2008-09 MLB Hot Stove Thread
02-17-2009, 09:59 AM
#322
Jim Bowden at his finest...
02-17-2009, 01:15 PM
#324
My Garage
02-17-2009, 02:08 PM
#325
Benchwarmer
Griffey denies report he chose Braves
02-17-2009, 02:09 PM
#326
Senior Moderator
02-17-2009, 03:02 PM
#328
My Garage
I don't know, 10 million a year for very consistent and excellent power production seems decent to me. I'm guessing he is gonna play 1st since the Nats have a ton of outfielders already so defense won't really be a big issue.
02-17-2009, 03:22 PM
#330
02-17-2009, 03:28 PM
#331
The rip on him when he was here is that he strikes out too much. Usually strikes out looking. His walks a lot and his on base is usually high, but he doesn't drive in as many runs as someone who has that much power should.
I don't think it was bad to sign him though, just that they overpaid. I bet he would've took a discount just to be able to play with Kearns. However the change of scenery and being back with his friend will be good for him.
Oh yeah, and I hate Jim Bowden
02-17-2009, 03:35 PM
#333
02-17-2009, 03:36 PM
#334
My Garage
He has more than one dimension. His OBP is always high because he walks a lot. Pitchers don't want to throw him strikes. And like I said, defense won't be a major issue at first base.
02-17-2009, 08:40 PM
#337
Senior Moderator
02-19-2009, 08:36 AM
#339
Benchwarmer
Not until you post pics of the signed contract.
02-22-2009, 01:29 AM
#349
Senior Moderator
02-22-2009, 08:06 AM
#350
Benchwarmer
Ironically, if his back acts up he WILL be taking steroids: cortizone shots. They just won't be anabolic and won't be from his cousin in the Dominican.
03-02-2009, 03:17 PM
#352
A's sign Orlando Cabrera to 1-year, $4 million deal
National's GM Jim Bowden resigns
"I have become a distraction. Unless you are Manny Ramirez, there is no place for distraction in baseball." -Bowden
National's GM Jim Bowden resigns
"I have become a distraction. Unless you are Manny Ramirez, there is no place for distraction in baseball." -Bowden
03-09-2009, 07:03 PM
#356
Vlad Guerrero accidentally reveals true age in interview 
Turns out he's 34, not 33 as listed. Guerrero, who will make $15 million this season, is in the final year of a contract, and any new extension he signs probably will be for one less year than he would have signed for, which would cost him millions.
Guerrero is one of hundreds of players from the Dominican Republic (including Miguel Tejada, Rafael Furcal and "Esmailyn Gonzalez") who faked their age when signing contracts with major league teams.
Don't forget about Danny Almonte!
Turns out he's 34, not 33 as listed. Guerrero, who will make $15 million this season, is in the final year of a contract, and any new extension he signs probably will be for one less year than he would have signed for, which would cost him millions.
Guerrero is one of hundreds of players from the Dominican Republic (including Miguel Tejada, Rafael Furcal and "Esmailyn Gonzalez") who faked their age when signing contracts with major league teams.
Don't forget about Danny Almonte!
03-10-2009, 12:23 PM
#358
Exactly, lying about your age is nothing, it's commonplace, an everyday occurrence...just shows that ballplayers there will go to any length to escape poverty and make it to the majors, whether that may include lying, cheating or taking illegal supplements/steroids/hormones.
Just look at all the Dominican players that have connections to Angel Presinal even though he is banned from every MLB clubhouse for his extensive steriod ties...Alex Rodriguez, David Ortiz, Pedro Martinez, Robinson Cano, Vladimir Guerrero, Bartolo Colon, Juan Gonzalez, Adrian Beltre, Miguel Tejada, Ruben Sierra, Moises Alou, Jose Reyes. Robinson Cano made the statement, “Every Dominican knows him.”
Just look at all the Dominican players that have connections to Angel Presinal even though he is banned from every MLB clubhouse for his extensive steriod ties...Alex Rodriguez, David Ortiz, Pedro Martinez, Robinson Cano, Vladimir Guerrero, Bartolo Colon, Juan Gonzalez, Adrian Beltre, Miguel Tejada, Ruben Sierra, Moises Alou, Jose Reyes. Robinson Cano made the statement, “Every Dominican knows him.”