Unless this Valbuena guy is interesting (I know nothing about him), I don't understand why the Indians would do this one. Gutierrez really seemed to put things together for the Tribe in the 2nd half of last season (.816 OPS).
mlbtraderumors is speculating that the Twins backed off Casey Blake perhaps because they might be trying to snag Furcal now that the A's have ended negotiations.
QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Dec 5, 2008 -> 11:35 AM)
And you think this why?
Even he essentially said that. He's glad to be moving to the AL where there's a DH.
QUOTE (WhiteSoxfan1986 @ Dec 1, 2008 -> 07:53 PM)
Couldn't disagree more. Dawson and his .323 obp have no business being in the hall of fame.
2700+ hits, 400+ homers, 300+ SBs and 8 gold gloves beg to differ.
December 23, 2006 Traded from Texas Rangers to Chicago White Sox for P Brandon McCarthy in 5-player deal
Last season we had all the Torii Hunter nonsense around Thanksgiving.
QUOTE (santo=dorf @ Nov 25, 2008 -> 08:03 PM)
What couple of million? He made $4.5 million and if he's offered arbitration he'll ask for $5.5 million. That's way too much for a defensive sub with some HR pop.
I'm gonna agree with that. I wouldn't mind seeing Juan come back next season, but offering him arbitration could wind up quite costly. I think he'd wind up accepting it.
QUOTE (Milkman delivers @ Nov 20, 2008 -> 12:15 PM)
In name only. It's definitely the hall of very good, judging by a lot of its members. He can definitely get in.
Agreed... he's not a first ballot, but he'll get in.
QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Nov 19, 2008 -> 03:33 PM)
For God's sake, don't tell me we're making Eric Hinske our everyday CF.
That'd be something wouldn't it? After Swisher and Griffey, I wouldn't be surprised.
QUOTE (joesaiditstrue @ Nov 12, 2008 -> 02:10 PM)
Uribe (to Fukudome): "The summer me..."
Fukudome (to Uribe): "The winter me..."
And no, I'm not comparing the two players talent for f***s sake
Next thing you know Fukudome is gonna be digging holes in Grant Park.
"My name is Edgar"