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Guest 3370
Andruw Jones could be perfect for the Padres, but hopefully the ballpark won’t kill him.
coolstorybro222
isn’t Petco basically a smaller Rangers stadium?
coolstorybro222
isn’t Petco basically a smaller Rangers stadium?
Yankees420
I was at that game, I was sitting in Steinbrenner’s seats right next to the dugout, prior to the start I got Matsui’s autograph and my little brother was give a Soriano foul ball. Soriano actually reached base on a passed ball strikeout.
Yankees420
Also, I agree with River Ave. Blues that we only need minor pieces, a bullpen arm would help, maybe Cashman calls Kenny and sees what it’ll take to get Putz. I personally don’t mind using Posada as the primary DH and having Cervelli start most games at C, the kid has tenacity and excellent defense, plus Posada will probably be the primary DH next season anyway so now is a good time to transition him, and if N. Johnson comes back then we have a good problem. Pena seems like a capable fill in as long as it’s once a week, but if someone gets injured I would like to see an MI upgrade over Pena.
aap212
Pena’s season isn’t that odd. Players like him often fall off a cliff around his age.
Brandon G
Well when Andruw was with the Braves he crushed the ball in San Diego, in fact I’m pretty sure he hit one of the longest homeruns in Petco Park history. He can still play the outfield, but his numbers have plummeted because of a neck injury and little to no at bats recently. If anything he could provide a low risk power bat!
Yankees420
I think the Padres should look at Austin Kearns, he has doubles power in Petco and I’m pretty sure his defense is solid, plus I doubt he’d cost a lot in prospects.
Brandon G
I agree, Kearns will probably be on many teams list this trade deadline… So far a good sign for the Indians, especially if they move him to a desperate contender.
Yankees420
Yeah I think there will be a mini bidding war for Kearns, as long as his production stays near where it’s at now.
Brandon G
I agree, Kearns will probably be on many teams list this trade deadline… So far a good sign for the Indians, especially if they move him to a desperate contender.
Muggi
Sad to see Ibanez fall so far so fast, but when the facts are laid plain like Phillies Nation does…they’re right. Raul’s time has come.
Muggi
Sad to see Ibanez fall so far so fast, but when the facts are laid plain like Phillies Nation does…they’re right. Raul’s time has come.
Jacob J
I still have not read anywhere a plausible explanation as to how Ibanez lost his power so suddenly. To go from 35+ homers to 3 or whatever, it just makes no sense.The reason there are no writers dealing with this is mainly because the majority of baseball writers are followers rather than leaders, and many are so out of touch with current happenings that they haven’t a clue whats going on. The rookie of the year voting in the NL last year was a prime example of this.
aap212
Bat only guys fall off suddenly in their thirties all the time. Like Travis Hafner. It’s just a regular pattern.
aap212
Bat only guys fall off suddenly in their thirties all the time. Like Travis Hafner. It’s just a regular pattern.
Jacob J
I still have not read anywhere a plausible explanation as to how Ibanez lost his power so suddenly. To go from 35+ homers to 3 or whatever, it just makes no sense.The reason there are no writers dealing with this is mainly because the majority of baseball writers are followers rather than leaders, and many are so out of touch with current happenings that they haven’t a clue whats going on. The rookie of the year voting in the NL last year was a prime example of this.