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There are other outfieders with expensive long term contracts on this team who go into ungodly slumps too. Yet all we ever hear about is their good months. Bay was the best offensive weapon on a team which lacks enough offense to compete for a championship. Downgrading at that position means we better come up with a big bat at another.
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It's not a sticking point with Bay and his agent. It's a sticking point with the Sox. Look, Bay is trying to maximize his money and who could blame him? His health is just another excuse. As is his alleged lack of defense.
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In 6 years, Bay will be Cameron's age. A 5 year contract for Bay is not a risk.
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Dip, nice to see you back. I doubt they move Ellsbury to LF.
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The signing of Cameron solves one problem the Sox were roundly and loudly criticized for. If you know what I'm talking about, do you think it was a factor?
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There was a talent gap between the Yanks and Sox lineups in 09. This deal just widens it, IMO.
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Since when does anyone care about LF defense? Seriously. The Sox won two world series with friggin Manny in left. C'mon, get real.
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I just read an article about that now. But is that why they won't go 5 years, but WILL go 4? Does that make sense?
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As an aside to the value question, why do you think the Sox are reluctant to go five years for Bay? He's young enough now to still be productive in year 5. He's not a high injury risk. And his body type holds up into his late 30s. So I'm wondering what the hangup is. Maybe just a negotiating ploy...
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40-50% more total dollar commitment. Reported asking price is 6/120 and 5/80.
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There's a huge difference in money between the two. In terms of contribution to winning, is Holliday worth 40-50% more?
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Nady Melky Gardner Swisher Damon Matsui Granderson - that's 7 guys. So 3 will probably go, assuming they don't get in on Holliday in which case 4 would have to go. Matsui, Damon and Nady? And maybe Melky?
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Just curious... who are the starting three Yankee outfieders next year as of now? And what happens to all the other ones on the 09 roster?
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Sorry, I lumped you in with the pro Beltre crowd. My mistake.
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Certain players fall down on run production, like Drew. And certain players lack the skill to get on base, like Beltre.
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Think the Sox would go 4 @ 17 per? Is that reasonable to pay for him?
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Another number to chew on... Beltre has 0 HRs in 67 career plate appearances at Fenway. And his BA is below the Mendoza line. While this is in all likelihood a statistical anomoly, I wouldn't be so sure he'll improve on his Seatlle numbers by moving to Fenway.
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A few more numbers to chew on... Beltre's OBP against right handed pitchers: 2006 .321 2007 .314 2008 .290 2009 .271 Oh, and for what it's worth, he slugged .335 and had 30 RBIs in 339 PAs against righties last year.
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Those numbers are meaningless. His .317 OBP the past five years tells you all you need to know.
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Are you daft? He's a joke offensively. Have you bothered to look at his performance outside of Safeco? He's a chump, a pathetic offensive performer who struck it rich for one year on roids.