Free Agent Predictions

[b_wiggy_66]

I know these things are never right and in this case I hope not, but mlb4.com posted their offseason predictions. I find these things interesting to read even if they are usually wrong. I almost got sick reading this though. They pick us to sign: Matthews Jr., Jeff Weaver, Trot Nixon, Jose Vizcaino, and in case your not throwing up yet Jose Lima to a minor league contract. Hope they were drunk when they did this. Edited October 30, 2006 by b_wiggy_66

[Mephistopheles]

Oh boy, it'll be a long sad hard year if that happens.

[cjbucks]

I know these things are ever right and in this case I hope not, but mlb4.com posted their offseason predictions. I find these things interesting to read even if they are usually wrong. I almost got sick reading this though. They pick us to sign: Matthews Jr., Jeff Weaver, Trot Nixon, Jose Vizcaino, and in case your not throwing up yet Jose Lima to a minor league contract. Hope they were drunk when they did this.

 

If that is Hendry's off season I would anticipate a revolt sometime before opening day.

 

Anybody have thoughts on what Matthews Jr. will get for his 1 good year?

[vance_the_cubs_fan]

If that's Hendry's offseason, we'll have a new GM by the end of July.

[Soriano12]

If this is Hendry's offseason, he won't make it out alive from the Cubs Convention.

[VanceJergins]

I know these things are never right and in this case I hope not, but mlb4.com posted their offseason predictions. I find these things interesting to read even if they are usually wrong. I almost got sick reading this though. They pick us to sign: Matthews Jr., Jeff Weaver, Trot Nixon, Jose Vizcaino, and in case your not throwing up yet Jose Lima to a minor league contract. Hope they were drunk when they did this.

 

I wouldnt be upset with Nixon replacing Jones as long as we got another power hitter. But nobody else on that list is anywhere near not-crappy.

[Outshined_One]

I know these things are never right and in this case I hope not, but mlb4.com posted their offseason predictions. I find these things interesting to read even if they are usually wrong. I almost got sick reading this though. They pick us to sign: Matthews Jr., Jeff Weaver, Trot Nixon, Jose Vizcaino, and in case your not throwing up yet Jose Lima to a minor league contract. Hope they were drunk when they did this.

 

What's the link, out of curiosity?

[b_wiggy_66]

I know these things are never right and in this case I hope not, but mlb4.com posted their offseason predictions. I find these things interesting to read even if they are usually wrong. I almost got sick reading this though. They pick us to sign: Matthews Jr., Jeff Weaver, Trot Nixon, Jose Vizcaino, and in case your not throwing up yet Jose Lima to a minor league contract. Hope they were drunk when they did this.

 

What's the link, out of curiosity?

 

mlb4u.com

 

Sorry bout that

[Outshined_One]

I know these things are never right and in this case I hope not, but mlb4.com posted their offseason predictions. I find these things interesting to read even if they are usually wrong. I almost got sick reading this though. They pick us to sign: Matthews Jr., Jeff Weaver, Trot Nixon, Jose Vizcaino, and in case your not throwing up yet Jose Lima to a minor league contract. Hope they were drunk when they did this.

 

What's the link, out of curiosity?

 

mlb4u.com

 

Sorry bout that

 

No problemo. Here is the link for those interested.

[NCCubFan]

If that's Hendry's offseason, we'll have a new GM by the end of July.

He BETTER not even have that long if that's the offseason. :evil:

[chuckywang]

I can only laugh at those predictions. Cause if I don't laugh, I'll become suicidal. Trot freaking Nixon? Are you kidding me??

[CuseCubFan69]

Is Jose V going to replace Ramirez in this grand scheme? That would make it just about perfect.

[Derwood]

It wouldn't surprise me one bit if Hendry went after Weaver. It would follow his M.O. of copying the WS winner, but not really understanding why that team really won.

[TruffleShuffle]

I can only laugh at those predictions. Cause if I don't laugh, I'll become suicidal. Trot freaking Nixon? Are you kidding me??

