This is an open letter to both Houston Astros pitcher Roy Oswalt who is the hottest thing since Amber from Teen Mom and the rest of the major leagues.
I do not understand why anyone would be batshit crazy enough to trade for you Roy. Yeah your numbers this season for the Astros are awesome if you are an advanced stats guy (let's be honest, this guy is Jonah Keri and other stat guys wet dream right now). You are as talented as any pitcher in the big leagues but if anyone thinks it's a good idea to pitch up for 16 million dollar option for 2012 must have had five Dan Gilbert strength Gin and Tonics to talk themselves into this idea.
Right now, Oswalt is 32 years old and he would be 34 years old when that said option gets picked up. Are you kidding me? There is no way that Oswalt who has some injury issues would be as dominate as he is today. To be honest, I would take a chance on Dan Haren before I would even touch Oswalt. He is not worth the money that he wants and the Astros are asking for three prospects on that of that. Is it really worth it to some teams?
For Philadelphia, it would be idiotic. They cannot get run support with their ace right now Roy Halladay so what's them think that they would do with Oswalt? I think the only reason they are involved is because the Phillies know they can rip off former clueless GM Ed Wade. Now, I am hearing that St. Louis is believed to be the favorite. I do understand that if they land Oswalt, no one I mean no one in the Major Leagues is touching their pitching staff but where would be the money for Pujols?
There was an article out last year that maybe Will Leitch wrote or he linked it, I forget how it went but it basically explained how the new management has a new style that Tony LaRussa isn't a fan of for the most part. People rumored that he might retire as Pujols' contract is up and that Albert would leave St. Louis for greener pastures with LaRussa out of the picture. If we follow that theory, I think the Oswalt trade would add another top line pitcher (Wainwright/Carpenter/Oswalt if healthy is destructive) and they still have Matt Holliday. It would be very interesting to see him head to the Arch.
-Charlie.
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Thursday, July 22, 2010
Friday, April 2, 2010
NL Central Preview
Here is the final preview for the Major Leagues and now I read Bill Simmons' column about all of the advance stats. I am intrigued by all of this and Teddy P recommended to me that I buy Baseball Prospectus which I might have to do. Anyways here are my basic opinions about the NL Central.
1. St. Louis Cardinals- KEY ACQ: SP Brad Penny I LIKE: Colby Rasmus- Here in Brewer land, we give him a bad rap because he is a poor man's Ryan Braun yet I think he is a really good player for the Cards. I could see him having a big year. I HATE: Chris Carpenter- Even though he is the ace of the staff, is anyone worried that he might break down again? He never is a sure thing for an entire year so that worries me. PREDICTION: They have the ability to make the World Series and Dave Duncan is the master of reshaping guys like Penny so this could be all the making of a three pitchers dominating. Also Albert Pujols will not be pitched around anymore.
2. Milwaukee Brewers- KEY ACQ: CF Carlos Gomez, SP Randy Wolf, C Gregg Zaun I LIKE: Yovani Gallardo- I think Yo's numbers were bit down because his walks plus little run support. I think he could have a huge year if he doesn't nibble the corners. I HATE: Doug Davis- Honestly, I want to see everybody do well but I worry that Davis will just nibble like a small mouse around the corners. He eats innings I like that but he is just an average pitcher. PREDICTION: I will talk more about this in the next days, but they will win the Wild Card... More to come later.
3. Cincinnati Reds- KEY ACQ: SP Aroldis Chapman, SS Orlando Cabrera. I LIKE: Jay Bruce- Still a young guy and another player who is their team version of Braun nonetheless, he could have a big year. If he works out being patient at the plate his average could go up by 15 points. I HATE: Joey Votto- No real reason for this only because my buddy Mike has the same last name and it gets pronounced Joey's way instead of him. This one for you Mike. PREDICTION: They could be flip-flopped with the Cubs because both have gaping holes in their pitching/batting. I like Cabrera, he is a great clubhouse leader and he might be able to set the table for the big bats.
