With past Mariners trade target Adam Frazier now headed to the Padres, Seattle is looking into another contact-hitting infielder/outfielder. MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand and Daniel Kramer (Twitter link) report that “the Mariners are making a push to” land the Royals’ Whit Merrifield.
The Royals have steadily resisted any trade overtures for Merrifield in the past, though recent reports suggest perhaps a small crack in Kansas City’s resolve, as the Royals are at least “more open” to the concept of a Merrifield deal. That doesn’t mean K.C. isn’t still putting a huge asking price on Merrifield’s services, and with good cause. Not only is Merrifield a quality hitter and major stolen-base threat who can play at multiple positions, he is also on a very affordable contract — Merrifield is owed only $3.5MM in guaranteed money through the 2022 season, including the buyout of a $6.5MM club option for 2023.
That option can rise to $10.5MM if Merrifield stays healthy, though that is still a very reasonable price considering everything he brings to the table. That control through the 2023 season is perhaps the key factor for teams, especially a club like the Mariners that plans to contend not just in the near future, but in this very season. Today’s 4-3 victory over the Athletics has put Seattle just 1.5 games behind Oakland for the second AL wild card position.
The 32-year-old Merrifield brings enough versatility to the table that the Mariners would likely deploy him as part of their outfield mix on occasion, but second base is the most obvious area of need. Seattle hasn’t received even replacement-level production from the second base position all year, and Merrifield would solidify the position for at least 2021 and perhaps for years to come. With Merrifield on board, Seattle GM Jerry Dipoto would have the freedom to explore adding other outfielders or second basemen, with Merrifield then moving around the diamond as required.
Just don’t give up a prospect in the top 10 of the farm
If you don’t you don’t get him… that simple… not multiple top 10 guys unless it’s like 8 and 10 but not getting him unless one of the top 10 are on the table
Merrifield isn’t as good as Frazier so you have a comp there. Certainly wasn’t multiple top ten guys for him. I could see players like Then or Campbell being involved. Perhaps Shenton or Walton or even a guy like Sheffield or Trammell that have a lot of team control left
I like Frazier, but Merrifield is 10 times better than Frazier.
He’s a better 2B, can play any of the OF positions, steals bases, and is a team leader.
Watch some games.
BuddyBoy, you’re right. Merrifield isn’t as good as Frazier. He’s much, much better than Frazier.
Delete that first sentence. I’m laughing too hard to read anything you said afterwards.
Merrifield is much better than Frazier. Frazier’s value wasn’t as high as some people thought, given the lack of a track record at this level and his alarming statcast numbers.
Outside of WAR, BA, OBP, SLG, OPS, and defensive rating…Merrifield is better than Frazier. Get real and stop being a tunnel vision fan.
And over the last 4 years, Merrifield has been better than Frazier on all of them except for defense, they are about the same. Frazier has had a good year, but his current numbers are babip inflated and all his metrics point to him regressing back to his career norms.
Didn’t realize trades are made for what they did in years past. Also, your BABIP argument has been analyzed by many in the last week and the jury was that he’d still be above Whitfield with regression in that category.
The thing is that I’m not saying Whitfield isn’t good, he absolutely is, but he’s not remotely “10 times better” or “laughably better” than Frazier.
Can’t tell if serious. Frazier > Merrifield?
Frazier 29 and have best year so is on rise. Merrifield is 32 and is having a down year so he is on the decline. Yes Merrifield is better but not much all thing equal he is more than Frazier but Mariners have a lot better far system. BUCS got papers 8 best prospect and 2 not in their top 30. So Merrifield get you a prospect around 10 to 15 and maybe 2 in the 30s. I belive Trammell and justice would of been and overpay before the season but not because the both have been sucking.
Trades are also not made based on 3 months of production. Based off your logic, Adolis Garcia would be like trading for Mike Trout. I’m sure you wouldn’t claim that. Trades are made based on what we can project going forward, and Merrifield projects, based on all projectable metrics, to be a better bet to be more productive over the next year and a half.
