Jason Michaels

[Tedward]

This from a snippet in a NY Post article this morning....

 

The Yankees have asked the Phillies about Jason Michaels and repeatedly have been told he isn't available.

 

Drats. I thought this guy could have been a nice alternative option to Pierre and could be had for less than a king's ransom.

 

Bummer, eh, UK?

[UK1679666180]

Happy Holidays to you too!

 

Philly will still use him incorrectly as a platoon player.

 

I would've rather seen that be the Cubs than the Yanks though.

[MeatampPotatoesMan]

Unavailable? :(

[Bear Cub]

If Michaels isnt available, does that mean that Abreu really can be had?

[RynoRules]

If Michaels isnt available, does that mean that Abreu really can be had?

 

=P~

[UK1679666180]

http://www.zwire.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=15635792&BRD=1675&PAG=461&dept_id=18170&rfi=6

The trade paves the way for the Phillies to shop an outfielder. Pat Burrell and Bobby Abreu are star-quality players with huge contracts. How much of those deals the Phillies would have to pick up would depend upon the player or players coming in return -- in the Phillies’ case, they would seek a solid starting pitcher for either Abreu or Burrell.

 

If no attractive deals come for either of them, then there is a good chance that Jason Michaels will be dealt. Michaels, a right-handed hitter, did a good job in a center-field platoon with left-handed-hitting Kenny Lofton last season. However, with Rowand in center, Michaels’ playing time would evaporate. Michaels, who hit .304 and had 54 runs scored and a .399 on-base percentage in 105 games (68 starts), is entering his first year of arbitration eligibility and is an attractive, affordable outfielder for low-budget clubs.

 

 

I try to be optimistic and articles like this always help.

 

:sunny: