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Could Cody Ross be an outfielder option for the Braves. Should the Braves corner the market on players named Ross?
Continuing along this weird off-season path of inaction for the Atlanta Braves, DOB has an option (dare I say a rumor) for the outfield:
However, there's a better chance the Braves would settle for a reasonably priced player with a good track record and perhaps a connection to them or their manager - someone like Cody Ross. The Cardinals and a couple of other teams are pursuing Ross, but I have it on good authority that Ross, all things being equal, would prefer to a reunion in Atlanta with his former Marlins manager (Fredi Gonzalez) and teammate (Dan Uggla).
I can't say I hate the idea. Ross is decent, not great; he has some power and gets on base at a decent rate, though his production fluctuates wildly from season to season. Of course I really don't know why the Braves would want Ross when they already have Matt Diaz, who is like a poor-man's Cody Ross.
DOB does add to the above quote by saying that "if the Braves wanted Ross badly enough they’d have already signed him." That's not entirely true, since it has been rumored that Ross is seeking a three-year deal. Seeing as how he made $6.3 million last year, I seriously doubt the Braves would be willing to give Ross anywhere near that kind of money for one year, let alone three. We're talking about a guy that just about any team could have claimed off waivers two years ago, and it's not like he's gotten any better since then -- he's the same player, putting up the same numbers.
If the Braves are interested in Ross, they are likely waiting until his price comes down into the Diaz range -- $2 to $3 million a year. But that's a big "if" they are interested. I'm guessing the Braves are free agent bargain hunting, saving their money for something ... something?
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One possibility...
The Braves, as many have pointed out, are not a terrible squad as currently constructed, which is an obvious understatement.
Thus, it may make more sense to add a few bargain pieces and start the season with the guys we have now.
We’ll know more part of the way through the season about what we need, and we’d have the pieces—and hopefully some cash—to make a move mid-season, a la the Bourn trade last year.
I still wish we’d make a few additions sooner rather than later, but I can see the logic behind the above, if that is truly the thinking.
Jman781 - December 20, 2011
Good point.
gondeee - December 20, 2011
I agree with this train of thought.
Great points. There will be talent at the deadline to be had… I would love to be postured to jump on what will be out there.
Klemson Krash - December 20, 2011
I agree with this...
we don’t HAVE to make a move right now… If Heyward returns to form, there’s our outfield power bat right there, and I expect Prado to have a better year this year.
tylerj19 - December 20, 2011
eh, I like the Ross we already have
JohnRocker4CyYoung - December 20, 2011
let's just get all the Ross's
Sign Cody Ross to go with the Ross we have.
Get Diana Ross to sing the national anthem
Get Ross Perot to buy the team
Jeff Ross can replace Moylan as the clubhouse comedian
sunshine18 - December 20, 2011
he would make things interesting and we’d win more than we should but, inevitably, the Phillies would win anyway thanks in large part to us taking wins from the Marlins and Nationals.
JoelGuzman'sScout - December 20, 2011
pelican!!!
I’m proud… I actually get that one. :-D
Klemson Krash - December 20, 2011
Well done Sir!..Well done.
jdmarine - December 20, 2011
hahaha
thats so awesome
Santaklose11 - December 20, 2011
I wish I had two recs to give you.
Doghnut - December 20, 2011
FTFY
Get Diana Ross to
sing the national anthemplay shortstop.adc62 - December 20, 2011
Jim Ross as new play-by-play guy
him and Joe would mix in Oklahoma Sooners talk in every broadcast though, so maybe not
leedawg - December 20, 2011
I second this.
“And it looks like Fredi is going to go to the bullpen here in the 7th inning, and it looks like he’s going to call in O’Flarety…and WAIT A MINUTE!!! GOOD GOD, THAT’S…THAT’S SCOTT PROCTOR’S MUSIC!!! WHAT THE HELL IS THIS?! SCOTT PROCTOR IS COMING TO THE MOUND!….BUSINESS IS ABOUT TO PICK UP HERE IN ATLANTA!
