Dodgers Leaning Right Toward Reed Johnson
by Eric Stephen on Jan 31, 2010 2:28 PM PST
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The Dodgers quest to sign a veteran fourth outfielder might be near an end, as they are close to signing Reed Johnson (reported by both Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports and Dylan Hernandez of the LA Times). The 33-year old Johnson, who hit .287/.348/.418 in two seasons with the Cubs, set himself apart from the other three outfielders on the club's radar (as reported by Tony Jackson of ESPN Los Angeles yesterday). Unlike Garret Anderson, Brian Giles, and Gabe Gross, Johnson bats right-handed and has more recent experience in center field.
Of course, just how good Johnson is in center might be up for debate, but at the very least he is fine on the corners. Looking at UZR (via Fangraphs) Fielding Runs Above Average (FRAA, via Baseball Prospectus), and Plus/Minus (via Bill James Online), here is how Johnson fared at all three outfield spots the last few years:
| Left Field | Center Field | Right Field | ||||||||||
| Year | Inn | UZR | FRAA | +/- | Inn | UZR | FRAA | +/- | Inn | UZR | FRAA | +/- |
| 2007 | 503.0 | +1.6 | -1 | +2 | 8.0 | -0.7 | -1 | 0 | 71.2 | -1.1 | 0 | +2 |
| 2008 | 124.2 | +4.5 | +6 | +2 | 563.2 | -5.0 | -2 | -11 | 23.1 | +0.2 | 0 | +2 |
| 2009 | 25.0 | -0.7 | 0 | -1 | 305.1 | -0.3 | -1 | +2 | 37.0 | -0.3 | 0 | 0 |
| Totals | 652.2 | +5.4 | +5 | +3 | 877.0 | -6.0 | -4 | -9 | 132.0 | -1.2 | 0 | +4 |
Manny Ramirez left 33 of his 99 starts last year before the game was done, while Matt Kemp and Andre Ethier were first and fourth, respectively, in the National League in defensive innings in the outfield. That Johnson appears to be at his best defensively in left field, the position he figures to play the most, is a good sign.
Also, Johnson can hit lefties. In his career, Johnson has hit .313/.378/.463 against southpaws, including an OPS of .848 or higher in each of the past four seasons. Against right handers, Johnson has hit just .265/.324/.383 in his career. Johnson is a good option to have in reserve in case Andre Ethier (.252/.317/.383 career against lefties) needs to take a day off.
I'm not sure what number Johnson will wear with the Dodgers (he wore #9 with the Cubs, after wearing #3 and #37 with Toronto), but he might just wear a target instead. Since beginning in his career in 2003, Johnson has been hit by pitches more often than just about anybody:
| Fewest PA per HBP 2003-2009 (min 1,000 PA) |
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| Player | PA | HBP | PA/HBP |
| Jason LaRue | 2030 | 78 | 26.03 |
| Carlos Quentin | 1422 | 54 | 26.33 |
| Craig Wilson | 1704 | 62 | 27.48 |
| Reed Johnson | 2862 | 98 | 29.20 |
Johnson was born in Riverside and graduated from Temecula Valley High School. He played collegiate baseball at Cal State Fullerton, and set the Titans' single-season record for runs scored, with 101 in 1999. Plus, the man knows what to do with a bat in his hand:
Both CHONE the 2010 Bill James Handbook seem to agree on Johnson's offensive projection for 2010:
- Bill James: .272/.336/.395
- CHONE: .268/.335/.384
The Dodgers' 40-man roster would be full with Reed Johnson in the fold, although with two Rule 5 guys (Carlos Monasterios and Armando Zerpa) and two pitchers out of options (Eric Stults and Charlie Haeger), there is still some roster flexibility if needed. As it stands now, the bench would be decidedly right handed:
- outfielder Reed Johnson
- catcher Brad Ausmus
- one or both of Jamey Carroll and Ronnie Belliard
- possibly backup shortstops Angel Berroa, Nick Green, or Chin-Lung Hu
So don't be surprised if the left-handed Doug Mientkiewicz makes way onto the 25-man roster come opening day.
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"Unlike Garret Anderson, Garret Anderson, and Gabe Gross, Johnson bats right-handed"
haha.
