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Post by djv01 on Dec 27, 2007 22:34:31 GMT -5
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Post by jbarron on Dec 27, 2007 23:14:57 GMT -5
This is a great pick up by Wade......a good addition to our bench.
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Post by djv01 on Dec 28, 2007 0:25:49 GMT -5
This is a great pick up by Wade......a good addition to our bench. Agreed, a win-win no doubt. All I ever remember about Erstad is going all out with the Angels, which has been to his detriment over the years but a balls out guy which I personally like. |
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Post by vega51 on Dec 28, 2007 8:27:52 GMT -5
Great move. The 5 OFers are, Lee, Bourn, Pence, Erstad and Cruz.
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Post by mikeinsa on Dec 28, 2007 8:52:43 GMT -5
solid move, no bugs on this one.
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Post by vega51 on Dec 28, 2007 10:26:41 GMT -5
Finally a GM is siging guys i really like.
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Post by jbarron on Dec 28, 2007 11:46:30 GMT -5
He still needs to sign a couple of starting pitchers if we are to compete.
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Post by vega51 on Dec 28, 2007 12:38:15 GMT -5
I believe we need 1 starter and 1 left handed reliever.
Jennings and Affeldt.
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Post by jbarron on Dec 28, 2007 12:42:22 GMT -5
I heard that Jennings wants a two or three year deal and I doubt the Astros will give him over a one-year deal with an option for a second, plus incentives. As other pitchers sign elsewhere, I guess Jennings is looking better but I still don't like this guy. I'd like to see us try to get Bartolo Colon. Affeldt sounds OK for a lefty relievr.
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Post by Ken on Dec 28, 2007 22:39:53 GMT -5
I can't believe this board has given an almost universal seal of approval to the Erstad deal. I was just sure I would get on here and read from you guys about how we got another washed up player. I mean, it's not like he's set the world on fire last year. Injury problems, and he hit just .248 with four home runs and 32 RBIs in just 87 games last season. I mean, it's not that I DON'T like the deal, I was just expecting a more negative response from this crowd, well from everyone except AB, of course.
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Post by jbarron on Dec 28, 2007 23:07:01 GMT -5
I'm thinking that Erstad is taking Orlando Palmeiro's roster spot and anything will be an upgrade over that dead weight.
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Post by crashtest on Dec 29, 2007 11:29:16 GMT -5
I'm thinking that Erstad is taking Orlando Palmeiro's roster spot and anything will be an upgrade over that dead weight. Hammer, meet head of nail. |
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Post by vega51 on Dec 29, 2007 12:12:30 GMT -5
and he is a great defensive player at 1b and cf, so he will help at the end of ballgames.
Plus, if he is able to turn his career, he would be great but for now, he is just a bench guy and i am happy with that.
Who do you prefer, Lane or Erstad?
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