That’s not true though. Again, Whitbis a very good player but he’d not drastically better than Frazier
Merrifield is better than Frazier. Frazier has slightly better stats this year but moving forward Merrifield is the better bet. Frazier is due for regression. You have to balance recency, age, and overall track record. You’re looking only at recency, BuddyBoy
Wow you missed everything I said. I been read a lot about these two. Merrifield is who I wanted bit after read about how hard hit rate and more ( can’t think right now) are go down show me he is on the decline. I would still rather have Merrifield over Frazier but not at cost of much more than Frazier. Anyone who think any the Mariners will trade 1 of the top5 are truly on drugs. I think the Mariners need just not worry about picking anyone at those prices wait and make you move in FA we’re than have money spend
Merrifield is definitely better than Frazier
Merrifield is better than Frazier but he older age matters. Merrifield will only decline and most likely so will Frazier. But Frazier does have 2 to 3 years of his prime left.
I dont have a dog in this fight, but trades usually ARE done based on what a player has done in prior years. Unless you are talking about the prospect end of the deal, then yes, you’re right!
Prime is subjective. Some guys maintain production well into their 30’s, some guys lose it at 28. Nothing about Merrifield indicates a decline. His HH% is the same, his EV is up actually, and his sprint speed is still in the 90th percentile. All of which are higher than Frazier this year.
Yeah, no. You are mistaken. Trades are always based on projections.
Frazier is a good ballplayer, first real top year, but Whit has 20 more RBI, only 3 runs scored less, 25 SB, plays multiple postions well defensively and is locked in cheap through 2022, and 2023 if they decide to pick up option. Thats no slight on Frazier, but Whit fits better for the M’s for their situation now. Either one is a good fit, but Whit seems better fit for them at this point in their rebuild.
You could argue Freddy Galvis is having a better year than Trevor Story based on Story playing in the thin air. I guess the Orioles will be looking to get more for him than Story by your logic Buddyboy
Crimson’s point about Merrifield’s age is a good one. It is possible that he is in decline and that Frazier is surpassing him. Personally, I’d go with Merrifield but it’s a good point to consider.
BuddyBoy, I’m not a fan of either player. 3.5 months of career best production doesn’t trump a career’s worth of better production. Whit is simply a better all around player, period.
BuddyBoy, look at their career numbers based on 162 games. Whit averages 20 more runs, 5 more homers, 20 more RBI, 26 more stolen bases, etc, etc. The only area Frazier is better at is strikeouts. It’s ok to admit you’re wrong now.
Don’t be a moron…
Did I say otherwise. I said Whit is not better than Frazier this year. That is a fact. I also said that he is not 10 times better as one poster said. Also a fact.
Trammell would be an overpay as he had even had a full AAA season playing against people almost 4years older. Yes he was rushed, but if you look at his numbers in AAA with a .926 OPS, you will see he still has a bright MLB future.
Trammell also lost a year due to Covid.
Just read an article from the SBNation say what I have been saying hear look it up.
You are both right, trades are based on projections, and past performance are data points used in projection modeling.
LOL
Then why would the Royals trade him?
That’s my point smart guy. If the Royals are asking for a top 10, don’t make the trade. It’s desperate.
They should offer Justus Sheffield in any deal for Merrifield.
Yeah Justuce has too many steps to take to be able to produce on an mlb team. We have too many young arms that are well above him. Trade him and let him start over.
He’s worth way more than that, you are openly trying to rip the team off that you are approaching to trade with – real world doesnt work like that, you were wrong from the first letter.
Sure. Let’s also give them Rafael Montero and Taylor Trammell. That’s how trades work right? We just give away all of our useless players performing horribly and say “please give us your all star. Thank you for your cooperation.”
People have played too many seasons of MLB the show…
Where is the puke emoji?
He is 32. Justice is like 26 with team control years. You’re not getting top dudes from anyone. He has a skill set that is nice but won’t change the game. I think taking justuce and taking on whits full contract is a pretty ok deal. Not great but could be worse
Lol seriously? Whit is cheap. The contract isn’t something the Royals are looking to dump, particularly for an injured pitcher with a 6.48 ERA.
The royals are cheap
Plus Merrifield is in a 3 week slump. His OPS is under .690!
Hard pass for me. Just go after Semien in the offseason if the Royals asking price is too high. Let them watch him rot.
Go for it. There’s certainly been a lot of luck in the Mariners getting to this point, but they have a real opportunity to make improvements and have success the rest of this season and years to come. Merrifeld alone won’t do it, but it will show the players and fans that the end goal of this rebuild truly is winning and not just cost cutting roster churning.
Merrifield could be a good fit but making a move to “show the fans” is never really a good reason. Just make moves to win; the fans will see it in the standings.