4. Chicago Cubs- KEY ACQ: SP Carlos Silva, CF Marlon Byrd. I LIKE: Geovanny Soto- I cannot believe they project him hitting eighth, I don't like the guy but I think he is a valued talent poised for a big year. I HATE: Carlos Marmol- I might be the only one but I feel like teams are figuring out Marmol slowly. I cannot see him being a dominating closer for the whole year. PREDICTION: Silva and Tom Gorzelanny as your fours/fives? That doesn't impress me at all and I cannot see Byrd doing well hitting in the five spot, he is an upgrade only in character to Milton Bradley.
5. Houston Astros- KEY ACQ: 3B Pedro Feliz, SP Brett Myers, RP Matt Lindstorm I LIKE: Wandy Rodriguez- He pitched so well against the Brew Crew for years and he now is pitching well against everybody. I HATE: Myers- I have no idea what this guy has left and a part of the Ed Wade All-Stars who could be awful this year for the Stros. I expect an ugly season from him. PREDICTION: I could see the Astros possibly finishing last in the NL Central, they have a lot of questions plus a ton of guys prone for injury.
6. Pittsburgh Pirates- KEY ACQ: 2B Akinori Iwamura, RP Octovio Dotel I LIKE: Andrew McCutchen- I don't know if he qualifies for Rookie of the Year but he might be a strong nominee for that award. He does it all for their team and is the future of the Pirates. I HATE: Ronny Cedeno- I mean all of these Pirates could be woeful this season but Cedeno is notoriously bad on offense. PREDICTION: The Pirates have all young guys so they could be bad but I think they will grow as a team and like the Lions, they can be a better team in a few years.
-Charlie.
1. St. Louis Cardinals- KEY ACQ: SP Brad Penny I LIKE: Colby Rasmus- Here in Brewer land, we give him a bad rap because he is a poor man's Ryan Braun yet I think he is a really good player for the Cards. I could see him having a big year. I HATE: Chris Carpenter- Even though he is the ace of the staff, is anyone worried that he might break down again? He never is a sure thing for an entire year so that worries me. PREDICTION: They have the ability to make the World Series and Dave Duncan is the master of reshaping guys like Penny so this could be all the making of a three pitchers dominating. Also Albert Pujols will not be pitched around anymore.
2. Milwaukee Brewers- KEY ACQ: CF Carlos Gomez, SP Randy Wolf, C Gregg Zaun I LIKE: Yovani Gallardo- I think Yo's numbers were bit down because his walks plus little run support. I think he could have a huge year if he doesn't nibble the corners. I HATE: Doug Davis- Honestly, I want to see everybody do well but I worry that Davis will just nibble like a small mouse around the corners. He eats innings I like that but he is just an average pitcher. PREDICTION: I will talk more about this in the next days, but they will win the Wild Card... More to come later.
3. Cincinnati Reds- KEY ACQ: SP Aroldis Chapman, SS Orlando Cabrera. I LIKE: Jay Bruce- Still a young guy and another player who is their team version of Braun nonetheless, he could have a big year. If he works out being patient at the plate his average could go up by 15 points. I HATE: Joey Votto- No real reason for this only because my buddy Mike has the same last name and it gets pronounced Joey's way instead of him. This one for you Mike. PREDICTION: They could be flip-flopped with the Cubs because both have gaping holes in their pitching/batting. I like Cabrera, he is a great clubhouse leader and he might be able to set the table for the big bats.
4. Chicago Cubs- KEY ACQ: SP Carlos Silva, CF Marlon Byrd. I LIKE: Geovanny Soto- I cannot believe they project him hitting eighth, I don't like the guy but I think he is a valued talent poised for a big year. I HATE: Carlos Marmol- I might be the only one but I feel like teams are figuring out Marmol slowly. I cannot see him being a dominating closer for the whole year. PREDICTION: Silva and Tom Gorzelanny as your fours/fives? That doesn't impress me at all and I cannot see Byrd doing well hitting in the five spot, he is an upgrade only in character to Milton Bradley.
5. Houston Astros- KEY ACQ: 3B Pedro Feliz, SP Brett Myers, RP Matt Lindstorm I LIKE: Wandy Rodriguez- He pitched so well against the Brew Crew for years and he now is pitching well against everybody. I HATE: Myers- I have no idea what this guy has left and a part of the Ed Wade All-Stars who could be awful this year for the Stros. I expect an ugly season from him. PREDICTION: I could see the Astros possibly finishing last in the NL Central, they have a lot of questions plus a ton of guys prone for injury.
