Detroit Tigers Rumors: Martin Prado, Chone Figgins, Jose Reyes
by Kurt Mensching on Nov 15, 2011 10:44 AM EST
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WIth the hot stove starting to heat up, it makes sense to start rounding up some of the rumors officially, rather than leaving it to the FanShots. Here's some of thew news from the past few days:
The Tigers have said they will tender a contract to Young.
You've already read (and discussed) this one. But Morosi reports the Tigers are interested in trading for the Braves' Martin Prado, who can play second base and lead off. The Tigers are willing to trade Delmon Young, he says. However, they'll have some competition as free agent second basemen keep leaving the board. Recently, Mark Ellis signed with the Dodgers, leaving the Rockies still in the market. But this is definitely a player to keep an eye on.
Figgins was an an above-average third baseman with the Angels. He got on base, he ran the bases (42 steals in both 2009 and 2010), he fielded the position well. Yet he was among the worst batters in baseball this past season with the Mariners. The problem for Seattle is that he's owed a combined $17 million in 2012-13, with an additional $9 million possible based on plate appearances in 2013.. So they would like to move him, and will throw some money in to make it happen. They view the Tigers as a possible trading partner, FoxSports says.
This is a move that very much intrigues me, because I would not be surprised to see him bounce back from an awful 2011 season influenced by an awful .215 BABIP (.294 xBABIP) and way too many infield popups.
Furcal is a shortstop, and would probably not move to second base. However, Ken Rosenthal and Jon Paul Morosi report the Tigers have some interest in Furcal if he would move to second.
Reyes was offered a $90 million, 6-year deal by the Marlins, reports say. Over the weekend, Tigers GM Dave Dombrowski said Detroit would be interested in Reyes but he did not anticipate the Tigers making that kind of big move during this offseason. (Beck's blog has more from Dombrowski's interview with MLB Network Radio).
So Ramirez is probably out too, Beck says.
And Rollins.
(MLB Trade Rumors is a good source and helped make this article easier.)
If you see more rumors today, feel free to add them to this thread with a link.
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Justin Verlander is good and will win the Cy Young today…I guess that’s more speculation than rumor but it is also as close to fact as I’ve seen in a while about award winners.
Also, I’m bored at work that is why I posted this.
by WorldSeriesTiger on Nov 15, 2011 10:55 AM EST reply actions
Funny comment I read on MLB.com yesterday
I was reading the AL CY preview article and one of the comments (from a bright fellow, I’m sure), added something to this effect
What a stupid article. Why even bother previewing an award that’s not even a contest.
On one hand, you have to admit the guy is right. There’s really no contest. On the other hand, they preview every single award, so it’s not exactly stupid to do your job and preview the award. Jered Weaver would probably kill a baby if he didn’t get mentioned.
I’m interested in whether it will be unanimous or not. That’s the only intrigue.
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Jered Weaver would probably kill a baby if it looked at him too long
Let’s be real here.
by Rob Rogacki on Nov 15, 2011 12:10 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
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by momotigers on Nov 15, 2011 2:52 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Figgins
Would the Tigers be looking at him for an option at 2nd or 3rd?
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by rock n rye on Nov 15, 2011 11:11 AM EST via mobile reply actions
I would think his real value is at third
at second he played below average defense.
by Kurt Mensching on Nov 15, 2011 11:22 AM EST up reply actions
Are the numbers reliable?
I can’t image a player like Figgins being worse at 2B than 3B.
I don’t know Figgins very well, so anyone can feel free to chime in, but I do know what the needs of 2B and 3B are. 3B needs better reaction skills than 2B and a better arm. 2B needs more quickness and better range and footwork than 3B. Figgins seems more like a range / footwork / quickness guy than an arm/reaction guy.
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Figgins was briliant at third, and horrible at second
It makes no sense, but then his whole collapse makes no sense. Everything went south on him as soon as he went to Seattle.
