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.

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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.

by westbrook on Nov 28, 2009 5:59 PM EST reply actions

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.

I do love me some Ankiel though.

by westbrook on Nov 28, 2009 6:07 PM EST reply actions

As much as I like Marte, I wouldn’t say no to Ankiel as a cheap option. Andy’s not a lock, by any means, and people get hurt (heck, LaPorta’s already hurt!). They need starting pitching, but if you’re bottom feeding, you get what you can.

'If I'm not here, 'I'll be somewhere else.'' Andy Marte

by peter m on Nov 29, 2009 10:16 PM EST up reply actions

Without clicking I’m assuming this is video of Ankiel making cannon fodder of people on the basepaths.

Because Ankiel is awesome at that.

Steel Nick

by nickjs21 on Nov 29, 2009 10:36 PM EST up reply actions

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.

by Toxicadam on Nov 29, 2009 10:40 PM EST reply actions

Fine. No.No.No.

by westbrook on Nov 30, 2009 2:29 AM EST up reply actions

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?).

by MTF on Nov 30, 2009 11:21 AM EST reply actions