The writer is being a jerk about it, but nothing he is saying is wrong. Young is terrible now, and nothing about his past redeems him now. Leadership is a word that people throw around to protect players they love and don't want to offend.
Any position he plays puts the team at a disadvantage. Same with his hitting. He cannot come off the bench and PH lefties anymore, because he cannot hit them well enough to make it worth their while. The Dodgers traded for what Young did 2002-11. Not what he is now.
Yeah, that's a pretty safe bet there. It seems like it's the Dodgers year.
Pujols was paid 300 million for what he did before. It happens all the time in Baseball.
I just never want to go back to pre 2010 Rangers. Whatever they do. Sign McCann in the off season, also go hard after Abreu and even bid on Tanaka. Make it happen!
I think their GM is in all in mode, so he thinks adding Young will help. He's wrong, but that's what some GMs do.
..There was some gloom and doom back then.
Ya know, I've been pleasantly surprised by AJ this season. But McCann is a much better catcher and younger too. I'd also be fine with bringing back Soto in his same role.
Moreland is under team control and only cost $500,000 or so for next season. Think that's right. At that price, someone will be willing to take a flyer on him I think. But he's been a large disappointment since coming back from injury. Abreu would be a terrific upgrade.
Thought it was hard pressed to go to the WS this year with the off season we went through. Much less with the injuries we had. 2014 looks like a better bet for us. A year under Perez and Profar's belt. Getting Harrison, Cruz and Lewis back fit. If the last two are re-signed. Of course all of this, offensively speaking, is depended on the up coming off season. JD has to belly up. McCann?, Choo?, Ellsbury? If not Garza, sign or trade for another starter. Plus probably get another set of relievers.
Moreland is going to end up with at least 25 hr and 60 something rbi on the season. Avg is not great obviously but the other production is not bad at all, and he plays a good glove. Not saying don't look at other options but he's doing better than most people give credit for, especially if he ever stays healthy and plays 150 games. Everyone is clamoring to keep Cruz as DH and his average yearly numbers are not much above Moreland's.
Ya know, I've been pleasantly surprised by AJ this season. But McCann is a much better catcher and younger too. I'd also be fine with bringing back Soto in his same role.
Moreland is under team control and only cost $500,000 or so for next season. Think that's right. At that price, someone will be willing to take a flyer on him I think. But he's been a large disappointment since coming back from injury. Abreu would be a terrific upgrade.
