[Davros]

ESPN2 ticker just quickly stated that Billy Koch was traded to the Marlins for Wilson Valdez. Strangely, the BBTN guys have not mentioned it as far as I have seen. Any confirmation out there yet?

[Moonlight J]

Interesting deal if it is true. Valdez is a speed demon

[Trader Mac]

Even though I own Koch, that wouldn't be horrible. I might be able to pick up Matt Riley at $10 which is worth taking a chance on IMO.

[Trader Mac]

Nothing on Rotoworld as of yet.

[ihatejerry]

Just saw this on Rototimes.



06/17/04 10:30:02 PM CDT

Miami, FL (Sports Network) - The Florida Marlins have acquired relief pitcher Billy Koch and cash from the Chicago White Sox in exchange for minor-league infielder Wilson Valdez.

The trade was announced after Florida defeated the White Sox 2-1 in 11 innings on Thursday.

Koch, who is in his sixth season, is 1-1 with a 5.40 ERA and has eight saves in 11 chances this season.

However, he is expected to fill a setup role for Florida, which already has veteran closer Armando Benitez.

The 29-year-old Koch spent his first three years with Toronto before playing for the Oakland Athletics in 2002. For his career, he is 28-23 with a 3.91 ERA and 163 saves.

Koch's best season came in 2002 when he went 11-4 and racked up a career-high 44 saves in 50 chances, but he has only 19 saves since then.

http://www.rototimes.com/index.php?s...me=T0617200124

[ChiSoxFan]

Originally posted by ihatejerry
Just saw this on Rototimes.



06/17/04 10:30:02 PM CDT

Miami, FL (Sports Network) - The Florida Marlins have acquired relief pitcher Billy Koch and cash from the Chicago White Sox in exchange for minor-league infielder Wilson Valdez.

The trade was announced after Florida defeated the White Sox 2-1 in 11 innings on Thursday.

At least he won't have to travel far to join his new team.

[ihatejerry]

Who closes for the White Sox now, Marte or Takatsu?

[madducks]

Originally posted by ihatejerry
Who closes for the White Sox now, Marte or Takatsu?

It was my impression that Takatsu was getting the opportunity to close. I don't think Manuel made any official announcement though.

[BC...]

Originally posted by madducks
It was my impression that Takatsu was getting the opportunity to close. I don't think Manuel made any official announcement though.

Understandable how you can confuse Ozzie Guillen with Manuel, both seem to waffle quite a bit on who is closer.

[RCCook]

Originally posted by ihatejerry
Just saw this on Rototimes.



06/17/04 10:30:02 PM CDT

Miami, FL (Sports Network) - The Florida Marlins have acquired relief pitcher Billy Koch and cash from the Chicago White Sox in exchange for minor-league infielder Wilson Valdez.

The trade was announced after Florida defeated the White Sox 2-1 in 11 innings on Thursday.

Koch, who is in his sixth season, is 1-1 with a 5.40 ERA and has eight saves in 11 chances this season.

However, he is expected to fill a setup role for Florida, which already has veteran closer Armando Benitez.

The 29-year-old Koch spent his first three years with Toronto before playing for the Oakland Athletics in 2002. For his career, he is 28-23 with a 3.91 ERA and 163 saves.

Koch's best season came in 2002 when he went 11-4 and racked up a career-high 44 saves in 50 chances, but he has only 19 saves since then.

http://www.rototimes.com/index.php?s...me=T0617200124

ESPN also confirms it:

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=1824190

[ChiSoxFan]

Originally posted by BC...
Understandable how you can confuse Ozzie Guillen with Manuel, both seem to waffle quite a bit on who is closer.

Unfortunately for the Sox, Manuel used to be confused about a lot more than who his closer was.

[schlesinj]

What is Koch's contract situation? Assuming he is a FA at the end of the year, is he worth while trying to grab for a couple of FAAB $ and hope he signs as a closer next year in the NL?

[Riddler]

Originally posted by schlesinj
What is Koch's contract situation? Assuming he is a FA at the end of the year, is he worth while trying to grab for a couple of FAAB $ and hope he signs as a closer next year in the NL?

Looking at your signature and seeing how deep that league is, I would say sure, why not take a gamble.

Edit to add that according to rototimes' player profile page, he will be a FA after this season.

[joncarlos]

I assume the Fish are trying to catch lightning in a bottle again like they did last year with UUU? Not a bad move for the Marlins, but I don't understand it for the Sox. They've already got a lot of infielders and a lot of outfielders if they want to move Harris permanently to the outfield. But I guess they just wanted Koch gone?

I would bet on Takatsu getting most of the saves in CHW but having Koch out of town has to bump Marte's value anyway. I'm still not 100% sold on Mr. Zero pitching this well all season.

[jacojax]

Not to hijack this thread or anything...but does this make the possibility of the Marlins getting Beltran less likely? I would really hate to see him go to the Padres and hit at that awful hitters park.

[Funkley]

Originally posted by Moonlight J
Interesting deal if it is true. Valdez is a speed demon

Picked him up in my AL only this morning. Could he amount to much?

[joncarlos]

Originally posted by jacojax
Not to hijack this thread or anything...but does this make the possibility of the Marlins getting Beltran less likely? I would really hate to see him go to the Padres and hit at that awful hitters park.

Were the Marlins ever going to get Beltran? I never heard that. I would say this probably does lessen the chances a little bit simply because Koch is costing them some cash.

[jacojax]

Originally posted by joncarlos
Were the Marlins ever going to get Beltran? I never heard that. I would say this probably does lessen the chances a little bit simply because Koch is costing them some cash.

Pretty sure there was a post about that a few days back.

[jacojax]

http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/b...sports-marlins