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jwredsox
There was an interesting piece during a Red Sox – Rays game last year where they showed Upton’s stats vs. a “power fastball” or a pitcher in the top third in K/BB. He had some ungodly bad numbers due to a long swing then went to whiff on three straight Papelbon fastballs. I wonder if a new hitting coach could actually fix that in Upton.
And I realize this is purely speculative since those pitchers are naturally harder to hit and guys with fastballs like that tend to be decent pitchers but it’s an interesting thought.
thegreatGman1231
They should target Marlon Bryd of the cubs
Guest 6835
No, the Cubs would probably trade them Colvin, though.
chaifetz10
I doubt that. Colvin is under team control for a lot longer at a fraction of the cost.
rzepczynski
cory patterson come overpay for him
Andrew
Mad about that double play too?
LUWahooNatFan
I’d rather have Michael Bourn if he becomes available…Nationals are in desperate need of a lead off
grant77
Blue Jays could really use Upton, a nice bat with great D. The Rays probably want low level prospects too, the Jays are a perfect fit in that regard.
Andrew
Upton bats right
notsureifsrs
everything you know is wrong
jwredsox
I doubt they would trade him within the division. And why would the Rays want low level prospects as opposed to the type of solid and projectable players the Rays have been trading for lately?
alexchicago14
If I were the Rays….i’d probably keep him, do they think Sam Fuld is going to be this good all year? now i don’t know what they really have prospect wise in OF’s but they might just wanna resign him…..as a cubs fan, i would love to have SOMEONE with speed on the team that could lead off. so i guess i’m asking………..do the Rays want Carlos Pena back????
rorad
Desmond Jennings is a solid outfield prospect. They can afford to lose Upton.
jasonk
Victorino for Werth, straight up. Joking, of course, but given the Phillies’ struggles in the OF, I bet Charlie wishes he could pencil Werth into that 5 hole on game nights.