The TV commercial makes no bones about it. The message is clear. All we have to do is alter the time frames to make it applicable.
"Contact your doctor if your erection lasts more than four years."
That's the message that Kenny Williams, White Sox GM, and 2005 World Champion architect, may or may not need to hear.
One thing that has been an imprint on Williams' tenure as Sox GM is that once a player is in his sights, that player tends to remain there for several years.
It's almost like biding time, until the Baseball Gods align the stars, and put the particulars in place to consummate a deal. Ken Griffey Jr. was the latest example.
Williams subscribes to the "glass half full" theory while he preys on fellow GMs who categorize their prospects as "glass half empty." Players such as John Danks, Gavin Floyd, Jose Contreras, Carlos Quentin, Bobby Jenks, Matt Thorton, Estaban Loaiza, to name a few, were players who at one time, were highly touted, only to provide disappointment and ...
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Yankee Signings Reek of Desperation
bleacherreport.com 12/14/2008 — After missing the playoffs for the first time in 13 years, the Yankees appear desperate. First, they gave CC Sabathia—listed by the Brewers as 311 pounds—the largest-ever contract for a pitcher. And then they gave AJ Burnett—who ...
Rays acquire Derek Rodriguez, bullpen still unsettled
examiner.com 12/15/2008 — Thursday’s Rule Five Draft was a busy one for the Rays, adding righty reliever Derek Rodriguez from the Chicago White Sox and losing reliever Eduardo Morlan to the Brewers. In case you aren’t familiar with how the Rule Five Draft works, the player must remain on the major league roster . . .
Four Teams Interested In Wigginton
mlbtraderumors.com 12/15/2008 — According to La Velle E. Neal III of the Minneapolis Star-Tribune , the Indians, Giants, Pirates, and Reds have expressed interest in new free agent Ty Wigginton . Neal says the Twins have admired Wiggy for years as well. He adds that ...
Andrew Dice-K
bleacherreport.com 12/14/2008 — Consider the following two pitchers: The first pitcher throws 204 2/3 innings, striking out 201 and walking 80, while surrendering 25 home runs and 191 hits and posting an ERA of 4.40.
The second pitcher yields half as many home runs, as well as ...
This Week in Yankee History (12/14-12/20)
slidingintohome.blogspot.com 12/15/2008 — December 14th - December 20th December 14th 1948 - The Yankees obtained OF Jim Delsing from White Sox for OF Steve Souchock. Jim only appeared in 17 games in 2 seasons for the Yankees, hitting .381. 1950 - The MLB owners choose Lou Perini (Braves), Phil Wrigley (Cubs), Del Webb ...
Yanks Target Manny and Teixeira Next —
Bleacher Report - MLB 12/14/2008
With AJ Burnett and CC Sabathia in the fold and Andy Pettitte mulling over his proposal the Yankees have turned their attention to the offense.
You didn’t think they would stop at Nick Swisher did you?
The Yankees had about $85 million ...
Yankees Add Another Stripe —
Bleacher Report - MLB 12/14/2008
It seems like it has only been hours since many of us sports fans read about the New York Yankees offering prized pitcher CC Sabathia that huge contract. Just when you thought the Yanks were done, they go ahead and seal the deal on ace A.J. ...
