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rokketmn
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The Yankees got themselves a major league catcher over the weekend by signing Brian McCann to a 5yr/$85mm contract. Since he bats lefthanded, he could hit 30 Hr's with the VERY short RF dimensions in Yankee Stadium if he stays healthy.
From a Sox fan perspective, this deal doesn't worry me.
What's with the Cardinals giving Jhonny Peralta 4 yrs/$53mm? Here is a guy that looked like he was on the downside before having a nice season due to PED use, as he hit about .250 for 5 of the previous 6 seasons with declining power.
He is a poor defender at SS as well. This just doesn't seem to fit the Cardinals typical way of thinking, as they are usually smart about their moves. The only thing I can see that swayed the Cards to Peralta is that Peralta can also play 3B. That could allow them to maybe trade Kolten Wong for a SS and keep Carpenter at 2B.
The Cards make a nice move to get speed and defense in Bourjos, and thn they plan on throwing Peralta out at SS doesn't make sense to me.
I am looking forward to Clayton's take on this, as maybe I am missing something.
The Dodgers signing of Dan Haren for 1yr/$10mm was a good move. It is only 1 year and Haren could benefit pitching in Dodger Stadium with a potent offense. He pitched well in the second half last season.
Kudos to Floff for predicting Peralta signing with St. Louis.
From a Sox fan perspective, this deal doesn't worry me.
- McCann is 30 years old, so 5 years is a lot to give a catcher
- though he has power, he has been pretty much a .250 hitter the past 2 seasons.
- he only throws out about 24% of basestealers
What's with the Cardinals giving Jhonny Peralta 4 yrs/$53mm? Here is a guy that looked like he was on the downside before having a nice season due to PED use, as he hit about .250 for 5 of the previous 6 seasons with declining power.
He is a poor defender at SS as well. This just doesn't seem to fit the Cardinals typical way of thinking, as they are usually smart about their moves. The only thing I can see that swayed the Cards to Peralta is that Peralta can also play 3B. That could allow them to maybe trade Kolten Wong for a SS and keep Carpenter at 2B.
The Cards make a nice move to get speed and defense in Bourjos, and thn they plan on throwing Peralta out at SS doesn't make sense to me.
I am looking forward to Clayton's take on this, as maybe I am missing something.
The Dodgers signing of Dan Haren for 1yr/$10mm was a good move. It is only 1 year and Haren could benefit pitching in Dodger Stadium with a potent offense. He pitched well in the second half last season.
Kudos to Floff for predicting Peralta signing with St. Louis.