BW Smith - December 20, 2011
*oops...meant O'Flaherty
BW Smith - December 20, 2011
ITS GOING TO BE A SLOBBERKNOCKER!!!!!
Klemson Krash - December 20, 2011
You guys have to forgive me, I’m new to this site. Leaving Jim Ross off this listwas a rookie mistake. If this was a Ross fantasy draft, he would definitely be the #1 pick. My apologies.
sunshine18 - December 20, 2011
I for one...
need some Ross Geller in my clubhouse… if there is a comedic patsy…
while we’re at it.. we need to invoke the spirit of Betsy Ross for our song/flag
Klemson Krash - December 20, 2011
All this Ross talk is making me want to Rossterbate
JohnRocker4CyYoung - December 20, 2011
How bout a Rick Ross theme song for Frank Wren
“Everyday I’m Hustlin, Hustlin, Hustlin”
sunshine18 - December 20, 2011
word
I could totally picture wren driving to work rapping that song. “who they fuck you think you’re fuckin with? I’m the fuckin boss…”
JohnRocker4CyYoung - December 20, 2011
Uniforms furnished by Ross Dress for Less.
king of games - December 20, 2011
I think the Marlins already have that contract.
Doghnut - December 20, 2011
dont forget about
Bobby Ross! When the braves go through slumps like September, Bobby Ross can come in and paint happy clouds to raise team moral:)
bravesfanldh - December 20, 2011
Bob Ross?
Bobby Ross is the former Jackets coach.
Yakker - December 20, 2011
I'll take the former, not the latter
leedawg - December 20, 2011
Bob Ross would be a wonderfully calming presence in the clubhouse.
TheLetter2 - December 20, 2011
Betsy Ross could sew us some new uniforms
bighop - December 20, 2011
If Ross came with Rachel
I’d sign him.
BrockSamson - December 20, 2011
his first act would be to redesign the clubhouse
“Wouldn’t a tree look good next to Chipper’s locker? Just a happy little tree. Down below we’ll put a bush… maybe some tall grass too. That’ll be our little secret. And Oh! Look at the river flowing from Brandon Beachy’s locker: We don’t know where it goes. We don’t really care…. Maybe we’ll accent it with a babbling brook and a grassy knoll. And since it’s wintertime right now, we’ll cover the ceiling in shades of blue.”
leedawg - December 20, 2011
Beautiful. And true to life.
TheLetter2 - December 21, 2011
If one of our guys ever got kidnapped, Perot would sure as hell take care of them…
Cornutt - December 20, 2011
Cody is kind of typical of Braves’ pickups in recent year – used to be good/decent, may still have something left. One year for him? No problem. Worst case he should be a decent guy off the bench. But I would really question the wisdom of any contract longer than that.
The Braves have an awful lot currently riding on the “let’s hope NOBODY gets hurt” plan and I could see things going south very quickly when injuries happen. Another healthy option for the OF would be useful.
Zontar - December 20, 2011
Ross or Drew... Which would you rather have in the mold of...
used to be good/decent w/ something left?
The more I am reading other’s thoughts on J.D. Drew… if we make an acquisition, I would prefer him over others…
Klemson Krash - December 20, 2011
Ross can play CF
That’s one area lacking on our bench. (Constanza not guaranteed to make the roster)
rxadam - December 20, 2011
Looking at his stats, I actually don't have a problem w/ him defensively...
Has to be better than Melky/Ankiel/McLouth…
Klemson Krash - December 20, 2011
G Parra
AP reports Diamondbacks signed a LF ?Kubel for 2 years displacing
the young LF G Parra, left handed hit .292 don’t know extended
numbers but won golden glove.
Thoughts and more details on this kid. Can steal a base, moderate power.
Interested in comments from board.
sealift67 - December 20, 2011
This
Parra’s excellent defensively and would provide a nice platoon with Diaz.
Yakker - December 20, 2011
Drew's got nothing left
Slugged .302 last year, -0.3 WAR. He’ll be 36 on Opening Day. He’s earned the right to put his feet up, pop open a beer, and watch the game on TV.
