We're in on Wigginton

Boston Globe is reporting that us, Pirates, Giants, and Reds all would like Wigginton as a super-sub.

We certainly seem more attractive than those teams.

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The article only mentions the Reds being interested in Wiggy as a super sub.

I’m still rooting for a Lowell trade though.

by world dictator on Dec 23, 2008 2:10 PM EST reply actions

I’m confused by the syntax. It says the Reds would like him “as a super-sub, in the outfield as well.”

My interp was that everyone would use him as a super-sub (sort of) but the Reds would use him as an OF/IF swing player.

I don’t think this Boston Globe writer has any idea in actuality, so whatever.

by afh4 on Dec 23, 2008 2:20 PM EST up reply actions

Like WD said, it doesn’t say that we want him as a super sub, just that CIN does.

It would be a reasonable pick up on the right terms. In the poll I posted before 74% of the people said they would be OK with his signing on either a 1 or 2 year deal.

If we do go after him, I don’t think he will see less than 400AB. I don’t think we would pay the $5M+ per year it would take to get him, only to use him sparingly. I think it would pertty much be the end of Marte.

by KevinV on Dec 23, 2008 2:19 PM EST reply actions

If we require him to start and give him a reasonable offer, I can’t see him ending up anywhere else.

The “super sub” pitch wouldn’t do it for me.

Helium Watch: Chuck Lofgren, OF

by jhon on Dec 23, 2008 2:27 PM EST reply actions

One thing to consider. I’ve heard Wiggy is looking for a deal bigger than Blake’s. (If I I find the link I’ll post it.)

Of course, looking for and signing for are two different numbers. But still, I’m skeptical of signing Wiggy for anything more than 2yrs/10 mil. And even still, I’d much rather sign a way better player for twice that amount.

by world dictator on Dec 23, 2008 2:33 PM EST reply actions

Joe Christensen of the Minneapolis Star-Tribune:

“The Twins like Ty Wigginton but believe he’s looking for a bigger contract than the three-year, $17.5 million deal the Los Angeles Dodgers gave Casey Blake. So the Twins have had little to no dialogue with Wigginton’s agent, Dan Lozano.”

If that’s what it takes to sign him and they I hope Shapiro kindly smacks him in the face.

by JP_Frost on Dec 23, 2008 2:45 PM EST up reply actions