Comments on: Friday Links (21 Jul 06)

By: Richard

Richard — Sat, 22 Jul 2006 16:20:25 +0000

By EQA…
Year Beltre Randa
2002 .258 .256
2003 .248 .265
2004 .332 .254
2005 .249 .288 (Cin)/.249 (SD)
2006 .251 .244

I think that paints a slightly clearer picture as it’s adjusted for park.

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By: Brian G.

Brian G. — Sat, 22 Jul 2006 00:28:46 +0000

I’m not actually advocating in favor of Shea as much as I am fearfully opposed to tying up $15-20+MM in a guy who has had one great year and four mediocre ones in the last five seasons.

Maybe this will illuminate my point — Compare OPS of Beltre and a MYSTERY third baseman…

Year Beltre Mystery
2002 .729 .767
2003 .714 .800
2004 1.017 .751
2005 .716 .698
2006 .724 .722

The mystery 3B is Joe Randa. That .698 OPS is just from his time in San Diego. Otherwise he was at .787.

The notion of tying up $20MM for Beltre is loopy. Which is the more likely true indicator of his ability — the 1,700 ABs with an OPS of .720 or the 600 with an OPS of 1.000?

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By: PadFan4Life

PadFan4Life — Fri, 21 Jul 2006 21:18:57 +0000

or.... could EY be gone after Johnson comes back from the DL?

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By: PadFan4Life

PadFan4Life — Fri, 21 Jul 2006 21:17:53 +0000

While Leone may not be the long term answer at third (and who knows, maybe he will surprise us all), he can't be any worse than Vinny (at least offensively). It does give KT more time to find the right fit for the long term. Terrmel has a lot of upside, but has not performed well in the past. Does this mean they plan to send Johnson back to Portland for at bats for awhile?

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By: LaMar

LaMar — Fri, 21 Jul 2006 21:03:42 +0000

Just saw on SignonSD.com that Sledge and Leone got called up from Portland. No mention of who went down, although they speculate that it's going to be Sweeney and Thompson.

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By: Steve

Steve — Fri, 21 Jul 2006 20:07:13 +0000

Im not say its what I want I'm just saying what I think will happen.

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By: PM

PM — Fri, 21 Jul 2006 20:06:14 +0000

Thanks, Didi.

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By: KRS1

KRS1 — Fri, 21 Jul 2006 20:00:37 +0000

Why even pick up someone like Bell or Randa when we can just keep Bellhorn over there. He isn't worse than either of those two and at least he has a little bit of pop in his bat. We would be giving away a prospect or player for ZERO return.

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By: Steve

Steve — Fri, 21 Jul 2006 19:56:32 +0000

I would feel bad for Tony Jr if he got traded to SD, talk about pressure if he doesn’t hit .398 his rookie year SD fans would wonder whats wrong.

Lowell would be a nice add if the pads can get him for a mid level prospect or like a cassidy or sweeny.

I think Shea may keep his mouth shut for the rest of the year but he is not great at 3B.

Beltre would be nice if the mariners took half of his contract.

I have a feeling that nothing will get done and in a panic move on july 31 the padres will get david bell or joe randa.

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By: KRS1

KRS1 — Fri, 21 Jul 2006 19:40:49 +0000

I don't want any part of Lowell. It seems like the Red Sox are trying to get max value out of a player that has over-produced their expectations!

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