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I'm sitting here hoping this move doesn't keep us from getting Grilli.

 

That's just the saddest sentence ever written.

 

Andy would like a word with you.

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I don't mind the move. I don't know if we can get a .800 OPS out of a Schierholtz/Sappelt platoon, but they can probably be productive offensively and solid defensively. It's not a great move in the whole scheme of things, but for 1 year, if Brett emerges, or if they sign someone else and Soriano isn't dealt, then we've got an excellent 4th/5th OF (with Schierholtz/Sappelt going to the bench).

 

With the roster so jammed, I imagine a cut (or two) is coming soon. They are probably waiting for the top hitting FA's to sign and then they will try and shop Soriano.

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this is a very Dejesus like signing. Ok stats, not a earth mover but taking a limited chance that moving away from a hitting graveyard can help pull up stats a bit.

Exactly what type of guy are you hoping to sign for 2.2 mil?

 

If he works, and we are awful..he can be sent packing for a prospect. If he doesn't he sits, gets sent down or is cut, not much lost.

I still get confused how so many were upbeat about stewart but so down on any other gamble.

 

Right now I think if there was a free agent out there that they really wanted, and thought would still be worth in 3 years they would go for it, but I am not sure if that guy is out there..so why pay for the next best thing to be less bad this year?whether we lose 90 or 100 we still are re-building. I would think they would be more likely to trade for a younger up and coming guy than sign an older expensive vet.

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this is a very Dejesus like signing.

 

I just hope he doesn't take playing time away from Darwin Barney.

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