6. Pittsburgh Pirates- KEY ACQ: 2B Akinori Iwamura, RP Octovio Dotel I LIKE: Andrew McCutchen- I don't know if he qualifies for Rookie of the Year but he might be a strong nominee for that award. He does it all for their team and is the future of the Pirates. I HATE: Ronny Cedeno- I mean all of these Pirates could be woeful this season but Cedeno is notoriously bad on offense. PREDICTION: The Pirates have all young guys so they could be bad but I think they will grow as a team and like the Lions, they can be a better team in a few years.
-Charlie.
Thursday, January 7, 2010
The Holiday in St. Louis?
Scott Boras is a snake. I think we can all agree on that front but I honestly commend how he pulls off these insane contracts for guys that are so undeserving of that much of money. The recent culprit that fell for Boras' pitch was the St. Louis Cardinals who gave Mat Holiday 7 years for 120 million dollars. What?
While I can see why the Cardinals would do the deal for Holiday because it gives them the ultimate protection for first basemen Albert Pujols forcing teams to actually pitch to him this year. It also makes the Cardinals a threat at getting to and winning the World Series next year with the great starting pitching and the solid bullpen. In addition, they didn't want their fans to feel they wasted prospects for a half a year. So I can see why the General Manager John Mozeliak decided to pull the trigger but there is a big white elephant that is looming in Busch Stadium. Holiday was a genius for staying in the National League. I think he learned that the pitching of the American League is something that he didn't appear ready for in his short stint with the Oakland Athletics.
The best player in baseball right now Albert Pujols' contract is up in 2011 and right now, he makes less money that Holiday does right now. How does this makes sense to Mozeliak to pay Holiday all of this money? Does he believe that in 2011 that the Cardinals cannot afford Pujols in the upcoming year? I have no idea why he could make the choice to bring in Holiday. Pujols will look at that Holiday contract and basically saying I want that money plus a ton more than that.
Mozeliak should be enemy number one in St. Louis because even if they win the World Series this year, they will probably have to do so much maneuvering to keep Pujols in a Cards uniform. That other thing that could destroy the chances is if Tony LaRussa chooses to retire in the next two years because Pujols talks so highly of his manager and loves playing for them.
I shudder to think what kind of money Boras will want for Prince Fielder next year.
-Charlie.
While I can see why the Cardinals would do the deal for Holiday because it gives them the ultimate protection for first basemen Albert Pujols forcing teams to actually pitch to him this year. It also makes the Cardinals a threat at getting to and winning the World Series next year with the great starting pitching and the solid bullpen. In addition, they didn't want their fans to feel they wasted prospects for a half a year. So I can see why the General Manager John Mozeliak decided to pull the trigger but there is a big white elephant that is looming in Busch Stadium. Holiday was a genius for staying in the National League. I think he learned that the pitching of the American League is something that he didn't appear ready for in his short stint with the Oakland Athletics.
The best player in baseball right now Albert Pujols' contract is up in 2011 and right now, he makes less money that Holiday does right now. How does this makes sense to Mozeliak to pay Holiday all of this money? Does he believe that in 2011 that the Cardinals cannot afford Pujols in the upcoming year? I have no idea why he could make the choice to bring in Holiday. Pujols will look at that Holiday contract and basically saying I want that money plus a ton more than that.
Mozeliak should be enemy number one in St. Louis because even if they win the World Series this year, they will probably have to do so much maneuvering to keep Pujols in a Cards uniform. That other thing that could destroy the chances is if Tony LaRussa chooses to retire in the next two years because Pujols talks so highly of his manager and loves playing for them.
I shudder to think what kind of money Boras will want for Prince Fielder next year.
-Charlie.
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Whose Ready for the Four-Hour Drama?!
In my opinion, I enjoyed the baseball playoffs a lot because it is very simple and clear cut plus there have been those years where every game has been an absolute classic. Who can forget 2003 with the Red Sox losing to Aaron effin' Boone and the Cubs losing thanks to Steve Bartman. Then in 2004, you have the Red Sox epic comeback along with the Brad Lidge game against Albert Pujols. Here are the picks for the first round of games.