Cornutt - December 20, 2011
Again
Just because an older player has a rough year, it doesn’t mean he’s done. I’m not saying I KNOW, 100%, that he’s going to be good, but if he’s in enough shape to pass a physical, I have a good feeling we’d get more bang for the buck than many other names I’m seeing.
Not a fan of getting Cody Ross, not a fan of trading for Seth Smith. Ross seems likely to be overpaid relative to his actual value.
Bronn - December 20, 2011
Do I think that we will have a bad team if we maintain status quo for next season? Not in the slightest. We should be very competitive and win 90-95 games again.
Can we win the division with the same team? Not a chance in hell. The Phillies are still better than we are and the Marlins and Nats are close to being just as talented. This team needs an offensive piece badly despite what some people are saying.
NCBraves - December 20, 2011
The Phillies are not getting younger...
I don’t have the average age of their starters in front of me… but I wouldn’t be surprised to see some big holes open up in their team… Ala what happened last year.
My true worry is that the Nats are poised to shock the world (ala the Rays of 2009). They have so much talent, it’s oozing out of the woodwork.
Miami, eh… still not sold. They will be good and Ozzie will make them play hard but I’m more worried about the Nats than the Marlins. I would not be surprised if the end of the season saw:
Nats
Phillies
Marlins
Braves
Mets
Would that make me happy? Umm… please… but would it surprise me…. no… not in the least. Am I in the minority… probably. But I’m here to tell you, the Nats ALWAYS play us tough so my thoughts on us beating them? well… w/ subpar teams, we struggled against them.
I could just as easily see the NL East being all 90 win teams (minus the Mets) and it being a shoot out to the end. Definitely the strongest division in the NL maybe in all of MLB.
Klemson Krash - December 20, 2011
The Nats were only a .500 team last year. The organization admitted Strasburg will be on an innings limit in 2012. They want a 32 year old, lifetime corner outfielder to patrol CF, Harper is still a teenager in the minor leagues, Both Zimmerman and Zimmermann had injury concerns.
another simpsons avatar - December 20, 2011
I know this team back in the 90s that had a ton of young pitching
some questionable defense but a great coach and they put it all together and for 13 years, they ruled a division.
Washington is built to win and if we underestimate them, we will be sorry.
Klemson Krash - December 20, 2011
true, but how MANY innings? you can’t tell me that in the midst of a pennat race they’d shut down possibly the best pitcher in baseball. I’ve read 150 innings. I’ve read 200. I’ll take the middle and say 175. If so, that guy’s gonna K 200 batters and win 15 games.
JoelGuzman'sScout - December 20, 2011
I think the idea of setting an innings limit for the season is poor thinking. The logical way to set a limit would be innings per game. If he goes out and pitches 9 innings every game until he reaches his 175 innings limit would wear him out quicker than if they limited him to 6 innings per game. I know this is an exaggerated example but that would equal about 20 games in the season compared to about 30 games.
JohnRocker4CyYoung - December 20, 2011
If they put him on a 100-pitch limit, that’s probably about 6 innings per start. So if he has 30 starts in the season, that’s 180 innings.
Cornutt - December 20, 2011
I rounded up in both cases using JoelGuzman’sScout avg of 175 innings. I realize 9 innings per game times 20 games is 180 innings, and 6 innings per game times 30 games is 180 innings. That’s not the point I was trying to make. 20 games vs 19.5(rounding again) and 30 games vs 29.2(rounding again) sound better since the number of games started can only be a whole number anyways. Just focus on the fact that it is ridiculous to set a season long innings limit as opposed to a game long innings limit.
JohnRocker4CyYoung - December 20, 2011
I agree with you; I just think there may be some managerial technique at work here. Depending on the manager, if you know you have a season budget of innings for a guy, you’re less likely to leave him out there for 10 innings. But then again, there are managers who won’t care.
Cornutt - December 22, 2011
I want nothing to do with this evil universe you live in.
adc62 - December 20, 2011
me either...
but you can’t say it’s not possible.
Klemson Krash - December 20, 2011
I like this possibility better
1. Braves
2. Everybody else get in line.
adc62 - December 20, 2011
Oh me too... hands down.
