snuffbox 0 Report post Posted October 5, 2007 I think Linebrink/Turnbow could turn a good trade together. Matt Wise is practically worthless so they should get what they can for him. Shouse & Spurling weren't all that terrible, McClung should stay as well. I'm not sure what they will do with Capuano. Trade? Bullpen? Hope he returns to form in the rotation? It would be really nice if Sheets could play a full season. Sheets/Suppan/Parra/Villanueva/Bush or, better yet, an improvement with a signing or trade would be a solid rotation if weird & consistent injuries stay away (Hey Ben). No offensive upgrades really needed. Jenkins and Koskie will both be gone & won't be terribly missed. Will any team give Jenkins that kind of money? Milwaukee should try to keep a third catcher in the majors next year, there were plenty of times when a switch would have been good but Yost didn't want to risk being without a backup. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Gym Class Fallout Report post Posted October 5, 2007 Linebrink is a free agent, isn't he? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dobbs 3K 0 Report post Posted October 5, 2007 Actually, yeah, Linebrink is a free agent now. Theoretically the Brewers could try to re-sign him, but if they don't, they'll get 1 or 2 first round draft picks as compensation, assuming he signs with another team. The same thing will happen if they don't re-sign Cordero...so they could potentially have four or five first round draft picks next year, if I'm not mistaken. I'm kind of tired of relying on Ben Sheets, personally. He's been injured consistently the last three seasons. I think the Brewers should try to build the rotation around Yovani Gallardo...maybe hold onto Sheets, but don't expect him to be the ace anymore. I would also like to see the Brewers go after a short term solution to their outfield...like trade for a big bopper type LF, but it will be tough to make anything like that happen this off-season, it's looking like. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HarleyQuinn 0 Report post Posted October 5, 2007 The San Diego Padres claimed Luis Rodriguez from the Minnesota Twins off waivers. He hit .219/.281/.303 last season at age 27 in 173 plate appearances. Not sure on his defensive metrics (MIB? Al? Somebody?) but I guess his one "upside" would be that he was a just crappy hitter against righties when hitting lefty (.221/.276/.328 in 2007 in 135 PA - .246/.310/.360 in 408 career PA). Mr. Leg Kick (Brad Ausmus) seems close to signing a 1 year extension with the Houston Astros too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
snuffbox 0 Report post Posted October 5, 2007 How could I forget Gallardo? Yeesh. The thing with Sheets is that if he could just stay healthy (for once) he's a potential 20 game winner, or thereabouts. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cheech Tremendous 0 Report post Posted October 5, 2007 Jim Tracy out in Pittsburgh. Link 67, 68, and 71 wins in his last three years (1 with Dodgers). At least he's consistent. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Man in Blak 0 Report post Posted October 5, 2007 Not sure on his defensive metrics (MIB? Al? Somebody?) but I guess his one "upside" would be that he was a just crappy hitter against righties when hitting lefty (.221/.276/.328 in 2007 in 135 PA - .246/.310/.360 in 408 career PA). Here are his defensive numbers, which are based upon the combination of a couple of different metrics around Zone Rating. (Full spreadsheet, which I believe was compiled by Sean Smith, is here, if you want to investigate further.) He's about average, but it doesn't appear that he can play shortstop competently (at least not from his past ZRs there) and he certainly doesn't have the bat to carry even a roster spot as a non-SS utility infield guy. I don't think he's going to be much more than "organizational depth." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EVIL~! alkeiper 0 Report post Posted October 5, 2007 Since there isn't much data on Rodriguez at the major league level, we'll use a common sense metric. Rodriguez when he played in Rochester the last few years tended to play second rather than shortstop. The reasoning here is that if his glove were a tremendous asset, his teams would put him at short as much as possible. What Rodriguez brings to the table is a bit of plate discipline in the infield. The Pads waived Brady Clark to pick up Rodriguez, so that's what the deal boils down to. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EVIL~! alkeiper 0 Report post Posted October 6, 2007 Tom Glavine declined his player option for 2008, he is now eligible for free agency. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dobbs 3K 0 Report post Posted October 6, 2007 Tom Glavine declined his player option for 2008, he is now eligible for free agency. I hope he doesn't pull the Roger Clemens "I won't sign with anyone 'til May", bullshit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cheech Tremendous 0 Report post Posted October 9, 2007 The Detroit Tigers exercised their 2008 option on Pudge Rodriguez for $13 million. Pudge doesn't have much left in the tank, but he's the symbolic leader of that team and there is nothing on the free agent market in the way of catching talent. Slight thumbs up, I guess. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brett Favre 0 Report post Posted October 9, 2007 Scooch over guys. Rodriguez is good for their pitching staff I guess. But he walks less and less each year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cheech Tremendous 0 Report post Posted October 9, 2007 A-Rod will break hits record, surpass 1,000 HRs and be worth a half-billion dollars, says Boras The wheels have already started turning on A-Rod's free agency. Boras is using a level of hyperbole here that is even ridiculous for him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EVIL~! alkeiper 0 Report post Posted October 9, 2007 I checked to see if that was from The Onion. Well in fairness, it worked last time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2GOLD 0 Report post Posted October 9, 2007 Tom Glavine declined his player option for 2008, he is now eligible for free agency. I hope he doesn't pull the Roger Clemens "I won't sign with anyone 'til May", bullshit. Tom Glavine isn't Roger Clemens. He's good, but I cannot see him having as huge of a demand as Clemens. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tominator89 0 Report post Posted October 10, 2007 Charlie Manuel extended for two more years. http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=3056408 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Gym Class Fallout Report post Posted October 10, 2007 Kenny Williams extends Ozzie Guillen, Jermaine Dye, A.J. Pierzynski, fires third base coach Razor Shines. Problem equals solved! Don't stop believin'! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HarleyQuinn 0 Report post Posted October 10, 2007 Toronto hired Gary Denbo as their hitting coach. Apparently he had been working with the Yankees and was their hitting coach in 2001. Seattle didn't pick up the options on Arthur Rhodes or Chris Reitsma. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
