Walt:
Seems like Walt has a pretty good idea how he wants Dusty to make out that lineup card, eh?"It was very difficult giving up home-grown talent, but we think Choo can fill the missing parts in our lineup both offensively and defensively," Jocketty said. "He is an exciting player, and we expect him to set the table for Phillips, Votto, Bruce, Ludwick and the rest of our run producers."
“Every level he goes to, he is going to compete. They will know who he is at every level he goes to.” -- ED on EDLC
Checked what my memory was telling me. Choo did play CF for Seattle when he came up as a rookie. Confirms he played some CF in the minors. True a long time ago in a players life but it won't be a cold transition but as long as he is serviceable, the opb justifies the end move.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-gq6ZcTyW4s
Video highlighting Choo's defensive abilities
“I don’t care,” Votto said of passing his friend and former teammate. “He’s in the past. Bye-bye, Jay.”
Personally, I think it would be even MORE exciting if you were able to recall a time NOT in your lifetime. That would be quite impressive.
Seriously though, I agree completely. I can't quite explain how happy I am right now. The ONE move I wanted to see made the past 2 years...and it just happened. The ONE glaring hole I kept seeing, day after day after day, and it just got filled in with a gold nugget.
Now....let's hope the MLB medical team of the year is on top of their game. STAY HEALTHY GUYS!!!!
“@bradjohansen: More Jocketty: "it's fair to say this is a one year deal. We hope Billy Hamilton will be ready after this."
One problem with this move - Choo sports the double ear flap helmet. Unacceptable.
"It's still a long way to the top if we want to rock'n'roll, but at least they dumped the tuba player."
--M2
Love this move. Getting a cleanup and leadoff guy while moving Chapman to the rotation, my Christmas list is all checked off. Bring on March!!!
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