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Ryร nWKrol
Then why did Torrealba even sign knowing that Iannetta and Conger have the major league C position on lockdown?
Tigers72
Weren’t they talking about possibly trading one of them? Maybe he thought that and they were the only contender that offered him a good amount of money.
Ryร nWKrol
They were. But that will likely only happen (if at all) after trading one Kendrick or Aybar for young pitching.
brian310
Do the White Sox and Angels matchup in a deal? Sox could use Conger but I don’t know what the Angels would want.
Seamaholic
Love Yorvie, but it’s time to hand them up. He couldn’t catch up to any fastballs last year, and his defense was awful too.
CannonFodder
Did/does anyone honestly believe that Bourn would/will outperform his contract?
Sufferfortribe
Bourn’s defense doesn’t make him a “one-way player,” it’s his lack of offense as a leadoff hitter that does. His contract, along with Swisher’s, are going to burden the Tribe. And since the Indians are going to justify those contracts by playing them both, that will block some of our prospects from being called up. After all, Shapiro and Antonetti don’t want to look bad. Oops………..too late.
LazerTown
IMO the swisher contract was actually a really good price.
Sufferfortribe
Not if it’s going to impede Jesus Aguilar’s moving up from AAA. And he could be that “big bat” we’ve been in need of. And on a team full of LH hitters, a RH power bat would be a welcome change.
LazerTown
Sure, and that’s all situational though. Many free agents sign for bloated prices. I think that there was a decent chance Swisher’s contract can provide value. Whether the Indian’s can survive by paying free agent prices is another question. They are small market team.
0vercast
I agree. Swish has plenty of time to redeem himself on the field. Not to mention, he’s famous for his clubhouse presence.
MB923
Thought Ryan would be about Brendan Ryan. He’s likely to begin the season on the DL.
Pei Kang
Where are the Met fans who clamored for Sandy to sign Bourn now? That was the best non-signing they made.
Sufferfortribe
Thanks for reminding me. ๐
Pei Kang
haha ๐ sorry…just be glad Lagares turned out to be a fantastic defensive guy…and maybe decent hitter. I am hoping he turns into 1/15th of Bourn.
Spit Ball
Peter Bourjos would be nice. A .350 obp would be even better so he could leadoff.
Pei Kang
agreed, let’s just hope he doesn’t suck
NickinIthaca
The Twins still allow Bill Smith around the stadium after the condition he left that franchise in?
0vercast
Loyal to a fault perhaps?
Or maybe he’s still useful in a reduced role, similar to what he did prior to the Reign of Terror.
Joey 6
Mark Lowe has nasty stuff. Watched him last night mow down hitters. Didn’t the Rays tweak his delivery and now he’s lights out? I remember seeing a video interview a couple weeks back with him talking about how much he likes the changes. I’d rather see him in the bullpen than Lueke or Heath Bell.