there could be a move in the works, but to me it doesn't seem like there is. they still need a starter, but i dont see them going after a big name guy. losing mags and lee is gonna hurt preety bad.
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Not a happy camper with the lack of moves right now.
Going to need the usual weak Central to bring in some needed W's.
W's against teams like Detroit, Minny, and KC they don't do well against.:sadwave:
Time to buy me a Cleveland hat. :cursin:
Going to need the usual weak Central to bring in some needed W's.
W's against teams like Detroit, Minny, and KC they don't do well against.:sadwave:
Time to buy me a Cleveland hat. :cursin:
i like this move by KW...
White Sox agree to one-year deal with Pierzynski
The Chicago White Sox got the veteran catcher they've been lacking Thursday, agreeing to a $2.25 million, one-year deal with A.J. Pierzynski.
Pierzynski is one of the better offensive catchers in the league, a career .294 hitter who has batted above .300 twice and was an All-Star in 2003. Over the last four years, he ranks second among all catchers with 127 doubles, third with a .293 average and seventh with a .438 slugging percentage.
Pierzynski's numbers took a dip last year, after he was traded to the San Francisco Giants from the Minnesota Twins in the offseason. Though he had a career-high 77 RBIs and tied his career best with 11 homers, his .272 average was his lowest in four full seasons in the majors. His slugging (.410) and on-base (.319) percentages also were lows.
He had a .999 fielding percentage, and threw out 15 baserunners. He has a .994 career fielding percentage.
The Giants put Pierzynski on waivers last month after signing Mike Matheny. But Giants general manager Brian Sabean praised Pierzynski, saying the catcher had done his job ``under difficult circumstances.''
Pierzynski has gotten a bad rap in both leagues, irritating umpires, coaches, opposing hitters and even his own teammates at times. In May, Pierzynski was on the defensive after three pitchers anonymously criticized his work ethic and claimed he was bad-mouthing Giants' hitters to opponents while behind the plate.
``Is the bad blood over? Yeah,'' he said at the time. ``I take pride in my team. I want my teammates to respect me.''
Twins manager Ron Gardenhire came to his defense, saying the Giants just needed to get to know their new catcher. San Francisco manager Felipe Alou was unwavering in his support of Pierzynski, and he seemed to fit in as the season went on.
Pierzynski is not eligible for free agency until after the 2006 season, so he could end up staying in Chicago for two years.
White Sox agree to one-year deal with Pierzynski
The Chicago White Sox got the veteran catcher they've been lacking Thursday, agreeing to a $2.25 million, one-year deal with A.J. Pierzynski.
Pierzynski is one of the better offensive catchers in the league, a career .294 hitter who has batted above .300 twice and was an All-Star in 2003. Over the last four years, he ranks second among all catchers with 127 doubles, third with a .293 average and seventh with a .438 slugging percentage.
Pierzynski's numbers took a dip last year, after he was traded to the San Francisco Giants from the Minnesota Twins in the offseason. Though he had a career-high 77 RBIs and tied his career best with 11 homers, his .272 average was his lowest in four full seasons in the majors. His slugging (.410) and on-base (.319) percentages also were lows.
He had a .999 fielding percentage, and threw out 15 baserunners. He has a .994 career fielding percentage.
The Giants put Pierzynski on waivers last month after signing Mike Matheny. But Giants general manager Brian Sabean praised Pierzynski, saying the catcher had done his job ``under difficult circumstances.''
Pierzynski has gotten a bad rap in both leagues, irritating umpires, coaches, opposing hitters and even his own teammates at times. In May, Pierzynski was on the defensive after three pitchers anonymously criticized his work ethic and claimed he was bad-mouthing Giants' hitters to opponents while behind the plate.
``Is the bad blood over? Yeah,'' he said at the time. ``I take pride in my team. I want my teammates to respect me.''
Twins manager Ron Gardenhire came to his defense, saying the Giants just needed to get to know their new catcher. San Francisco manager Felipe Alou was unwavering in his support of Pierzynski, and he seemed to fit in as the season went on.
Pierzynski is not eligible for free agency until after the 2006 season, so he could end up staying in Chicago for two years.