Klemson Krash - December 20, 2011
me fail english
that’s un possible.
JoelGuzman'sScout - December 20, 2011
FTFY
My true
worryprediction is that theNatsBraves are poised to shock the world… They have so much talent, it’s oozing out of the woodwork.crimsonqueen9 - December 20, 2011
haha... thanks for the edit...
Klemson Krash - December 20, 2011
Well, if the Braves aren’t going to beat the Phillies this year (which is probably true), the Nationals aren’t either. That said, Krash is correct in that it would be a mistake to underestimate the Nationals. They could very well be a wild-card contender. The Marlins… nah. Despite all the moves they’ve made, they still have too many holes. And they’re probably already planning the 2013 fire sale, and the players all know it.
I don’t think the Phillies have done anything in the off-season to improve themselves (Papelbon isn’t really an upgrade over Madsen). And they’ve lost Oswalt, although if they have the good sense to plug Vance Worley into their rotation and leave him there, they might not miss Oswalt.
Cornutt - December 20, 2011
yup… not blowing my skirt up…
Jaghomer - December 20, 2011
I'm okay with this.
Not cheering or getting excited, but this could work out pretty well.
Nabb1 - December 20, 2011
Let's see...
a career OPS+ of 105, played for five different teams, unimpressive fielder, too expensive to be a bench guy….
Pass!
another simpsons avatar - December 20, 2011
How about
we just invest 3-4 mil back into the team and then they can charge a couple bucks less for a beer at the Ted this year.
Chapel420 - December 20, 2011
THIS.
Klemson Krash - December 20, 2011
...or
they add 50 cents more to the beer and hotdogs and all of that money goes to signing Carlos Beltran?
crimsonqueen9 - December 20, 2011
That wouldn’t even pay for Carlos Beltran’s medical bill for 2012, but I like where your head’s at.
GumpBrave - December 20, 2011
Twss…
JonnyBravesFan - December 20, 2011 via mobile
UGH...
I wanted us to sign Cody Ross from the get-go and get over this Seth Smith nonsense.
I understand how the game is played, and you have to dangle players out there to get an Arenado-type prospect, but I think the Braves function extremely well with Cody Ross as a 4th OF…especially considering that it’s not IF Chipper will need rest/recouperation…but more like HOW MUCH….and Prado will be logging many innings at 3B.
TBuzz - December 20, 2011
it aint nonsense if we get Arenado out of it
it’s the slow play. I think Wren’s got the Rockies on the hook and he’s waiting for them to bite on an Arenado + Smith + OF (possibly Wheeler) for Prado and JJ.
JoelGuzman'sScout - December 20, 2011
I think the Braves will be waiting forever for the Rockies to accept that trade.
Arenado isn’t going anywhere.
-C
cthabeerman - December 20, 2011
this
leedawg - December 20, 2011
What if you replace/add...
Arodys Vizcaino or Randall Delgado to the deal?
TBuzz - December 20, 2011
um
crimsonqueen9 - December 20, 2011
nice
Santaklose11 - December 20, 2011
….Viz and Delgado are not set to make 5 mil next year….the whole reason that Prado and JJ are the names being thrown around in trade talks
JohnRocker4CyYoung - December 20, 2011
yes but think how much we save 5 years from now!!!!!!!
Klemson Krash - December 20, 2011
I never thought about it like that. Should we start shopping Heyward now?
JohnRocker4CyYoung - December 20, 2011
DUH!
Imagine what we could get for a Hanson/Heyward package…
Klemson Krash - December 20, 2011
every 12 year old in Cuba
JohnRocker4CyYoung - December 20, 2011
We do have a pastor on the roster....
Wait… that’s probably the wrong way to take that…
On second thought, maybe we should just step away from the keyboard on that one.
Klemson Krash - December 20, 2011
yes, back to your teleprompter, Mr. President.
carpengui - December 20, 2011
I don’t think they move him, tbh. We can toss in names ‘til we’re blue in the face, but I don’t think it changes much. They see him as the 3B star they’ve never had, and they’re going to keep him.