treble 0 Report post Posted October 10, 2007 A new hitting coach for the Jays is such a nothing move. Wells, Glaus, Overbay, Johnson, and Zaun all under-performed because of injuries. When over half of your opening day line-up have big injury problems, how is it the hitting coach's fault? Not to mention they had a blackhole of offense at shortstop all year with either Clayton or McDonald in there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
strummer 0 Report post Posted October 11, 2007 Manny Acta is awesome. All sportswriters should read this: http://www.squawkingbaseball.com/?p=25 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Boxer 0 Report post Posted October 11, 2007 I am predicting that Troy Glaus will not be back with the Jays. With that in mind, I wonder if JP will go too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
treble 0 Report post Posted October 11, 2007 Glaus's trade value isn't exactly very high. Unless they have some trade worked out where they get Miguel Cabrera or something (and they don't exactly have the pieces to make that trade), he won't be going anywhere. Riccardi probably has at least another year, but I think Gibbons is gone if they don't make the playoffs or at least come pretty close. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest NYankees Report post Posted October 11, 2007 David Justice was just an average player after 1997. WOOOOOOOWWWWWWWWW. Mr. think he knows it all finally got something wrong. Justice might have been injury prone after 1997 but he did hit 41 homeruns and drove in 120 rbi's in 2000. Last time I checked he was the spark plug he guided the Yankees to the playoffs when the team played poorly in the second half and I could have sworn he won the 2000 ALCS MVP against Seattle. That is pretty good for an average player. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bruiser Chong 0 Report post Posted October 11, 2007 David Justice was just an average player after 1997. WOOOOOOOWWWWWWWWW. Mr. think he knows it all finally got something wrong. Justice might have been injury prone after 1997 but he did hit 41 homeruns and drove in 120 rbi's in 2000. Last time I checked he was the spark plug he guided the Yankees to the playoffs when the team played poorly in the second half and I could have sworn he won the 2000 ALCS MVP against Seattle. That is pretty good for an average player. David Justice HR & RBI Statistics 1998 - 2002 1998: 21/88 1999: 21/88 2000: 41/121 2001: 18/51 2002: 11/49 ab·er·ra·tion –noun 1. the act of departing from the right, normal, or usual course. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EVIL~! alkeiper 0 Report post Posted October 11, 2007 David Justice was just an average player after 1997. WOOOOOOOWWWWWWWWW. Mr. think he knows it all finally got something wrong. Justice might have been injury prone after 1997 but he did hit 41 homeruns and drove in 120 rbi's in 2000. Last time I checked he was the spark plug he guided the Yankees to the playoffs when the team played poorly in the second half and I could have sworn he won the 2000 ALCS MVP against Seattle. That is pretty good for an average player. So let's get this straight. He played great for the Yankees when they lost a bunch of games? What kind of argument is that? As Bruiser indicated, that's one season. Out of five. Seasons in which he was paid superstar money. He had good seasons, but he wasn't a superstar. That's the point. One more consideration of the trade. The Braves saved nearly $12 million dollars by trading Grissom and Justice. They signed Andres Galarraga for $8.5 Million. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MFer 0 Report post Posted October 11, 2007 John Schuerholz is stepping down as GM of the Braves. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Smues Report post Posted October 11, 2007 [Darth Vader]NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO[/Darth Vader] Where'd you hear that? I haven't been able to find anything about it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Smues Report post Posted October 11, 2007 Damn I found it. Atlanta Braves general manager John Schuerholz is expected to step down after 17 seasons, according to FOXSports.com and the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. The Braves have scheduled a press conference for 3:30 p.m. ET, according to FOXSports.com. Schuerholz, who took over as GM in 1990, was the architect of a team that won 14 straight division titles. The Braves, howeve, won only one World Series during that span, in 1995. He is expected to hand over the reins to top assistant Frank Wren, the AJC reported. The Braves have missed the postseason the last two seasons. Well fuck that was unexpected, I figured he'd stick around at least a couple of more years. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RonL21 0 Report post Posted October 11, 2007 Maybe it's just me... But ESPN has been saying referring to the Yankees that the Bronx is Burning every time they talk about them... I don't know if this is reference to the show or what.. I swear i've never heard that phrase before this year... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cheech Tremendous 0 Report post Posted October 11, 2007 Damn I found it. Atlanta Braves general manager John Schuerholz is expected to step down after 17 seasons, according to FOXSports.com and the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. The Braves have scheduled a press conference for 3:30 p.m. ET, according to FOXSports.com. Schuerholz, who took over as GM in 1990, was the architect of a team that won 14 straight division titles. The Braves, howeve, won only one World Series during that span, in 1995. He is expected to hand over the reins to top assistant Frank Wren, the AJC reported. The Braves have missed the postseason the last two seasons. Well fuck that was unexpected, I figured he'd stick around at least a couple of more years. I thought it was well-known that this was his last season. A lot of people speculated that he cleaned out the farm system for Teixeira because he wanted to win it all in his last season. What does this mean for Cox? Does he end up on the list for possible Yankees replacement? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
