Red Sox interested in Armando Benitez

by beagle on Mar 12, 2007 11:12 AM PDT

A glimmer of hope?

http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news;_ylt=ArUFq_8DdI6iwBpAZJt.fsSFCLcF?slug=rotowire-rmandoenitezedoxnte r&prov=rotowire&type=fantasy

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Re: Red Sox interested in Armando Benitez

Armando for Kevin Youkilis? That would please me.

by pme on Mar 12, 2007 11:39 AM PDT reply actions

Playing out the strings

Armando for a Ukelele would suit me.

Armando goes, or Me-kilis.

by Moggeee on Mar 12, 2007 11:49 AM PDT up reply actions

Re: Red Sox interested in Armando Benitez

Four-balled Greek god is just optimistic speculation, right? Didn't see any names in that item.

This world you take to be 'the' world will die, and descend into Hell, and all history after that will belong properly to the history of Hell.

by lunaticfridge on Mar 12, 2007 11:57 AM PDT up reply actions

Re: Red Sox interested in Armando Benitez

The last thing we need is another so-so first baseman. Between Aurilla, Klesko, Neikro and Pedro we are full up.

Ignore the spelling. I do.

by someguynamedg on Mar 12, 2007 12:01 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Red Sox interested in Armando Benitez

Youkilis is no world-beater, but he's certainly better than those four options. Worlds better than Pedro or Niekro.

DFA Everybody

by JakeS on Mar 12, 2007 1:28 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Red Sox interested in Armando Benitez

Throw Niekro in the deal if the Sox ask. Isn't he out of options, anyway?

A Klesko/Youkilis platoon would be sweet and allow Richie to be the full-time 3rd baseman.

Grab some pine, Feliz.

Biggest mankinder in the history of no brain.

by Goofus on Mar 12, 2007 2:07 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Red Sox interested in Armando Benitez

So like this is the second time today we are in harmonic convergence.

You just know if this keeps up the Giants are liable to win the pennant.

Save The Pitcher. Save The World

by E Ticket on Mar 12, 2007 2:45 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Red Sox interested in Armando Benitez

This is the dawning of the Age of Aquarius.

Biggest mankinder in the history of no brain.

by Goofus on Mar 12, 2007 4:04 PM PDT up reply actions

If you're in harmony with E...

you must have entered the Fifth Dimension.

by Moggeee on Mar 12, 2007 4:12 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: If you're in harmony with E...

I entered it once, but Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis Jr. wouldn't shut up.

Game Six? Not a problem. We've got Livan for Game Seven.

by VidaWantsYourCar on Mar 12, 2007 4:45 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: If you're in harmony with E...

I tried to get in, but the prof said it was full and besides I didn't look like 5th Dimension material anyway and would I be so kind as to shoot myself in the face on my way out. It did clear up my acne and I never did get a chance to thank that man.

Save The Pitchers. Save my stepchildren Matt and Russ. Save The World.

by E Ticket on Mar 12, 2007 6:18 PM PDT up reply actions

A bullet to a pimply puss

Crater Face.

by Moggeee on Mar 13, 2007 1:02 AM PDT up reply actions

Re: Red Sox interested in Armando Benitez

plz g-d

check, check/i be tha numba one stunna/punk ya don't want nunna/this matt hurricaine gonna/um.../uh.../strike you out

by nick @ McCovey Chronicles on Mar 12, 2007 11:46 AM PDT reply actions

Re: Red Sox interested in Armando Benitez

This would make the Yankees very happy.

With Barry back, what could go wrong?

by Rusty the Mechanical Man on Mar 12, 2007 12:12 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Red Sox interested in Armando Benitez

I don't know, I think the Red Sox are pretty good at judging talent. Aren't they a moneyball/peripherals disciple? If they are interested, I would think that is some indication they think the past 2 years have been injury related.

by allfrank on Mar 12, 2007 12:44 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Red Sox interested in Armando Benitez

Well there's some uncertainity on whose running things. But yes, Theo Epstein was a Billy Beane understudy, whose approach is somewhat misunderstood by some. Valuation of certain player apptitudes in the marketplace vs one's competition valuation for similar apptitudes. Some are statistical, some are traditional physical evaluations. All are weighed on a budgetary scale. Thats as brief a synopsis as I can come up with.

Save The Pitcher. Save The World

by E Ticket on Mar 12, 2007 12:54 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Red Sox interested in Armando Benitez

Benitez gets weighed on an Interstate Truckstop scale.

Yes , Scott...it IS loaded. Start running.

by victor frankenstein on Mar 14, 2007 11:19 AM PDT up reply actions

Re: Red Sox interested in Armando Benitez

Duh. Of course Benitez will "find it" the second he leaves San Francisco. I have no doubt. But he won't succeed here. 'Tis the way of things.

I own my own business and I'm a giants fan; being a Giants fan is harder.

by hairball on Mar 12, 2007 1:26 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Red Sox interested in Armando Benitez

Like he "found it" in New York? Doesn't matter where Benitez is. If he's on a team that reaches the playoffs, they will not win the World Series with him as closer.

by Brother Bummer on Mar 12, 2007 3:44 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Red Sox interested in Armando Benitez

I was kidding. I'm on the record as saying Benitez is done after '07, regardless of who he pitches, er, throws, er, tosses for.

p.s. - is there an html tag for strikethru that works here?

I own my own business and I'm a giants fan; being a Giants fan is harder.

by hairball on Mar 12, 2007 4:36 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Red Sox interested in Armando Benitez

Always, but always, refer to our wonderful Diary on the subject.

The answer you are looking for is: Yes!

Coming to you by proxy

by howtheyscored on Mar 12, 2007 4:43 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Red Sox interested in Armando Benitez

Howie: That needs to be like a McWicki thingie.

Save The Pitchers. Save my stepchildren Matt and Russ. Save The World.

by E Ticket on Mar 12, 2007 6:19 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Red Sox interested in Armando Benitez

Consider it d-u-n, dun.

Coming to you by proxy (I adopted: Dave Righetti!)

by howtheyscored on Mar 12, 2007 7:03 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Red Sox interested in Armando Benitez

Uh...need I remind you that one Jose Vizcaino got a world series ring after we DFA'd his ass?!?

Proud adoptive papa of the one, the only, Omar Vizquel.

by PacBellBoozer on Mar 12, 2007 11:18 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Red Sox interested in Armando Benitez

More proof that God hates the Giants.

Randy Winn > Hurricanes

by Punch Rockgroin on Mar 12, 2007 11:47 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Red Sox interested in Armando Benitez

What do you mean? Vizcaino provided an important veteran presence and a solid bat off the bench for a team in sore need of a boost after crawling into the... oh wait... I adopted Rags, not VizII. Phew. I mean, it's hard to lie through my teeth like that and not shatter a molar through the grinding (and I should know, I've shattered two molars already, though both from falling... the grinding only made it worse).

Yeah, the baseball Gods do seem to have something against us. I'm just waiting for the record breaking year from Jamey Wright this year... WS MVP? It could happen (assuming that both anything can happen and that Murphy's Law holds as much water as... ummm... uh... the vehicle of what was going to be a very clever analogy here before I couldn't think of it).

Coming to you by proxy (I adopted: Dave Righetti!)

by howtheyscored on Mar 13, 2007 12:55 AM PDT up reply actions

Re: Red Sox interested in Armando Benitez

You're fretting about defending the lesser Viz and you adopted Rags? Glutton for punishment, much?

Julio Izturis, who's your daddy?

by hairball on Mar 13, 2007 2:25 PM PDT up reply actions

Hey, Molar Mouth

You haven't lived until you've steamed in from left field to catch a flyball while the shortstop is trying to impress his girlfriend by sailing out to snag it in short left.

Resulting Shoulder-to-Chin Collision:

Eight fractured molars, and eight root canals for the outfielder, who, eyes in the sky, never saw the freight train coming.

That's why I'm the Silent Type who, yes, Quietly Types his thoughts.

by Moggeee on Mar 13, 2007 2:36 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Red Sox interested in Armando Benitez

It was nearly the only hit he got all season. :)

by sharksrog on Mar 15, 2007 12:06 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Red Sox interested in Armando Benitez

Is Bill James still involved with the Red Sox? If so, I can't imagine they'd offer much in return in a trade. I'd be very happy with a promising AA hitter or a defensive catcher.