I’m surprised they’re not better with all the injuries they’ve sustained.
Nobody that has announced this has yet to give any ideas as to who the Mariners might be willing to give up in a trade for Merrifield. No ideas at all??
Yes, this goes on at every trade deadline and during the off-season here.
Someone speculates that a team is interested in a name player. Immediately their fans make absurd posts here low-balling the return (see top post above) players team (see top post above) before even finding out if the player is truly available.
Last week I wrote a parody of this saying that the Cleveland Indians were interested in Mike Trout. Only 10% of the posters got it. All the others took it seriously and gave their takes.
It gets clicks.
If I had to guess, I would say LHP Brandon Williamson (#8 prospect) is available with the plethora of top pitching prospects the M’s have (Gilbert, Hancock, Kirby.)
Royal’s need OF’ers not pitchers though. So Julio Rodriguez, then some lower level prospects. Every fan wants to buy a 3-4 WAR player for pennies on the dollar. Not necessarily at your comment because you’re offering the #8 guy, but they don’t need pitching. They need offense. But, It’s laughable that people think you can get Merrifield for less than he’s worth.
There is zero chance Julio Rodriguez is dealt for Merrifield, and you think it would take more!?
And it’s ridiculous to think merrifield is worth Julio, let alone Julio+
Julio? Log off dude.
J Rod will be the face of the Mariners in 2023.
Julio? What are you smoking? You just lost all credibility with any post for the rest of time
I doubt they’d move Williamson in a deal for Merrifield. There’s a lot of quality in the system but Top 100 guys aren’t happening nor are guys like Williamson of DeLoach. Even without those guys on the table there’s a lot of players with big upside that make sense.
I’d rather trade Then, Brash, Macko, or Campbell before Williamson.
Not Williamson….he the only left hander of the bunch
As a life long Mariners fan this would speak volumes to the fan base cause it’s sorta a win now move and move for the future because of ties on his contract. It might help them push the needle for the wild card push and if not they have him for one or two more years.
Jerry has some tough decisions to make. The Mariners are finally on the cusp of being a playoff team (not necessarily a contender), so it is going to cost the M’s significant young talent to acquire Whit. The good news is that Whit is controllable for another season and 2022 might be the better chance for Seattle to truly compete, but they can not straddle the fence at this trade deadline. Either give up talent to acquire Whit and another pitcher or two, or sell a few pieces off like Graveman and Flexen but they can’t do both. I’d say go for it this year, break the playoff drought and then make the right moves this offseason to improve the team even more for 2022.
Jerry is right up there with Preller in entertaining MLBTR readers with the constant churning of his roster.
Preller was going nowhere with his highly publicized rebuild when 2 years ago his owner lost patience, kicked him in the pants, told him to win or else, and upped the budget. Henceforth, Preller did his imitation of the pre-Luxury Tax Yankees / Red Sox and batched up grab bags of his overpublicized so-so prospects for players on high contracts – or about to go free agent – which their teams could not afford. (Padres are now kissing the Luxury Tax, so we see that the Pirates had to send them money in the Frazier trade.)
As for Jerry – we need to look at the owners. Are the going to allow him to go up to the Luxury Tax, or close to it? They did allow him to take on salary once before during his last rebuild yet the team went nowhere, resulting in the current attraction – ‘Jerry / Mariner Selloff II – The Sequel’. Do they do that again? Do they give him another year and if the team doesn’t get better, can him?
This is a soap opera worth watching. I’d suggest that looking at his work with both the Angels and Mariners, then taking into account that he’s in the same division with the FO’s in Houston and Oakland, the chances of Jerry succeeding with his flamboyant style would have more chance with him as a commentator on a cable sports network than in staying with the Mariners (especially if he showed up on set with loud sports coats or shirts). But the bucks are much better, so he’ll probably squeeze out every week he can stay.
Jerry isn’t going anywhere, you’re definitely not a M’s fan, otherwise, you’d know better.
You must not follow Mariners and what the plan has been. Yes the team tried the spending approach..didn’t work. Dipoto inherited most of that mess. Huge contracts…no farm system.desicion was made to trade off players..rebuild farm. A long term approach versus a quick fix.
Jerry inherited a bad farm system. Really? Did he rebuild it?