NL
Colorado Rockies vs. Philadelphia Phillies- This is probably the least exciting series out of the four for sure and I really feel that this series could go either way. Colorado has struggled with left-handed pitchers this season, which isnt a good thing when they are facing Cliff Lee and Cole Hamels in the first two games. But here is the kicker, if the Rockies keep it close they get to face the arguably the worst bullpen in the playoffs right now. We all know how Colorado are the comeback kids. I am taking Philly because I have rolled with them all year might as well stick to it. Wont be easy though. PHI in 5
St. Louis Cardinals vs. Los Angeles Dodgers- Everyone is talking about the Cardinals going to the World Series and I have been saying that since early July. The pitching staff they have, add the offense, and they play pretty good defense too. I really cannot find a chink in their armor. It also tough to pick the Dodgers when they have struggled all second half but never count out Joe Torre/Manny Ramirez. STL in 4
AL
Minnesota Twins vs. New York Yankees- Honestly, the game tonight that the Twins won was epic. They were down a bunch of times and just battled back consistently. Now they play a Yankee team who has looked strong on the offensive end but you have to wonder about their starting pitching. Also CC Sabathia has been less than stellar in the playoffs. The Twins are the hottest team and the recent trends have signaled that leads to a big playoffs. The big spenders get it done though. NYY in 4
Boston Red Sox vs. Los Angeles Angels- Now this has been an absolute bashing whenever these two teams get together and the Sox have came out ahead every time. I feel like Mike Scioscia tends to choke when the playoffs are on the line in the past couple of years. The pitching staff of the Sox will be the difference in this one, they have the experience and they know how to handle this opponent. BOS in 4
-Charlie.
NL
Colorado Rockies vs. Philadelphia Phillies- This is probably the least exciting series out of the four for sure and I really feel that this series could go either way. Colorado has struggled with left-handed pitchers this season, which isnt a good thing when they are facing Cliff Lee and Cole Hamels in the first two games. But here is the kicker, if the Rockies keep it close they get to face the arguably the worst bullpen in the playoffs right now. We all know how Colorado are the comeback kids. I am taking Philly because I have rolled with them all year might as well stick to it. Wont be easy though. PHI in 5
St. Louis Cardinals vs. Los Angeles Dodgers- Everyone is talking about the Cardinals going to the World Series and I have been saying that since early July. The pitching staff they have, add the offense, and they play pretty good defense too. I really cannot find a chink in their armor. It also tough to pick the Dodgers when they have struggled all second half but never count out Joe Torre/Manny Ramirez. STL in 4
AL
Minnesota Twins vs. New York Yankees- Honestly, the game tonight that the Twins won was epic. They were down a bunch of times and just battled back consistently. Now they play a Yankee team who has looked strong on the offensive end but you have to wonder about their starting pitching. Also CC Sabathia has been less than stellar in the playoffs. The Twins are the hottest team and the recent trends have signaled that leads to a big playoffs. The big spenders get it done though. NYY in 4
Boston Red Sox vs. Los Angeles Angels- Now this has been an absolute bashing whenever these two teams get together and the Sox have came out ahead every time. I feel like Mike Scioscia tends to choke when the playoffs are on the line in the past couple of years. The pitching staff of the Sox will be the difference in this one, they have the experience and they know how to handle this opponent. BOS in 4
-Charlie.
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
Whose the Beast of the NL?
If you didnt realize, last August was the slowest the blog has been in a long time and I really have nothing to blame that on not even the alcohol haha. Well now that class is beginning tomorrow that likely means more of my time will be wasted on this blog. We will hit college football hard in the upcoming days with our first set of picks coming Thursday then "Game of the Week" breakdown on Friday. All next week look forward to the NFL. Lets get going with the National League....
Some people believe that the National League is the "Quadruple A" of baseball but to be honest, I think its somewhat better than people believe. It still doesnt hold a candle to the AL, see John Smoltz or Matt Holiday. Now that all the deals are done and the dust is settle, who is the king of the NL right now... lets take a look.
Philadelphia Phillies: No one can argue that this is the best lineup in baseball right now. They have the deadliest 3-4-5 and a great lead off hitter. In addition, Ryan Howard has been known for his huge Septembers/Octobers. While they seem like the favorite of the NL, they have one large looming problem... their closer Brad Lidge. He is new version of Derrick Turnbow with his ERA in the sevens and he is as bad as closing games as I am closing women, another story for another time. I also am not convinced that past the combination of Cole Hamels and Cliff Lee have the ability to win big games. J.A. Happ remember is a rookie and you never know what you are getting come playoff time.
