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Phillies2017
I’m guessing 1-year $5,000,000 on a rebound contract. He was awful this past season and while he brings 7-hole power, probably won’t hit for much average. His skill set is unique for a center fielder. I feel like Oakland could be a good fit for him. Could make for an interesting deadline chip.
Juansbz
True. He’s an OF and good D-fence. Exactly what Oakland needs
A'sfaninUK
Awful? He’s up for a Gold Glove though? lol
Definitely agree with the match with OAK, he could play any OF spot and play gold glove defense there, as long as he does that and hits 20-odd homers, then that’s a 2+ fWAR player and miles ahead of their current options.
It is kind of weird he’s up for a LF gold glove though, he only started 75 games there this season.
jtmorgan
He only played a little over 100 games. He was really good in LF and deserves the GG nominee, but he’s been about average in CF over his career. He should get a decent deal as a bounce back candidate.
A'sfaninUK
Rasmus is a fit, but honestly, any OF is a fit in Oakland. The only “maybe” guy is Davis in LF, but they shouldn’t be bothering trying to get D out of him, he’s just not great out there in the field and they need great. Khris Davis should absolutely be the full time DH in 2017. I really hope Beane agrees.
stymeedone
While he might be “healthy”, most players who have undergone core muscle surgery take much longer to return to their norm. Verlander took almost 2 years. Any team signing him should get an option year at a fair rate, if they are going to sign him for 2017. Otherwise, they are risking getting very little for their investment.
Doc Halladay
I was thinking the same thing. I don’t know how much of a difference it’ll make but Verlander underwent his in mid-January 2014 while Rasmus had his in mid-October.
davidcoonce74
Also , human bodies are different, surgeries are different, Rasmus is younger, etc.
davidcoonce74
Rasmus seems like a fit for Cleveland or Anaheim to me. He’ll get something like 2/15 and that’s a bargain for his defense and possible lefty power bat. I always thought he was going to be a better player than he has become. I know his father is his swing coach but maybe it’s time to let a real hitting coach retool his swing to get rid of that awful hitch
ryanw-2
If he goes to the Angels he’d be playing on the same team as his brother.
mike156
Rasmus is like an outfield version of Stephen Drew–good with the glove, some pop, but not particularly durable and inconsistent with the bat overall. Wasn’t worth a QO, although I can understand the reasons for the bet.
Manny's Pancakes
This has Dan Duquette written all over; Nelson Cruz, Trumbo, Rasmus. Would probably need to slot into RF
julyn82001
The A’s need to make a decision on Valencia, a 300 hitter for the year. Danny will be around 5mil so Rasmus wouldn’t probably be a fit in Oakland…