-C
cthabeerman - December 20, 2011
I love rosterbating til i’m blue in the face… it’s fun…
Klemson Krash - December 20, 2011
I do it so much
I have to put myself on a re-hydration program just to keep from passing out.
crimsonqueen9 - December 20, 2011
Yea... I have to wear a wrist brace now... :(
Klemson Krash - December 20, 2011
You’re supposed to learn to use your other hand.
Cornutt - December 20, 2011
"the 3B star they’ve never had"...Excuse me, Sir!
Mr. Sanchez - December 21, 2011
Not sure if srs...
On one hand, I think it’s funny, but he was also very good for awhile. That’s not the caliber of star I was speaking of, tho.
-C
cthabeerman - December 21, 2011
Since you're not sure
you really think I was serious about Vinny Castilla as a “star”? He was good, but my definition of a “star” is a little higher level than he ever reached.
Mr. Sanchez - December 21, 2011
We’re on the same page, then. A ’tweener. Had some really good years, though.
-C
cthabeerman - December 21, 2011
Cody Ross have been an above-average hitter 3 of the last 4 seasons (the non-average year actually being in 2010). If he’s available at a reasonable price there’s not a much better fit for 4th outfielder out there.
YakuzaFro - December 20, 2011
he made 6 mil last year...
I don’t see that as 4th OF money…
Klemson Krash - December 20, 2011
Diaz vs Ross
Ummm……..I usually agree with you Gondeee but to compare Ross to Diaz is wildly ridiculous. Cody is a reliable fielder in the corner spots and mediocre in center and has a career OPS significantly higher than Diaz vs both righties and lefties. I don’t think we should pay the guy anything like what he will probably get but to suggest that his talent is on par with Diaz is just disingenuous. By all means, run the guy down as being only a middle of the road player, but Diaz is a only a fringe bench guy at this point in his career…..Ross could probably still start for over half the teams in the majors.
Ryan Eldridge - December 20, 2011
Excellent point. Ross would be a very large upgrade over Diaz. No question about it.
fandave - December 20, 2011
I'm not sure I buy that
Over Ross’ last two seasons, about 1000 PA, he’s posted an OPS in the .735 range. He had a hell of a run through 2007-2008, but over the past three seasons his average WAR is 1.7. That’s not bad, but it’s not a $4-5M improvement over Diaz. The one thing Ross has going for him is that he’s three years younger. But I’m afraid he may turn out to be an early decliner. I did a comparison of Ross and Diaz at Fangraphs, and the two graphs track almost perfectly on batting average, OBP, K%, ISO, and BABIP. Ross hits for power a bit more consistently, but that’s about it. For the kind of money being discussed, we should be able to do better.
Cornutt - December 20, 2011
Cody Ross could be a good add
provided that his price is not too high (and it’s apparently coming down). It’s not quite the splashy move that many of us are hoping for, of course.
LEastCoastBears - December 20, 2011
Sorry Gondee but I can honestly say i hate it...
No platoons…no Cody or Seth Smith (particularly if we had to trade a Prads for him)
Gimme an everyday LFer, and move Prads to superutility….Chip isn’t gonna play more than 110-120 games…Uggs needs breaks…and call me foolish, but someone’s gonna have to play for an injured and/or slumping Jay Hey at some point as he continues his development.
i don’t believe simply getting healthy is going to be his elixir, and the way he left 2011, i am dubious about him being whole without a bunch more work (this in no way means i’d even consider moving him, so don’t lump me in with those a-holes, just call me a hater and keep moving)
flyers13 - December 20, 2011
agreed
I think the whole idea of a platoon makes it hard for a player to get into a groove or a rhythm in the long season. Going out there and playing everyday gives you the ability to make those minor adjusments you need and fix the problems you were having in the previous game(s) as opposed to only getting the opportunity to improve while playing against your lefty/righty matchup.
JohnRocker4CyYoung - December 20, 2011
PLATOON, MELKY STYLE
crimsonqueen9 - December 20, 2011
Platoons make a lot of sense in certain situations.