I’d still prefer Xavier Paul over Reed…
by lakersdodgersyankees4life on Jan 31, 2010 2:39 PM PST reply actions
Oh
I thought it was honestly a joke… haha
by lakersdodgersyankees4life on Jan 31, 2010 7:21 PM PST up reply actions
Ned and Joe will do everything
Not to have a young player just sit on the bench and back-up and pinch hit. If anyone was going to fill that roster spot, it was going to be Repko.
BTW, what does this say about Jason Repko if the Dodgers sign Reed Johnson to fill this role.
I’ve been wondering what the plan is with Repko for the past three years. I also don’t know why a guy with a legit shot at a backup spot in the MLB with another team would keep signing with the Dodgers, who are clearly uninterested in him as a major league player.
Easy mistake
Repko has only been under club control for 10 freaking years
by Michael White on Jan 31, 2010 4:20 PM PST up reply actions
Yeah
Don’t sweat it. Repko is a unique situation
by Eric Stephen on Jan 31, 2010 4:21 PM PST up reply actions
Think of it this way
Instead of earning about $200k total by being in the minors from 2008-2010, Repko will get to take home $1.4875 million in salary for those three years.
by Eric Stephen on Jan 31, 2010 4:20 PM PST up reply actions
Incredible
I see no reason why the Dodgers would waste money like that. He’s the definition of replaceable.
by Michael White on Jan 31, 2010 4:22 PM PST up reply actions
Not a terrible signing
depending on the $$. Certainly an upgrade to Repko. It is also a good sign for Paul, I think, if they want him in AAA again rather than on the bench.
I’d rather our bench have some decent LH options, but I think that is secondary given the good L/R balance of the starting 8 and a bigger need for playing time relief than off the bench bats for PH.
Man, I thought he was the missing piece when the Clippers got him
He turned out to be a skinnier version of Andruw Jones.
The bench is going to be:
Ausmus
Belliard (or DeWitt if they platoon)
Carroll
Green
Johnson
Mientkiewicz
If nothing else, it’s decent.
Repko and Paul will definitely start the season in ABQ. Trayvon in AA, and Hoffmann possibly coming back at some point.
I’ll believe an 11-man pitching staff when I see it.
by Eric Stephen on Jan 31, 2010 3:11 PM PST up reply actions
If DeWitt makes the club
it will mean one of three things:
a) Ronnie Belliard is cut (unlikely)
b) Doug Mientkiewicz doesn’t make the team (maybe, but I think unlikely)
c) Jamey Carroll and/or Blake DeWitt convince management that they are adequate enough to play SS once every 2-3 weeks
by Eric Stephen on Jan 31, 2010 3:14 PM PST up reply actions
d) Belliard, Mientkiewicz, Carroll (or even Furcal or Blake) start the season on the DL
by CarolinaDodger on Feb 1, 2010 5:54 AM PST up reply actions
Xizzle projections for Reed Johnson
Pegging his at-bats to match Chones expected total of 328 – I got.
AB: 328
Hits: 87.5
Singles: 58
Doubles: 20.5
Triples: 2.7
HR: 6.3
SO: 59.6
BB: 23.5
AVE: .267
OBP: .316
SLG: .404
OPS: .720
wOBA: .316
BABIP: 0.310
Xizzle
I’m liking the name.
Plus, you have the Xteak to go with it.
by Eric Stephen on Jan 31, 2010 3:20 PM PST up reply actions
The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
by David Young on Jan 31, 2010 11:30 PM PST up reply actions
Did the Dodgers ever carry less than 12 pitchers last year?
I see the max number of bench players at 5.
I don’t believe so. It was 12 or 13 all year
by Eric Stephen on Jan 31, 2010 3:21 PM PST up reply actions
Outside of one 5 day stretch in June
I don’t see a time when the Dodgers won’t need a 5th starter during next season.
I was thinking of late May, when A.J. Ellis came up for a weekend to replace the DL’d Will Ohman, but that only reduced the number of pitchers from 13 to 12.
by Eric Stephen on Jan 31, 2010 3:33 PM PST up reply actions
A potential 41st man on roster?
