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Originally posted by Ace 77 View PostSamson does tell you, he just beats around the bush because he's not really supposed to be saying those things publically, period.
The bottom line for me is the following:
Cespedes wants too much $ for a guy who has never had a ML at-bat.
Fielder is proven and will contribute right away.
Cespedes is, what you say in Spanish "una caja de sorpresas", which translates to a box of surprises. He can be great, or he could be a bust.
Fielder, over his career has averaged .390 OBP .540 SLG .929 OPS, he's been a 3 X All Star.
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If I get Fielder, I trade Ricky (for prospects) to clear up payroll and trade Gaby (with Matt D, maybe) for a 4/5th starter and let that guy battle it out with LeBlanc, Sanabia, Hand, etc.
With this much offense, the 5th starter will not be a problem.
Who can stop this lineup:
(CF)- Boni/Cogz
(SS)- Reyes
(3B)- Hanley
(1B)- Prince
(RF)- Stanton
(LF)- LoMo
(C)- Buck
(2B)- Infante
Rotation:
JJ
Buehrle
Anibal
Big Z/Starter acquired for Gaby(+)
Big Z/Starter acquired for Gaby(+)
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It's not a big difference after you trade Ricky's 9 million, Nuñez 6 million and don't sign Cespedes.
Interesting fact from Buster through Twitter, posted today:
Worst 3 starting pitcher on BABIP in 2011 (batting average on balls in play): Ricky Nolasco (.325), Derek Lowe (.318), Edwin Jackson (.317).Last edited by Big Z; 01-23-2012, 12:46 PM.
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Originally posted by Ace 77 View PostIt's not a big difference after you trade Ricky's 9 million, Nuñez 6 million and don't sign Cespedes.
Interesting fact from Buster through Twitter, posted today:
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I don't think the Cubs are in on Fielder, either. I think, from what I've read, the four teams are the Nationals, Rangers, Orioles and Dodgers.
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@Ken_Rosenthal: One GM told me last night that #Rangers are on Fielder "hard" but others continue to say TEX won't go heavy on years. We shall see. #MLB
@Ken_Rosenthal: Presence of #Orioles in Fielder derby, as reported by @Jim_Duquette, could set up O's vs. #Nationals, giving Boras leverage he needs. #MLBLast edited by THE_REAL_MIBS; 01-23-2012, 01:25 PM.
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Originally posted by Ace 77 View PostIt's not a big difference after you trade Ricky's 9 million, Nuñez 6 million and don't sign Cespedes.
Interesting fact from Buster through Twitter, posted today:
1. It's still more money and a lot longer financial commitment
2. They would subsequently have to move Morrison for a big SP who is club controlled or cheap and most teams are finished with their offseason plans
3. And Gaby for a club controlled CF
4. And basically give away Nolasco and Nunez in pure salary dumps, assuming they find someone to take on the full contracts
If they were going Prince, they needed to do it two months ago. It is going to be tough to make a half dozen moves needed for his type of signing
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Honestly, I'd rather gamble Cespedes than sign Prince for 6 years. And we all know how I feel about Cespedes. At least Cespedes makes sense if he can stay in CF.
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Originally posted by lou View PostThe problems I see with this are:
1. It's still more money and a lot longer financial commitment
2. They would subsequently have to move Morrison for a big SP who is club controlled or cheap and most teams are finished with their offseason plans
3. And Gaby for a club controlled CF
4. And basically give away Nolasco and Nunez in pure salary dumps, assuming they find someone to take on the full contracts
If they were going Prince, they needed to do it two months ago. It is going to be tough to make a half dozen moves needed for his type of signing
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Honestly, I'd rather gamble Cespedes than sign Prince for 6 years. And we all know how I feel about Cespedes. At least Cespedes makes sense if he can stay in CF.
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