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Odds and Ends: Ricciardi, Guardado, Alvarez

By Tim Dierkes [August 26, 2008 at 11:26am CST]

Let's round 'em up...

Chat today, 2pm CST.
Richard Griffin of the Toronto Star tries to view J.P. Ricciardi's tenure from both sides. Drunk Jays Fans gives their take on the article.
Aaron Gleeman takes a closer look at Eddie Guardado, while Jamey Newberg tells us about Mark Hamburger.
Inspired by Nelson Cruz's excellent '08 MLB debut, Rob Neyer and Sam Mellinger discuss cheap talent and "4A" players. Do Jeff Bailey, Mike Hessman, Joe Koshansky, Scott McClain, Terry Tiffee, and Josh Whitesell fit the bill? It's always fun when these guys get a legitimate shot.
The Pirates are getting frustrated with Scott Boras' games regarding Pedro Alvarez - he's signed, so let him take his physical already. Is Boras anti-winter ball for some reason? Speaking of Alvarez, Matt Bandi strikes back at Bob Smizik for his article regarding the scoop on the signing.
If the Padres have the #1 overall pick next June, will they pass on Boras-repped phenom Stephen Strasburg due to signability?
Andrew Baggarly wonders if the Giants should sign Mark Mulder this winter.
Ken Rosenthal examines the Yankees' upcoming offseason challenges. River Ave. Blues responds to the piece.
Tigers reliever Francis Beltran was designated for assignment after 13 innings. The 28 year-old had been hittable in Triple A as well.

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How could the Padres justify such a move? Passing on the San Diego State pitching phenom because of dollars? That's certainly the mark of a winning organization...

Posted by: Meoveryouok | August 26, 2008 at 11:34 AM

I will always remember Terry Tiffee for costing Francisco Liriano a shutout by dropping a ball while playing first in the bottom of the ninth in 2006.

Posted by: joeiscool12 | August 26, 2008 at 12:31 PM

I think the most surprising part of the Griffin interview was that he didn't ask the two most pressing questions about Ricciardi...

1) Does he even like baseball?
2) Does he have a passion for the game?

Posted by: jstuart | August 26, 2008 at 01:28 PM

I imagine there would be riots on the streets of 2 cities if San Diego and Washington end up with the top 2 picks next year and both pass on Strasburg because of money. Normally I wouldn't think Washington would pass, but after the Crow thing (and having to pay another top 10 pick in 2009), you never know.

Assuming he stays healthy, Strasburg will probably get a deal close to what Teixeira got, which is the highest ever.

Posted by: mymrbig | August 26, 2008 at 01:37 PM

Agree with Meo
If Strasburg is avaliable and the Padres pass on him, even for another top 3 pick, the fan base will absolutely lose its minds and be incredibly pissed off.

Strasburg becomes a Padre next year or the fans will riot

Posted by: AnteaterPadre | August 26, 2008 at 02:25 PM

Remember there are still three teams in the mix for the #1 spot and I think despite the signability questions he goes to the team that picks 1. The Mariners, Padres, or Nationals.

Posted by: rebuilding | August 26, 2008 at 03:21 PM

A lot of potential "AAAA" players really need a low pressure situation with lots of ABs to succeed. Playing for KC makes sense here, as does a regular stint at AAA in a higher quality league (one with a lot of pitching). Tiffee and Luis Maza are good examples who have played in both the Twins and Dodger organizations. Both buried under better players and successful in the minors.

Brandon Webb could end up being one of these guys if the Angels don't trade him.

Posted by: AA | August 26, 2008 at 07:05 PM

Oops I forgot that Brandon Webb has been pitching Angels minor leagues during his freetime when he's not an ace on AZ. lol. I take it you meen Brandon Wood or Nick Adenhart?

Posted by: ballerwhiteboy | August 26, 2008 at 09:38 PM

Ah, that's funny. I meant Brandon Wood.

As for Adenhart, he needs to be a AAA player before he is a AAAA player. His command is just terrible at this point.

Posted by: AA | August 27, 2008 at 01:34 AM

Did anyone read the River Ave article? That actually has to be one of the most pathetic, whiny, blind analysis I've ever read... and I often read bostondirtdogs editorials.

Posted by: start_wearing_purple | August 27, 2008 at 01:43 AM

Good bye Beltran, and don't come back.

Posted by: Calriver | August 27, 2008 at 04:12 AM

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