Willingham has power. For his career, he's got a line of .265/.361/.471/.832.Originally Posted by Root Down
Willingham has power. For his career, he's got a line of .265/.361/.471/.832.
Yeah you're right, after reading more about him he does have some power and could even be a useful addition to the lineup. I could see adding him to the mix, but he is disgruntled, gruntled, or just plain upset about not being an everyday player there in Washington. I don't see him being much happier in Cincinnati. Plus, what would we have to give up to get him and would it be worth it? I'm not saying it wouldn't be, I'm curious what you think.
Given that the Nationals have eleventy billion OF's on their roster, I don't think that they're in a particularly strong bargaining position. I don't think Willingham would be free, but I don't think the Reds would have to give up that much for him, either.
If the Reds were to acquire him, he'd deserve to play everyday in LF (his splits against righties and lefties are nearly identical, so he doesn't need to be platooned). In this scenario, Dickerson would then move to and take over CF. However, we all know that won't happen because of Taveras' two year contract.
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However, even if Dickerson were to waste away on the bench if we added Willingham, it means McDonald goes back to AAA (I'm lovin' it!).
If Dickerson is going to be sitting against lefties, and Gomes is not going to play, Willingham would be a great acquisition. I think he would be happy with a platoon role as long as he got 450 AB's, which would be easy to promise, and which he would deserve.
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How so as the RH half of a platoon? That's a 250 AB role.
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As RH half of LF platoon and 4th outfielder. He is the first to fill in for anyone taking time off, and the #1 Rh bat off the bench when he is not starting. That should get him close, over it if there are any injuries.
This would also move Hairston to the backup infielder role, a much better role for him.
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