January 7, 200422 yr And it's more than what Jose got, MONTREAL -- Shortstop Orlando Cabrera agreed on Tuesday to a $6 million, one-year contract with the Montreal Expos, avoiding salary arbitration. Cabrera, who made $3.3 million last year, played in all 162 games and was selected the Expos MVP for the second time in three seasons. He had his best offensive season, establishing career highs in batting average (.297), hits (186), doubles (47), homers (17) and runs (95). He led the team with 80 RBIs. He established personal bests with a .347 on-base percentage and .460 slugging percentage as well as in extra-base hits (66), walks (52), total bases (288) and sacrifice flies (9). The signing of Cabrera leaves Expos pitchers Tony Armas Jr., Rocky Biddle, Tomo Ohka, and first baseman Nick Johnson still eligible for salary arbitration.
January 7, 200422 yr Considering what Aurilla got and Cabrerra got, I think Jose's deal is looking fair. I think they could of got him a little cheaper, but I really don't know how much.
January 7, 200422 yr except for the fact that Valentin is a .240 hitter and Cabrera hit .297 last yr.
January 7, 200422 yr except for the fact that Valentin is a .240 hitter and Cabrera hit .297 last yr. Jose hasd more power, but Cabrera is better all around
January 7, 200422 yr except for the fact that Valentin is a .240 hitter and Cabrera hit .297 last yr. Jose was a little over priced. We all know that. He also does have more power. All you have to do is look at the fact that he has averaged 25 homers over the past 4 seasons. IMO, Cabrera got what he deserved, and Jose is worth more around $4.5 mill.
January 7, 200422 yr If Jose can get his clutch hitting back, he will be worth what we payed him, if not I'd say we got ripped off.
January 7, 200422 yr Unfortunately, Jose's "clutch hitting" usually involves him going 5-45 with no HR, until he "breaks out" and goes 15-25 with 5 HR's. He's as streaky as a mud-smeared windshield.
January 8, 200422 yr Unfortunately, Jose's "clutch hitting" usually involves him going 5-45 with no HR, until he "breaks out" and goes 15-25 with 5 HR's. By "clutch hitting" I meant in 2002 when he was at the top of the AL in BA w/RISP.
January 8, 200422 yr Author Unfortunately, Jose's "clutch hitting" usually involves him going 5-45 with no HR, until he "breaks out" and goes 15-25 with 5 HR's. He's as streaky as a mud-smeared windshield. Don't forget the number of K's he'll rack up. He doesn't hav many productive outs which is want Ozzie wants.
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