taylor Buchholz. There was even a press conference scheduled for that one. Apparently the deal died when Kenny Williams demanded Hunter Pence as well.

Many teams have had discussions with the White Sox regarding Garland since then. The Red Sox, Rockies, Braves, Yankees, Mariners, Dodgers, Mets, and Phillies all expressed interest. The Braves reportedly offered Edgar Renteria and a top pitching prospect (pre-Teixeira trade) and were denied.

According to Joe Cowley of the Chicago Sun-Times, Garland is "without question that most likely starter to be moved" by Kenny Williams this winter. He says Williams will shoot for at least two relievers, one proven. Garland makes $12MM in 2008 before reaching free agency. Garland's got a 4.75 ERA this year; you have to wonder whether he'd be worth the price for an AL team. And even in the NL, is he that much better than Josh Towers right now?

Off the cuff, here are some relievers I think the White Sox might pursue: Manny Corpas, Jonathan Broxton, Jeremy Accardo, Joaquin Benoit, Tony Pena, Jose Valverde, Brad Lidge, Chad Qualls, and Huston Street. What are your predictions for fair Garland trades that could actually happen this winter?"


I think the Reds should target him in the off-season!

Does Stanton qualify as a "proven" reliever?

[flyer85]

Originally Posted by fearofpopvol1

Does Stanton qualify as a "proven" reliever?

actually he is quite proven - to be bad.

[redsfan4445]

how about Coffey?

[jojo]

Originally Posted by flyer85

He is expensive, not all that good, and very dependent of his defense.

He is exactly the wrong kind of pitcher to target.

Yep. He might be the most overrated starter EVA...

[vaticanplum]

Originally Posted by jojo

Yep. He might be the most overrated starter EVA...

December 28, 2004: Eric Milton signs as a Free Agent with the Cincinnati Reds for one hundred thousand basquillion dollars.

[jojo]

Originally Posted by vaticanplum

December 28, 2004: Eric Milton signs as a Free Agent with the Cincinnati Reds for one hundred thousand basquillion dollars.

I don't think many really had high expectations for Milton.

[LoganBuck]

Originally Posted by vaticanplum

December 28, 2004: Eric Milton signs as a Free Agent with the Cincinnati Reds for one hundred thousand basquillion dollars.

Several weeks before that Carl Pavano, Matt Clement, and host of others guys sign Free Agent deals for one hundred thousand basquillion and one dollars.