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I was speaking in general, being a batting champion doesn't guarantee a Silver Slugger.Originally Posted by 651akathePaul
And both Reyes and Cabrera don't do that? Riiggghht. Especially in Cabrera's case...Snubbed.
I was speaking in general, being a batting champion doesn't guarantee a Silver Slugger.Originally Posted by 651akathePaul
And both Reyes and Cabrera don't do that? Riiggghht. Especially in Cabrera's case...Snubbed.
"Papelbon had some shoulder issues earlier in his career but has maintained a standard closer's workload of 60 to 70 innings a year for the past four seasons and should be good for a few more like that. But it speaks volumes that in 2011, one of his best seasons in the majors, Papelbon was worth only about three wins above a replacement pitcher (per FanGraphs). Between that and the risk of long-term relief contracts, he's about as clear a lock to be overpaid this winter as any free agent."
"Duquette became notorious for not returning phone calls from his fellow general managers, for fostering an atmosphere of paranoia among his own scouts and minor league staffers. And his idea of media relations was to stonewall and sidestep, which left him with few supporters in the public arena. Hey, people grow. People change. Duquette is still just 53. But the Orioles, once a model franchise in the American League, have had 14 consecutive losing seasons. Team president Andy MacPhail couldn't turn things around. Neither could the manager, Buck Showalter, after a promising start in 2010. And now they plan to sell Dan Duquette as the answer? Good luck with that."
"Keep in mind that Wright will turn 30 next year, and although he's been a good soldier for the organization, at some point he'll want a chance to win. The Mets could trade Wright now -- before he really pushes for an opportunity elsewhere -- and get players who may help them win in 2014 or 2015. As the offseason progresses, this is worth remembering: A lot of times the major decisions are not made by the guys with the scouting reports and statistical analysis but by the guys who write the checks. But the X factor in this decision -- in all major decisions, for all teams -- is the club's ownership."
"Papelbon had some shoulder issues earlier in his career but has maintained a standard closer's workload of 60 to 70 innings a year for the past four seasons and should be good for a few more like that. But it speaks volumes that in 2011, one of his best seasons in the majors, Papelbon was worth only about three wins above a replacement pitcher (per FanGraphs). Between that and the risk of long-term relief contracts, he's about as clear a lock to be overpaid this winter as any free agent."
"Duquette became notorious for not returning phone calls from his fellow general managers, for fostering an atmosphere of paranoia among his own scouts and minor league staffers. And his idea of media relations was to stonewall and sidestep, which left him with few supporters in the public arena. Hey, people grow. People change. Duquette is still just 53. But the Orioles, once a model franchise in the American League, have had 14 consecutive losing seasons. Team president Andy MacPhail couldn't turn things around. Neither could the manager, Buck Showalter, after a promising start in 2010. And now they plan to sell Dan Duquette as the answer? Good luck with that."
"Keep in mind that Wright will turn 30 next year, and although he's been a good soldier for the organization, at some point he'll want a chance to win. The Mets could trade Wright now -- before he really pushes for an opportunity elsewhere -- and get players who may help them win in 2014 or 2015. As the offseason progresses, this is worth remembering: A lot of times the major decisions are not made by the guys with the scouting reports and statistical analysis but by the guys who write the checks. But the X factor in this decision -- in all major decisions, for all teams -- is the club's ownership."
Bill Smith fired as Twins GM; Terry Ryan named as interim
Bill Smith fired as Twins GM; Terry Ryan named as interim
Originally Posted by Kevin Cleveland
I think he's terrible. I'm more afraid of the Royals bringing Bruce Chen back than them bringing in Sanchez.