I'd rather have Crisp's offense and Reed's defense but since that isn't possible, I think I may rather have Reed as well. Crisp's defense probably isn't going to improve in center field while Reed already has an awesome glove and his offense will more than likely improve.
An .806 OPS is great production from the center field position. In comparison, Aaron Rowand had a .736 OPS last season. A trade for Coco Crisp (.810 OPS last season) would be one of the only feasible replacements for Damon's offensive production in center field. But I doubt Crisp will be traded now since the Indians failed to sign Nomar.
Alvarez will be 27 years old when the season starts and he can play every outfield position. Like Borchard, he used to be a highly rated prospect. What do you guys think?
Although, if the Cubs keep Rusch in the bullpen I was interested in Will Ohman before. He seems like he could be a good second lefty. The Cubs wouldn't need him with Rusch and Eyre already in their bullpen.
Insane. They can only start 3 of them (1B, 3B, DH). I could have seen the Twins trying to trade for Koskie to get him back but they just signed Tony Batista. Pretty crazy situation. All of them either play 3B, 1B, or both.
Maybe this is why the Orioles don't want to include Bedard in the Tejada/Cubs trade? They could get two established starters (Prior and Garland) for Tejada, Bedard, and prospects if they play their cards right. And whatever else the Cubs throw in for Tejada.
Loewen is a lefty who seems to have massive control problems.
http://www.thebaseballcube.com/players/L/adam-loewen.shtml
I do like that KW is trying to collect a bunch of lefties for Garland.