White Sox sign Octavio Dotel

[JohnF]

Heard it on the Mike North Show on the Score. They said it was a two year deal.

[YearofDaCubs]

Good move for them.

[nilodnayr]

$11m. I'm not a fan of buying bullpens, but I really like dotel.

[JonnyRed]

K-Dub definitely spending the cash to buy a bullpen....MLBTradeRumors reports it to be a 2 year, $11M deal. That's two $5M+ relievers...ouch! Now all they need are two more starting pitchers and they might be able to compete in the AL Central.

[SouthSideRyan]

Too much and for the wrong team.

[Backtobanks]

K-Dub definitely spending the cash to buy a bullpen....MLBTradeRumors reports it to be a 2 year, $11M deal. That's two $5M+ relievers...ouch! Now all they need are two more starting pitchers and they might be able to compete in the AL Central.

 

Compete for 3rd place.

[Ding Dong Johnson]

Terrible move for that team. If strengthening the bullpen was crucial to competing, then fine. But they're way off and likely won't be there next year either.

[salukifudd]

The Score said this deal is not done and the Sox are 1 of 6 teams interested.

Might want to change the title.

[Post Count Padder]

Agent Dan Horwits said Octavio Dotel has not agreed to terms with White Sox.

 

A report out of the Dominican Republic indicated that the two sides had reached terms on a two-year, $11 million deal. "Are they one of the teams we are talking to? Yes," Horwits said. "All the rest of the stuff is inaccurate." Horwits said the White Sox are one of six teams in the mix for Dotel. The Orioles are likely another.

Source: WhiteSox.mlb.com

[98navigator]

I heard Mike North mention this as a done deal too; It was based on a story from the Dominican Republic. Apparently, now the agent is saying there are a myriad of other teams chasing him... Sounds like hype to me.

[Post Count Padder]

I heard Mike North mention this as a done deal too; It was based on a story from the Dominican Republic. Apparently, now the agent is saying there are a myriad of other teams chasing him... Sounds like hype to me.

Hype surrounding Octavio Dotel. Who knew?

[SouthSideRyan]

Mike North being wrong on something?

[98navigator]

I heard Mike North mention this as a done deal too; It was based on a story from the Dominican Republic. Apparently, now the agent is saying there are a myriad of other teams chasing him... Sounds like hype to me.

Hype surrounding Octavio Dotel. Who knew?

 

I think he's living off of reputation. He didn't have a particularly dominating year in 2007 (outside of his ability to strikeout hitters). His WHIP wasn't impressive at all. He would benefit more by returning to the NL with a good defensive team.

Edited January 18, 2008 by 98navigator

[Post Count Padder]

I heard Mike North mention this as a done deal too; It was based on a story from the Dominican Republic. Apparently, now the agent is saying there are a myriad of other teams chasing him... Sounds like hype to me.

Hype surrounding Octavio Dotel. Who knew?

 

I think he's living off of reputation. He didn't have a particularly dominating year in 2007 (outside of his ability to strikeout hitters). His hits allowed and WHIP weren't impressive at all. He would benefit more by returning to the NL with a good defensive team.

Teams probably look at his numbers a few years ago, and hope he can reach those again if fully healthy.

[Little Slide Rooter]

The White Sox and Dotel are closing in on a 2 year 11 million dollar deal. Once again, Kenny Williams is out to out crazy Jim Hendry. The guys worth 2 yrs 5 mil tops. He had a few productive years a few seasons back, and now hes just another late inning reliever. Seriously Kenny, if its that important to you, you can have Neil Cotts back.

[Soul]

White Sox should be horrible this year.

 

Therefore, they'll win 95 and compete for the WC/Div.

[YearofDaCubs]

http://blogs.chicagosports.chicagotribune.com/sports_hardball/2008/01/dotel-ramirez-s.html

 

Doesn't it seem like everyone knows what Ken's moves will be before they become official?

[mdwilla]

They DFA'ed Aardasma.

[Soul]

They DFA'ed Aardasma.

 

Does that mean Cotts lasted longer? We win!

[inari]

They DFA'ed Aardasma.

 

Does that mean Cotts lasted longer? We win!

 

The Cubs should bring Aardsma back. He's got a live arm.

[C.C.]

They DFA'ed Aardasma.

 

Really? That surprises me...

[nilodnayr]

They DFA'ed Aardasma.

 

Does that mean Cotts lasted longer? We win!

 

The Cubs should bring Aardsma back. He's got a live arm.

 

And they should DFA Cotts to clear a space.