 

hey, that was the only one of those that i wasn't violently opposed to

[Derwood]

Maybe Ryan Theriot fans can take comfort in the fact that he could be painted as the poor man's David Eckstein, so Hendry will anoint him his starting 2B and future WS MVP

[Pinktermite]

I'm just ASKING this, so don't jump all over me please...but would it be so bad to sign Sarge, Jr.? I remember Luis Gonzalez being a late bloomer as well. He was like 30 or something when he started driving in greater than 100 runs a year. He plays a great CF and he can be had for probably 7 million/per...just throwing it out there...

[vance_the_cubs_fan]

It wouldn't surprise me one bit if Hendry went after Weaver. It would follow his M.O. of copying the WS winner, but not really understanding why that team really won.

 

Don't you know? Weaver is a great pitcher! His postseaon shows that! He's better than Verlander or anyone else on the Tigers. He's probably better than Santana on the Twins too!

[Radar3454]

Overall that would make me sick but I would much rather spend $$$ on Matthews than Pierre.

[rocket]

matthews had a .349 babip. fluke season.

 

maybe on a 1 year deal, but that won't happen, he'll get a multi year deal. just say no.

[Pinktermite]

Sarge Jr does hit for more power, at least he did this year. I just wonder if he would be a good gamble given that this year he hit .313 against lefties and righties, a little more power from the left side...

 

Clearly he'd be better than Pierre and the money we pay him would be cheaper, thus allowing us to go after Soriano...

 

One year wonder? Probably. Worth the gamble? Maybe...

[Pinktermite]

and even if you did sign him for three years, wouldn't he be a great fourth outfielder when Pie comes...or a platoon partner for Jones and/or Murton...

 

I think he could fit in pretty well. I keep thinking about players that finally seem to hit their stride when 30, and Luis Gonzalez keeps coming to mind...

 

Hell, Giles wasn't great until his later 20's, he was 27 or 28 before he really made an impact with the Pirates. I'm sure there are other examples.

 

He's a gamble, but a cheap one that would fit in well in several roles in my opinion.

[baseball7897]

It wouldn't surprise me one bit if Hendry went after Weaver. It would follow his M.O. of copying the WS winner, but not really understanding why that team really won.

 

Don't you know? Weaver is a great pitcher! His postseaon shows that! He's better than Verlander or anyone else on the Tigers. He's probably better than Santana on the Twins too!

 

Since you didn't understand what I was saying. I said Weaver was a better post season pitcher than Verlander was. Weaver as the 5th starter would be fine with me. He will give you 11-13 wins a year, and he will pitch atleast 200 innings.

 

I guess you like old, beat down players. Bonds and Alou come to mind. They're just going to take away AB's from a future all-star in Murton.

Edited October 30, 2006 by baseball7897

[Pinktermite]

for the kind of money he costs, I'd rather pay 10 million for Mussina, if he would switch leagues, which is doubtful.

[rocket]

It wouldn't surprise me one bit if Hendry went after Weaver. It would follow his M.O. of copying the WS winner, but not really understanding why that team really won.

 

Don't you know? Weaver is a great pitcher! His postseaon shows that! He's better than Verlander or anyone else on the Tigers. He's probably better than Santana on the Twins too!

 

Since you didn't understand what I was saying. I said Weaver was a better post season pitcher than Verlander was. Weaver as the 5th starter would be fine with me. He will give you 11-13 wins a year, and he will pitch atleast 200 innings.

 

 Year Round Tm  Opp WLser  G GS  ERA    W-L  SV CG SHO  IP   H   ER  BB  SO
+------------------+-----+--+--+------+-----+--+--+---+-----+---+---+---+---+
2002 ALDS  NYY ANA   L    2  0   6.75  0-0   0  0   0   2.7   4   2   3   1
2003 WS    NYY FLA   L    1  0   9.00  0-1   0  0   0   1.0   1   1   0   0
2004 NLDS  LAD STL   L    1  1  11.57  0-1   0  0   0   4.7   8   6   2   4

 

Ok, so Weaver in the postseason before this year was an absolute disaster. You're seriously telling me that you somehow knew that Weaver in this postseason was going to be solid gold, even though he's never had ANY postseason success before?

 

If it's true, please pm me the winning ohio lottery numbers.

[sethuel1]

Should we target good regular season players or good postseason players though? Such a hard decision.