Durham Without Offers, Could Retire

Really? No one could use him?

I could almost see him going back to the White Sox, to help hold down second base until Lillibridge or someone is ready.

I know a couple teams*

I could see Ray Durham being a solid bench bat for the A's. He hits lefties well. The A's look as if they flounder against LHP.

I'd think that he could fill in at 3B if/when Chavez got hurt, since 2B is a more demanding position than 3B. And spell Chavez once in a while, since he's LH and its critical to keep him healthy.

This is the kind of player the Reds could sign for the bench and could potentially start at a high level. Hes fast, got a good glove, and a good bat.
Hes the perfect pinch-hitter double switch guy. He could pinch run, Reds should offer him 1.5-2 mil to ride the bench this this year

Wasnt he with the Brewers last season? I hope someone signs him, if he wants to play, sign him for a one year contract for a low amount (see if really wants to play if the offer is low (money vs wanting to play))
I like Durham so I hope he gets signed somewhere..

Its called the hot corner because balls are hit hard there way, no reason to believe Duram couldnt play 3rd

"I disagree wholeheartedly. There's a reason it's called the hot corner. 2B doesn't have a cool nickname like that."

Clearly you have never played organized baseball. 2B is a much more demanding position than 3B.

I would retire too if the best I could do was back up Adam Kennedy.

Fyi, I played both positions extensively in organized ball, and 3B, imo, is easily the more challenging of the two. It relies much more on, as one commenter stated, reflexes and superb hand-eye coordination.

I've watched Durham for the past 5+ seasons as a Giants fan and he is not a gifted defender by any means. I guarantee you he will not be playing 3B in anyone's infield this year. He hasn't played a game at third his entire career.

brewers,

PLZ PLZ PLZ!!!!! sign him i would take him over Weeks any day

3b is a little bit like 1b. You need range and a decent glove, you just need a good arm unlike 1b where you don't. 2b requires a ton of things. It requires speed, undivided attention, a great baseball IQ and a decent glove to boot.

Teams should be all over him, as a starter or a utility player. He is 2 years removed from a 26 hr, 93 rbi campaign in just 137 games. The Mets would be fools not to name Durham their starting second basemen right now.

The guy gets on base, scores runs, can provide some pop for a second basemen, and all around knows how to handle the bat. I am sure he can play the outfield adequately too.

This blows my mind that he can't even get an offer. Something's going on here.

Why wouldn't the Brewers resign him for a least one year. He is a hell of alot better than rickie weeks!!