"King of Minutiae"
Given our numbers-driven management team, then,
if Figgins is in Detroit, it’ll be as a second baseman.
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by JimWalewander on Nov 15, 2011 12:26 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
And he'll hit like a wizard.
DD is bonkers, but it’s a good kind of bonkers.
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by David Tokarz on Nov 15, 2011 2:02 PM EST up reply actions
Maybe the ol "change of scenery" thing will kick in for Figgy
You know, a happy player is a good player!
I think that the Tigers primary focus is 2B, because they always have Inge/ Kelly to fall back on at 3B, but they really have NO options currently for 2B. DD is going to do the upgrades all around, but it may take some time, and it’s just a matter of what he has to give up to get it done. If he can swap DY for Prado, straight up, then he’ll do that. That doesn’t work, it’s a matter of how much more it will take. But I get the feeling that DY is not long for this roster. If he’s traded and an infield spot is filled, DD has a whole lot more wiggle room to get a lead off guy.
"King of Minutiae"
Tigerdog, still no buzz about Izturis or Kendrick
Are they just not on the market?
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by JimWalewander on Nov 15, 2011 2:19 PM EST up reply actions
It's not like they're on the block, but the Angels want certain upgrades
As of now, they’re moving Trumbo to third, but they won’t put all their eggs in that basket, so they’d like a Callaspo or Izturis for insurance. No way they would trade Howie unless they were given an offer they can’t refuse. It stands to reason that Maicer is available for the right price. The Angels also want some relief pitching, and they figure to make a big move on CJ Wilson or another starting pitcher. They have a new GM who’s just getting settled in. The GM meetings start today. It’s a long winter and we’re just beginning.
"King of Minutiae"
He's lost a step, hit terribly, and wasn't all that much good at 3B when he played there in 2011 for the M's.
He’s lost a step, has made really poor fielding choices and looks like he’s forgotten how to hit. I’d pass on Figgins unless Seattle wants Schlereth & Penny.
I have a grand idea: let's win a game.
Either, I suppose
I’m guessing it would depend on how the rest of the off-season went. We’ll probably end up acquiring another player, so Figgy’s position might depend on the other player.
If Betemit is back through the arby process, I bet Figgy is at 2B.
Maybe we get just Figgy and head into the spring with guys like Inge, Kelly, Figgins, Rhymes, Raburn, Worth, Santiago (maybe), Betemit (maybe) and let the war for the starting jobs begin. A few of the pieces are interchangeable, so it could be a helluva decision for Leyland.
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Figgy?
Can we actually get the guy on team before assigning him a nickname? Also, I would argue strongly against “Figgy.”
by ButternutMI on Nov 15, 2011 11:53 AM EST up reply actions
Or Sean.
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by DetroitTigersGeek on Nov 15, 2011 12:35 PM EST up reply actions
I'm sure the Tigers marketing geniuses are salivating
at the prospect of being able to produce “Figgy and Miggy” commercials for tigers.com
by davking1980 on Nov 15, 2011 12:19 PM EST up reply actions
They could bring back Higgy as well
I think he still owes us about 30M in production. It would be like “deferred production”.
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I sure as hell hope not.
Figgins has crossed the sucktacular event horizon.
I have a grand idea: let's win a game.
i would be interested in figgins if they pay half his salary and throw in a prospect
what about delmon young for figgins and seagar and cash? this would cover us with top of the order hitters and cover 2nd and third base. we could either sign someone for left field or let dirks/raburn man their. We dont add much salary and can use the rest of the offseason to improve the relief and 5th starter. thoughts?
We could get Figgins for a lot cheaper
than Delmon. Probably a low-tier prospect and/or a bullpen arm. Think Schlereth (someone mentioned that earlier) or a Brayan Villarreal + _, etc.
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The M's won't throw in a young player worth much to dump Figgins.
They’re rebuilding.
I have a grand idea: let's win a game.
Yup
No way we get Figgy and Seager.
