weird signing, considering every American League team was looking for him to be strictly DH...and obviously no DH in the National League. I guess there are some concerns about his knees & overall conditioning breaking down.
Would imagine they coulve worked a deal w/ the Red Sox for Manny. Obviously, not a gold glove outfielder by any means...but played that short left in Fenway pretty effectively...and i'm sure the Sox wouldve been interested in a Burke/Lidge/Prospect deal. At least, thats what I was thinking.
Also, based on these latest signings...the baseball market has had an increase this off season.
Would imagine they coulve worked a deal w/ the Red Sox for Manny. Obviously, not a gold glove outfielder by any means...but played that short left in Fenway pretty effectively...and i'm sure the Sox wouldve been interested in a Burke/Lidge/Prospect deal. At least, thats what I was thinking.
Also, based on these latest signings...the baseball market has had an increase this off season.
playersonly69 said:
I understand your view point, but as an irritated Yankee fan...over spending the market, in order to fill a hole...does not always equal success. I would prefer to have my owner spend economically, and use the extra money he would've spent on overspending/luxury tax, on other needs as well.
In my opinion, Lee may put up huge numbers initially....but he's never hit more than 40 homers, nor has never eclipsed a .900 OPS...and will ultimately regret this contract down the line. And can very much make the point (based on age/conditioning) he may have peaked already.
hno:
