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Rays need superutility AND loogy

FROM TAMPABAY.COM

-- The team is still seaking a superutility player, more likely through trade than via the free-agent market, Friedman said, and perferably one who can play both all three outfield positions. With Rocco Baldelli's health unclear, the Rays currently don't have a backup centerfielder to B.J. Upton, but internal possibilities like Justin Ruggiano exist. They will also try Joel Guzman and Chris Richard in the outfield this spring.

-- The search for a left-handed reliever continues (also through the trade market), but Maddon said there are other possibilities, including moving Howell to the pen if he doesn't make the rotation.-- The search for a left-handed reliever continues (also through the trade market), but Maddon said there are other possibilities, including moving Howell to the pen if he doesn't make the rotation.

HOW BOUT WILLIE AND SHERRILL FOR JACKSON?????

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Nah...
I'd offer EOF and Willie.

by redwolf75 on Jan 11, 2008 12:35 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Needs more Kazmir
Willie + Sherrill would be more than they gave up for him to begin with. That's something. Right? GET THIS DONE, BILL!

by AnotherAaron on Jan 11, 2008 12:41 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Maybe they'd want Morse.
Not like we'd ever trade with them.
Jose Vidro (DH - Ms) was arrested today in an Idaho Bathroom for having a wide stance and sucking.

by Librocrat on Jan 11, 2008 12:45 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

We can't trade Morse!
The Mariners Caravan would be in shambles

(which, seriously...the lineup sucks this year)

by I'm NOT Corco on Jan 11, 2008 12:50 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I like Morse.
He's one of those players I enjoy watching, despite his talent level.
Jose Vidro (DH - Ms) was arrested today in an Idaho Bathroom for having a wide stance and sucking.

by Librocrat on Jan 11, 2008 12:51 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

But, but, but...
he was a highly regarded prospect.
Surely he'll pan out and have a HOF career in the end!  If only he hadn't been blocked by veterans, he'd probably be lighting it up by now.

by johnbai on Jan 11, 2008 1:50 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Jackson is an unrefined power arm,
isn't he? Don't we have some of those?
I overvalue prospects

by Thingray on Jan 11, 2008 2:57 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I just think he's kinda got a lot of irrational
love here.  He's not a "good" pitcher.  He's interesting and I'd take him but there are many other pitchers out there.

by Edgar for Pres on Jan 11, 2008 6:25 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

He had/has appeal as a cheap #5 upgrade
he's a better bet to succeed as a starter next year than Morrow/Ho/whoever, and he comes with upside.

by Jeff on Jan 11, 2008 6:40 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I agree with that
I guess i just feel like i need to be the person reminding people that he isn't really much more than a #5 right now although maybe he might be something if he can start hitting a barn door.

by Edgar for Pres on Jan 11, 2008 7:02 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Lefties
As a Rays fan, I have a few questions.  

First, what does the scouting report look like for Eric O'Flaherty and Ryan Rowland-Smith?  

Second, What do you think of Vidro's and Morse's defensive capabilities at different positions?

And third, where do these guys fit into the M's plans for the next year(s)?

Thanks in advance.

by raysrule07 on Jan 12, 2008 6:16 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Seriously...

  1. Eric looks like a career reliever; not quite a LOOGY stud as Sherrill, but pretty good. RRS is a borderline starter material, and also quite good out of the pen.
  2. Vidro and Morse are probably best thought of as 1B...if anything....out in the field.
  3. Vidro's being counted on as DH, RRS and EOF as part of the bullpen, Morse not at all. (In my book, that's kinda backwards, but....)

by rtang on Jan 12, 2008 6:26 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Fixed your post
2. Vidro is best thought of as a Montreal Expo.
"You guys should be in every major city. This is some heavy shit. This is, like, Lone Ranger heavy, man."

by AZSEAfan on Jan 14, 2008 4:25 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

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