LDF Posted November 3, 2014 Share Posted November 3, 2014 QUOTE (Lillian @ Nov 3, 2014 -> 12:22 PM) The problem is that all of the good left handed starters in the League are on the White Sox. No wonder he put up such huge numbers against us. He is the kind of offensive player, for whom I would personally settle, if he played great defense in RF, and his offensive splits were better vs. RHP. However, settling for a player who fit that description would be contingent upon getting the big LH bat to DH. has anyone thought of Ichiro Suzuki who is still a better hitter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lillian Posted November 3, 2014 Share Posted November 3, 2014 (edited) You're all going to love this: Why not consider Grady "you know who" for LF? He would be cheap, and probably settle for a one year contract, in order to have another chance to prove he can still play. If you take into account the 3 years away from baseball, he actually started to produce pretty well, when he got regular playing time, in the second half. In 121 at bats in July and August, he hit .305 with a .354 OBP and a .463 slugging %. He only got one plate appearance per game in half of the 20 games, in which he played in September. That limited playing time couldn't have helped him much, in trying to regain his form. All in all, his first season back, after such a long absence from the game, was somewhat encouraging. I think he'd be a reasonable gamble, on a one year deal. If they signed that big LH bat to DH, the Sox could get by inexpensively with Sizemore on a one year deal, to fill the other outfield spot. That would leave the rest of the money to obtain a RH starter and bullpen help. Don't discount the motivational factor. This is a guy with something to prove, and he would be playing for a contract. The way he trained to get back on the field demonstrates his desire and determination. Those qualities just might get him back to being a productive player. What the hell? It would just be a one year deal. I love stories like this. It's refreshing in this age of prima donna, exorbitantly paid athletes. Edited November 3, 2014 by Lillian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted November 3, 2014 Share Posted November 3, 2014 Another signing of a guy who has success against us but than when we get him, ugh. IE Teahan. Lets get Ryan Raburn! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleHurt05 Posted November 3, 2014 Share Posted November 3, 2014 Sorry to crush your dreams Lillian, but the Phillies already re-signed Grady for 2015 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Lopez's Ghost Posted November 3, 2014 Share Posted November 3, 2014 Lillian, I admire your persistence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quin Posted November 3, 2014 Share Posted November 3, 2014 I can provide more than Grady Sizemore Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Feeky Magee Posted November 3, 2014 Share Posted November 3, 2014 Alejandro De Aza has outWARed Aoki every year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted November 3, 2014 Share Posted November 3, 2014 QUOTE (Feeky Magee @ Nov 3, 2014 -> 07:40 AM) Alejandro De Aza has outWARed Aoki every year And outLOLd him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eminor3rd Posted November 4, 2014 Share Posted November 4, 2014 Alright, check this article out: http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/instagraphs...t-comparison-1/ Aoki vs. Markakis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamshack Posted November 4, 2014 Share Posted November 4, 2014 QUOTE (Eminor3rd @ Nov 4, 2014 -> 08:19 AM) Alright, check this article out: http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/instagraphs...t-comparison-1/ Aoki vs. Markakis So how much confidence do we have in that evaluation of Markakis' defense. The overall rating seems heavily based on the difference in their defensive prowess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eminor3rd Posted November 4, 2014 Share Posted November 4, 2014 (edited) QUOTE (iamshack @ Nov 4, 2014 -> 11:26 AM) So how much confidence do we have in that evaluation of Markakis' defense. The overall rating seems heavily based on the difference in their defensive prowess. That really is the million dollar question. Typically, when consensus favors a guy like him being a high-end defender, it's easy to overlook the SABR defense data. But with Markakis, he's reated SO bad for SO long, that it's hard to argue for any sample size issues. But, I guess you could even throw defense out the window and conclude they are essentially the SAME player offensively. Edited November 4, 2014 by Eminor3rd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vance Law Posted November 5, 2014 Share Posted November 5, 2014 QUOTE (Eminor3rd @ Nov 4, 2014 -> 11:19 AM) Alright, check this article out: http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/instagraphs...t-comparison-1/ Aoki vs. Markakis Yes. Thank you. Exactly what I've been saying. Markakis is not worth the money and years he will be getting. And the strategy of trading away cheap DeAza in order to pick up similarly valued but way more expensive Markakis would not make sense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiSox59 Posted November 5, 2014 Share Posted November 5, 2014 QUOTE (Lillian @ Nov 3, 2014 -> 07:07 AM) You're all going to love this: Why not consider Grady "you know who" for LF? He would be cheap, and probably settle for a one year contract, in order to have another chance to prove he can still play. If you take into account the 3 years away from baseball, he actually started to produce pretty well, when he got regular playing time, in the second half. In 121 at bats in July and August, he hit .305 with a .354 OBP and a .463 slugging %. He only got one plate appearance per game in half of the 20 games, in which he played in September. That limited playing time couldn't have helped him much, in trying to regain his form. All in all, his first season back, after such a long absence from the game, was somewhat encouraging. I think he'd be a reasonable gamble, on a one year deal. If they signed that big LH bat to DH, the Sox could get by inexpensively with Sizemore on a one year deal, to fill the other outfield spot. That would leave the rest of the money to obtain a RH starter and bullpen help. Don't discount the motivational factor. This is a guy with something to prove, and he would be playing for a contract. The way he trained to get back on the field demonstrates his desire and determination. Those qualities just might get him back to being a productive player. What the hell? It would just be a one year deal. I love stories like this. It's refreshing in this age of prima donna, exorbitantly paid athletes. This is too good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hi8is Posted November 5, 2014 Share Posted November 5, 2014 QUOTE (ChiSox59 @ Nov 4, 2014 -> 07:27 PM) This is too good. I'd actually be down to take a flyer on him - provided it was cheap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted November 5, 2014 Share Posted November 5, 2014 QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Nov 3, 2014 -> 07:13 AM) Sorry to crush your dreams Lillian, but the Phillies already re-signed Grady for 2015 QUOTE (hi8is @ Nov 5, 2014 -> 12:46 AM) I'd actually be down to take a flyer on him - provided it was cheap. Even adding the link from Oct. 24. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caulfield12 Posted November 5, 2014 Share Posted November 5, 2014 QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Nov 5, 2014 -> 07:42 AM) Even adding the link from Oct. 24. Setting up the White Sox for the franchise-altering Domonic Brown deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyyle23 Posted November 5, 2014 Share Posted November 5, 2014 QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Nov 5, 2014 -> 07:46 AM) Setting up the White Sox for the franchise-altering Domonic Brown deal. which franchise? Charlotte? Lehigh Valley? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 Jon Heyman @JonHeymanCBS 10m10 minutes ago Arizona, US word is, nori aoki seeks a three-year deal. reds, royals among teams in (tho kc more focused on torii at moment) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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