tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6780276584364604867.post3374779319746942563..comments2023-09-11T06:03:53.718-04:00Comments on Brothers at Arms: Manny off to Dodger TownPeterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13881643554796423918noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6780276584364604867.post-22273829315177467702008-08-02T12:26:00.000-04:002008-08-02T12:26:00.000-04:00Nady wasn't run out of town by the Mets, Minaya ha...Nady wasn't run out of town by the Mets, Minaya had to deal him for a bullpen arm when Duaner Sanchez decided to reck his arm right at the trade deadline. <BR/><BR/>Oh and believe me 16 home runs in 800 at bats is a huge improvement over 16 home runs in 1200 career at bats. Pudge is no Posada with the stick but he's a heel of a lot better than Molina.Peterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13881643554796423918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6780276584364604867.post-53541052480796051612008-08-01T20:50:00.000-04:002008-08-01T20:50:00.000-04:00Some very good points Mike. I have a few more.1. ...Some very good points Mike. I have a few more.<BR/><BR/>1. Yankees fans seem to think Nady, who was run out of town the last time he was in New York, has career highs of 20 HR's, 72 RBI, and has never played a meaningful game in the big leagues, is a sure thing, while Bay, who has two 30 HR, 100 RBI seasons, and also has never played a meaningful game, is a big question mark.<BR/><BR/>2. They also think a 36 year old catcher with 16 HR's and 28 walks in his last 800 at bats is going to improve their offense.<BR/><BR/>To be honest, I think the team in the best shape is still the Rays. They didn't get a right handed bat, which they need, but someone could still get through waivers over the next month. If not, they do have Baldelli coming back. If he can stay healthy for two months, even if it is only 4 or 5 games a week, he could be huge.Dennishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00742159228200876688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6780276584364604867.post-14258939642885259502008-08-01T19:59:00.000-04:002008-08-01T19:59:00.000-04:00I think Sox fans will be VERY happy with Jason Bay...I think Sox fans will be VERY happy with Jason Bay. My best friend is a Pirates fan and I've seen alot of Bay over the past few years.<BR/><BR/>1. Bay is a MUCH better defensive option than Manny and I don't even care about the factor of learning to play the green monster. He'll be better from day 1.<BR/><BR/>2. You can definitely make the arguement that Manny is the better offensive player, but he's getting older and the two players have similar OPS and OBP.<BR/><BR/>3. Bay is younger, cheaper, and under contract through next season (at much less than 20 mil).<BR/><BR/>I think it may take a little while, but Sox fans are going to love Jason Bay...And let's not forget the added bonus to the rest of us that aren't Red Sox fans: We no longer have to hear how great Craig Hanson is going to be from our Red Sox buddies! Joy to the world.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13936318557020957681noreply@blogger.com