From Dylan Hernandez:
The Dodgers are among the teams that have reviewed Chien-Ming Wang’s medical record
Depending on Wang’s health, I suppose it could be a minor league deal just to avoid the roster need until Wang is ready to pitch. They did the same thing with Ohman last year, with the caveat he had to be on the roster by the second week or so, but Ohman ended up on the opening day roster anyway.
by Eric Stephen on Jan 31, 2010 4:34 PM PST up reply actions
Only fitting that the Dodgers pursue Johnson and Wang at the same time.
by Eric Stephen on Jan 31, 2010 4:42 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
Fire Honeycutt and hire Dick Pole.
The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
by David Young on Jan 31, 2010 11:31 PM PST up reply actions
My pitching coach in high school was Dick Little
by robotmadeofnails on Feb 1, 2010 8:29 AM PST up reply actions
I worked with an ex-military full bird
who was in charge of a huge government contract at Vandenberg AFB. We had daily meetings with 50 military/civilian – his name was Dick Siemen. I never heard one joke.
Gabe Gross signed with Oakland, per MLB.com. One year, $750k plus incentives. I would expect a similar contract for Johnson (maybe ~$1m or slightly more).
Much better than Garrett Anderson at least!
I’d prefer someone like him being an NRI but that’s not possible I guess. Doesn’t fully preclude Paul making team as lefty off the bench either though they will probably want him playing full time. It’s worse news for Repko. But maybe they’ll all battle it out in Spring, and at any rate some OF depth is important. Decent bench now at least.
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The funny thing is that
if the Dodgers weren’t the Dodgers, two of the best candidates for 4th OF for them might be Andruw Jones or Juan Pierre.
Yeah, I’m comfortable saying Andruw Jones isn’t fit for anything, including pants.
He hit .199/.294/.411 away from Texas last year. He’s pretty much done.
by Eric Stephen on Jan 31, 2010 8:45 PM PST up reply actions
In his last 666 plate appearances (coincidence?), Andruw is hitting .191/.291/.358
by Eric Stephen on Jan 31, 2010 8:52 PM PST up reply actions
hmm
I just did a quick glance at his OPS+ for last season and saw 100, so assumed he had turned things around last year somewhat.
Eric, were you at the Coliseum game two years ago? I’m watching MLB Network and they’re talking about it a lot.
Yes, that was a fun night, even with the 4-mile walk down Figueroa to where we parked (at a hotel; it was impossible to get a cab after that game)
by Eric Stephen on Jan 31, 2010 9:24 PM PST up reply actions
Although I also witnessed perhaps the worst racism I have ever seen in person, in our section.
by Eric Stephen on Jan 31, 2010 9:26 PM PST up reply actions
It was awful
To top it off, it was a guy my cousin worked with, who happened to be in our baseball fantasy league. It really came out of nowhere.
That’s even worse. One of our family friends got married to a guy that hid his racism until after the wedding. It all boiled over on the honeymoon. That really blew.
by robotmadeofnails on Feb 1, 2010 8:44 AM PST up reply actions
It did provide for a funny moment, though.
The incident was this…the racist in question was sitting in our section, a few rows from us. Later in the game, after a few (dozen) beers, he stood up when he saw a guy in a yarmulke walking by. He just pointed and loudly yelled “Jew!!!” over and over again.
We were all just dumbfounded, kind of mockingly asking each other “did that really just happen? In 2008?” So I turned to my nephew, who was 14 at the time, and I said, “now that’s what happens when you don’t do your homework” pointing to the drunkard. We all laughed at that point, but man, what a drag.
About a month ago I was treated to a first-hand story – admittedly from a man about 80-years old – where he told of driving into the “Negro” part of his southern town with a case of liquor, rounding up a bunch of “them”, taking them to the polls and telling them who to vote for in the local election. It’s a bit jarring to hear that c. 1950 story here in 2010.
The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
What were they saying on MLB-N? I’m watching a “baseball seasons” marathon right now.
1959 is on right now. Is there a more simple baseball name than Joey Jay (pitched for Milwaukee in 1959)?
by Eric Stephen on Jan 31, 2010 9:31 PM PST up reply actions
Are we ever going to get another Coliseum game? Can we get it during the day time so I won’t be scared enough to go through South Central at night? ;P
That was a pretty unique affair, being the 50th anniversary of moving to LA. Maybe in 2018 or something.
by Eric Stephen on Jan 31, 2010 9:35 PM PST up reply actions
Maybe when Frank closes Dodger Stadium for remodeling into mixed-use development
They’ll play some games there.
