thebiglebowski Posted January 18, 2012 Share Posted January 18, 2012 Im not sure if there are any .330 hitters that can score 100 runs really left on the market. No doubt. I'm saying they can win the central without him. Lots of other good things going for this team. Would be nice to see them add a decent bat to lessen the blow though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
selfreliable Posted January 18, 2012 Share Posted January 18, 2012 Im more worried about how this affects Avila. Will they be less willing to give him rest behind the plate since it will be an even bigger drop off between him and the backup? Avila had a monster year and I would hate to see him do bad this year because he isnt rested enough as a catcher. Id hate to see him turn into a Russell Martin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebiglebowski Posted January 18, 2012 Share Posted January 18, 2012 Im more worried about how this affects Avila. Will they be less willing to give him rest behind the plate since it will be an even bigger drop off between him and the backup? Avila had a monster year and I would hate to see him do bad this year because he isnt rested enough as a catcher. Id hate to see him turn into a Russell Martin. The Tigers claimed that Victor was never going to catch this year. That's why they signed G-Money again (also known as Gerald Laird). Whether they stuck to this or not, who knows. Avila was half the catcher in the second half that he was in the first last year, and the organization realized they can't work him that hard again without him breaking down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuzzersonKillwell Posted January 18, 2012 Share Posted January 18, 2012 Avila could still improve but Victor is a big offensive loss no matter how you cut it. Speaking of big losses, Carl Crawford expected to miss the bulk of the season. The contract so far... yeesh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travis Posted January 18, 2012 Author Share Posted January 18, 2012 What happened to Crawford? I was so bummed when the Angels didnt get him last off season. Now Im really glad that didnt happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebiglebowski Posted January 18, 2012 Share Posted January 18, 2012 I just read on yahoo that Crawford had wrist surgery. That one said he would probably be questionable for opening day, nothing about missing half a season or anything. Not sure if there is different information out there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuzzersonKillwell Posted January 18, 2012 Share Posted January 18, 2012 My fault. Expected to miss an undetermined amount of time but should play the bulk of the season. Not miss the bulk of the season. Either way, hope old crazy eyes Carl turns it around this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
selfreliable Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 Just confirmed 6 years 60 million for Darvish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flood Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 Just confirmed 6 years 60 million for Darvish. wow.. they actually got it done... so 50M on top of that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
selfreliable Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 Cept the 50mil goes to his Japanese team, he doesnt get a dime from that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebiglebowski Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 Anyone know how to put Japanese pitching numbers in perspective? Darvish was 18-6, 1.44 ERA, 276 K last year. Not sure how to factor in that it was in Japan. Is the competitive level similar to A, AA, or AAA in America? What were Dice-K's numbers in Japan? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
selfreliable Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 There is varying reports on how to convert the stats to american, as it tends to differ from player to player, but it is usually regarded as 3.5A. Organizations only have two teams over there, one minor and one major, so some players that would be on a AA team are in the bigs. Most projected stats for Darvish's seasons in Texas are 13-7 for the next three years with an ERA around 3.2-3.50. He does have a killer K/9 ratio, but the zone is bigger in japan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travis Posted January 19, 2012 Author Share Posted January 19, 2012 Not really worried about Darvish coming to the AL West. Fielder on the other hand.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dynamitekid Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 Hes going to be hurt by the ballpark he's in I think. But his offense will bail him out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flood Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 besides matsui, and ichiro... none of the phenom japanese players have really paid off... have fun with that contract Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebiglebowski Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 You guys think Napoli's season was a fluke last year or he will be able to come close to it again (or even exceed it?). Considering keeping him in fantasy baseball but nervous about him coming off a career year. I'm sure Travis will have something to say about him as a former Angel and current Ranger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travis Posted January 19, 2012 Author Share Posted January 19, 2012 I think Napoli is legit. Every Angel fan I know wanted him to be the full time catcher for the Angels. Everyone always hated Mathis and knew he was terrible. No one ever understood Scioscia's huge boner over Mathis. I was so pissed when they traded Napoli and always said if he ever got to catch full time he'd hit 30+ HRs. I didnt think his average would be that high but I think he's a legit .275 hitter who can hit 25-35 HRs a year and knock in 80 runs if he gets the playing time. Im glad he's doing well, I always liked him....just sucks he's doing it for the division rival. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dynamitekid Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 He's legit. Too bad he's never had a chance to catch full time. On a side note, Mathis sucks at hitting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebiglebowski Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 I think Napoli is legit. Every Angel fan I know wanted him to be the full time catcher for the Angels. Everyone always hated Mathis and knew he was terrible. No one ever understood Scioscia's huge boner over Mathis. I was so pissed when they traded Napoli and always said if he ever got to catch full time he'd hit 30+ HRs. I didnt think his average would be that high but I think he's a legit .275 hitter who can hit 25-35 HRs a year and knock in 80 runs if he gets the playing time. Im glad he's doing well, I always liked him....just sucks he's doing it for the division rival. .275/30/80 plays well at catcher in fantasy baseball. Would make him a borderline keeper in my league. Would be fine with the .275 average if he could get into 130+ games and improve on the counting stats (runs, HR, RBI). Just makes me nervous. I have a lot of other guys you could make a case for too (A. Ramirez, Sandoval, Morse, Pineda, Rivera). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
311thrice Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 Am I biased? Probably. But I am so excited about signing Darvish. He's 25 years old, 6'5", 220 lbs, has 7 pitches (probably 4 good ones), pitched amazing in Japan. You can say what you want about there hasn't been a legit ace from Japan that lasted very long in the MLB, but I trust the Rangers scouting team. I can't wait to see him pitch. On a side note, I wonder how CJ feels that the Rangers didn't even offer CJ an offer and spend $110M on Yu. It doesn't really matter because I don't think he liked it in Texas anyways. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
selfreliable Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 there is a pretty big difference between Yu and the other japanese pitchers that have come over, namely his hight. He is much taller than the other ones, and as a hard thrower that will work to his advantage. Not many flame throwers in the majors are under 6 feet like many of the other imports. I read that he just now started throwing with a major league ball though, that worries me, you think he would have been practicing when he posted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebiglebowski Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 ESPN ticker says Prince Fielder is highly unlikely to sign with the Rangers. Not saying that thing can be trusted but it is interesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flood Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 i kinda wonder if cashman ends up getting pressure from the steinbrenners and swoops in on fielder for the DH.. those guys are nutty and despite them crying no budget, we all know that isnt true Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerseydave77 Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 In two years the Yankees are going to have 8 DHs. I can't see them going for Fielder with A-Rod and Jeter advancing in years. And to be practical, Texeira is 31. If he can stay healthy he plays 1st until the end but that is a big IF in this game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebiglebowski Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 In two years the Yankees are going to have 8 DHs. I can't see them going for Fielder with A-Rod and Jeter advancing in years. And to be practical, Texeira is 31. If he can stay healthy he plays 1st until the end but that is a big IF in this game. As Flood said, they are nutty sometimes. You are thinking like a manager of the other 28 teams not in Boston or New York. Who knows with those two. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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