White Sox Not Pursuing Washburn

It wouldn't be too bad of a pickup if they don't have to give up anything, but it sounds like the Mariners wanted more than a salary dump for him before the non-waiver trading deadline.

If it costs anything of value at all, the Sox should go with a combination of Carrasco/Broadway/4 Man rotation.

for sure javy, buehrle and danks will be pitching if the sox make the playoffs...

but a healthy contreras would have won that 4th spot over an increasingly shaky Floyd.

Personally... i agree that Byrd is a better option than Washburn... but at this point, i dont think we can risk this season on a hodgepodge at 5th starter.

Kenny will probably make a move, and even if we have to sacrifice long term by giving up someone like Boradway/Whisler/Egbert for Washburn or Byrd... i will be in favor. The white sox need to prove last year was a fluke, and winning a tough central division race would do that.

Just throwing it out there...
If the Sox win the Central, that would mean a first round match up against an AL East opponent... eminently winnable in my estimation... Whether its Boston or the Rays, i really believe the Sox could win either series, and at worst have a 50/50 shot.

I like how Floyd is called shaky, but Javy is given a free pass into a postseason rotation. He is the very definition of Shaky and has been the least consistent starter of the bunch.

It's only a matter of time before the Village Idiot "aka - GURU" comes on here and tells everyone that the M's will get Konerko, Anderson and two prospects for Washboard and that if you think differently, you'll all stupid. Yankees fans have been dealing with this moron for weeks so don't let him bait you! Just friendly advice. :)

Here's the thing, if Washburn could actually get some run support I believe that would boost his confidence and he would certainly have won a few more games. I do realize that he has given up his fair share of runs, but he has also lost numerous 1-2 run games that he should have won. If he were to transition to the White Sox, they would certainly get the run support of more then 2 runs a game. He has has several quality starts not backed up by the defense behind him or by any form of consistent run support.

Mariners are going to HAVE to regard this as a salary dump and nothing but that. And, frankly, with Silva and Batista on the books for next year, getting rid of Washburn's salary is pretty much a necessity for them in order to move on.

I agree Melonis. That is why someone is put on the waiver wire...because he isn't living up to his contract and a team wants him off the books. If the M's think they are going to get a stud prospect for him....like they tried with the Yankees...they will continue to get laughed at.

Of course it is Scottsdale. That's why you and I are intelligent baseball fans and he's the Village Idiot!

I'm still laughing at what LetsGoOs said in another chat about him:

"This mentality is why you are an idiot. You have no idea beyond how good the mariners are on your xbox in easymode. Stop thinking you know better since you are probably the stupidest poster on these boards".

LOL!!! Perfectly said!