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Eckstein----> D-Backs

"I'm definitely very excited with the opportunity to go out there and make the postseason," Eckstein said after helping the Blue Jays beat the New York Yankees. "You play this game to win a world championship, so that's hopefully what we'll be able to try to accomplish."

The 2006 World Series MVP with St. Louis, Eckstein batted .277 with a homer, 23 RBIs and a .354 on-base percentage in a part-time role for Toronto. Known for his all-out effort at 5-foot-7, he also helped the Angels win the 2002 World Series.

"Oh, October baseball, it's the best baseball," Eckstein said. "The thing about it is, it's where all that matters is whether you win or lose. It doesn't matter the stats or anything like that. At the end of the day, the only thing that anybody cares about is if you got something in the "W' column or not."

A shortstop for nearly his entire big league career, Eckstein will play second base in Arizona, potentially sharing time with Augie Ojeda.

 

For some reason I find this move to be hilarious.

http://www.sportingnews.com/yourturn/viewtopic.php?t=452011

 

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I breathed a huge sigh of relief when this happened

after hearing that the Angels were looking at trading for him.

the other angels fan

by Eyebrows on Sep 1, 2008 11:17 AM PDT reply actions  

Why?

He’s got a 260 EQA. That’s better than Erick Aybar (248) and Maicer Izturis (252). Granted, he has D issues. MLB SS are at 252.

And the Angels have injury issues in their infield.

ZIPS: Milledge: 466 HR, 485 2B, 2282 hits, 278-379-524

by rfloh on Sep 2, 2008 12:58 AM PDT up reply actions  

I know all that.

I was just dreading the inevitable lovefest that would occur if he returned.

the other angels fan

by Eyebrows on Sep 2, 2008 7:03 AM PDT up reply actions  

I can see it now..

All the Angel’s fans at work bashing the team for not trading for Eckstein because of his hard work and grittiness the same way they complained about the Teix trade when it happened because Kotchman is a ‘fan favorite.’

by seamariners85 on Sep 1, 2008 12:28 PM PDT reply actions  

And Eckstein drives in the go ahead run against the Cards.

And Stephen Drew hits for the cycle!

And the Cards tried to kill Justin Upton.

What a crazy game.

"All I’ve ever done is be Juan Pierre when I wear this jersey. They’re sticking it to me this year for whatever reason. "

.277/.324/.316

~Juan Pierre

by Goose on Sep 1, 2008 7:55 PM PDT reply actions  

Rotoworld on Upton getting hit in the head at first base.
It’s not like it was intentional or anything, but it’d be nice if Thompson could have been tossed from the game for making such a lousy throw and putting another player at risk.

Damn straight.

"All I’ve ever done is be Juan Pierre when I wear this jersey. They’re sticking it to me this year for whatever reason. "

.277/.324/.316

~Juan Pierre

by Goose on Sep 1, 2008 8:10 PM PDT up reply actions  

You're just pissed because your playoff hopes are circling the drain.

"All I’ve ever done is be Juan Pierre when I wear this jersey. They’re sticking it to me this year for whatever reason. "

.277/.324/.316

~Juan Pierre

by Goose on Sep 1, 2008 8:29 PM PDT up reply actions  

Eckstein:

The little ginger kid that could…

Cuba Si! Yanqi No!

by Patrick517 on Sep 2, 2008 12:46 AM PDT reply actions  

He's a gritty little winner.

What more can you ask of a guy? Granted he sucks at just about everything else, but…

Hey, it's me.

by Humongo on Sep 2, 2008 3:49 AM PDT reply actions  

The Dodgers middle infield

no longer the worst defensive one in the NL West!

If it wasn't for college football I'd probably have given up on sports.

by bluemax on Sep 2, 2008 12:25 PM PDT reply actions  

Ehh

Eckstein big problem is his throwing

It’s not as much of an issue from 2nd.

by JI on Sep 2, 2008 12:44 PM PDT up reply actions  

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