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Boras Comments On Garret Anderson
Agent Scott Boras spoke about his new client Garret Anderson recently to Dylan Hernandez of the L.A. Times. Boras says Anderson wants to play every day, and could handle the outfield regularly for an NL club. He also said Anderson is four years away from 3,000 hits, a reasonable suggestion assuming he's healthy and effective through his age 37-40 seasons. Rob Neyer says is this is highly unlikely. Jerry Crasnick spoke to an NL exec who believes Anderson has two or three years left.
Anderson was "a little surprised and disappointed" the Angels didn't pick up his $11MM option, but he's leaving the door open.
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I would gather a lot of teams could really use Anderson as long as the price stays reasonable which I doubt being that he's with Boras now.
Boras will want 24 years and 500 Million dollars as usual.
Posted by: xethicx | November 26, 2008 at 10:03 AM
In 4 years Anderson might actually join the 500 walk club as well. I actually hope he gets to 3,000 hits so HoF voters are finally forced to exclude a guy with a stupid count statistic from the Hall.
Anderson has been a slightly above average hitting OF his entire career with about 3 or 4 real good seasons. He'll hit below league average as a corner OF, meaning he's more suited for a bench role.
Posted by: Teetz1 | November 26, 2008 at 10:08 AM
Lots of teams could use Anderson if the price is right and not too risky.
I could see him fitting in as an outfielder this season as a leader on a young American league team and then moving to DH over the next few seasons.
Posted by: xethicx | November 26, 2008 at 10:09 AM
He might look good in Tampa Bay, if they let Floyd go. They seem to have a void at DH, so they could use a four-man rotation with their OFs and DH slot.
Posted by: cmac1973 | November 26, 2008 at 10:14 AM
"Boras will want 24 years and 500 Million dollars as usual." -xethicx
Best comment ever.
Posted by: ksuth | November 26, 2008 at 10:17 AM
I think Anderson was surprised that his option wasn't picked up considering what both Matthews and stretching as far as Torii Hunter was signed for last year.
I would love to see him stay and retire with the Angels, but I am afraid that his production will continue erode.
Posted by: tbone88 | November 26, 2008 at 10:18 AM
how poor is his defense? He might be that solid LH bat in the OF that the cubs are looking for. He did start 94 games in CF a few years ago, has he regressed or can he handle RF?
Posted by: Sabinus | November 26, 2008 at 10:26 AM
Anderson is a above average defender, but he wasn't the hitter he once was, although he is above average.
He won't be able to play CF because he has average speed know, but he should be able to play RF, but I don't know if he is willing to switch.
Posted by: tbone88 | November 26, 2008 at 10:47 AM
Cadillac Anderson is average at best in the field... He has a solid arm, but he needs it to make up for his jogging to most balls... Peter Gammons says he is great a positioning himself to make the play... this is a kind way of saying he's at best average...
Also, Anderson has always complained about playing the DH role... don't expect him to be looking for that in his next contract... I see him going to an NL team if he doesn't re-sign with the Halos...
Posted by: Scott | November 26, 2008 at 10:54 AM
Scott, I'd have to politely disagree. Although he doesn't have the speed, positioning and having a solid arm is key.
He had only 2 errors in 261 games over the last 3 seasons). Yes, he had 5 errors in 05.
You can talk me into agreeing that I can slot him in the average and above average.
Posted by: tbone88 | November 26, 2008 at 11:03 AM
"In 4 years Anderson might actually join the 500 walk club as well"
Ha, that's a good comment. But I think you're right, because even if Anderson limps to 3,000 hits he'll get snubbed by the Hall (rightfully so, in my opinion). I still can't imagine him making it to 3,000 hits because he is already at the point where he isn't envisioned as a starter by most clubs.
Posted by: GoTribe | November 26, 2008 at 11:03 AM
let me restate....
average
slot anderson here
above average
Posted by: tbone88 | November 26, 2008 at 11:04 AM
Anderson to Philly if Burrell leaves? He hates DH, it's a hitters' park, and his defense is clearly an upgrade in left. Would be much better if he was a righty, obviously.
Posted by: PhillyPhan6 | November 26, 2008 at 11:12 AM
Garret Anderson's OPS+ the past four seasons: 97, 94, 114, 97. What about that makes him even slightly above average? He's slightly below average as just a hitter in general. He's wayyy below average as a corner outfielder.
Posted by: Teetz1 | November 26, 2008 at 12:40 PM
Fun Fact: Jason Bay has the same career walk total as Garret Anderson in 9 less seasons.
Posted by: Teetz1 | November 26, 2008 at 12:42 PM
Teetz1 I totally agree...
tbone... I hear you, but the error count is totally deceiving... why... he jogs to balls... straight stats can tell lies... he just only gets the easy ones… it’s not that he’s above average in the slightest bit… all the plays that would make him above or even slightly above average… all the plays that make other outfielders fit that description drop as hits because of his weak effort… I’ll respectfully disagree... I like GA… but his defense and attitude towards DH has always left me not caring if he returns as an Angel…
Posted by: Scott | November 26, 2008 at 03:58 PM
"Cadillac Anderson is average at best in the field... He has a solid arm, but he needs it to make up for his jogging to most balls... Peter Gammons says he is great a positioning himself to make the play... this is a kind way of saying he's at best average..."
Gammons is right. Anderson is all about positioning and also has a long striding run that makes it look like he is lazy in the field.
"Also, Anderson has always complained about playing the DH role... don't expect him to be looking for that in his next contract... I see him going to an NL team if he doesn't re-sign with the Halos..."
He makes sense as an NLer. He could benefit from the steady diet of fastballs.
"but his defense and attitude towards DH has always left me not caring if he returns as an Angel…"
The guy's numbers speak for themselves. He hits better when he is playing the field. As for his defense, he is one of those players (like Ichiro Suzuki) who is underrated by the +/- metric.
Posted by: AA | November 26, 2008 at 04:23 PM
AA...listen... if the guy goes up to bat with a bad attitude about the positiion he has to play of course his numbers are going to be low...
also those numbers are telling a lie, just as stats can... GA most often played DH'd coming off of an injury, almost as a rehab position, so his numbers should be lower...
lets face it... yes he's had a solid career, above average... Angel Hall off Fame Career... but in my opinion... and it's only an opinion...I much rather move on and give the at bats to someone else...
Take care and Happy Turkey Day!
Posted by: Scott | November 26, 2008 at 04:48 PM
BTW... When was Ichiro ever underrated as a defender...
Posted by: Scott | November 26, 2008 at 04:54 PM
Yah, my question as well, when Ichiro came to the majors there was 3 things known with 100% certainty.
1. He could hit
2. He could run
3. He was an amazing outfielder
Posted by: xethicx | November 27, 2008 at 01:08 PM