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by David Tokarz on Nov 15, 2011 2:25 PM EST up reply actions
id love to see prado and figgins
if we could get both that would be nice, depending on the price. you obviously would be hoping one of the two bounce back offensively and can be your leadoff guy, but i feel like figgins would even be a good depth guy if he doesnt just because he can play 2nd or 3rd, and can pinch run for VMart, or DY.
by forwarddownthefield on Nov 15, 2011 11:29 AM EST reply actions 1 recs
Per Jim Bowden: There is a trade brewing
There is a trade brewing between the Atlanta Braves and Detroit Tigers centering around Martin Prado for Delmon Young. Braves manager Fredi Gonzalez said to me he wants an impact right-handed bat. Trading Prado, who can play second, third and left, would sacrifice the Braves’ insurance plan for aging veteran Chipper Jones, who is a major health risk at third base.
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by Tigerdog1 on Nov 15, 2011 12:02 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
i would love that, especially straight up
i hope we would not be throwing in anything more than a marginal prospect….hate to see our farm system further depleated
Awww
You beat me to it!
I’m super excited about this though. I like Delmon well enough, but I think getting Prado would be a net upgrade, especially with so many outfielders available.
by MakeItTrizzle on Nov 15, 2011 12:11 PM EST up reply actions
Tossing in Raburn
would give them insurance for Chipper…
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by JimWalewander on Nov 15, 2011 12:27 PM EST up reply actions
its Jim Bowden
Let’s not celebrate until a few more reliable sources check in
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by rock n rye on Nov 15, 2011 12:29 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
OH GOD
I might be in love with Dave Dombrowski.
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by David Tokarz on Nov 15, 2011 2:04 PM EST up reply actions
Looks unlikely
Per Braves beat writer Mark Bowman.
Small minority of Wren’s staff has unsuccessfully pushed for Young last 2 yrs. Didn’t work. Nothing changed. Won’t be a Prado-Young deal
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by David Tokarz on Nov 15, 2011 2:09 PM EST up reply actions
Keep saying it won't.
Reality likes to spite you so it will if you protest too much.
I have a grand idea: let's win a game.
+1
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by David Tokarz on Nov 15, 2011 3:05 PM EST up reply actions
It sounds like a Prado deal just might happen!!
I’m still interested in Figgins too.
So Prado at 2B, Figgins at 3B, and Grady Sizemore in LF, then our line-up would be set. I’d settle for David DeJesus in LF though.
...or even a delicious breakfast cereal that turns milk into a chocolatey treat!
by MotorCityCat on Nov 15, 2011 12:26 PM EST up reply actions
undergrad cafeteria desert:
vanilla softserve with count chocula all over it.
Prado at 2B, Figgins at 3B and CEPSEDES in LF.
Top that!
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by David Tokarz on Nov 15, 2011 2:04 PM EST up reply actions
Smart@$$
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by David Tokarz on Nov 15, 2011 2:23 PM EST up reply actions
Sizemore in Left wont happen
we would have to double our medical staff and dombrowski said that wasnt an option this year
by forwarddownthefield on Nov 15, 2011 4:21 PM EST up reply actions
Oh the Miami Marlins...
They just want to sign errybody, don’t they?
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by DetroitTigersGeek on Nov 15, 2011 12:34 PM EST reply actions
well
They obviously didn’t spend the money on focus groups for their new uniforms
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by rock n rye on Nov 15, 2011 12:57 PM EST via mobile up reply actions 4 recs
Zing!
Drink, and Drink, and Drink, and Drink, and Drink, and Drink, and Fight!
by Brand New Hero on Nov 15, 2011 2:52 PM EST up reply actions
I think handed Ozzie
a box of Crayola’s, a blindfold, and said, “we need it by lunch”
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Is JJ part of the deal?
If Braves want to reduce payroll maybe Tigers can also ship low cost players or a lefty or two.
Figgins: HELL NO!
