Comments on: Potential Outfield Option?

By: Stephanie Liscio

Stephanie Liscio — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 17:57:05 +0000

Thanks for sharing that, I don’t know much about Arizona’s farm system and didn’t realize that. If they could find a deal that works for everyone, it could be a win-win for both of them.

By: Christian camlin

Christian camlin — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 08:44:21 +0000

Arizona is willing to part with their outfielders because they have 2 AAA outfielders who show all signs of being ready for the big show. Parra is nice but essentially a 4th outfielder type with a great glove.Offensive production for him is inconsistent.Putting Kubel back in the Central Division with it’s spacious pitchers parks you would pay too much for uncertain production.I like Upton but he would involve a major outlay for a short amount of his time.A better move might be to trade for one of the Kids Arizona has on his way up.Arizona will be dealing but will not likely drop the price on their veterans until the middle of 2013 or after next year.They might deal a kid for bullpen help and an infield prospect.

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Sat, 13 Oct 2012 13:01:30 +0000

[...] Looking at the upcoming outfield free agency market: “Obviously the three biggest names on this list are Josh Hamilton, Michael Bourn, and B.J. Upton. Right off the bat you can expect that they are going to get a huge payday and the Indians will have almost no chance of signing them. The rest of the outfielders all leave something to be desired – Nick Swisher is decent, but I believe somewhat overrated. He wants a monster contract, although he may be unlikely to get it at the age of 32. Curtis Granderson is fantastic, but I highly doubt the Yankees are going to let him get away (despite his struggles in the postseason). Melky Cabrera is an intriguing option, and may come cheap this offseason because of his positive PED test. He’s the type of person that may bring too much negative attention and drama to the clubhouse, almost more trouble than he’s worth.” [Stephanie Liscio/It's Pronounced 'Lajaway'] [...]

By: Stephanie Liscio

Stephanie Liscio — Sat, 13 Oct 2012 03:30:41 +0000

I like Victorino too…my initial fear was that he would also be priced out of the Indians’ budget, but then I keep forgetting that he probably won’t resign in LA.

Haha, yeah, those guys got frustrated with Young but to us (with the guys we had in left last season) he pretty much looks like Tris Speaker!

By: Steve Alex

Steve Alex — Sat, 13 Oct 2012 01:47:53 +0000

I really like Victorino. Young does have that underachiever label. His low OBP is why Tampa gave up on him so quickly and traded him for Garza. But again, he’s not replacing Albert Belle. A .250 avg. and 18 homers would be great. More than 120 games played would be even better. There is nobody anywhere in the organization who could do that much in left field next year. That moves Zeke to the 4th OF job and keeps Canzler at DH or the infield.

By: Stephanie Liscio

Stephanie Liscio — Fri, 12 Oct 2012 23:59:50 +0000

I keep forgetting about Victorino. I have one concern with Delmon Young – I have a friend that’s a Twins fan, and a friend that’s a Tigers fan. All Twins friend did was complain about Young, and then mocked the Detroit friend endlessly when he went there. It wasn’t long before Detroit friend was begging for another team to take him! He can be pretty maddening…swings at anything, goes red hot and then freezing cold.

By: Steve Alex

Steve Alex — Fri, 12 Oct 2012 23:49:05 +0000

You might as well forget the big money guys right now. But, Hairston, Young, Victorino and Pagan would all be nice fits in LF at a moderate price and a huge upgrade over the Cunningham/Duncan/Damon triumvirate of 2012. Not big boppers, but not big bucks either, and none of them are pushing 40 or walking with a cane. That and a 1B with a pulse would suddenly give us a legitimate 1-9 lineup. Fancy that!