Originally posted by Dr. Strangelove
Yeah letting Beltre go really hurt. The only good thing to come out of the non moves by the Dodgers is they will have a lot of cap space, but then I don't know which way that franchise is going so it might not matter. Does anybody know if the Dodgers have a good farm system right know?Also, Seattle is going to be interesting team to watch this year with Sexson and Beltre.
And badsymbiote and forumcrew, as KMC's resident M's fans have you liked the moves the M's have made this off season?
You know it!!!
I realize that the free-agent situation is justa tad more appetizing that it was a year ago. Yet, a year ago, I was wondering why we weren't out there trying to get a slice of the action.
I still am a bit worried about the five year deal they gave Beltre, and I wonder why they suddenly offered him so long a contract when they haven't been willing to give anyone more than 2 or 3 years, and have only done so grudgingly in the last 5 years.
But I don't know ALL the details of the contract he signed, and am still too stoked about the agreement to be too critical.
All I know, is that I thought this season would be a wash--but now, with Sexson and Beltre, I have hope. 😄
geesh, Pedro Martinez needs to show some cot damn respect...he's going a little overboard with his comments...He's a good pitcher, but shouldn't compare himself to Schilling.
Giants sign wee wee hands.
http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=1952146
I don't want Alou to be a every day player as he's a liability in the outfield...he better player center as I dread the day he plays right as right field in SBC is one of the toughest to play in baseball with death valley and such.
I'm not a big fan of Skip Bayless as I think he's a huge pompous ass, but he does write some damn good articles.
http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/page2/story?page=bayless/041223
I was the same way when Billy traded Koch for Foulke as I was like "why do you trade a guy who had 44 saves and throws 99 MPH to a guy who lost the closer spot." It was the last time I doubted Billy.
That's interesting stuff on both Huddy and Mulder having big problems in the oncoming seasons. I hope it doesn't happen as I have big respect for both guys.
Interesting article, thanks for that doc.
I too am not a big fan of Skip Bayless. This was the first article of his that I read all the way through since he first pissed me off in 2002, in an article discussing how Bobby Cox needs to retire before the baseball world looks at him as a sub-par manager...because of the Braves lack of production in the playoffs.
Anyways...I agree with some of what Skip had to say, and I'm not doubting Beane one bit. Of course, I think John Schuerholz is currently the greatest GM in baseball...and you could say i'm bias, but also look at what he's done...what i'm getting at, is that Beane is one of the few GM's I have respect for, falling 2nd as my personal opinion to the best GM...I will never doubt him, like I will never doubt Schuerholz.
I like what Skip had to say. I completely agree that Mulder and Hudson could see their pitching abilities deteriorate. But the same goes for any above average pitcher.
The other thing is this: The Cardinals pitching coach Dave Duncan has taken bad to mediocre pitchers and made them good. The Braves pitching coach Leo Mazzone - well, that name speaks for itself. He has resurrected so many careers, I really hope he is the first Pitching Coach to make the Hall of Fame. Curt Young is fine from what I hear. But does he have what it takes to make these young pitchers succeed in the Majors? I hope so...we shall see.
I like what Beane's doing. Unlike the Yankees, the A's are looking ahead, not only to the 2005 season, but years beyond that. I think Hudson and Mulder will both be fine...they might not throw 20-5 3.00 ERA years, but they will continue to be succesful.
(btw, i'm not arguing with you doc, just giving my opinion on what Skip had to say...I would love to tell him, but he doesn't like responding to me anymore 😂 )
I like Billy Beane--I wanted him as GM in Seattle, but we got Bavasi instead. Oh, well. Beane is outstanding--capable of luring talent right now as well as building for the future. I expect the AL West to be as tight this year as it has been in recent years past.
Alou's 2 years with SF? Well, he's over 35, so he ought to fit RIGHT in.
Originally posted by JohnConstantine
Dodgers are done🙁
actually they aren't...i think next years NL West pennant race will end much like it did this year...I don't think the Padres will pull through, and either the Giants or Dodgers will beat the other one out by a hair...gotta have a little faith 😉
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JD Drew proved last year with the Braves he is a big leaguer...i hate saying this every time that i do, but if he stays healthy, like he did last year, he can put up some nice numbers...he's also very speedy, and has a great arm...he pegged many a person last year at home/2nd base. He can hit anywhere from 2nd to 5th...knows how to get on base, and knows how to swipe one. Also, he's one of the few players that can actually steal third. I'd be extremely happy about getting him if I were you, I am extremely unhappy the Braves weren't able to keep him.
Jeff Kent...well thats a tough call. He's not very quick, and his range at 2nd base has declined, which is natural. He's a good guy to have in the clubhouse, he doesn't put up with BS, and he knows how to deal with the younger guys. I wouldn't think the Dodgers would bat him 2nd in the lineup like the Astros were doing with him for awhile...he's a good 6 hitter IMO. He has the ability to hit the long ball, and he can find gaps. We shall see how he fares in LA.
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