Avoid the rush later - join the Waiting for Josh Vitters bandwagon now!

by Lyle @ McCovey Chronicles on Mar 12, 2007 1:41 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Red Sox interested in Armando Benitez

I'd be very happy with a penicillin shot.

Save The Pitcher. Save The World

by E Ticket on Mar 12, 2007 2:46 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Red Sox interested in Armando Benitez

Administered by a near-sighted nurse with Parkinson's.

Game Six? Not a problem. We've got Livan for Game Seven.

by VidaWantsYourCar on Mar 12, 2007 4:47 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Red Sox interested in Armando Benitez

Well, if thats the case, I suggest turning your back at least.

Save The Pitchers. Save my stepchildren Matt and Russ. Save The World.

by E Ticket on Mar 12, 2007 6:20 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Red Sox interested in Armando Benitez

I wouldn't be against Benitez for Matt Clement straight up. Maybe Clement could be reborn as a one-inning reliever.

by rotorueter on Mar 12, 2007 1:58 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Red Sox interested in Armando Benitez

it makes sense. the Red Sox closer situation is a mess. Timlin is hurt and Pineiro can't find his release point.

We'd be pretty good if we didn't suck so bad.

by nostocksjustbonds on Mar 12, 2007 1:59 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Red Sox interested in Armando Benitez

The Joelmeister's release point is somewhere off the Chappaquiddick Bridge--meantime, back at the ranch

Save The Pitcher. Save The World

by E Ticket on Mar 12, 2007 2:48 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Red Sox interested in Armando Benitez

I'd be happy with Armando for Curt Schilling's bloody sock and an autographed Buckner photo.

"I've got a Giant Attitude"

by The Thrill on Mar 12, 2007 2:05 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Red Sox interested in Armando Benitez

The bloody sock is displayed in the Hall of Fame. I sar (as they say back in NY) myself when I was there this summer.

Biggest mankinder in the history of no brain.

by Goofus on Mar 12, 2007 2:08 PM PDT up reply actions

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I want a DNA test on that sock. The blood was either from his nose, a bat boy, or from the ears of someone listening to him being interviewed.

Game Six? Not a problem. We've got Livan for Game Seven.

by VidaWantsYourCar on Mar 12, 2007 4:49 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Red Sox interested in Armando Benitez

There you go again, waving the bloody sock.

"Mow bwiefings?" "More briefings."

by stobgopper on Mar 13, 2007 4:13 PM PDT up reply actions

We should throw in Matt Morris.

he's probably the most expensive 4th starter in all of baseball.

And then I read this quote:

"Going to the minors is more realistic at this point," he said.

After Lincecum struck out four batters and surrendered two singles, mostly baffling the Mariners with his 95-mph fastball, curve and splitter, manager Bruce Bochy all but confirmed it.

"We're staying open-minded," he said. "But to be honest, it's a long shot for him to be on this club. If he's not here, there's a good chance he'll be starting in (Triple-A) Fresno. We'll go with who we think our best arms are. Mostly, he hasn't pitched a lot in professional ball."

So Bruce, which is it, the "best arms" or the guys who have pitched the most in professional ball? You know who's pitched a lot in professional ball? Matt Morris. Is he better than Lincecum? if he is, he certainly hasn't pitched like it spring training.

Today's Morris line against a legit Cubs lineup: 2 ip, 8 hits, 7 runs, 4 er, 1 bb, 1 k. His ST era in 6.2 innings: 16.20. I know it's spring traning and that's a small sample size, but c'mon. As you can see, we're going with the best arms, even if they're falling off.

We'd be pretty good if we didn't suck so bad.

by nostocksjustbonds on Mar 12, 2007 2:32 PM PDT reply actions

Re: We should throw in Matt Morris.

As tempting as it is, I like Lincecum at least starting in AAA and notch a few more professional innings. You then have the ability to call in the calvary with a call up if Morris doesn't straighten things out in his first three or four starts.

As bad as Morris has looked, they need to give him a chance to try and work it out. He might be the most expenive #4 starter in the league, but he'd be the most expenisve long reliever in history if they have to move him to the bullpen.

