August 29, 200421 yr The Giants have claimed both Rockies outfielder Jeromy Burnitz and lefthander Shawn Estes on waivers, according to major-league sources, but appear more likely to acquire Burnitz before Tuesday's deadline for setting post-season rosters. Burnitz would represent a significant upgrade, considering that the Giants' right fielders rank 11th in the N.L. in on-base/slugging percentage (OPS). However, Burnitz's 32-homer, 90-RBI season is partly a creation of hitter-friendly Coors Field; his home OPS is 1.083 and his road OPS is .800. SBC Park, the Giants' home, is one of the most pitcher-friendly stadiums in the majors, though Burnitz is 11-for-22 there this season with three doubles and a home run. Estes, a Giant from 1995 to 2001, would receive the opposite benefit from a move to SBC. Estes' 13-5 record isn't as revealing as his 5.79 ERA, but he would be an improvement over lefty Wayne Franklin, who has a 10.80 in two starts for the Giants. Estes also is 5-0 against the N.L. West this season, including 3-0 against the Dodgers.
August 29, 200421 yr I would have liked to see Burnitz on the Sox. :banghead What good would he do the Sox now? I'm not getting this one.
August 29, 200421 yr What good would he do the Sox now? I'm not getting this one. Definite upgrade over Everett, and/or could DH!
August 29, 200421 yr Is he a FA after this season? I could've sworn he has an option for next year of only 3 million, this is why I heard Colorado wanted to keep him.
August 29, 200421 yr I could've sworn he has an option for next year of only 3 million, this is why I heard Colorado wanted to keep him. Yeah that.^
August 29, 200421 yr According to Rotoworld, it is a mutual option for next year. Burnitz is trying to get a 2 year 6.5 per year deal from the Rockies.
August 29, 200421 yr Jebus Christmaspunchers, you ladies dig the longball. Burnitz is .249/.331/.469 away from Coors. which is exactly in line with his production last season, when he didn't play in Coors. (.239/.299/.487)
August 29, 200421 yr Jebus Christmaspunchers, you ladies dig the longball. Burnitz is .249/.331/.469 away from Coors. which is exactly in line with his production last season, when he didn't play in Coors. (.239/.299/.487) I agree, he is not good.
August 29, 200421 yr I never liked him period. I am very surprised sme of you here wanted to get him..
August 29, 200421 yr Jebus Christmaspunchers, you ladies dig the longball. Burnitz is .249/.331/.469 away from Coors. which is exactly in line with his production last season, when he didn't play in Coors. (.239/.299/.487) Exactly, we already have about 5 or 6 Burnitz-esque hitters in our line up. We need guys who can get on base, move over runners, bunt, run bases, etc.
August 29, 200421 yr We need guys who can get on base, move over runners, bunt, run bases, etc. Robbie Alomar doesn't work for you?
August 29, 200421 yr Definite upgrade over Everett, and/or could DH! As it's been said a couple times, that's not doing much for us. Would Burnitz have taken us to the World Series?
August 29, 200421 yr As it's been said a couple times, that's not doing much for us. Would Burnitz have taken us to the World Series? No, which would have made him a complete waste of money this year. Save it for 2005.
August 29, 200421 yr I guess you missed the GET ON BASE part Yeah having a lower OBP than Jon Garland isn't good...
August 30, 200421 yr Definite upgrade over Everett, and/or could DH! So instead of winning 77 games, we win 80 instead? Sweet...or not
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