As for Jerry not going anywhere…if so, neither are the Mariners. In a best case scenario – where the Astros or A’s are in a down year – Jerry has an outside chance to get a Wild Card spot. Sorry, I watched him in LA before the Mariners. Sure he’s grown. But moving from 4th or 5th place to 2nd or 3rd seem to be his ceiling. There’s simply no vision as to what he’s trying to build.
The Mitch Haniger acquisition is a microcosm of Jerry’s circular moves. Haniger looked like brilliant move in 2017. The man was 26 years old and the sky was the limit. But he’s basically been the same player ever since. He’s good, solid, above average. But he’s not moved into impact player status. That trade also brought them Jean Segura while it cost them Taijuan Walker and Ketel Marte. They got a few decent years out of Segura, then had to dump him in the selloff, when they got Crawford. I’m not saying these trades were awful. I’m saying that they were pretty much taking the team in circles….i.e. churning the roster. He took on salary, then he had to cut salary, and when all was said and done those transactions left the Mariners pretty much where they started. Now that’s not awful. But it’s also not improving the team. Unless I’m wrong, the Mariners have been out of the playoffs longer than any other MLB team. This is why. The object of moving a roster around via trades, signings and farm system promotions is to make the team better…..to get them to the playoffs, and beyond. It’s not to make juicy trades and splashy free agent signings.
When you start off with Robinson Cano’s contract and Kyle Seagers contract staring you in the face for 7 years., you kind of need to “Win now” and go for it. That’s what Jerry did. When he realized it just wasn’t going to ultimately be enough, he went full rebuild and it looks like the next 6-7 years will be the best in Mariners history.
Jerry and company did that. He will look very good in 1-3 years. They rebuilt into a top 5 Farm system despite not having a top 5 pick in any of those drafts. The Astros picked up Correa and Bregman because they were awful. Jerry did it with mid round picks. Kudos.
Rebuild the farm system?? Yes..the Mariners have gone from one of the worst to one of the best. Main reason future is bright…young players and a low payroll to add pieces. I never said team didn’t spend money…it wasn’t working. Thats why teardown. .build for future versus now. They had huge contracts…Cano..Seager…Hernandez…also were facing reality Astros were headed for a successful run. Jerry had a plan and it seems tobe working now.
Yes he rebuilt the farm. That’s exactly what he did. He inherited the worst farm in baseball and turned it into a top-five. That’s called rebuilding the farm.
And here his team is 1.5 games out of the WC and with a payroll a fraction of the piss-ant Angels who’s owner went against everything Dipoto stood for. Sometimes standing up to you’re boss is more important. Angels should’ve listened to Jerry Dipoto. Then they might not suck so bad.
Frazier would have been great in Seattle. I’m sure Roz and Niles are going to go visit him in San Diego.
Very clever. Off you go.
This doesn’t look like a realistic scenario.
Both teams are supposedly on the same timeline for competing. Moving from re-building to competing in 2022 and beyond.
So they both want the same thing. Controllable near mlb ready players. Can’t see the Mariners giving up what the Royals want.
Unless the Royals want to add more pitching and Hancock would be on the table? He’s MLB ready. Kelenic and Gilbert I’m sure would not be on offer.
Hancock is not close to ML ready. You would be correct on the other two.
Hancock’s MLB ETA is 2022…that’s considered close. You’re shouting these bad takes loud and proud tonight buddy boy
Too bad you can’t think for yourself. Hancock is on the IL, in A ball, and has 26 total professional innings. On what earth is he close to major league ready? You really need to educate yourself on reality before mouthing off
Hancock will not be up with the club next season. His time table is 2023. Plus they shut him down for a bit this year due to injury. Dipoto will not trade Seattle’s Top 6 or maybe even Top 10 to mortgage their future for a middle aged vet, even one as good as Merrifield. He can just wait until the offseason to go hog wild in free agency with only $16M on the books. Marcus Semien is a free agent 2B that would be an easy sign.
San Diego, Chicago WS, and Toronto splurged. Seattle’s up next.
Didn’t realize he was injured.. so you’re probably right. He could be further away than the Royals want.
And yeah… Dipoto is probably not going to trade the future away…. And the Royals aren’t going to trade Merrifield without getting something very significant for their future. I don’t really see a match here.
He might have have gotten a cup of coffee next year if not for tightness and them shutting him down just to be precautionary. They will want to take there time easing Emerson into a full workload.
From one non-contender to another, what did Whit do to deserve such baseball purgatory?
