2014 Offseason Plans Thread

[lainey12]

Ya and harrison missed the entire season. I don't see your point. Kemp is healthy and he has been for awhile. He was even healthy for the postseason but LA wanted to go with what they had.

and that rings no alarms bells for you?
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[RevSader]

We won't be the angels. I just don't see the hate for kemp. Hes a 4-7 WAR player. He put up 8.4 not to long ago

His salary dude...it's too damn high. This is not 2011

 

[lainey12]

They aren't staying with with last years payroll. If that were the case then they won't ad anyone else that's impactful

They may not add anyone that's a big "impact" player

 

[terpsfball09]

and that rings no alarms bells for you?
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It just tells me that they were the best team in baseball in the second half of 2013 and they probably didnt want to change anything. I think he was healthy, but they didn't want to make changes

 

[RevSader]

Like I said, I think DH's should be older guys who are shorter term and cheap. I dont think they should be average aged guys who just suck so bad at everything else that they DH

Yeah I couldn't disagree more. If that's what he's good at and makes less than 10 MM I want him at DH.

 

[DT LUNA]

and that rings no alarms bells for you?
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Good point Lainey

 

[RevSader]

It just tells me that they were the best team in baseball in the second half of 2013 and they probably didnt want to change anything. I think he was healthy, but they didn't want to make changes

Lol okay...that's why they used MY to pinch hit and fail so hard they got bounced.

 

[Hambombs]

They may not add anyone that's a big "impact" player

Then I don't see what's to get excited about for the winter meetings then

 

[RevSader]

Kemp was not even available...
LA Times

 

[Hambombs]

It just tells me that they were the best team in baseball in the second half of 2013 and they probably didnt want to change anything. I think he was healthy, but they didn't want to make changes

I think it just means he might of not been healthy who knows

 

[terpsfball09]

Lol okay...that's why they used MY to pinch hit and fail so hard they got bounced.

if it aint broke, dont fix it.

I'd rather LA eat some of the cash for the next 2 years and then sign kendrys morales to a 2 year deal to dh during those years.

 

[DT LUNA]

It just tells me that they were the best team in baseball in the second half of 2013 and they probably didnt want to change anything. I think he was healthy, but they didn't want to make changes

If he was ready he would be playing somewhere and there was certainly room for him someplace.

 

[Justinkm83]

I would like to have EE, Kemp, Braun, CarGo, Bautista, Cruz, Morales, or anyone else that upgrades this below average offense. I'm getting a strong feeling that if it's not a LAD OFer that JD will go into next year hoping the young guys step up. He might pick up a cheap DH and go with Choice in LF. If this is the case then I'm not sure I will back JD anymore.

 

[terpsfball09]

If he was ready he would be playing somewhere and there was certainly room for him someplace.

When you got puig crawford and ethier having the years they are having its tough to find a spot for him. As good as kemp is, the fact is they started playing better the second half of last year. More because of coincidence, but still you dont change the lineup if it is as successful as they were.

 

[DT LUNA]

I would like to have EE, Kemp, Braun, CarGo, Bautista, or anyone else that upgrades this below average offense. I'm getting a strong feeling that if it's not a LAD OFer that JD will go into next year hoping the young guys step up. He might pick up a cheap DH and go with Choice in LF. If this is the case then I'm not sure I will back JD anymore.

If that be the case the young guys may step up but if not JD won't get much support IMO.

 

[lainey12]

Where does it say Kemp was healthy for the playoffs here? It says the opposite, and it's the second surgery on that shoulder

Matt Kemp will have minor shoulder surgery and will not participate in the playoffs | HardballTalk

 

[Broseidon]

I still hope he isn't. Morse plays less than Kemp.

He also costs considerably less money, no prospects and most importantly...he's available. His 2013 was terrible and that undoubtedly concerns some, but I think it has more to do with Safeco than his lack of talent.

His career averages are pretty damn solid for a DH
.281 avg .334 Obp .473 slug 23 hr 77 RBI

 

[darrylgann]

I would like to have EE, Kemp, Braun, CarGo, Bautista, Cruz, Morales, or anyone else that upgrades this below average offense. I'm getting a strong feeling that if it's not a LAD OFer that JD will go into next year hoping the young guys step up. He might pick up a cheap DH and go with Choice in LF. If this is the case then I'm not sure I will back JD anymore.

Either we get Kemp or Choo, I'll bet we still see a lot of Mr. Choice.

 

[Hambombs]

I would like to have EE, Kemp, Braun, CarGo, Bautista, Cruz, Morales, or anyone else that upgrades this below average offense. I'm getting a strong feeling that if it's not a LAD OFer that JD will go into next year hoping the young guys step up. He might pick up a cheap DH and go with Choice in LF. If this is the case then I'm not sure I will back JD anymore.

"Back" as in have his back?

 

[Justinkm83]

He also costs considerably less money, no prospects and most importantly...he's available. His 2013 was terrible and that undoubtedly concerns some, but I think it has more to do with Safeco than his lack of talent.

His career averages are pretty damn solid for a DH
.281 avg .334 Obp .473 slug 23 hr 77 RBI

Those aren't his career AVGs. That's what he would AVG per year if he played all 162, which he doesn't. He's only played more than 103 once. He's actually only hit 83 HR's in 9 years.