He was just released from the Blue Jays, so he is free to sign with any team of his choice. He is a former 1st round pick that had early success but not so much lately.He's 29 this August and does play SS, is he worth taking a flyer on as a backup middle infielder. IMO he provides competition at AAA to push guys like Rosales, Janish, Hairston, EE. Thoughts?
Don't know his stats, but I know he was pretty effective a couple seasons ago. I'd take a minor league flyer on him.
Championships for MY teams in my lifetime:
Cincinnati Reds - 75, 76, 90
Chicago Blackhawks - 10, 13, 15
University of Kentucky - 78, 96, 98, 12
Chicago Bulls - 91, 92, 93, 96, 97, 98
“Everything that happens before Death is what counts.”
― Ray Bradbury, Something Wicked This Way Comes
As Triple-A filler since Richar's out and Sutton's up with the big club, sure. I wouldn't expect more from him, though, especially as a shortstop, a position he hasn't seen in three years or so.
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Besides we'll need someone to cover Janish's innings after tonight.
Championships for MY teams in my lifetime:
Cincinnati Reds - 75, 76, 90
Chicago Blackhawks - 10, 13, 15
University of Kentucky - 78, 96, 98, 12
Chicago Bulls - 91, 92, 93, 96, 97, 98
“Everything that happens before Death is what counts.”
― Ray Bradbury, Something Wicked This Way Comes
I used to get him confused with Aaron Hill years ago, until I figured out Hill is the talented one and Adams can't hit.
“I don’t care,” Votto said of passing his friend and former teammate. “He’s in the past. Bye-bye, Jay.”
I don't think Russ is worth a shot. He's very similar to what we have.
However, the dude can hit a golf ball farther than anyone I've ever seen. He bats left-handed, but hits from the right side in golf. I played with his brother at q-school a few years back and Russ was caddying for him. After the round, Russ hit the range and was putting on a display that made all the aspiring pga pros stop and watch. It was incredible. He was easily clearing the 300-yard net. 330-340 in the air. Wow!
Too bad he can translate all that power into his baseball game.
"....the two players I liked watching the most were Barry Larkin and Eric Davis. I was suitably entertained by their effortless skill that I didn't need them crashing into walls like a squirrel on a coke binge." - dsmith421
Haha me too...Originally Posted by Tom Servo
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