Ji-Man Choi DFA'd

[Second Base]

I like Ji-Man, but this was necessary.  This had to happen. 

[jsnpritchett]

3 hours ago, zenmaster said:

Sorry to see he didn't turn into the .270 hitter with 20 homers per year as some here one person predicted. They forgot where we got him obviously. 

Fixed that for you.

[Tipist]

I have no supporting evidence, but I just have a feeling that he is going to clear waivers and end up in SLC, so that we can call him up later in the year and watch him not swing the bat when the weather has warmed up some more. 

[Kevin]

I would keep my porch light on tonight for him but I don't think he is worth the cost to my electric bill.

 

 

 

[Second Base]

2 minutes ago, Tipist said:

I have no supporting evidence, but I just have a feeling that he is going to clear waivers and end up in SLC, so that we can call him up later in the year and watch him not swing the bat when the weather has warmed up some more. 

That would be a good move on his part.  If there aren't any major league offers in hand, going to SLC would be a good environment to build up some value.  He can play 1B and LF as well as DH.  If he hits the way he's capable of, he'll be back up in no time.  I'm sure Jason Pritchett would have some douchy comment ready for deployment in that circumstance. 

[Troll Daddy]

but Woks

Edited May 12, 2016 by Troll Daddy

[ELEVEN]

14 hours ago, Dochalo said:

Aww-Man Choi.  

Sometimes you feel like a nut.

[ten ocho recon scout]

15 hours ago, FabulousFabregas said:

 

Goodnight sweet prince.

Goodnight sweet prince...dont let the ghosts bite.

[Troll Daddy]

Thank god! I hope he becomes a superstar elsewhere. 

Eppler rocks

[ELEVEN]

Hello Kitty night over.

[Angel Oracle]

7 hours ago, ELEVEN said:

Sometimes you feel like a nut.

Sometimes you don't.

[The God of Runs]

If Ji-man ends up in Salt Lake, will he see Mormon ghosts?

[DMVol]

20 hours ago, Tipist said:

I have no supporting evidence, but I just have a feeling that he is going to clear waivers and end up in SLC, so that we can call him up later in the year and watch him not swing the bat when the weather has warmed up some more. 

He will probably clear waivers....anybody who picks him up has to keep him on the 25 man roster all year, because the Rule 5 restriction still applies (I think)....Where the question may be is with Baltimore, who, if he clears waivers, can pay us $25,000 under Rule 5 and take him back, without keeping him on the major league roster (I think).....Question may be does Baltimore think he is worth having in their minor league system (they probably do, but this is strictly a guess).....

[SigBaby]

Now can we just call up Ortega and give Nava Choi's spot on the bench as pinch hitter and day off for Cron against righties? Nava seems much better suited for a role like that and it would get Ortega regular ab's to prove himself.

[John Smith]

Adam Chodzko ‏@AChodzkoAngels 59m59 minutes ago

Today's transaction regarding Ji-Man Choi

[Chuck]

Oh good. This was the scenario I was hoping for. 

[Oz27]

14 minutes ago, John Smith said:

Adam Chodzko ‏@AChodzkoAngels 59m59 minutes ago

Today's transaction regarding Ji-Man Choi

I can't help but wonder if we would have seen the same thing if Featherston had we DFAd him last year.

[eligrba4ever]

Funny you should mention the Feather duster,@Oz27. Saw a recent (May 9) article on a Phillies site called Crash Burn that suggests a Phillies shakeup that would include a recall from AAA of our very own Featherbat. But it gets better. This season at Lehigh Valley, the FeatherMan is hitting .308 with a high OPS.

Ain't that always the way it goes?

Edited May 16, 2016 by eligrba4ever

[Docwaukee]

We haven't seen the last of this guy.  I'd throw him in LF as much as possible.  Let him cut his teeth there.  

He turns 25 in a couple days so it's not like he's ancient.  

Coming off the bench as a rule 5 is a really tough gig.   Hope he can get something going in SLC.  

[Oz27]

40 minutes ago, eligrba4ever said:

Funny you should mention the Feather duster,@Oz27. Saw a recent (May 9) article on a Phillies site called Crash Burn that suggests a Phillies shakeup that would include a recall from AAA of our very own Featherbat. But it gets better. This season at Lehigh Valley, the FeatherMan is hitting .308 with a high OPS.

Ain't that always the way it goes?

Yeah after posting that I went to look at his statsm which make quite frustrating reading. He was out of his depth last year but he has some talent, it wouldn't stun me to see him end up making a decent utility player.

[Docwaukee]

8 minutes ago, Oz27 said:

Yeah after posting that I went to look at his statsm which make quite frustrating reading. He was out of his depth last year but he has some talent, it wouldn't stun me to see him end up making a decent utility player.

Klentak gobbled him up right quick.  They've got some talent.  That Giles trade was genius.  

[Inside Pitch]

1 hour ago, Dochalo said:

Klentak gobbled him up right quick.  They've got some talent.  That Giles trade was genius.  

Except for Houston.   That is really shaping up to be a horrific trade.

[DMVol]

Seems like this is a win/win....We don't have a 1bman in the upper minor leagues so we make as much sense for him as anybody.......You know he can play 1b so I agree with Dochalo, it wouldn't hurt to give him a look in LF also....the guy has some ability....

[ELEVEN]

Next year we can be JI MEN out in the LF pavillion.

 

[Angelsjunky]

Glad to see that he wasn't claimed. Hopefully he'll do well in Salt Lake.