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Sox Sign Jose Abreu - 6/$68 million


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QUOTE (ChiSox_Sonix @ Oct 17, 2013 -> 04:37 PM)
It's probably been mentioned, but does anyone know how was he viewed in relation to Puig and Cespedes before the latter two had their success in MLB?

Jonah Keri in 2012 on Abreu..."He just might be the best hitter in the world". (winds up saying he's more likely to wind up about Ryan Howard's level).

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QUOTE (witesoxfan @ Oct 17, 2013 -> 03:09 PM)
There are some people who question this, saying he might be like a .250 30 homer, .800 OPS guy, which is better than your run of the mill 1B but not by much.

 

Right. League average 1B put up a .776 OPS last year. An Adam Laroche. And what does a guy like that get on the FA market (requiring a loss of draft pick)? 12 million a year. Granted, Laroche isn't locking up a 6 year commitment, but Abreu is only 26. $10 -$12 million for a league average firstbaseman's 26 - 32 years is a pretty reasonable deal. Obviously there's a small chance he's a total bust, but I doubt it. Some chance he's a star, but if not, the deal is fine for some who's just solid.

 

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QUOTE (Vance Law @ Oct 17, 2013 -> 03:58 PM)
Right. League average 1B put up a .776 OPS last year. An Adam Laroche. And what does a guy like that get on the FA market (requiring a loss of draft pick)? 12 million a year. Granted, Laroche isn't locking up a 6 year commitment, but Abreu is only 26. $10 -$12 million for a league average firstbaseman's 26 - 32 years is a pretty reasonable deal. Obviously there's a small chance he's a total bust, but I doubt it. Some chance he's a star, but if not, the deal is fine for some who's just solid.

 

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QUOTE (ChiSoxFan05 @ Oct 17, 2013 -> 04:24 PM)
Has poor to average defense but most expect him to play DH.

 

Seems like a lot of scouts vary in their opinion in his defense. Some say strictly DH while others say he would be an adequate 1B. One scout even went so far as to say he would surprise people with his athleticism at 1B.

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Its a realistic problem because from the outset the Sox have been in on this kid hard. They firmly believe that they are going to land him if the bidding doesnt get super outlandish. I've mentioned this in PM's since the beginning of this guy becoming available. The Sox knew it before it was official and have made plans to land him.

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