Comments on: There’s Still 11 Hours Left to Not Make a Huge Mistake http://mikesciosciastragicillness.com/2009/12/01/theres-still-11-hours-left-to-not-make-a-huge-mistake/3256/ Los Angeles Dodgers baseball blog Fri, 25 May 2012 18:26:54 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Mike Sharperson Lives! http://mikesciosciastragicillness.com/2009/12/01/theres-still-11-hours-left-to-not-make-a-huge-mistake/3256/#comment-7003 Mike Sharperson Lives! Tue, 01 Dec 2009 22:03:11 +0000 http://mikesciosciastragicillness.com/?p=3256#comment-7003 No arbitration sucks. But you know what really sucks? The list of eligible 2B free agents. http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2008/12/2010-mlb-free-a.html Mark DeRosa? +OPS of 99, but he really plays 3B. He has a terrible RF/9 at 2B for '08, the last time he played any meaningful games there. Placido Polanco? A sudden decline to +OPS of 88, but a solid glove. The Dodgers will never spend the dough for him either, since he's a type A. Adam Kennedy had an 101, but his defense is not great, and the A's moved him to 3B due to his range. The best 2Bs on this list? Ronnie Belliard and Orlando Hudson. I think we're gonna get stuck with leftovers. Your new Dodger 2Bs are destined to be: Juan Uribe and Chin-Ling Hu. Ugh. No arbitration sucks.

But you know what really sucks? The list of eligible 2B free agents.

http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2008/12/2010-mlb-free-a.html

Mark DeRosa? +OPS of 99, but he really plays 3B. He has a terrible RF/9 at 2B for ’08, the last time he played any meaningful games there. Placido Polanco? A sudden decline to +OPS of 88, but a solid glove. The Dodgers will never spend the dough for him either, since he’s a type A. Adam Kennedy had an 101, but his defense is not great, and the A’s moved him to 3B due to his range.

The best 2Bs on this list? Ronnie Belliard and Orlando Hudson.

I think we’re gonna get stuck with leftovers. Your new Dodger 2Bs are destined to be: Juan Uribe and Chin-Ling Hu. Ugh.

]]> By: It’s Time to Jump Ship, Right? « Mike Scioscia’s tragic illness http://mikesciosciastragicillness.com/2009/12/01/theres-still-11-hours-left-to-not-make-a-huge-mistake/3256/#comment-7002 It’s Time to Jump Ship, Right? « Mike Scioscia’s tragic illness Tue, 01 Dec 2009 21:41:37 +0000 http://mikesciosciastragicillness.com/?p=3256#comment-7002 [...] Orlando Hudson, Randy Wolf | Leave a Comment I… am…  almost literally without words. We were already horrified at the idea that Orlando Hudson wouldn’t be offered arbitration, but it just got worse (via [...] [...] Orlando Hudson, Randy Wolf | Leave a Comment I… am…  almost literally without words. We were already horrified at the idea that Orlando Hudson wouldn’t be offered arbitration, but it just got worse (via [...]

]]> By: The Swede http://mikesciosciastragicillness.com/2009/12/01/theres-still-11-hours-left-to-not-make-a-huge-mistake/3256/#comment-7001 The Swede Tue, 01 Dec 2009 21:28:34 +0000 http://mikesciosciastragicillness.com/?p=3256#comment-7001 http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2009/12/dodgers-make-no-arb-offers-to-free-agents.html No offers at all. http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2009/12/dodgers-make-no-arb-offers-to-free-agents.html

No offers at all.

]]> By: John Clevenger http://mikesciosciastragicillness.com/2009/12/01/theres-still-11-hours-left-to-not-make-a-huge-mistake/3256/#comment-7000 John Clevenger Tue, 01 Dec 2009 21:04:46 +0000 http://mikesciosciastragicillness.com/?p=3256#comment-7000 Yay! I hate above average solutions to massive holes on our team. I also hate free draft picks, so this is good news to me. Yay! I hate above average solutions to massive holes on our team. I also hate free draft picks, so this is good news to me.

]]> By: Ted http://mikesciosciastragicillness.com/2009/12/01/theres-still-11-hours-left-to-not-make-a-huge-mistake/3256/#comment-6999 Ted Tue, 01 Dec 2009 21:01:12 +0000 http://mikesciosciastragicillness.com/?p=3256#comment-6999 If his wrist is messed up, that would be a reason not to offer arb. Although I guess the contract could be voided under that scenario? If his wrist is messed up, that would be a reason not to offer arb. Although I guess the contract could be voided under that scenario?

]]> By: gklarsen http://mikesciosciastragicillness.com/2009/12/01/theres-still-11-hours-left-to-not-make-a-huge-mistake/3256/#comment-6998 gklarsen Tue, 01 Dec 2009 19:56:41 +0000 http://mikesciosciastragicillness.com/?p=3256#comment-6998 Edit to my comment: I meant to say that the 8 mil Hudson would get in arbitration would still probably be worth it and that the risk of spending 8 mil on a 2B you don't want is worth the reward of 2 draft picks when he doesn't sign. Edit to my comment: I meant to say that the 8 mil Hudson would get in arbitration would still probably be worth it and that the risk of spending 8 mil on a 2B you don’t want is worth the reward of 2 draft picks when he doesn’t sign.

]]> By: Shmolnick http://mikesciosciastragicillness.com/2009/12/01/theres-still-11-hours-left-to-not-make-a-huge-mistake/3256/#comment-6997 Shmolnick Tue, 01 Dec 2009 19:50:37 +0000 http://mikesciosciastragicillness.com/?p=3256#comment-6997 And will anyone be surprised if Hudson is not offered arbitration? And will anyone be surprised if Hudson is not offered arbitration?

]]> By: gklarsen http://mikesciosciastragicillness.com/2009/12/01/theres-still-11-hours-left-to-not-make-a-huge-mistake/3256/#comment-6996 gklarsen Tue, 01 Dec 2009 19:20:32 +0000 http://mikesciosciastragicillness.com/?p=3256#comment-6996 I've read the arguments as to why Hudson should be offered arb. And it makes so much sense that I can't even think of a rational reason not to do it. Exactly what are Ned and Frank freaking out about? They know that farm systems are the most economically efficient method of making a baseball team, don't they? Even spending 8 mil just to get two draft picks would arguably be worth it, AND they get Hudson for another year. I really hope that this isn't happening because Ned's got his eye on Felipe Lopez or Marco Scutaro. I’ve read the arguments as to why Hudson should be offered arb. And it makes so much sense that I can’t even think of a rational reason not to do it. Exactly what are Ned and Frank freaking out about? They know that farm systems are the most economically efficient method of making a baseball team, don’t they? Even spending 8 mil just to get two draft picks would arguably be worth it, AND they get Hudson for another year.

I really hope that this isn’t happening because Ned’s got his eye on Felipe Lopez or Marco Scutaro.

]]> By: Kevin http://mikesciosciastragicillness.com/2009/12/01/theres-still-11-hours-left-to-not-make-a-huge-mistake/3256/#comment-6995 Kevin Tue, 01 Dec 2009 18:43:26 +0000 http://mikesciosciastragicillness.com/?p=3256#comment-6995 This is just going to be really frustrating if they don't offer it to him. I am preparing myself to be frustrated. This is just going to be really frustrating if they don’t offer it to him. I am preparing myself to be frustrated.

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