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QUOTE (scenario @ Dec 14, 2010 -> 05:15 PM) Just revisited the thread and saw my Buehrle/Rasmus comments stirred up a few responses. I've read what was said. Doesn't change my point of view. In my book, "can't miss outfield prospects" who strike out in 30% of their MLB at-bats are more of a commodity than proven left-handed starters with career sub-4 ERAs (in the AL no less) who can throw 200 innings a year. You don't like it? Fire me when I become GM. Lol. Yeah, with all due respect, I don't see how anyone could even consider trading Rasmus for Buerhle. Big time, cost-controlled, MLB ready hitting prospect for $14m declining LHP with pedestrian stuff? When you don't have a need for starting pitchers? I mean, come on, even if STL needed a veteran pitcher, why wouldn't they just get someone cheaper and better?

QUOTE (WCSox @ Dec 14, 2010 -> 01:59 PM) Could be a combination of adjusting mechanics and something clicking mentally. Guys like Lee, Buehrle, and Danks - who are all somewhat lacking in raw stuff - seem to excel because they've mastered those two things. I wouldn't say Lee is lacking in raw stuff, after watching his postseasons the past couple years, anyway.

Wow, curveball.

QUOTE (jaxsoxfan @ Dec 10, 2010 -> 10:28 PM) Someone on here mentioned Pittsburgh speculation? What about for Doumit and Hanrahan? "No Mitt" Doumit? I guess he can't be worse than TCQ defensively, can he?

http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2010/12/ange...cott-downs.html

To my knowledge, Andruw Jones isn't on our team right now.

QUOTE (Jordan4life @ Dec 9, 2010 -> 04:50 PM) I don't know the exact numbers either. But Swisher was beyond pathetic in 2008. Any other year? Give me him over JP 7 days a week. It's a pretty s***ty feeling when watching a guy with over 700 PAs knowing that the best-case scenario is a f***ing single. My name is Jordan4life and I hate Juan Pierre. The end. I'm with you. I don't mind the no power thing, but Pierre is only a decent leadoff hitter if he gets on base at a .365 or higher clip. That means he has to take walks. It's cool that he increases pitch counts by swinging at every single pitch and fouling it off before eventually grounding out to second base, but you can also increase pitch counts by having a good eye, taking balls, and hitting the ball hard when they put it in the strike zone -- and you get on base a LOT more that way.

QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Dec 9, 2010 -> 02:01 PM) The argument isn't even about SB's, as I think anyone will tell you they are valuable - in a vacuum. The issue is effectiveness, which comes from rate. A guy who steals 18 in 20 attempts is more valuable than a guy who steals 50 but gets caught 30. The negative value of a CS is more than the positive value of a SB. This is correct ^ Elite basetealers are very valuable, sabermetrically. Those that don't successfully steal at least 71% of the time, however, are doing more harm than good. Thus, managers like Ozzie Guillen tend to hurt the team with ill-fated steal attempts at obvious times with bad basestealers.

QUOTE (Buehrlesque @ Dec 8, 2010 -> 12:35 PM) Have to agree. In pretty much all ways but sentimentality, DLee was the better option. But, the good things is, Paulie is not "bad", he's just not the smartest choice for this contract. We'll see what Lee signs for. I think Lee was the better option if he signs for 1/7 or below.

How has MLBTR still not mentioned this?

QUOTE (bschmaranz @ Dec 7, 2010 -> 08:38 PM) Dante Bichette is waiting by the phone as well. Don't know if it's a good fit, but it's rumored that Tim Salmon is available.

QUOTE (SoxFan1 @ Dec 7, 2010 -> 05:32 PM) The bullpen panic is funny to me. We have 3 legitimate relief options in Thornton, Santos, and Pena, and a 4th in Sale. Yet people are saying we have 1 reliever. Bullpen Panic would be a great band name.

QUOTE (bigruss22 @ Dec 7, 2010 -> 04:24 PM) You do realize how far off you are in this claim, dont you? I can't even take MYSELF seriously when using a phrase like "K Krown." No, occasionally I exaggerate, believe it or not. Here's what I meant: I don't think Viciedo is ready to hit in the majors as a full-time 1B because he strikes out too much

Oh man. I hope Lee is healthy, and we actually have a shot at him. And he only wants a 1yr deal. And it isn't more than $7m. Otherwise, Viciedo may challenge Reynolds for the K Krown.

If we're giving PK $15m, it'd better only be for 2 years.

I'd take Pena over Lee if all things are equal, but Pena is going to be way more expensive. I choose Lee for $6m and vesting option over Pena for 4/44.

QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Dec 5, 2010 -> 01:45 AM) Sitting in the front few rows of most of the UD sections behind the plate are some of the best seats in the house. Much, much better than sitting in the outfield. Agreed. Premium Upper Box is where it's at, in terms of cost/quality ratio. Front row is amazing.

Correct me if I'm wrong, but doesn't Viciedo have a major league contract or something? I thought he was making over $1m per year.

Yeah I bet they have a tons coming off the books, so they know they'll sign him regardless.

Werth is SO overrated.

My impression of Diaz is that he's an extreme platoon-split guy. Could be wrong.

I'm afraid Lee may be damaged goods. Guys with bad backs tend to have a tough time bouncing back.

This seriously made me more excited than Dunn or Pierzynski.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Dec 2, 2010 -> 04:14 PM) The issue with this is...what do we do with Ozzie's usual desire for 2 lefty setup men in the bullpen. Raaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaandy Williams!

This thread is evidence that we need the capability of green font in thread titles.