With two players with strong and opposite platoon splits, a team with budget limitations and a hole in the lineup can get good production for cheaper than a single starter who can hit as well as the platoon would command. I don’t see that as an issue for the Braves as currently constructed, however. We could trade Prado and then use a platoon in left, but since there are no good SS options to trade for and we have pretty much everything else covered, why would we?
cavebird - December 20, 2011
Platoons do make sense in certain situations, but....
You want to put the best product on the field. Having a player that can do well against lefties and righties is more ideal than using a platoon. That would potentially open up the roster to have a more versatile bench. You do not want to be in “certain situations” if you do not have to, and the Braves do not. I would rather enter the season having Prado(or a better LF) as the full time starter than have any sort of platoon involving any combination of Diaz/Hinske/Smith/Ross. The only way I want the Braves to have a platoon is if the full-time starter gets injured.
JohnRocker4CyYoung - December 20, 2011
I’d rather have Wren sign C Ross than trade Prado. He can take CF when Bourn leaves town. But we need a back up SS, Ross is a luxury, go get a freaking SS.
bighop - December 20, 2011
We have Heap... he can backup SS...
Heard a rumor about letting Fielder play SS as his gravitational force would suck all the balls to his glove… What if we just do one better… Let’s go sign Mark Henry and put him at SS… His gravitational force would be unbelievable… and he’d come fairly cheap…
Klemson Krash - December 20, 2011
Your on quite a WWE kick now.
Besides, Mark Henry is hurt right now.
dlkinser86 - December 20, 2011
Just saw a house show....RIGHT HERE.....IN CHARLESTON SOUTH CAROLINA(thanks Mick Foley!hehe)
Last Saturday the family went to see ’em. Man, that place exploded when Cena came out! My son was sooooo hyped up!
jdmarine - December 20, 2011
It's a good time to be a WWE fan.
Klemson Krash - December 20, 2011
I hear Glaus is out of work too
We could play him as the DH/ Rover position from May 5th to June 10th.
crimsonqueen9 - December 20, 2011
The problem with that theory is, it would create such a gravity well at 1B that no baserunners would ever get past it, and every game would end 0-0.
Cornutt - December 20, 2011
Off topic tweets
carpengui - December 20, 2011
i <3 gondee
JoelGuzman'sScout - December 20, 2011
Don't knock Chik Fil A!
jdmarine - December 20, 2011
We didn’t say that it wasn’t a valuable sandwich. Personally, I would have held out for honey mustard, though.
carpengui - December 20, 2011
I would have wanted a 12 piece nugget combo...
ok… maybe he’s only worth an 8 piece.
Klemson Krash - December 20, 2011
Nothing says "you're worth a lot to me"...
…like a spicy chicken sandwich combo with no pickles and a coke zero.
Pickles are evil.
They are the zombies of the vegetable world.
crimsonqueen9 - December 20, 2011
No...
Pickles are cucumbers that sold their soul to the devil. And the devil is dill.
-Mitch Hedburg
Chapel420 - December 20, 2011
Mitch Hedburg…aww..RIP
GumpBrave - December 20, 2011
“Escalators cannot break. They can only become stairs.”
crimsonqueen9 - December 20, 2011
If you are flammable and have legs you are never blocking a fire exit.
Chapel420 - December 20, 2011
“I like Kit-Kat, unless I’m with four or more people.”
carpengui - December 20, 2011
“I was told I had to re-do a paper. I said ‘fuck that, I’ll make a copy.’”
crimsonqueen9 - December 20, 2011
Help! I’ve locked myself out of the car, and it’s about to rain, and the windows are all open!
Cornutt - December 20, 2011
I like Cody Ross a lot. I would say something stat-y here, but all I know is he’s a very nice guy. Also, high socks. Can’t beat high socks.
TheLetter2 - December 20, 2011
when does your Brian McCann picketing begin?
leedawg - December 20, 2011
Super Tuesday.
TheLetter2 - December 20, 2011
At absolute best he’s a sideways step from Prado, and will probably cost around the same this season (and is looking for a multi-year deal). So … why?
