Re-sign DLee?

[sethuel1]

And, by the way, Lee's so well liked by other players around the league, if Hendry signs him to an extension early in the offseason, it could have some impact on the decision making for a free agent guy like Brian Giles. By the way, I've said it before, I'll say it again - the last place I want to see Giles is with St. Louis or Houston. Both teams have the corner outfielder need and the cash flow to sign him. Hendry should take any reasonable steps he can to increase his probability of getting Giles.

 

Slightly off-topic, but a package that included Giles and (I can dream) Mark Loretta is about the only way I'd consider dealing Maddux. It could be a win-win situation: we get the offense (including baserunners with BRAINS) and good D, and Greg gets his numbers down and wins up a little in pitcher-friendly Petco, which is also in the same time zone as home. The SoCal house could become Maddux family HQ during the baseball season.

 

Do you mean this as a deal to be done now? Giles and Loretta are both FAs after this year, and SD is curently in the NL West lead, so what incentive do they have to get rid of Giles and Loretta? And especially for Maddux?

[thedaymen]

 

Slightly off-topic, but a package that included Giles and (I can dream) Mark Loretta is about the only way I'd consider dealing Maddux. It could be a win-win situation: we get the offense (including baserunners with BRAINS) and good D, and Greg gets his numbers down and wins up a little in pitcher-friendly Petco, which is also in the same time zone as home. The SoCal house could become Maddux family HQ during the baseball season.

 

I certainly wouldn't mind getting Loretta. A very good player coming off injury...thus reduced value. I don't hear his name enough as a possible Cubbie next year. Plus I imagine he's got to be better in the field then Walker.

[KatJ]

And, by the way, Lee's so well liked by other players around the league, if Hendry signs him to an extension early in the offseason, it could have some impact on the decision making for a free agent guy like Brian Giles. By the way, I've said it before, I'll say it again - the last place I want to see Giles is with St. Louis or Houston. Both teams have the corner outfielder need and the cash flow to sign him. Hendry should take any reasonable steps he can to increase his probability of getting Giles.

 

Slightly off-topic, but a package that included Giles and (I can dream) Mark Loretta is about the only way I'd consider dealing Maddux. It could be a win-win situation: we get the offense (including baserunners with BRAINS) and good D, and Greg gets his numbers down and wins up a little in pitcher-friendly Petco, which is also in the same time zone as home. The SoCal house could become Maddux family HQ during the baseball season.

 

Do you mean this as a deal to be done now? Giles and Loretta are both FAs after this year, and SD is curently in the NL West lead, so what incentive do they have to get rid of Giles and Loretta? And especially for Maddux?

 

At the time I posted this, I didn't realize that they were both FA. :oops: I don't think you can do trades after the trading DEADLINE? :D

[CubinNY]

But if he reverts to his pre-2005 numbers, it wouldn't be that bad. Lee was nothing but a 2nd tier 1b before this season (offensively).

 

I think i'd take his 2004 numbers, 30HR - 99RBI is nothing to sneeze at with gold glove defense.

 

HR/RBI totals don't tell you much. First off, if you are in the middle of an order and not getting 100+ RBI in this day and age, you don't belong there. But I'm much more concerned with his longterm steady sub 900 OPS, which is not impressive for a first baseman and not close to worth top dollar. If they signed him to a 4/50 extension, and he went back to a sub 900 OPS type of production, they would regret it. I'm hoping though that he'll find a happy medium between his career average and career year, hopefully no less than 950-1000 OPS.

 

I agree with goony. I watched Lee for two years when I lived in Miami. He has always been a guy with huge potential. This year he is having a career year. However, he has been pretty consistent in the past. His numbers are good, not great, and IMO first base defense is vastly over rated. Nonetheless, if he can repeat these numbers for another season he wil be worth a lot.