That would be crazy. I would seriously consider going to some games there. I bleed Dodger Blue, but I don’t hate the Angels like some do.
by robotmadeofnails on Feb 1, 2010 8:31 AM PST up reply actions
No, its a pretty big hassle for all involved
And you would need an opposing team like the Yankees or Red Sox to make it worthwhile ticket wise.
Nope
Just a one-time homage during the 50th anniversary year.
I looked back in the LA Times for that year and found this:
Asked if a return to the Coliseum could become an annual event, McCourt was hesitant.
“Dodger Stadium is the home of the Dodgers,” he said. “We are simply pausing for a day to remember this is where it all started.”
by Eric Stephen on Jan 31, 2010 9:41 PM PST up reply actions
I will have an interview with his dad and a review of his book up soon (maybe next week)
by Eric Stephen on Jan 31, 2010 9:40 PM PST up reply actions
85 Ks in 45 innings in his senior year...
his last start was a scary one though…
he went 6 innings faced 37 batters and walked 8 while Striking out 9…. he allowed 10 hits.. i cant even imagine how many pitches he threw in that game..
he also had a 17 K game..
As for Brandon, "He really enjoyed his first season with the Dodgers organization. He felt comfortable with their instruction and enjoyed all coaches and players. He said, walking into the club house and standing in front of his locker and noticing his name on a plaque surrounded by the Dodger logo was an awesome feeling.
I bet!
The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
by David Young on Jan 31, 2010 11:38 PM PST up reply actions
I am not really sure that I like this move, as I think that Repko could duplicate whatever Johnson can do and this likely means no DeWitt at 2B and more Minky on the bench.
Johnson OF
Carroll 2B/3B
Ausmus C
Green SS
Minky 1B
Yuck.
I like it
the only thing we know about Repko is that he can hit LHP at the AAA level. Reed Johnson might the best possible 4th outfielder option for someone who is not good enough to start. Repko at this point is simply depth insurance and has no chance to be on the 25 man opening day roster unless injuries intervene.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
That bench, if constructed that way, has almost no speed or power. Sure, Johnson is a fine choice in a vacuum, but the roster implications make it much less appealing. Repko is almost exactly what we should want for a bench OFer. He is not a prospect so we don’t have to worry about retarding any progress, but he has enough skills like speed, good glove and arm, and decent pop vs. LHP that he is quite useful on the bench. I would’ve rather had Anderson or Giles, which would likely force the inclusion of Repko or Barton and the exclusion of Green, Berroa, and Minky.
You are assuming the club would go without a “true” backup SS. I would love it if Carroll or even DeWitt is the backup SS, but that’s just not going to happen.
Given that the club has likely one roster spot for a backup OF, I’d take Johnson over Anderson or Giles because of his specific skill set (can hit LHP) plus his defense is superior to the other two.
I don't know
even if they decide they need a “true” SS in Green or Berroa, I think the signing of Giles or Anderson likely means a better overall roster if it means DeWitt then gets 2B. IMO . . .
DeWitt/Belliard > Belliard/Carroll at 2B
Giles/Anderson > Minky for LHPH
though
Johnson > Carroll as RH OF.
I’m not entirely convinced Garret Anderson is a better hitter than Doug Mientkiewicz. I am certain Mientkiewicz is better at getting on base, and can play solid defense at 1B or even in the corner OF if needed in a pinch.
I do like Giles, but he has enough injury concerns to warrant shying away from making him the 4th OF.
I can see the case for Minky for OBP, but Anderson is still capable of hitting a HR now and then, something that we have sorely lacked on the bench for a couple of years now. Minky is probably only usefull at 1B these days after wrecking his shoulder last season.
I like GA as a fan, but color me not enthused about someone with a .401 slugging % last year (and .399 against RHP)
Minky only SLGs .402 against RHP, so neither one is much of a threat. Personally I like Giles, who has a career .958 OPS against RHP. What was his injury last season?
I do miss The Killer Tomato
but that said, I’m ok with this bench. It doesn’t provide a ton of pop or a ton of speed anywhere, but all the guys are capable of getting on base and maybe hitting one out here and there. I’m sure Johnson will be great as a late inning defensive replacement at the least and that is a role that is really important for our fourth OF.
