Naaah. The Reds just had a guy that couldn't concentrate playing LF. You want replacing him who has total A.D.D.?
Via trade there may be an OF solution this off season but I am more inclined to think a Votto to LF approach may be in the works. There are moveable pieces out there it just comes down to fit and of course $$$. I would be more concerned with making a statement with the likes of a Sheets or Sabathia.
Cedric 3/24/08It's absolutely pathetic that people can't have an opinion from actually watching games and supplementing that with stats. If you voice an opinion that doesn't fit into a black/white box you will get completely misrepresented and basically called a tobacco chewing traditionalist...
Speaking of speedy outfielders, Dusty is dumb enough to want Patterson back. Do not think for a second that he would not suggest it. Walt is smart enough not to bite (I think).
So am I to understand from this article that because he "does not do contracts during the season," Jocketty made no efforts to inquire about what it would take to resign Dunn? So even you join the team as GM in the middle of the season, and your best player is a free agent at the end of that season, you can't make an exception to your stupid policy about mid-season contracts?
Infuriating.
Maybe Walt got a good return, he had a ton of leverage with the season ending injury to Hudson. The Snakes had to get another bat and their options were obviously limited.
I'm actually giddy with excitement for the team. Plenty of $ available to re-shape the club in the off-season. Bravo, Jocketty. :
"Don't trust any statistics you did not fake yourself."--Winston Churchill
I'll feel a lot better about the trade if Micah Owings is included in the deal. He's struggled this year but last year he posted a 4.30 ERA, 6.25 K/9, 2.12 K/BB, and .761 OPS against as a rookie in 152.2 innings. He's only 25 years old and still has a chance to develop into a fine middle of the rotation starter, plus the dude can flat out hit.
Dubito Ergo Cogito Ergo Sum.
The return isn't going to be Owings or Scherzer -- if either of those two were on the table at any point, this deal would've gotten done at the deadline. Besides, there's no way 'Zona would cut on a pitcher and hitter of Owings capabilities this early in his career for a guy that is basically a rent-a-player.
And also remember, Arizona had the leverage here since they were (according to reports) the claiming team.
I'd be shocked if the PTBNL were anything more than back-end throw ins from the low minors.
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