Please, please, please DO NOT TRADE FOR FIGGINS! He has been absolutely brutal to watch these last two years here in Seattle. It’s not just his offense that has taken a nosedive, but his supposedly solid and versatile defense as well. He was so bad at 2B in 2010 that they brought in Adam Kennedy(!) and shifted Figgins over to 3B where he was almost as bad this past season. If he’s not getting on base, he is of no value. I’d rather let Inge play.
by Bret Boone's Farm on Nov 15, 2011 1:01 PM EST reply actions
Seattle's entire team took a nosedive
Over the past 2 season’s only one everyday player on their entire roster hit over .272. That was Ichiro.
Figgins is only as good as the players around him. He’s a complementary player; not a guy to build a team around.. When he was with the Angels, every starter on the team hit over .272.
No, Figgins has lost something in every part of his game.
The numbers and watching him match up. He’s… godawful.
I have a grand idea: let's win a game.
Seriously.
Just watch him play. It’s awful. I’ve had the misfortune of watching him more times than I want to remember here in Seattle. He’s garbage. He was terrible when the Mariners were (surprisingly) in contention this past year, so it doesn’t really matter what kind of team he’s on. Plus, he’s not being paid as a complementary player, but as a very good player. Even the fans here can’t stand him, and usually they’re too busy staring at their cell phones than paying attention to the game.
by Bret Boone's Farm on Nov 16, 2011 12:45 AM EST up reply actions
Let's go for broke here...both Chone and Martin
Chone Figgins is a good defensive third baseman and was a good leadoff hitter with the Angels, not but three short years ago. Part of his problem in Seattle could have been a) the ballpark, b) the move to second base, and c) having to hit BEHIND Ichiro (at least until the M’s finally dropped him to the bottom and then out of the lineup). He has done his best work from the leadoff spot, he knows how to take pitches, and can steal you some bases. If you can get Seattle to eat MOST of that salary and get him for a middling prospect, pull the trigger and tell Inge happy trails.
Martin Prado…oddly statistically a little better as a third baseman than a second baseman, but still solid at either position and a defensive upgrade over Raburn/Rhymes/Kelly/Guillen/<insert stiff’s name here> at second any day of the week. If all it takes is Young, again, go for it (heck, even if its Young and another middling prospect, go for it). It will create a temporary hole in left, but even if that hole is not filled externally, you can still use some combination of Boesch/Raburn/Dirks/Kelly/ to fill the corner outfield positions.
My .02.
Slightly unrelated
But per MLBTR, Al Avila says the Tigers have scouted Yoenis Cespedes a few times already for what it’s worth.
by TartanElk on Nov 15, 2011 1:21 PM EST via mobile reply actions
i could get on board with figgins and prado
i think that would substantially upgrade our top of the order as well as our infield defense. and then we could live with raburn/dirks in left field. figgins cant be as bad as he was the past two years and even if he is it shouldnt cost us much at all to get him. very low risk move. if we could get him and prado for young and a couple lower level prospects overall and field a lineup of
figgins 3b, prado 2b, boesch rf, miggy 1b, vmart dh, peralta ss, avila c, raburn/dirks lf, jackson cf
improves speed, ob %, and defense. sounds good to me
Even if the Tigers get Prado, I believe they will still look for a lead off guy
and trading Delmon makes it a distinct possibility that the lead off guy would be an OF’er. Grady could be in the mix there, or they could go a totally different direction. Much easier to get an outfielder than an infielder. Doesn’t leave third base exactly right, but maybe they’re serious about starting the season with Inge and Kelly platooning. Hell, I’d rather have Santiago at 3B, too.
"King of Minutiae"
i agree prado is not a leadoff guy
would be better served in the #2 spot. not really a speed guy. how is his glove at 2b?
I don't think so, either
the Tigers will have to kick in a bit more. There isn’t a lot of surplus value in DY with his contract situation.
"King of Minutiae"
Alas...
Flip them a low minors prospect(s) too, maybe?
