Jon Garland DFA by the Rockies

[kittle42]

If Jon Garland had never played for the Sox, this thread would not exist, as we would not care about a garbage starter.

[MeteorsSox4367]

Coop'll fix him?

[DumpJerry]

Originally Posted by kittle42

If Jon Garland had never played for the Sox, this thread would not exist, as we would not care about a garbage starter.

True. Very true.

[AnkleSox]

Originally Posted by kittle42

If Jon Garland had never played for the Sox, this thread would not exist, as we would not care about a garbage starter.

Seriously. He was a solid #4 starter for the Sox except in 2005 which was really his only "great" year. If it weren't for the Sox bats in 2006 he probably would have finished right at or below .500.

Nothing against Jon personally but the Sox basically have him in Dylan Axelrod right now.

[getonbckthr]

Kip Wells is also available...
http://www.cbssports.com/mlb/players...6207/kip-wells

[Brian26]

Originally Posted by AnkleSox

Seriously. He was a solid #4 starter for the Sox except in 2005 which was really his only "great" year. If it weren't for the Sox bats in 2006 he probably would have finished right at or below .500.

Nothing against Jon personally but the Sox basically have him in Dylan Axelrod right now.

All true, but the guy came through in the biggest game of his career and kept the momentum going (game 3 of the ALCS). That is my fondest memory of Garland, moreso than any of his struggles during the Manuel era.

[waldo_the_wolf]

I was frustrated Jon Garland wasn't more successful when he was with the Sox since I always wanted to use him in defense whenever Cub fans brought up the Sammy Sosa for George Bell trade.

[kittle42]

Originally Posted by waldo_the_wolf

I was frustrated Jon Garland wasn't more successful when he was with the Sox since I always wanted to use him in defense whenever Cub fans brought up the Sammy Sosa for George Bell trade.

Hangar?

[AnkleSox]

Originally Posted by Brian26

All true, but the guy came through in the biggest game of his career and kept the momentum going (game 3 of the ALCS). That is my fondest memory of Garland, moreso than any of his struggles during the Manuel era.

Oh he definitely shined in the 05 postseason and I'm very happy for that. I'm just saying he's not some elite pitcher that the Sox let get away.

[DumpJerry]

Originally Posted by waldo_the_wolf

I was frustrated Jon Garland wasn't more successful when he was with the Sox since I always wanted to use him in defense whenever Cub fans brought up the Sammy Sosa for George Bell trade.

I've never been embarrassed by the fact that George Bell played for the Sox.

[Irishsox1]

Originally Posted by doublem23

Considering how much Peavy has ripped off the Sox, I'm all for signing Garland, having Peavy pay his $500,000 salary and then never pitch Garland.

[Boondock Saint]

Originally Posted by Irishsox1

Considering how much Peavy has ripped off the Sox, I'm all for signing Garland, having Peavy pay his $500,000 salary and then never pitch Garland.

[kittle42]

Originally Posted by Irishsox1

Considering how much Peavy has ripped off the Sox, I'm all for signing Garland, having Peavy pay his $500,000 salary and then never pitch Garland.

Peavy's contract is favorable, they knew he was an injury risk, never expected him to win a Cy, and he's been generally fine.