We have an obvious hole at first base. I was just reading the game thread and someone brought up a great name. What is McPherson still doing in the minors, and is he obtainable via trade? He can play 1B and 3B in the majors.

 

His stats in AAA:

 

.298 .406 .690 1.096 38 hr 82 RBI in 98 games

 

 

 

He did terrible in the majors which is why he's back in the minors.

He did terrible in the majors which is why he's back in the minors.

He's played 116 career games in the majors. Carlos Quentin had played 138 games before he was traded to the White Sox this season. Good sample size?

He Rakes and K's ... its that simple, for just the thought why not throw it out there, but yeah. I am thinking you could see him called up if Manny is traded to the Marlins.

He's played 116 career games in the majors. Carlos Quentin had played 138 games before he was traded to the White Sox this season. Good sample size?

I like these type of Moves. Why not?

He Rakes and K's ... its that simple, for just the thought why not throw it out there, but yeah. I am thinking you could see him called up if Manny is traded to the Marlins.

I wonder if alot of team have inquired on him. He has to have some value with those numbers and could be a 3B or a 1B who hits for power, and apparently is getting on base decently enough.

We have an obvious hole at first base. I was just reading the game thread and someone brought up a great name. What is McPherson still doing in the minors, and is he obtainable via trade? He can play 1B and 3B in the majors.

 

His stats in AAA:

 

.298 .406 .690 1.096 38 hr 82 RBI in 98 games

Those are some monster power numbers.

He was a big time prospect in the Angels system a few years ago but he could never stay healthy, he has had lots of back problems, just like our current 3B. I believe that he got surgery last year and is apparently healthy enough now to play a full season. I was saying that we should take a flyer on him and sign him this past offseason but I think he wanted to go to an organization where he would have the chance to come to the majors if healthy and the sox have crede and fields (not to say that we even offered him a contract) so we were probably out of the running early on

I have learned to like my third baseman without back problems. That said, I believe the Marlins have asked for a ton for him.

Those are some monster power numbers.

He's no Nelson Cruz. .346/.438/.721/1.159 37 HR and 98 RBI in 96 G

 

He hit a blast that was at least 500 ft against Salt Lake when they were here a few weeks ago.

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He did terrible in the majors which is why he's back in the minors.

He was never healthy at the major league level and he's kind of stuck behind players right now. I don't think people realize just how talented this guy was prior to his injuries (he was easily one of the 10 best prospects in all of baseball at one point and we are talking about a guy with 40-50 HR power).

I was going to bring up his name too but I was thinking more about for next year since he clearly has talent and injuries derailed his major league stints. Then again I am always looking for the next Carlos Quentin now and we probably won't find another one.

I'd love to get this guy depending on the cost. If the Marlins would take a couple of former first round pitching prospects (Broadway and McCulloch) I'd do it in a heartbeat because I think Broadway's ceiling is a no.4/5 guy and we already have enough of those guys while McCulloch isn't very good at all. But I don't know if I'd want to go any higher than that, maybe add in a solid RP prospect.

 

I guess it would all depend on what Kenny's people think of him, if they think he's going to contribute in a huge way at the MLB I'd give up anything in the minors sans Fields, but I agree that he needs a real shot. He's always had monster power. I don't think he's the next Quentin (Quentin is capable of hitting .320/40/160 one of these years), but he could be the next Troy Glaus and that would certainly be a welcome addition for the next few years.

 

That said, I don't think you could pry Konerko out of this lineup with a crowbar.

Edited July 31, 200817 yr by Kenny Hates Prospects

He's played 116 career games in the majors. Carlos Quentin had played 138 games before he was traded to the White Sox this season. Good sample size?

 

 

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I'd love to get this guy depending on the cost. If the Marlins would take a couple of former first round pitching prospects (Broadway and McCulloch) I'd do it in a heartbeat because I think Broadway's ceiling is a no.4/5 guy and we already have enough of those guys while McCulloch isn't very good at all. But I don't know if I'd want to go any higher than that, maybe add in a solid RP prospect.

 

I guess it would all depend on what Kenny's people think of him, if they think he's going to contribute in a huge way at the MLB I'd give up anything in the minors sans Fields, but I agree that he needs a real shot. He's always had monster power. I don't think he's the next Quentin (Quentin is capable of hitting .320/40/160 one of these years), but he could be the next Troy Glaus and that would certainly be a welcome addition for the next few years.

 

That said, I don't think you could pry Konerko out of this lineup with a crowbar.

Lets say we trade Josh Fields for something today, McPherson could be a 3B replacement, even next season.

McPherson wouldnt be a bad idea to take a flyer on IMO. However, dealing with the Marlins is somewhat dangerous. They always manage to come out with good players in return. Their track record speaks for itself