Re: New Burnett info- Looks like it's down to Jays and Cards
All that's left is for Dantrelle Willis to go to Baltimor or Tampa.
All that's left is for Dantrelle Willis to go to Baltimor or Tampa.
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Re: New Burnett info- Looks like it's down to Jays and Cards
That's who I was thinking ofOriginally posted by Birdsonbat
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Re: New Burnett info- Looks like it's down to Jays and Cards
The Jays are spending an awful lot of money to not make the playoffs."You make your name in the regular season, and your fame in the postseason." - Clyde Frazier
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Re: New Burnett info- Looks like it's down to Jays and Cards
So are the Mets. For some reason I still think Atlanta is going to win that division. Don't ask why but it's hard to go against a team that has won it for 10 straight years.Originally posted by ehhI have more respect for a man who let's me know where he stands, even if he's wrong. Than the one who comes up like an angel and is nothing but a devil. - Malcolm XComment
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Re: New Burnett info- Looks like it's down to Jays and Cards
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Yeah, I'm definately sticking with ATL. The Mets don't have the pitching IMO to win the NL East. Unless Trachsel and Glavine have stand out years, which isn't something I'd put my money on."You make your name in the regular season, and your fame in the postseason." - Clyde Frazier
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Re: New Burnett info- Looks like it's down to Jays and Cards
If the Mets get Manny, they will have enough hitting to make up for below average pitching. I mean have you checked out their lineup lately? By the way, congrats to the Jays for getting AJ. With their young pitching you never know if it will click and they will make the playoffs. But if they do make the playoffs, they will most likely meet a certain World Series Champion from a certain city home to the best football team in all the land...DA Bears.Comment
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Re: New Burnett info- Looks like it's down to Jays and Cards
He's a sub .500 pitcher who's had a history of arm problems. He's only thrown over 200 innings two seasons. He's far from a work horse. I'm over joyed he didn't sign with the Cardinals. Reminds me of the Mike Hampton sweepstakes a few years back. This Cardinal fan is happy! Now, lets resign Grudz and get ourselves an outfielder. Then shore up the bullpen.Originally posted by BirdsonbatPSN: sportdan30
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Re: New Burnett info- Looks like it's down to Jays and Cards
The problem I see from not signing Burnett is that the Cards lose their flexibility to deal Marquis for a quality OF. There are no FA OFs out there that I see as desireable. Jacque Jones is not the answer. Then, if they lose Grudz to the Mets, who can they sign? This is a very weak FA market in the areas that we need help and the Cards are not left with much to trade. But, on the positive, the Cards are in much better shape for '07 and beyond by not signing Burnett.Originally posted by sportdan30Comment
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Re: New Burnett info- Looks like it's down to Jays and Cards
if we got Dontrelle, that would be the steal of the year. but i doubt our FO is smart enough to pull that trade off.Originally posted by Vinceanity2k3Comment
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Re: New Burnett info- Looks like it's down to Jays and Cards
LMAO. I wouldn't be so sure. I'd say our pitching is just as good as the Sox and definatly better than the Yanks. Oh and our payroll is just a shade over 72 million with the AJ and BJ signing. Not even close to being half of what the Yanks spend to underachieveThe Jays are spending an awful lot of money to not make the playoffs.
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Re: New Burnett info- Looks like it's down to Jays and Cards
Good job JP! It's about time the Jays became true contenders again.
There were three players who were targeted in the offseason: Ryan, Burnett, and Brian Giles. The Jays managed to get two of them. Usually, the Jays manage to be #2 for a bunch of free agents', and never sign them. This signals a good change for the franchise.
Now, some people say that the Jays have not addressed the root of the problem, their lack of hitting, and more specifically, their lack of power. This is definitely true, as the Jays were near the bottom of the MLB in SLG%. However, the Jays were actually 12th in OPB, which pleases me. As well, there are many players who are going to be traded.
The Jays, firstly, have a conglomerate of outfielders. Reed Johnson, Frank Catalanotto, and Alex Rios are all tradeable. Rios is the brightest prospect out of all of them, and player who, although he has struggled during his first tour of the majors, can hit .300 with 20 HR's and 20 SB. Johnson is a very servicable 4th outfielder, and is a fan favourite, while Cat is a career .300 hitter.
Also, there are many infielders who the Jays can let go. Hinske, although he has a big contract, is a player who may return to 2002 form (although he won't, that's just a selling point
). Orlando Hudson can play gold-glove D, and can be had for a pitcher. The fact is, the Jays have many position players to trade in a package deal for a better hitter.
However, there is no position where the Jays are more "stacked," shall we say, than at the pitching position. Miguel Batista will be traded, probably for a hitter. As well, young pitchers David Bush, Brandon League, and possibly Dustin McGowan are on the block.
So, there are many possible trades for the Jays. I, as a Jay fan, while I may be a bit biased, am not worried about the fact that the Jays have not signed a hitter. I feel that we have adequate depth to trade for a Kevin Mench, a Lyle Overbay, or even a Bobby Abreu.
I feel optimistic today
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Re: New Burnett info- Looks like it's down to Jays and Cards
yawn..all this to finish behind the Red Sox and the Yanks...yet again haha!Comment
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