Comments on: Fourth Outfielder

By: JerBear

JerBear — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 06:27:30 +0000

…memories of Rick White’s red, hairy obscenity.

Dude, that thing was naaaaasty.

By: Steve T

Steve T — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 05:00:50 +0000

If Beltre’s ligament goes, we’re screwed. We cannot afford to have another crappy hitter in the lineup AND another crappy defender in the field. Morse, Bloomquist, Cairo — it doesn’t matter, we cannot afford to have any of these guys playing every day at third (or anywhere else).

By: currcoug

currcoug — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 03:21:50 +0000

Johnson is a Cub.

http://www.rotoworld.com/content/playerpages/player_main.aspx?sport=MLB&hl=231940&id=3657

By: currcoug

currcoug — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 21:12:20 +0000

If Johnson is signed, I hope he gets rid of his horrid goatee, which brings back unpleasant memories of Rick White’s red, hairy obscenity.

By: Taylor H

Taylor H — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 18:12:29 +0000

So about how much would we be paying Johnson. Would his old salary carry over to us, or would we need to offer him like a 1 year deal?

By: scott19

scott19 — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 05:56:45 +0000

I am forced to watch a lot of Blue Jay baseball

So the Baseball Gods of the North have tied you to a chair whenever the Jays are playing…LOL!

Actually, though, I agree…I think Reed J. would be a nice addition to the M’s roster as well.

By: BillyJive

BillyJive — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 05:34:49 +0000

Does anyone remember who was the M’s best hitter last ST?
Answer: Willie Bloomquist
Just thought I’d throw that out there…
Being a Canadian means I am forced to watch a lot of Blue Jays baseball. Reed Johnson would be a good addition to the team…heck…I’d start him over Wilkerson.
I’ll take Reed J. over J. Reed anyday…

By: currcoug

currcoug — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 05:16:08 +0000

Dave,

I mentioned Morse’s limited pinch hit stats because some had argued that Norton was a superior pinch hitter. I submitted Norton’s PH stats over the last three years (32 AB’s), which are awful.

We can all agree that Morse is not an everyday player. Morse’s roll on the team is to PH for Ibanez, Wilkerson, etc., late in the game, and/or face lefties (if only McLaren understood this concept). That is also the reason I mentioned his success at coming off the bench late in the game and getting hits.

One factor that has not been mentioned is: what happens if Beltre’s ligament tears completely? I would rather have Morse, than Bloomquist or Cairo at 3B. If Morse doesn’t make the team, and Beltre is injured, would it surprise anyone to see Bavasi trade a top prospect away for another 3B?

By: scraps

scraps — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 05:10:23 +0000

61: A glut of good outfielders.

By: Breadbaker

Breadbaker — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 04:23:53 +0000

Does anyone know why Johnson was cut by Toronto?