Does this team need to aquire a legit 40hr threat?

Griff83 · Post #1 » by **Griff83** » Fri Apr 25, 2008 7:15 pm

Detroit- Miguel Cabrera
Cleveland- Travis Hafner
New York Yankees- Alex Rodriguez
Boston Red Sox- David Ortiz, Manny Ramirez
New York Mets- Carlos Beltran
Philadelphia Phillies- Ryan Howard
LA Angels- Vlad Guerreo
Atlanta Braves- Chipper Jones
Chicago White Sox- Jim Thome

seems like almost all the best teams in the league with the exception of a few have a legit 35-40 home run threat batter in there lineup. I dont consider either Rios or Wells this type of home run threat. Question is at some point are we going to have to aquire more of a impactfull long ball hitter?

Post #2 » by **Geddy** » Fri Apr 25, 2008 8:16 pm

We haven't really filled that role properly since Delgado left. Glaus could have been the guy, and Thomas could have been that guy too but we know how they worked out. We don't have any guys that can really turn the game around with a single swing of the bat.

On the other hand, if all of our guys would play up to their full capabilities then it really wouldn't make a big diff if we had a 40 hr guy or not. I think the bigger problem is that all of our guys are horribly un-clutch.

The_Hater · Post #3 » by **The_Hater** » Fri Apr 25, 2008 11:54 pm

Glaus and Thomas hit 38 and 39 HR's as recently as 2 seasons ago. Right now, pending Rolen's return, we have absolutely nothing to show for either of them. For the record, Rolen hasn't hit as many as 38 HR's the past 3 seasons combined (35).

asif9t9 · Post #4 » by **asif9t9** » Sat Apr 26, 2008 12:30 am

No point. This team isn't going anywhere. Save the hired guns for when it's time to compete.

Illuminati · Post #5 » by **Illuminati** » Sat Apr 26, 2008 8:46 pm

Josh Hamilton is a legit 25-30 HR threat. Acquire him, he has high pot.

oomalay · Post #6 » by **oomalay** » Sun Apr 27, 2008 3:05 am

What I'd like is someone who hits well with RISP

Garbargnani · Post #7 » by **Garbargnani** » Sun Apr 27, 2008 2:46 pm

Illuminati wrote:Josh Hamilton is a legit 25-30 HR threat. Acquire him, he has high pot.

the rangers JUST aquired him cuz they were high on him

unless we unload sum young pitcher(S) then we have no chance

Griff83 · Post #8 » by **Griff83** » Mon Apr 28, 2008 12:18 am

Problem is there isnt too many of these players available. The most legit HR hitter that could be available would be Adam Dunn but I could see some people not liking that kind of move because of his horrible BA.

Post #9 » by **Schad** » Mon Apr 28, 2008 2:08 am

Griff83 wrote:Problem is there isnt too many of these players available. The most legit HR hitter that could be available would be Adam Dunn but I could see some people not liking that kind of move because of his horrible BA.

Adam Dunn would be a godsend...his .230-.260 average means nothing when it's offset by a .380 OBP and 40 home runs a year. There's nothing I want more than for Dusty Baker to grow frustrated with him clogging up the bases, and talks Jocketty into trading him.

The_Hater · Post #10 » by **The_Hater** » Mon Apr 28, 2008 5:17 pm

Count me in on the Adam Dunn sweepstakes although I'm not sure what Jockety would want.

That said, Jockety always found high OBP guys in St Louis so he probably values Dunn more than than the last regime did.

Griff83 · Post #11 » by **Griff83** » Mon Apr 28, 2008 8:11 pm

what would it take?

Lind+Marucm+Prospect?

The_Hater · Post #12 » by **The_Hater** » Mon Apr 28, 2008 9:07 pm

Griff83 wrote:what would it take?

Lind+Marucm+Prospect?

He's a free-agent next winter so that would be a huge overpayment with that risk.

I think you pretty much have to wait for off-season and convince Ted Rogers to open up the vault.