Bargain Hunting (BP Subscriber)
Good analysis of a number of dumpster diving type acquisitions that might interest the Tribe. Most interesting to me? Chad Tracy or Rick Ankiel.
about 2 years ago
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When I saw that the Pirates are strong contenders for Ankiel (and at a low price, supposedly), I said to myself “Isn’t this exactly the kind of cheap signing we should make?”
My problem with it is that unless we’re trading Jhonny or LaPorta misses more than a quarter of the season, we don’t have room for Ankiel and Marte.
With these guys on board, we can easily fill a lineup of 8 fielders who can hit:
Grady
Choo
LaPorta
Jhonny
Marte
Valbuena
Cabrera
Shoppach/Marson/Santana
Add a healthy Hafner to the mix, and “everyday offensive player” isn’t really where I’d like to spend money.
Here’s a Sporting News list that isn’t behind a subscription wall.
I’d like to see us sign Bedard for a 2 year incentive-laden deal. Maybe Randy Winn, Bryan Giles or Aubrey Huff as veteran depth.
Via Neyer, AthleticsNation points to picking up our very own Yohan Pino, along with the recently minted free agent Shelly Duncan (should we consider Duncan?).
Well, is he wrong?
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by Turkmenbashi on Nov 30, 2009 4:23 PM EST up reply actions
