You’re athletics much closer to the Mariners in the standings the then Astros , for all intents and purposes the race for the al west title was the first in all mlb to be decided already
At least until the Houston series starting tomorrow. Let’s see how the M’s do.
I guess you didn’t notice that Seattle’s 1.5 games back of a wild card after taking 3 of 4 from your A’s and that Jerry Dipoto has repeatedly stated that they are focused on players who can help moving forward while also stating that they expect to start spending this offseason.
He notices bc that team they only trail by 1.5 games is the Oakland athletics
Yeah I don’t trust Oakland’s position at all. I think they have a bad 2nd half. Lots of smoke and mirrors going on in the Bay Area.
IMO Whit would be a great pickup if we could get it done without giving up hancock, kirby or marte..that may be unrealistic but getting a low cost, highly productive all around player at a position that has been and will be a black hole for years to come is a no brainer for me. Solidifying another position for a few years heading into off-season that we have a ton of money to spend allows us to focus more on trades and getting that top tier player to sign here.
Probably going to take one of those guys plus 1-3 more from the next tier down from them. Honestly if I were a Seattle fan I’d be happy with parting ways with one of the guys you mentioned if it meant getting a guy like merrifield. He’s a spark plug and perfect for a young team like Seattle I think
If it takes one of Hancock, Kirby, or Marte to trade for Whit then I calmly thank the Royals and hang up the phone and revamp in the offseason. This isn’t Seattle’s year to contend anyways. Infielders will be available this offseason.
Now if KC wants to talk one of, Adam Macko, Juan Then, Isaiah Campbell, Matt Brash, or Levi Stroudt and some change, then we’re talking.
Williamson would be a bitter pill to swallow, but I MIGHT do it.
If the M’s are going to part with Hancock, Kirby, or Marte, then it should be for Jose Ramirez or German Marquez. Why settle for a Ford when you can have the keys to a ferrari!
Out of all the top prospects, I feel like Kirby is the most likely to be dealt. Kirby and another mid level prospect and maybe a third should be able to get Merrifield. Kirby and Marte with a few mid levels for Jose Ramirez does sound extremely enticing. Not sure how I feel about giving up any of those players for Marquez though. Although he does pitch half his games at Coors, so his numbers could even be a little inflated and still, they’re great.
Give KC KELENIC ….LOL
Shit!!! With the way that guy is hitting, on his 2nd trip up. Worst then Richie Sexton lol. I would do that deal honestly lol. Straight ball I hit very much, curve ball bats are afraid. Lol
Goodness.
Username checks out.
…and Dunn.
To be honest I would rather have Schoop. He won’t cost as much… provides more pop and if you want to keep him around just give him an extension with the plethora of money you have available in the offseason. Whit is alright but not worth what I think the Royals are going to ask for in return.
Completely agree, The Ms should pass and wait until the offseason and then spend big in FA and keep their prospects.
The Mariners aren’t going to spend big money on free agents that’s what got them in trouble in the first place They have a good young core Maybe sign a pitcher like Robbie Ray or maybe a Marcus Stroman and get bullpen help someone like Archie Bradley or Brad Hand
Dipoto is on record saying he will spend in the offseason. His window of contention won’t begin until this offseason. It would’ve been pointless to spend in the past when you’re team was not ready to contend. He’s managed his roster to where there will only be $16M committed to all of next season. That capital can fill a lot of holes.
I’m looking at you Marcus Semien, Kevin Gausman, Marcus Stroman, etc. It’ll be fun to watch. The Mariners needle is pointed straight up.
I’d love to get whit. But not for a ransom. Nope. He’s 32. Turning 33 soon. His production will fall off quick. He isn’t Nelson Cruz.
I’d trade him and another mid level prospect for hanniger / Torrens and sheff. That’s a win win for everyone. Hanniger is a beast and is def gonna get comeback poy, but we are loaded in the outfield. Torrens bas been tearing the cover off. And Sheffield was great last year and begging of year. He hid a injury from the Ms and we saw what that did. He still has the very good chance of turning onto a solid #2.
And to the idiot who said Julio for whit….go away. We don’t like drug addicts on this page bro
Why would the Mariners want to trade their best hitter this year in Mitch Haniger that would be a really stupid move
Because he is at the height of the trade value and he is against center fielder. We have tons of depth in the outfield. We would do just fine w out him.