St. Louis Cardinals: My personal favorite to come out of the National League right now. If you watched the Brewers tonight, you got a perfect example of why Matt Holiday makes this team so much better. Its almost like you have to pitch to Albert Pujols in big situation now. Further with add of John Smoltz, their starting pitching staff has been terrifying of late. They had a stat that with their big three (Chris Carpetner, Adam Wainwright, Joel Pinero) have gone 30-4 since July Fourth when pitching. The other big key is they have the most reliable closer in Ryan Franklin who has shut opponents down for the most part.
Los Angeles Dodgers: L.A. has faltered in the past couple of months with no production from Manny Ramirez and a steady decline by Chad Billingsley, fans have began to worry. The one thing that has been consistent is the play of Matt Kemp, he is becoming the leader of this team. Now they bring in Jim Thome to give them a huge bat off their bench during the stretch run and the postseason which I think might prove to be the best acquisition of the season. Also adding Jon Garland who has been pitching very well lately will help out their starting rotation so much.
-Charlie.
Some people believe that the National League is the "Quadruple A" of baseball but to be honest, I think its somewhat better than people believe. It still doesnt hold a candle to the AL, see John Smoltz or Matt Holiday. Now that all the deals are done and the dust is settle, who is the king of the NL right now... lets take a look.
Philadelphia Phillies: No one can argue that this is the best lineup in baseball right now. They have the deadliest 3-4-5 and a great lead off hitter. In addition, Ryan Howard has been known for his huge Septembers/Octobers. While they seem like the favorite of the NL, they have one large looming problem... their closer Brad Lidge. He is new version of Derrick Turnbow with his ERA in the sevens and he is as bad as closing games as I am closing women, another story for another time. I also am not convinced that past the combination of Cole Hamels and Cliff Lee have the ability to win big games. J.A. Happ remember is a rookie and you never know what you are getting come playoff time.
St. Louis Cardinals: My personal favorite to come out of the National League right now. If you watched the Brewers tonight, you got a perfect example of why Matt Holiday makes this team so much better. Its almost like you have to pitch to Albert Pujols in big situation now. Further with add of John Smoltz, their starting pitching staff has been terrifying of late. They had a stat that with their big three (Chris Carpetner, Adam Wainwright, Joel Pinero) have gone 30-4 since July Fourth when pitching. The other big key is they have the most reliable closer in Ryan Franklin who has shut opponents down for the most part.
Los Angeles Dodgers: L.A. has faltered in the past couple of months with no production from Manny Ramirez and a steady decline by Chad Billingsley, fans have began to worry. The one thing that has been consistent is the play of Matt Kemp, he is becoming the leader of this team. Now they bring in Jim Thome to give them a huge bat off their bench during the stretch run and the postseason which I think might prove to be the best acquisition of the season. Also adding Jon Garland who has been pitching very well lately will help out their starting rotation so much.
-Charlie.
Saturday, July 25, 2009
My Worst Nightmare
This was probably the worst thing I could have ask for today. I was at a Friday Field Trip with my work when I was aware that the St. Louis Cardinals have traded for Matt Holiday. I told my friend Andy who alerted me of the news "I am now going to drown myself in the wave pool, you will not see me again."
As you can see I havent drown myself but seriously this is possibly the worst thing Milwaukee Brewer fans could ask for (it has gotten worse more on that in the next post). They now have protection for Albert Pujols and Holiday has been proven against National League pitching (he went 4 for 5 tonight). Like I said before, this is just a complete disaster for the Brewers and honestly, the St. Louis Cardinals might have pull away from the division with this move.
I dont care that the Houston Astros are hot right now and the Chicago Cubs are starting to get their shit together. This makes the Cards so much better than anyone else in the Central Division. In addition, if St. Louis stays away from injuries to their starting pitching this makes them a legit World Series contender. Put yourself in this situation if you are the closer and you have to face the 1-2-3 part of the Cardinal order now you cannot pitch around Albert because you have Holiday right there. It becomes very scary.