Lennox - December 20, 2011
still can’t forgive C. Ross for doing that lil’ HR hop he did against us.
jrodisjust2cool - December 20, 2011
He does it to everyone. It’s some kind of tic or habit. In fact, his Giants bobblehead likeness is in mid-hop.
TheLetter2 - December 20, 2011
Ugh
Prado > Ross
drumzalicious - December 20, 2011
What a generalization....
Prado is greater than all the Ross’s we have discussed!? smh. I don’t understand this logic. Seems like a very steep statement.
And in what way is Prado > Ross… a better dresser? better cook? better joke teller?
I am so confused.
Klemson Krash - December 21, 2011
is this a serious post?
Ross has a career .779 OPS Prado a career .775 OPS.
Ross has more power while Prado has the higher OBP and BA. I’d prefer the OBP and the fact that he can play 5 of the 9 positions on the field where as Ross is just an outfileder.
drumzalicious - December 21, 2011 via mobile
Can I get some clarification on this "pelican" thing?
I wanna play.
sgrapevine - December 20, 2011
See below:
http://knowyourmeme.com/memes/i-see-what-you-did-there
Bronn - December 20, 2011
Thanks
Now I feel initiated in the club of seeing what you guys are doing there.
sgrapevine - December 20, 2011
What about Andruw? I think he’s still avaliable. Or would he be too expensive. Would also be able to cover CF in an emergency.
Broccoman - December 21, 2011
Wouldn’t bug me. His price would probably allow us to keep Prado and JJ and still add a backup MI.
bighop - December 21, 2011
The Dodgers are paying Andruw $3.2M per year in 2012,13 and 14. Assuming he can be signed for $1.5-2M, we could probably still afford somebody like Ryan Theriot at about $4-5M and keep the total payroll under $94M, a small increase over 2011’s starting payroll of $91M (per Cot’s). That $94M includes Jurrjens and Prado at ~$5M each.
Bourn has played 157, 141 and 158 games the last 3 years. Barring injury, he doesn’t need much time off. Jones, Heyward, maybe even Prado could spell Bourn in CF in case of emergency or a day off. Constanza could be called up in a DL situation.
Andruw might be a better idea than Cody Ross at $6M per.
bighop - December 21, 2011
I concur w/ this train of thought.
In fact, I would rather have Andruw than anyone else out there on the FA market… Except maybe Barry Bonds.. I hear he can still hit really well… … …
Klemson Krash - December 21, 2011
I miss Andruw....
jdmarine - December 21, 2011
I miss GOOD Andruw...
Overweight, out of shape, lazy Andruw I do not miss…
Klemson Krash - December 21, 2011
I still liked him then....
if only because of that stupid smile he always had on his face….reminds me of, “Private Pyle you better wipe that stupid smile off your face or I will gouge out your eyeballs and skull$*#@ you!”
jdmarine - December 21, 2011
MLBTR
Quoting a Baltimore newspaper….Braves offered Jurrjens, Prado AND a pitching prospect for Adam Jones. Baltimore “didn’t bite”.
That is a crazy offer if it is true.
bighop - December 21, 2011
I replied to this in Gondeee's post..
I would organize a rally with pitchforks and torches and we would all march on Turner Field.
Klemson Krash - December 21, 2011
Dan Connolly of The Baltimore Sun....
You are silly, silly little man.
jdmarine - December 21, 2011
Other way around
That’s what Baltimore asked for… Wren said, “Har dee har har. It is to laugh.”
Cornutt - December 22, 2011
Two thoughts from the not gonna happen file
1) Cody Ross accepts a cheap 1 yr, $2-3m deal ala Diaz.
2) Diaz becomes anywhere near what Ross can be going forward.
I’m just not of the opinion that Diaz’ll ever be worth an MLB roster spot again. Let’s hope the Pirates gave enough cash to cover buying him out.
Mr. Sanchez - December 21, 2011
You could be right
Diaz declined last year, and he’s 33.
Cornutt - December 22, 2011
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