Jon Heyman's Offseason Bargains and Busts

[HoopsCubs]

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2006/writers/jon_heyman/11/08/bargains.busts/2.html

 

This was interesting reading - his opinion on who will be the 20 bargains and 8 busts for this offseason of free agency.

 

Top 4 busts: CLee, Loretta, Matthews Jr. and Suppan.

 

Notable bargains: Alou (5), Pierre (9), Wood (13) and Maddux (16). Randy Wolf is rated first.

 

 

Hoops

[goonys evil twin]

9. Juan Pierre, outfielder. He won't come cheap, but at say $7 million a year, that's still barely half what Rafael Furcal makes. Not bad for a bonafide leadoff hitter.

 

 

 

Foolish thinking on his part.

[goonys evil twin]

Craig Wilson looks like a bust, but Steve Trachsel, Mike Piazza, Jose Guillen and Richard Hidalgo are bargains?

[HoopsCubs]

9. Juan Pierre, outfielder. He won't come cheap, but at say $7 million a year, that's still barely half what Rafael Furcal makes. Not bad for a bonafide leadoff hitter.

 

 

 

Foolish thinking on his part.

 

Yes, I agree. I'd really like to see Juan wearing another team's uniform next year.

[RyCubsFan]

Pierre a "bargain" at 7 million? Ummmmmm...

[VanceJergins]

Pierre a "bargain" at 7 million? Ummmmmm...

 

Bonafide, dude.......bonafide.

[goonys evil twin]

Pierre a "bargain" at 7 million? Ummmmmm...

 

Bonafide, dude.......bonafide.

 

:D

[TruffleShuffle]

Mark Loretta has made $6 million TOTAL the past two years, and his career OBP is .363. He isn't going to get that much in free agency. How will he be a bust?

[fromthestretch]

Craig Wilson looks like a bust, but Steve Trachsel, Mike Piazza, Jose Guillen and Richard Hidalgo are bargains?

 

A lot depends on his salary and length of contract, but Piazza could end up being a mild bargain. He could be useful for an AL team in need of a DH.

 

If healthy, Guillen could end up being a bargain as well. When you consider that he's coming off a bad year with some injuries, is still around 30, and hasn't made more than $4 million in any season, he'd be a decent gamble for a team in need of a corner OF.

 

Trachsel is certainly no bargain though.

[Derwood]

Pierre a "bargain" at 7 million? Ummmmmm...

 

Bonafide, dude.......bonafide.

 

:D

 

it's the rare player who can lead the league in hits but bat under .300

[goonys evil twin]

Craig Wilson looks like a bust, but Steve Trachsel, Mike Piazza, Jose Guillen and Richard Hidalgo are bargains?

 

A lot depends on his salary and length of contract, but Piazza could end up being a mild bargain. He could be useful for an AL team in need of a DH.

 

If healthy, Guillen could end up being a bargain as well. When you consider that he's coming off a bad year with some injuries, is still around 30, and hasn't made more than $4 million in any season, he'd be a decent gamble for a team in need of a corner OF.

 

Trachsel is certainly no bargain though.

 

Wilson made less than Guillen, was more productive than Guillen, and has been more productive over his career.

[Backtobanks]

Heyman is entitled to his opinions, but there are a lot of players that I would disagree with.

[nilodnayr]

Pierre a "bargain" at 7 million? Ummmmmm...

 

Bonafide, dude.......bonafide.

 

:D

 

it's the rare player who can lead the league in hits but bat under .300

 

All you have to do is refuse to walk...its just that easy!

[Careless]

Pierre a "bargain" at 7 million? Ummmmmm...

 

Bonafide, dude.......bonafide.

 

:D

 

it's the rare player who can lead the league in hits but bat under .300

 

All you have to do is refuse to walk...its just that easy!

Helps when you play every inning and lead off.

[frostwyrm]

Mark Loretta has made $6 million TOTAL the past two years, and his career OBP is .363. He isn't going to get that much in free agency. How will he be a bust?

 

He can't steal a base, unlike Juan.

[nilodnayr]

Pierre a "bargain" at 7 million? Ummmmmm...

 

Bonafide, dude.......bonafide.

 

:D

 

it's the rare player who can lead the league in hits but bat under .300

 

All you have to do is refuse to walk...its just that easy!

Helps when you play every inning and lead off.

 

Ohh it definitely helps, he was 5th in the game in PAs...but first in ABs because he is allergic to the walk. Other than Francoeur and Jose Lopez, Pierre has the lowest # of walks in the top 40 players in AB

[fromthestretch]

Craig Wilson looks like a bust, but Steve Trachsel, Mike Piazza, Jose Guillen and Richard Hidalgo are bargains?

 

A lot depends on his salary and length of contract, but Piazza could end up being a mild bargain. He could be useful for an AL team in need of a DH.

 

If healthy, Guillen could end up being a bargain as well. When you consider that he's coming off a bad year with some injuries, is still around 30, and hasn't made more than $4 million in any season, he'd be a decent gamble for a team in need of a corner OF.

 

Trachsel is certainly no bargain though.

 

Wilson made less than Guillen, was more productive than Guillen, and has been more productive over his career.

 

Actually, they both made $4 mil in 2006. Wilson was more productive, but didn't Guillen have some injuries? In 2006, Wilson was the better bargain, I'm not arguing that. I'm just saying that Guillen could be a bargain for some team in 2007. Chances are, he'll get $4 mil or less, and if healthy, a .280/.340/.480 line is possible.

[nilodnayr]

Craig Wilson looks like a bust, but Steve Trachsel, Mike Piazza, Jose Guillen and Richard Hidalgo are bargains?

 

A lot depends on his salary and length of contract, but Piazza could end up being a mild bargain. He could be useful for an AL team in need of a DH.

 

If healthy, Guillen could end up being a bargain as well. When you consider that he's coming off a bad year with some injuries, is still around 30, and hasn't made more than $4 million in any season, he'd be a decent gamble for a team in need of a corner OF.

 

Trachsel is certainly no bargain though.

 

Wilson made less than Guillen, was more productive than Guillen, and has been more productive over his career.

 

Actually, they both made $4 mil in 2006. Wilson was more productive, but didn't Guillen have some injuries? In 2006, Wilson was the better bargain, I'm not arguing that. I'm just saying that Guillen could be a bargain for some team in 2007. Chances are, he'll get $4 mil or less, and if healthy, a .280/.340/.480 line is possible.

 

Guillen is also an excellent RF, whereas Wilson has much to be desired defensively.

 

Also, its ironic that we all hate Jones and he hit 285/335/500 for 4M.