The bench provides a lot of versatility between Carroll, Belliard (when he’s on the bench), Eyechart, Johnson, etc… DeWitt can play multiple positions if he is on the club, and The Beard could even play LF if needed. I like the depth and versatility in case of injury.
Agreed
Really it is best for all parties if DeWitt makes the club, with ideally the backup SS position going bye bye. I really doubt that will happen, but you are right there will be mucho flexibility if it does.
Does Reed Johnson = Brady Clark in 2007?
Over 30, right handed outfielder who could play all three positions, looked like a good fit at the time but skills seemed to fall fast from the peak of 2005. Even then we wondered why they would acquire Clark when they had Repko who now seems to be the only Dodger to have survived the Depo/Ned transition.
We were thinking that yesterday. I liked the Brady Clark deal at the time, even moreso than I like the Johnson deal now (which is fine). I’m sad that didn’t work out.
Speaking of Clark, apparently he just signed a minor league deal with the White Sox
That is what reminded me of him
I was very much for the trade.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
Mets seem to be less than competent
I don’t want to bag on another franchise and their medical staff, given that McCourt and/or Colletti OK’d the Schmidt deal after his physical, but…
"When the trade went down last year, I never really had a physical with the Mets," said Putz. "I had the bone spur (in the right elbow). It was discovered the previous year in Seattle, and it never got checked out by any other doctors until I got to spring training, and the spring training physical is kind of a formality. It was bugging me all through April, and in May I got an injection. It just got to the point where I couldn’t pitch. I couldn’t throw strikes, my velocity was way down."
From CSN Chicago. Wow.
Random ?
Does anyone know when Yahoo opens up their Fantasy Baseball? I want to send out an email to my league from last year, but I have no way of accessing the information right now.
by robotmadeofnails on Feb 1, 2010 9:10 AM PST reply actions
What information
are you having trouble accessing. Yahoo archives all the fantasy leagues you’ve ever been in. All the manager email addresses and old rosters are there too. I don’t have the link with me, but its there.
vr, Xei
Thanks, I did some digging and found the info.
by robotmadeofnails on Feb 1, 2010 10:09 AM PST up reply actions
A real shortstop?
I can see the pro arguments, but the thought of Berroa playing SS ahead of Hu fills me with disgust.
I agree
but it seems Dodgers management would rather have guys like Hu, Xavier Paul, probably DeWitt, etc.. be getting regular playing time at AAA, rather than just sitting on the bench. Which I can’t entirely disagree with. Even if they never are called upon to make an impact on the big league club, hopefully they will be improving, or at least putting up some good PCL stats for a possible trade.
A's / Reds trade
per Buster Olney:
Reds and Oakland completed trade of Aaron Miles and PTBNL or cash for Willy Taveras and Adam Rosales… More on our site momentarily
I know the A’s needed to clear a 40-man spot, so I’m guessing the PTBNL is another 40-man player. But Taveras? Really?
Wily Taveras - Raja Davis
what is Billy Beane up to? At some point, someone has to get on base to be able to score no matter how well they play defense. Don’t they? It is not like he’s got some major offense coming from his infield where they can pick up the slack of the offensively challenged outfield. Is he trying to one up the Giants and build the worse offense in the Bay?
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
They need the young
pitching to deliver on the promise of 2008 – Volquez, Cuerto, the veterans to hold steady in Harang, Arroyo, and Home Bailey to simply become Mr. Baily. Jay Bruce needs to help Votto, Rolen to stay healthy, and I think you are right. They could surprise.
I’m real curious which way Jay Bruce goes this year, does he follow the Alex Gordon/Andy Marte road or can he bounce back and continue up the path and meet those high expectations?
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
If he was a small guy
you could go with “Stubby” Drew Franklin.
I thought the Reds were going to be a dark horse last year. Of course, injuries to Volquez, Votto and others pretty much ruined their chances, along with Bruce and the veterans not really performing up to expectations.
I’m not sure when Volquez is supposed to be ready, but I think they really need him to bounce back to form to make a push.
According to ESPN "source" Johnson for 800K
According to Major League Baseball sources, the Los Angeles Dodgers have offered former Chicago Cubs’ outfielder Reed Johnson a one-year, $800,000 contract, pending a physical.
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Seems reasonable
and I’m of the “Better than GA” sigh of relief school so maybe I’m overvaluing it/him, but seems okay to me. I still want XPaul to get a shot on the team again this year though.
