Choi in Beantown

by biff pocoroba on Mar 24, 2006 4:51 PM PST Comment 5 comments

According to ESPN, the BoSox have picked up Hee-Seop Choi off of waivers from the Dodgers. The story here:

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=2382860

Does this spell the end of JT's short run in Boston? It really doesn't look like a good mix of bench players for the Sox, were they to keep both Snow and Choi. The article suggests a move of Kevin Youkilis to third, considering Mike Lowell's uncertain future, but I just don't see that.

This can't be good for JT.

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Re: Choi in Beantown

I didn't realize Dustan Mohr was already on that team as well.

Can't wait to see him and JT hustling for the same foul ball in the stands.

In the eighth inning of a 13-2 Red Sox loss, I mean.

by dangjackson on Mar 24, 2006 7:07 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Re: Choi in Beantown

Mohr's chances are good either, given that the Sox just picked up Wily Mo.

"When am I ever gonna have a chance to win a lousy freakin' championship? One time! Not twenty! One lousy GD time!" - Chris "Mad dog" Russo

by nostocksjustbonds on Mar 24, 2006 7:29 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Re: Choi in Beantown

If I'm remembering my waiver rules right, this means the Giants passed on Choi. They certainly have more confidence in Niekro than I do.

by Sayhey on Mar 24, 2006 11:28 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Re: Choi in Beantown

JT is in Boston for a different reason than Choi. Choi, despite all his whiffs, still has promise as a power hitter. JT is late inning defense with nary a throwaway at-bat -- just about the opposite of Choi. Plus as a waiver pickup, Choi is a one-year cheapie for the BoSox. JT has two guaranteed years - even if he is cut.

If Snow were to be cut, there are approximately 100 major league teams (including the Giants) who would love great defense at first base in the late innings at a waiver price.

by Moggeee on Mar 25, 2006 10:18 PM PST reply actions 0 recs