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by David Tokarz on Nov 15, 2011 2:23 PM EST up reply actions
Actually I'd wonder if Raburn goes too/instead
That provides them their insurance plan at 3B too.
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by David Tokarz on Nov 15, 2011 2:25 PM EST up reply actions
Inge might
protect them from mayhem like Raburn.
by manic in Detroit on Nov 15, 2011 8:50 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Well...
you just put the words Inge, Raburn, and mayhem in the same sentence. You win!
by Bret Boone's Farm on Nov 16, 2011 12:48 AM EST up reply actions
yesterday you seemed pretty adamant it'd be straight up
for DY. I just don’t see how the Braves would view that as a fair trade. DY + a low level prospect sounds good to me though if it’d do the trick.
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I think it would be fair
I just don’t think the Braves will take it, especially if their beat writer should be believed.
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by David Tokarz on Nov 15, 2011 4:31 PM EST up reply actions
braves fan here
Sorry Tigers fans but there is no way we give up Prado for Young straight up, I know that Frank Wren will only take Young for Prado if you also give us a player that can take over for chipper when he gets hurt. maybe an infield utility player or a 3B prospect.
If Halladay, Lee, and Hamels all break their arms while playing tag in the clubhouse, We'll be set
by suicide bunting is a sin on Nov 15, 2011 2:25 PM EST reply actions
thank you for that subject line
I could never have figured it out from your image!
by Kurt Mensching on Nov 15, 2011 2:28 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
danny worth is a utility player that could play third if Chipper gets hurt
although he’s certainly not too special. I think Delmon + Worth + Daniel Schlereth or David Pauley would be enough if you say straight up won’t work. Maybe the Braves can work their magic on Schlereth…
by mgoblue4ever on Nov 15, 2011 7:04 PM EST up reply actions
Danny Worth is a utility guy who could play third if Chipper got hurt.
he’s got a nice glove, but he’s certainly not too special. I think Delmon + Worth + Daniel Schlereth or David Pauley would be enough if you say straight up won’t work. Maybe the Braves can work their magic on Schlereth…
by mgoblue4ever on Nov 15, 2011 7:08 PM EST up reply actions
From Mark Bowman Braves Beat Writer
Small minority of Wren’s staff has unsuccessfully pushed for Young last 2 yrs. Didn’t work. Nothing changed. Won’t be a Prado-Young deal
I agree that nothing is assured
but if Frank Wren does a Prado for Young trade straight up, I would be disapointed in him. seeing that when Prado leaves our only infield back up option would be Brooks Conrad. and if you saw the Giants-Braves NLDS last year, you know his glove is terrible
If Halladay, Lee, and Hamels all break their arms while playing tag in the clubhouse, We'll be set
by suicide bunting is a sin on Nov 15, 2011 2:36 PM EST reply actions
I’m not here to troll, I just wondered what you guys thought about Delmon Young?, from the games I’ve seen him in, he plays pretty well
If Halladay, Lee, and Hamels all break their arms while playing tag in the clubhouse, We'll be set
by suicide bunting is a sin on Nov 15, 2011 2:38 PM EST reply actions
Most of us like him and would love to see him back
But he’s replaceable. Prado plays multiple positions of scarcity in this offseason market, including two that Detroit needs to upgrade (2B and 3B).
we are mixed
Delmon makes contact, drives in runs when he has the chance. Doesn’t like to take walks. Will never build up a great OBP. Plays “interesting” defense. But some are saying “how could the tigers give up on Delmon!?” and others say “Delmon’s WAR stinks! Move him”
by Kurt Mensching on Nov 15, 2011 2:41 PM EST up reply actions
Yeah the dosen't like to take walks part worries me
for the whole season the Braves had absolutely NO patience at the plate, so hearing that Delmon is an aggressive hitter kind of scares me a bit. As for Prado, he dosen’t take many walks as well. However he’s a great contact hitter, can hit the ball to all fields, hes a very versitale defensive player as you have mentioned. but the most I love about him is that he will give you 100% everyday on the field. and he is the ultimate team player, he will hit anywhere in the lineup to help the team win. if you guys get him, you will love the effort he brings to your team
If Halladay, Lee, and Hamels all break their arms while playing tag in the clubhouse, We'll be set
by suicide bunting is a sin on Nov 15, 2011 2:54 PM EST up reply actions
So let's pretend...
that the Prado deal goes through and we trade away Young. Boesch could move to either corner depending on who we get, so who plays the other corner OF spot? Someone already on the team, a FA or someone via trade?