You’re really suggesting Seattle would/should give up Haniger, their best hitter, who is younger and under control another year AND their second best Hitter, Torrens, who plays a premium position and is under control through 2025 to get a 32-year-old who is good, but declining, and under control for 2 more years.
How exactly does that make Seattle better this year or next? Which of Seattle’s surplus outfielders has established himself as a clear-cut replacement for Haniger?
Definitely hold onto Haniger, unless the right offer comes along, like a 4 for 1 swap for Nola. Won’t happen though. Mitch stays in Seattle for next year’s pennant run.
You had me, until trading Haniger. He’s cost controlled and the type of hitter you try to acquire for contention. Just sign him to an extension.
U had me till you said pennent run
The Mariners are not going to trade multiple top 10 prospects for Whit Merrifield it’s just not going to happen.. The Mariners would likely Have to part with either Juan Then, Brandon Williamson or Isaiah Campbell Or maybe even Zach Deloach And probably two other low level prospects.No it won’t cost in Mariners anymore than maybe one top 10 Prospect and 2 lower level prospects
is this crazy season? Whit is not only a great player, he’s a massive surplus value player at the contract he has. none of those players get it done as the headliner.
Thats fine, no deal. Offseason is only a couple months away, and we only have $16M committed on the books. Have fun watching Whit deteriorate.
Whit Merrifield is a good second baseman but he’s not a top 10 second baseman anymore so if the Royals can get a top 10 Prospect and 2 low level prospects with upside That’s what teams want nowadays they want prospects
Problem is you can’t get a player like Whit without giving up one top prospect. He’s just not someone you get cheap.
And that’s fine. I have no problem with Kansas City holding out for better prospects. I’d rather Seattle go attack the offseason and 2B Marcus Semien. This isn’t the M’s actual year to contend anyways.
Kris Bryant (with extension)
Whit Merrifield
Bryan Reynolds
Which is a better fit for the Giants?
Kimbrel
Kimbrel and Kris Bryant for Bart??
We’ll see if Merrifield can reach 900 career hits in 2021, he’s currently at 830.
Also, he has 144 stolen bases, so, barring injury, he’ll almost certainly reach 150 this season.
It’s the perfect trade at the right cost. Dunn/trammell/Janzen white
U had me till you said pennent run not reading Dunn. Before the injury he was one of the best pitchers in the MLB
Pass!
Justin Dunn and Taylor Trammell are too valuable. Especially Dunn who was literally our best pitcher at the time he went down with an injury. Flexen, Kikuchi, and Gilbert have passed him since then, but Dunn’s future is very bright and you could see he was just beginning to turn a corner. Trading him now would be selling low.
Trammell lost a year due to Covid and is tearing up AAA, which is where he belongs for the rest of this season until September call ups. He plays plus all OF positions and just needs to find his confidence at the big league level, all the tools are there. Same with Kelenic.
so do Gravemen and Trammell get this done?
Graveman and Trammell might get it done. Royals need relief help AND a CF.
Honestly I wouldn’t part with either.
I really don’t see Gravemen and Trammell being Mariners next year, the question if this is where u spend them
Are the Mariners actually contending this year or this maybe part of a three team ‘flip’ deal? With Seattle seemingly always in rebuild mode, it doesn’t make much sense for them to add a 31 year old, no matter how good he is.
I am amazed that all these KC fanboys just totally gloss over Whit’s steady decline; The last 4 years OPS+
2018 120
2019 111
2020 105
2021 96
The fact is Whit has some value but that value is headlined by someone around 10-20 not multiple top 10 and far from including any of the top 5.
Exactly. Well said.
Whit is a solid player right now. No longer a star. M’s system is so deep we can trade a couple guys in the 10-20 range and be good
It’s such hypocrisy hearing Mariners fans constantly yelling “cheaters” with the Astros in town while it’s their own pitcher, Hector Santiago, who is serving a 10-game suspension. So pathetic.
Do yourself a favor and actually read about hector sanitago. It’s a umpire union scape goat. Hector was told by the ump that later ejected him that Rosen on the glove was ok. The league objected so instead of admitting a mistake they screwed us out of 10 days with one of our top relievers. Comparing the stain in baseball that is the Astros to hector Santiago and Rosen on a glove is a joke. Just like the Houston Astros are.
Hey Wally Wood. Hardly a comparison. The whole Astros team was cheating, not just one guy.