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Ha!
I saw your note on Dodger Thoughts, so I put this into the new post up top without seeing it here
http://www.truebluela.com/2010/2/1/1287160/vin-scullys-lords-of-the-ravine#comments
no worries!
I was even tweet-credited without tweeting about it, so I think I’m covered. ;-)
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I’m like Hyman Roth, in that I always make money for my partners. Well, not money in this case, but you know what I mean. :)
by Eric Stephen on Feb 1, 2010 10:02 AM PST up reply actions
Also: Since I am severely doubting Beane's sanity these days
only fair to add this re the weird trade today:
mlbtraderumors
RT @susanslusser: The A’s are not expected to hang onto Willy Taveras for long.
Should hope not.
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants country, and damned proud of it.
Also, from Jane Lee (MLB.com):
#Athletics fans: I’m hearing Beane’s not quite done today. Just how many transactions will be made by day’s end?
by Eric Stephen on Feb 1, 2010 10:25 AM PST up reply actions
Wow
Taveras not in Oakland for more than a few minutes. From Slusser:
A’s designated Tavares and Dana Eveland for assignment
by Eric Stephen on Feb 1, 2010 10:39 AM PST up reply actions
Beane's usually crazy, crazy like a fox
so I won’t doubt him now either, but I don’t really get that point of all these moves. Yet anyway. Getting Fox was cool, but Miles made no sense, then they got rid of him for another player who made no sense who they then very quickly dumped, too. I guess Rosales was who he wanted. But Beane didn’t even save the As money with the Tavares/Miles swap no?
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants country, and damned proud of it.
Right. According to Cot’s, Taveras makes $4M this year, Miles $2.7M, but the Cubs are paying $1M of Miles’ salary.
The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
$2.3m seems a hefty price to pay for Rosales. I wonder if the Reds are sending cash too. Who knows? Or maybe the A’s poketed the $1 million from the Cubs, and the Reds have to pay all of Miles’ salary, so Rosales would then “only” cost $1.3m.
by Eric Stephen on Feb 1, 2010 10:53 AM PST via mobile up reply actions
It’s just a guess, but I would imagine teams agree to play the player his salary in a deal like Miles to the A’s, not to the receiving team. Surely that would be the Cub’s preference – delays the payout as much as possible.
The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
The Cubs can pay the money whenever they want (whatever they decided per the trade agreement), but I’m fairly certain that $1 million is property of the A’s, as an asset they traded for.
by Eric Stephen on Feb 1, 2010 11:56 AM PST up reply actions
So this makes me wonder just how and when the money for Blake, Manny, and Garland got from Cleveland, Boston, and Arizona, respectively, to the Dodgers and/or the players.
The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
It’s on my list of things to inquire about this year.
I would imagine the player gets one check, from his current team, and the teams just work it out between themselves regarding compensating one another. But I am anxious to find the answer.
by Eric Stephen on Feb 1, 2010 12:25 PM PST up reply actions
Dave, it looks like you were right. This MLB.com article reports the A’s says they will have paid $2.3m for Rosales.
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100201&content_id=8004762&vkey=hotstove2009&fext=.jsp
Feb 1, 2010 5:10 PM PST. Recorded for posterity – I was right.
The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
The kind of thing to remind wives and/or girlfriends from time to time too :)
by Eric Stephen on Feb 1, 2010 5:39 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
I'm so confuuuuused!
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Heh
I couldn’t find a pic of Barbarino looking confused, saying that famous line, so this is the best I could do. But yeah, there’s the future ML outfielder in the background behind him.
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants country, and damned proud of it.
Help, oh ye of the knowledge of the contract!
Does this mean that the A’s just ate Tavares’ $4 million?
Yes…Taveras will get paid his $4 million by the A’s. Once he signs somewhere for the minimum, that reduces the amount Oakland has to pay.
by Eric Stephen on Feb 1, 2010 11:55 AM PST up reply actions
Okay, I know I’m not the only one that doesn’t understand this at all. Beyond not seeing the upside, this also seems decidely un-Beane like.
It’s definitely a convoluted move, but it comes down basically to buying Rosales for $1.3 million.
by Eric Stephen on Feb 1, 2010 12:00 PM PST up reply actions
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