MLBTR Chat Transcript

AL MVP should go to Miguel Cabera

Kemp is a natural CF with his skill set (speed + athleticism + arm). Additionally, since they already have a natural RF in Ethier, it makes sense for them to keep Kemp in CF anyway. The OF defensive numbers for the Dodgers are largely skewed by the GB/K heavy staff.

Lowe - GB machine
Kuroda - 50%+ GB rate
Billingsley - 40%+ GB rate

The Dodgers' 3 top pitchers are all GB pitchers, with Bills also having big K numbers. That means fewer chances to up the +/-, RF, etc. of the outfielders.

Why do Yankees fans always think other teams will just give away their players? Why would the Giants just give you their most valuable offensive asset?

haha chris im a huge yankee fan and those are just rediculous trades. your falling into the stereotype of yankee fans who think their players can get anyone and everyone.

"Kemp makes alot of sense for the Yankees, but what would the Dodgers want? Say Cano for Billingsley and Kemp? or Loney and Kemp?"

Are you insane? Cano wouldn't net Billingsley straight up, let alone adding Kemp into the mix. Hell, Cano wouldn't bring Kemp or Loney straight up.

"if that was directed to me, I hate to break it to you, but I am a Giants fan. The Giants have no need for Winn.. infact they have a need to get rid of him. He is hitting well, which will help them get rid of him, but Schierholtz should be the starting RF for the Giants in 08."

Why not have Schierholtz play 3B, Sandoval roving between 3B, 1B and C, Winn between RF and LF?

I think the biggest argument against Aviles is the lack of games played. While it isn't the guy's fault, he will just inch over 100 games played this year, which really isn't much for a non-pitcher to be considered for ROTY. Remember that even with his great year last year, Braun was hurt by his games played.

"if that was directed to me, I hate to break it to you, but I am a Giants fan. The Giants have no need for Winn.. infact they have a need to get rid of him."

If getting rid of above average CF's for salary relief is your philosophy I apologize. I guess I need to re-examine the league because I didn't know that CAPABLE CF'S with VORPs at 29.4 and WARPs above 8 grow on trees.

I guess SF is starving for cash so they may as well just toss away their best player.

Trading away valuable players for valuable prospects or assets makes sense, yes, but giving away your best player who still has excellent value is stupid. If Randy Winn can play CF, which many believe he can, he is an above average player, and he deserves more than an "excess" infielder the Yankees have.

I'm sorry to be rude, but you don't know what you are talking about if you think trading Randy Winn for nothing is productive. If the Giants want to maximize production they should platoon their OF gaining valuable at bats for Schierholtz (who I think will be above avg. given a chance), and Lewis. Just giving away valuable assets is extremely dumb, even if they are blocking younger players.

Furthermore, the $ is no issue to the Giants as they are one of the more wealthy franchises in the Majors. Granted payroll is down right now, but there is no point to overextend yourself if you aren't a competitor. However, you still need to put a decent product on the field, and Winn helps in that regard.

I know you probably don't follow my posts, but for about 2 years I have been promoting the "youth movement." I agree that the young guys deserve AB's and Winn may take them, but Winn also deserves them. He is ONE of the main reasons the Giants aren't the laughing stock of the league.

Why don't you complain about Dave Roberts?

i do complain about roberts, I just dont see him as a very tradeable person. I hope someone will take him, but I think he is someone that the Giants will have to eat sallary on. I know they are not hurting for money by any means, I just want to save money for a couple years, invest it in international signing/draft bonuses.