If Casey McGehee was our third baseman

[dew1679666265]

There was very little indication he'd turn into the productive player he's been.

 

The Crew had some kind of indication. I'm not sure what it was, but they knew something. Whatever happened, the Cubs failed to see McGehee's potential. And it does hurt, especially now.

 

Did the Cubs have any indication that Randy Wells could perform like a top of the line starter? Or did the Twins envision Johan Santana as one of the best starting pitchers of his generation?

 

The Brewers likely saw a guy who could make the 25 man roster and contribute to some degree. A 25th man, as was mentioned earlier. Them choosing him in the Rule 5 draft doesn't mean they saw him as a .900+ OPS guy or even necessarily a starter. There's a really good chance the Cubs and Brewers saw the same thing - a potential semi-productive role/bench player. It's just the Brewers had room for that guy all year and the Cubs did not.

[Sammy Sofa]

There was very little indication he'd turn into the productive player he's been.

 

The Crew had some kind of indication. I'm not sure what it was, but they knew something.

 

And you know this....how?

 

because they signed him. They aren't signing players who they think will automatically suck. Neither do the Cubs.

 

See dew's post at the top of this page: they almost certainly signed him for vastly different expectations than what they ended up with. McGehee was not on anyone's radar as being this type of player. Look at almost any evaluation of him as a minor leaguer.

[Soul]

There was very little indication he'd turn into the productive player he's been.

 

The Crew had some kind of indication. I'm not sure what it was, but they knew something.

 

And you know this....how?

 

because they signed him. They aren't signing players who they think will automatically suck. Neither do the Cubs.

 

See dew's post at the top of this page: they almost certainly signed him for vastly different expectations than what they ended up with. McGehee was not on anyone's radar as being this type of player. Look at almost any evaluation of him as a minor leaguer.

 

understood, but even if they're hoping to get lucky there has to be reason they're hoping with McGehee as opposed to the hundreds of other late 20's low-grade prospects. I'm not pretending to know what it was, but it couldn't have just been tossing darts.

[Little Slide Rooter]

There was very little indication he'd turn into the productive player he's been.

 

The Crew had some kind of indication. I'm not sure what it was, but they knew something.

 

And you know this....how?

 

because they signed him. They aren't signing players who they think will automatically suck. Neither do the Cubs.

 

See dew's post at the top of this page: they almost certainly signed him for vastly different expectations than what they ended up with. McGehee was not on anyone's radar as being this type of player. Look at almost any evaluation of him as a minor leaguer.

 

Im sure the Brewers did see something in him, thats why they took a chance. However, the Cubs also saw something in David Patton and Mike Parisi.Thats how it works. When a player becomes avaliable, and a team sees potential, they give him a shot. Sometimes it works out, sometimes it doesnt. McGehee has worked out for the Brewers so far, although not much else has.

[Sammy Sofa]

understood, but even if they're hoping to get lucky there has to be reason they're hoping with McGehee as opposed to the hundreds of other late 20's low-grade prospects. I'm not pretending to know what it was, but it couldn't have just been tossing darts.

 

It's ridiculous to conclude that they saw anything other than a low risk 25th man. How the hell can someone look at the Brewers and assume they have some kind of amazing scouting ability that basically nobody else in baseball or focused on baseball had when it comes to McGehee? He's a lucky break.

[Sammy Sofa]

[im sure the Brewers did see something in him, thats why they took a chance. However, the Cubs also saw something in David Patton and Mike Parisi.Thats how it works. When a player becomes avaliable, and a team sees potential, they give him a shot. Sometimes it works out, sometimes it doesnt. McGehee has worked out for the Brewers so far, although not much else has.

 

Why is this the only conclusion? Why do you think this is likely as opposed to the much more likely conclusion that they took a low risk gamble on who might be a serviceable 25th man and got REALLY lucky (for the time being)?

[BeerHere]

McGehee is approaching 30 though.

 

He's 27.

27 is approaching 30 if you start from 0.

Then he's also approaching 80 :)

 

[expletive] you people and your holier than thou attitude. I mentioned that the guy is not young in prospect terms and you [expletive] jump all over my post because 27 isn't approaching 30 when every-[expletive] one of you knew what the [expletive] I was talking about.

 

The elitist know-it-all attitude from many of you is complete [expletive]. The next time you [expletive] people come up with an original thought will be the first.

 

[expletive] you.

[BeerHere]

McGehee is approaching 30 though.

 

He's 27.

You knew exactly what I meant smartass. 27 is old for a prospect but keep thinking you know everything.

[BeerHere]

McGehee is approaching 30 though.

 

He's 27.

27 is approaching 30 if you start from 0.

 

Right

 

Oh and [expletive] you

[BeerHere]

There was very little indication he'd turn into the productive player he's been.

 

The Crew had some kind of indication. I'm not sure what it was, but they knew something.

 

And you know this....how?

 

[expletive] you [expletive]

[SouthSideRyan]

Do me next.

[Sammy Sofa]

Didn't this spaz make a big weepy farewell post?

[imb]

ooooh me me me me

[ScrubMD]

Do me next.

 

R U OUT OF UR GORD!?!

[Garwilly]

http://www.amazing-video-clips.com/files/images/185.jpg

[ScrubMD]

They don't mean it, Beerhere. They're just kids that don't know what they're talking about. Please don't massively pwn them.

[imb]

http://www.amazing-video-clips.com/files/images/185.jpg

 

yes

[Sammy Sofa]

http://www.amazing-video-clips.com/files/images/185.jpg

 

yes

 

But then who's the cool old guy?

[imb]

fred i guess

[Sammy Sofa]

YES, CUBAN B.

[17 Seconds]

i'd prefer if i could just talk to samson

[RedFlash]

Do me next.

 

 

That was the first thought after reading your post, SSR.