Biggest mankinder in the history of no brain.

by Goofus on Mar 12, 2007 3:47 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: We should throw in Matt Morris.

I wonder how many games have been lost by this philosophy of playing the guys who are making the most money, regardless of performance.

by ololo3 on Mar 12, 2007 4:23 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: We should throw in Matt Morris.

Here f*cking here!!!!

I own my own business and I'm a giants fan; being a Giants fan is harder.

by hairball on Mar 12, 2007 4:37 PM PDT up reply actions

(The phrase is "hear hear.")

Love Giants, hate Giants, repeat... but don't blame Brian Sabean.

by Mayor of 311 on Mar 12, 2007 9:20 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: (The phrase is "hear hear.")

I wondered about that after I typed it (for like, the 20th time in various forums). Grassy @ss. Seriously.

Julio Izturis, who's your daddy?

by hairball on Mar 13, 2007 2:26 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: (The phrase is "hear hear.")

Unless you're calling your dog F*cking to come home. Then, you are correct.

"Mow bwiefings?" "More briefings."

by stobgopper on Mar 13, 2007 4:14 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: (The phrase is "hear hear.")

Strange name to give a dog...even better than Steve Martin's dog in "the Jerk".

Biggest mankinder in the history of no brain. I adopted Klesko; guess that makes me his "padre".

by Goofus on Mar 14, 2007 9:44 AM PDT up reply actions

Re: Red Sox interested in Armando Benitez

Today's Morris line against a legit Cubs lineup: 2 ip, 8 hits, 7 runs, 4 er, 1 bb, 1 k. His ST era in 6.2 innings: 16.20.

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Morris sucks big green rocks and blows big brown chunks. He is horrible, terrible, brutal, old, injured, washed up, and he looks even worse than El Mando.

Both of these suckbag loserfreeks from Musuem World Hell need to be shown the elevator shaft. Strap them to an Al Qaeda suitcase nuke. Get them the hell out of here before we do a deja vu all over again. I would rather chance sucking with the new guys than be assured of being average with Morris and Blowmeat. Morris is just a nuclear turd waiting to go apeshit on the pitching mound.

As Popeye said: "I've had all I can stands, I can't stands no more!"

Save The Pitcher. Save The World

by E Ticket on Mar 12, 2007 2:55 PM PDT reply actions

The Pus Boy...

Matty Mo gets jacked.

At least Popeye had the option of firing open a can of Spinach whenever things went south. Sabean needs to bust out the general managerial Spinach.

by tobias on Mar 12, 2007 3:13 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Red Sox interested in Armando Benitez

Yes, but how does E really feel about this?

I own my own business and I'm a giants fan; being a Giants fan is harder.

by hairball on Mar 12, 2007 4:38 PM PDT up reply actions

Room at the Inn, and under the Flap

Hey. It turns out I've got TWO 96-gallon county garbage containers, and only one of them is successfully loaded up (with Armando and bait -- a bag of Oreos).

by Moggeee on Mar 12, 2007 4:46 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Room at the Inn, and under the Flap

Nope....I don't believe you. Not a chance in hell that Mando can fit in a 96 gallon container. You're gonna need something like a shipping container or something for El Fato.

Proud adoptive papa of the one, the only, Omar Vizquel.

by PacBellBoozer on Mar 12, 2007 11:22 PM PDT up reply actions

Well....crap

Then who's munching Oreos in my garbage can?

Notgardo! Notgarrrrr-doooh! Anybody seen Notgardo?

by Moggeee on Mar 13, 2007 1:07 AM PDT up reply actions

Re: Well....crap

Take your pick, really: could be Notgardo. Our worst fears (as far as fifth starters go) could come true and Russ may have leapt enthusiastically off the wagon. Thighler might be munchin' some post KFC cookies. Molina might be taking a cue from some of his new teammates and just going for it. I hear Scott Munter's been on a jones lately.

And there's always Revenge of the Livo to worry about.

Coming to you by proxy (I adopted: Dave Righetti!)

by howtheyscored on Mar 13, 2007 1:12 AM PDT up reply actions