The Cardinals did give up a lot to the Oakland Athletics who once get great in the majors will trade away to New York or Boston. It doesnt matter because at this point, St Louis knew if they got protection for Pujols they could become a complete force.
-Charlie.
As you can see I havent drown myself but seriously this is possibly the worst thing Milwaukee Brewer fans could ask for (it has gotten worse more on that in the next post). They now have protection for Albert Pujols and Holiday has been proven against National League pitching (he went 4 for 5 tonight). Like I said before, this is just a complete disaster for the Brewers and honestly, the St. Louis Cardinals might have pull away from the division with this move.
I dont care that the Houston Astros are hot right now and the Chicago Cubs are starting to get their shit together. This makes the Cards so much better than anyone else in the Central Division. In addition, if St. Louis stays away from injuries to their starting pitching this makes them a legit World Series contender. Put yourself in this situation if you are the closer and you have to face the 1-2-3 part of the Cardinal order now you cannot pitch around Albert because you have Holiday right there. It becomes very scary.
The Cardinals did give up a lot to the Oakland Athletics who once get great in the majors will trade away to New York or Boston. It doesnt matter because at this point, St Louis knew if they got protection for Pujols they could become a complete force.
-Charlie.
Thursday, July 23, 2009
BoSox Makes Less than Stellar Deals
If you havent seen the American East Standings which you probably have because well ESPN shows them about every five minutes (but they make 4 days for the Big Ben story, hmmm) the Red Sox have fallen out of first place. They got swept by the Texas Rangers now trailing the hated New York Yankees by two games. Therefore they wanted to make some deals so they got some guys who really wont help them that much.
They get Adam LaRoche who has hit twenty homers all year but he usually hits only .250 or so. I dont understand why the Red Sox feel that LaRoche is going to be a savior for Boston's offense. He will give them a couple more home runs than Mark Kotsay although he is going to give you the same production when he hits the ball. I think what it all comes down to is the Red Sox settled for LaRoche. Rumor had it according to Peter Gammons, Boston could of had Victor Martinez for only Clay Buchholz. Are you kidding me? Victor Martinez would be an awesome fit for the Red Sox and would have also made sure Jason Vartiek got quality rest plus they would get a solid first basemen. Instead, its Adam LaRoche, good luck with that one.
In addition, our friends from Pittsburgh once again made a deal for the third time this season and you can only wonder why Freddy Sanchez/Jack Wilson do not want to sign extensions with this team. Garrett Jones seems to be this unreal power hitter but why not wait til the end of the year to deal LaRoche to guarantee that this hot streak by Jones wont come to a crashing halt. I wouldnt be surprised if Pittsburgh decided to deal some more guys before the week is done.
Boston also got Chris Duncan from the St. Louis Cardinals for Julio Lugo which really is two teams trading away players that never lived up to their potential when they were brought in/up.
-Charlie.
They get Adam LaRoche who has hit twenty homers all year but he usually hits only .250 or so. I dont understand why the Red Sox feel that LaRoche is going to be a savior for Boston's offense. He will give them a couple more home runs than Mark Kotsay although he is going to give you the same production when he hits the ball. I think what it all comes down to is the Red Sox settled for LaRoche. Rumor had it according to Peter Gammons, Boston could of had Victor Martinez for only Clay Buchholz. Are you kidding me? Victor Martinez would be an awesome fit for the Red Sox and would have also made sure Jason Vartiek got quality rest plus they would get a solid first basemen. Instead, its Adam LaRoche, good luck with that one.
In addition, our friends from Pittsburgh once again made a deal for the third time this season and you can only wonder why Freddy Sanchez/Jack Wilson do not want to sign extensions with this team. Garrett Jones seems to be this unreal power hitter but why not wait til the end of the year to deal LaRoche to guarantee that this hot streak by Jones wont come to a crashing halt. I wouldnt be surprised if Pittsburgh decided to deal some more guys before the week is done.
Boston also got Chris Duncan from the St. Louis Cardinals for Julio Lugo which really is two teams trading away players that never lived up to their potential when they were brought in/up.
-Charlie.
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
St. Louis Gets DeRosa... Damn.
No Brewers Weekly post this week, I have been working quite a lot and havent been watching as much Brewers as I would like to. This week its much of the same so thats quite unfortunate but I do want to talk about the trade that went down over the weekend.
