Ryan Freel Is Unhappy

While Ill agree it must suck to go from one building team to another, he should stop whining.

He's an average player at best, what does he expect?

Besides, I'd rather give the time to Pie, see if we have anything there. Freel isn't the long-term answer, whereas Pie may be.

Giants rulez- You really need to relax..

Giants: The O's traded Chad Bradford to the Rays last season, so clearly they are willing to make moves within the division.

What ever happened to the PTBNL in that deal, btw?

Freel can definitely be a helpful piece for somebody. He's a solid defensive player at all three outfield positions, second base and third base.

While he doesn't have much pop, he's pretty fast and has shown some solid on base ability. He's posted an OBP over .340 in five of the past six seasons, and he posted OBP's of .375, .371, and .363 in his three seasons with over 430 plate appearances.

There's gotta be some value in there, if he doesn't cost much.

"dude ur shouldnt be complaining u dont hit 40 HR u dont get 100RBI u can get 100 runs but unable to and u can also get 100 SB and u also can have a .300 + average but u know what u cant do that soo just retire from baseball u were used to free money....and all u YANKEE FANS THAT ARE EXCITED DONT BE CAUSE U GUYS ARENT GOING TO GET HIM JUST LIKE HOW U GUYS THINK ROY HALLIDAY IS COMIN TO U....U GUYS DONT TRADE PEOPLE WITHIN UR OWN DIVISION"

This guy must be really, really fuckingg hammered. Like totally destroyed. Like 30 beers and a lot of drugs. Wow.

Why do people think that since it's "only the internet," proper spelling and grammar can go out the window?

Looks like Freel has replaced Payton in the "I am clueless on my skill level" department

Well, the O's are still rebuilding; I don't see why they wouldn't deal Freel within the division when they aren't going to contend. Halladay is really a different topic which has nothing to do with this, but I'd imagine that if the Yankees made an offer for Doc which was far and away the best one out there, he'd be in pinstripes. There is certainly a premium to deal players within the division, but I doubt the Jays would outright refuse to consider it.

Snider is already playing every day against right handers, and got his first start against a lefty this past week. I don't see playing time for Lind/Snider as a problem for the Jays.

I don't see much point in coming up with theoretical trade scenarios. The Yankees, even if they included Joba, probably can't make a very competitive offer for Halladay compared to other teams. Nor is this thread about Halladay. But, for what it is worth, could you please turn off your caps lock?

there's something we don't know about yet to get him this upset. He's played in 9 games and started 4 before going on the DL a week ago. That's PT in more than half of the games at the time. Honestly if he wants to go, he doesn't really fit into the rebuild anyway.

Freel needs to start hitting his weight (he can't weigh more than 170).

Has anybody asked Farney what he thinks of all this?

Psst...Ryan...doing/saying douchey things is allowed for Manny Ramirez only.

Looking at his SB/CS numbers, I suspect his wheels aren't what they once were, which is not surprising given his age. At his peak - when he had outstanding speed - he could have started on a number of teams. He's no more than a useful bench guy now when/if he's healthy.

As an O's fan, I wasn't thrilled with getting Freel in the first place. With Montanez (now up with the big league club) and Reimold in the minors, I thought it was a waste of trade value to get a washed up vet for fourth OF duties. Now he's bitchin' about PT. Ummm...if you want playing time, DO SOMETHING!!! Freel sucks and he's talking like he's a star. What a tool.

I understand why he was included in the Hernandez deal- his contract made up for some of the $$$ Cincy had to pick up in taking Ramon. Still, as a fan who had been calling for that very trade- Hernandez to Cincinnati- since LAST spring, I was sort of hoping we could eat some of Ramon's contract and get someone like Todd Frazier or even Chris Valaika straight up. Instead, we got this d-bag, plus Waring and Turner. The minor leaguers are just OK- Turner looks like he could become a decent utility guy and Waring has some pop- but it's something. We'll be lucky to find a taker for Freel's salary in a dump job. Anyone expecting a legit prospect for this guy is friggin' dreaming! And again...I'm an O's fan. Just a realistic one. Maybe- MAYBE- we could nab a mid-level prospect if we traded in-division (say, the Yanks) but even that's a stretch.

And you know what? I'm OK with that. Good riddance.