A different spin on the Erstad trade rumor

[Jerry_Manuel]

From Dave Van Dyke:
The Angels' Darin Erstad to the White Sox for a pair of young pitchers and a centerfielder, perhaps Chris Singleton. The deal might be contingent on signing free-agent-in-waiting Erstad to a long-term contract.

This is a strange rumor, considering the White Sox are in a payroll-slashing mode.

"But Darin Erstad comes along only once in a while," said a White Sox source. "He's worth whatever it takes."

[Iguana775]

maybe KW was just blow smoke up our arses with the 'cutting of payroll' crap. but monkey's may fly out of my butt and i know that is highly unlikely. lol

but if they do have a chance on getting him without giving up rauch, burly, borchard or honel, go for it.

[bringbackrobin]

A trade like that would make some sense, but I really don't understand this Erstad infatuation. The Sox should spend a little more (in money and/or talent) and get Brian Giles.