The Cleveland Indians who are looking worse than Major League in the beginning of the movie and it need of Rick Vaughan ASAP decided to deal Mark DeRosa, their prized pick-up of the off season to the Cardinals for Chris Perez and an unknown player. DeRosa has been tearing the cover off the ball this season with his numbers (.263 13 HR 60 RBIs) so far and has been known for destroying my Milwaukee Brewers. Also DeRosa will now come full circle to face the Chicago Cubs who getting rid of DeRosa was the single worst move of the off season.
Now saying all of this the Cardinals have lost the last three games since DeRosa has arrived and they have fallen two games behind the Milwaukee Brewers. Although in the long run, I think the Cardinals are looking stronger with DeRosa but here is my question for Cards fan... Is DeRosa a fourth hitter? Albert Pujols who hit 29 and 30 homers today but he recieves no protection behind him whatsoever. DeRosa is not the answer to protect him in the four hole, he will be better in the two hole if the Cards want success.
-Charlie.
The Cleveland Indians who are looking worse than Major League in the beginning of the movie and it need of Rick Vaughan ASAP decided to deal Mark DeRosa, their prized pick-up of the off season to the Cardinals for Chris Perez and an unknown player. DeRosa has been tearing the cover off the ball this season with his numbers (.263 13 HR 60 RBIs) so far and has been known for destroying my Milwaukee Brewers. Also DeRosa will now come full circle to face the Chicago Cubs who getting rid of DeRosa was the single worst move of the off season.
Now saying all of this the Cardinals have lost the last three games since DeRosa has arrived and they have fallen two games behind the Milwaukee Brewers. Although in the long run, I think the Cardinals are looking stronger with DeRosa but here is my question for Cards fan... Is DeRosa a fourth hitter? Albert Pujols who hit 29 and 30 homers today but he recieves no protection behind him whatsoever. DeRosa is not the answer to protect him in the four hole, he will be better in the two hole if the Cards want success.
-Charlie.
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Pujols and Pedrioa win MVP..... What?
Tom Hardicourt might have a point.
He voted Albert Pujols 7th in his MVP voting and is receiving a lot of shit for it although he has a point. Pujols played on the fourth best team in his division, granted they had a good year and werent expected to do much but still fourth-place MVP. Also some would argue he is the most valuable player to any NL team. It doesnt matter that Pujols after losing to Ryan Howard in 2006 cried about how a team who didnt make the playoffs should win MVP...... hmm.
I would have to give the MVP to Howard this year even though his strikeout totals and numbers against lefties are awful. But I think what it boils down to is that they're really wasnt a clear cut favorite for MVP in either league.
Dustin Pedroia who had a good year but really an MVP year? Then I look at all the other players who were voted for and none of them really seemed as if they would deserve an MVP honor. Although what can be said about Pedroia is he was Mr. Everything for the Red Sox and is becoming like Nomar in the late 90s as a fan favorite plus the guy looked to in the clutch.
Also minor trade in the MLB as the Red Sox give Coco Crisp to the Royals for a reliever, not that it really matters and I am sure Crisp is jacked about heading to K.C.
-Charlie.
He voted Albert Pujols 7th in his MVP voting and is receiving a lot of shit for it although he has a point. Pujols played on the fourth best team in his division, granted they had a good year and werent expected to do much but still fourth-place MVP. Also some would argue he is the most valuable player to any NL team. It doesnt matter that Pujols after losing to Ryan Howard in 2006 cried about how a team who didnt make the playoffs should win MVP...... hmm.
I would have to give the MVP to Howard this year even though his strikeout totals and numbers against lefties are awful. But I think what it boils down to is that they're really wasnt a clear cut favorite for MVP in either league.
Dustin Pedroia who had a good year but really an MVP year? Then I look at all the other players who were voted for and none of them really seemed as if they would deserve an MVP honor. Although what can be said about Pedroia is he was Mr. Everything for the Red Sox and is becoming like Nomar in the late 90s as a fan favorite plus the guy looked to in the clutch.
Also minor trade in the MLB as the Red Sox give Coco Crisp to the Royals for a reliever, not that it really matters and I am sure Crisp is jacked about heading to K.C.
-Charlie.
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