I'm guessing FA
My hope would be for DeJesus, but there are lots of interesting OF options. Crisp, Willingham, Beltran, Cuddyer, Fukudome, Pierre, Sizemore….many more, but not many that will help us get better in the OF that we are now.
If Raburn can hit for the entire year, he’d be as good as most of those guys. You won’t catch me on that bandwagon again, though.
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Cespedes update
http://www.freep.com/article/20111115/SPORTS02/111150411/Tigers-eye-Cuban-star-Yoenis-Cespedes
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JL on Reyes
Tigers manager Jim Leyland told Jim Bowden on MLB Network Radio (Twitter link) that, while he loves Reyes, “I don’t think we’re going to shop at that store.”
Ohhh Jimmy haha
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posted this as a FanShot as well
before I even thought to drop it here. just a few interesting tid-bits from Dombrowski
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I'd love Prado
But I’m actually intrigued by the Figgins rumors. If they are willing to eat the majority of his remaining cash, I think it could be a solid idea.
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No. Please, no.
Why are people so intrigued by Figgins? I’m not that intrigued when I see my dog poop on the carpet. In fact, I usually get angry when I see my dog poop on the carpet. DD trading for Figgins = pooping on my carpet.
by Bret Boone's Farm on Nov 16, 2011 12:56 AM EST up reply actions
If we get him for like a million bucks per year I'd do it
But he’d be on a short f*cking leash.
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by David Tokarz on Nov 16, 2011 9:53 AM EST up reply actions
I'd rather get someone else for a million bucks. Maybe someone who could be useful.
Or hell, just split the million and give it to Verlander and Cabrera, just cuz.
by Bret Boone's Farm on Nov 16, 2011 12:32 PM EST up reply actions
Soooo...you don't like Figgins?
You’re sending mixed messages. :)
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The one about poop was my favorite
The other sports are just sports. Baseball is a love. ~Bryant Gumbel, 1981
On another subject........Backup Catcher
I mentioned this to Kurt awhile ago, but what do you think about bringing Pudge back here to be our backup catcher?
He is looking for a job, any job. He fits our needs. He can still catch 40-50 games. Can still hit around .250 or so and give AA a nice break, while giving us something better than Omir Santos. Plus he is still loved here, by fans and players.
Thoughts???
I'd be all for it
I had a Texas Rangers Pudge jersey when I was 7; I’ll always welcome him with open arms
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Viva La Pudge
I’ve seen Laird’s name mentioned in the major media. I’d chop off a finger to have Pudge instead of Laird.
I’m only hesitant because I wonder if it would be good to see the shell of Pudge…to see him pacing the bench, waiting for action?
The other sports are just sports. Baseball is a love. ~Bryant Gumbel, 1981
Did the pitching staff and Pudge depart on good terms?
I seem to remember Pudge being accused of calling nothing but fastballs with a runner on first so he could maintain a reasonable C/S%?
I could be wrong, but I don’t think Justin wants anything to do with Pudge.
Justin can now let the fungus grow back on his shower shoes.
That's fine...Avila can catch JV
And it doesn’t bother me if Bondo, Nate Robertson, Mike Maroth, Kenny Rogers, or any of the others from the old regime don’t like him. Avila should be fine to catch 130+ games.
I’d actually rather have VMart as our backup than anyone. But if we’re going to sign a scrub, I want that scrub to be Pudge.
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