Discussion: Aubrey Huff

Could Huffy be a plan b option for the braves for a 1B/3B if Laroche can't be resigned at reasonable cost? Is it worth the shot at 2-3M in the hopes that he will rebound to his 08' numbers? I still Laroche should be the main target at 1B but you could get something similar in numbers with Huffy at 1/2 the cost it will take resign Laroche.

Mets should consider him. They need a stopgap at 1B while still working on Murphy and Davis. He can come cheap, and with Abreu on a 2/20 with a 3rd year team option in Left, we can spend the rest of our resources on Pitching

I wouldn't be surprised if he's a late February signing. The Mariners might be a good fit if Griffey and/or Branyan retire and sign elsewhere, respectively.

Probably snag a decent (but not extravagant) deal somewhere (pretty much anywhere), he's had some cracking years (2002-2004, 2008). He's proved that he isn't a bad player just a remarkably inconsistent one, i wouldn't be surprised if he hit .300 with 25+ HRs. Problem is i wouldn't be surprised if he it .260 with 5+ HRs.

If he is only going to get that kind of offer from teams, wouldn't the pirates be interested in him? He is a lefty, the pirates covet lefties, and could play 1st until alvarez or tabata is ready to play everyday at the major league level. He could also serve as a valuable pinch hitter when he didn't get to start but he would provide some pop, provided his power returns, and would be much less apt to tank on a non contender. If they offered him a one year deal, he tears it up in the weak pitching of NL for the first half they could dump him for prospects and bring up clement after the deadline. Anyone see this happening? Its not a jeromy burnitz situation as long as they dont give him big money

"Why did Huff decline so much in '09? Age, injury, mechanics? It appears that 2008 was the fluke but is there a chance he could repeat or is 2009 his new base level? I guess that's what needs to be figured out before it's decided how much he's worth."

His line drive rate, HR/FB ratio, and contact rates plummeted, and his power seemingly disappeared.

Although I do like the Pirates suggestion.

He could share playing time at third base with Vazquez, first base with Jones, and left field with Moss and/or Pearce until Alvarez and/or Tabata are ready, and give the team a veteran presence in their order, which lacks power beyond Jones, Doumit, and the decent power from McCutchen, LaRoche and Milledge.

1 year/3 million to the Giants. I think he's a good buy low candidate. He's had terrible years, and great years. He should be able to bounce back. At least, I think so. Anyone think he could be similar to Abreu this season?

"If he is going to play for peanuts, he surely won't be signing with Pittsburgh.

I could see him signing for cheap, but there will be jobs in ATL, NYM, SF, and the Yankees and Red Sox are always options for "cheap" guys."

That depends on whether he wants to be a bench piece for a contender or practically an everyday player for a lesser team.

With the playing time, he can show other teams that he's still a playable everyday piece, and maybe make himself some cash while extending his career.

"Anyone think he could be similar to Abreu this season?"

They're very different players, so no.

sounds like A billy beane pick up

"I agree with OaklandAs. I think he would be a nice fit in Oakland. What do they have to lose? Their other options are Barton and potentially Garciaparra (if he is still around)."

You want the A's to bench Daric Barton in order to sign Aubrey Huff? Really?

Barton has showed some great plate discipline in AAA and with Oakland this year, he's a plus defender at first, and he's got solid gap power, although he'll never be more than a 20-25 HR hitter.

Even so, his ability to get on-base, his quality defense, his youth, and his upside make him a substantially superior option than Huff.

The Athletics need to focus on adding a third baseman so that they don't rush Brett Wallace to the majors, as well as adding a good innings eater so they don't overuse any of their talented young arms, especially Anderson and Cahill.

"Anyone think he could be similar to Abreu this season?"

They're very different players, so no.

You missed my point. What I meant was that he could sign very cheaply and put up great numbers for the price. I'm not stupid.

""I agree with OaklandAs. I think he would be a nice fit in Oakland. What do they have to lose? Their other options are Barton and potentially Garciaparra (if he is still around).""

No, doesn't look like one to me.

Unless Cust is non-tendered, Huff shouldn't be considered. No reason to block someone by playing him at 1B.