Quote:
I think it is a smart move, since Bagwell's money comes off the books after this season, we'll have about 18M to play with next offseason when some more premium FA's become available. Let's not roast him quite yet....what is he supposed to do when the Cubs are throwing 16M at Jacque Jones for 3 years?
Quote:
No, he has to do something. Even something stupid, just for the sake of saying he's done something. Only constant activity will make him a better than shitty GM. Stupid puppet.
On the other hand, he is "fucking useless."
Quote:Quote:
No, he has to do something. Even something stupid, just for the sake of saying he's done something. Only constant activity will make him a better than shitty GM. Stupid puppet.
On the other hand, he is "fucking useless."
Thanks for agreeing with me.
No but seriously, out of curiosity, since Purpura has taken over, how may players have been added to the MLB roster
25 or 40 from outside the organization?
Quote:
Ok, so the 'puppet' part was dramatic hyberbole.
Purpura's non-moves last year had virtually nothing to do with a World Series birth. The manager and the players did.
When the GM of the clan gets attacked, the reactions will be as such.
Just waiting on the, "exciting things" to come.
Quote:Quote:
Ok, so the 'puppet' part was dramatic hyberbole.
Purpura's non-moves last year had virtually nothing to do with a World Series birth. The manager and the players did.
When the GM of the clan gets attacked, the reactions will be as such.
Just waiting on the, "exciting things" to come.
The non move that Purpura made was to not give Jamie Moyer an extension when he had the deal done, for Moyer and Winn. Not exactly sure what the Astros were giving up. But the deal would have happened if Moyer hadnt nixed it. He has since re-signed with Seattle for 1 year, 5.5. Everyone is waiting to see what the Astros do, I think everyone is also hoping it's not something stupid. This cult of the GM as star that has grown up is silly. It has always been the players that win.
Quote:Quote:Quote:
Ok, so the 'puppet' part was dramatic hyberbole.
Purpura's non-moves last year had virtually nothing to do with a World Series birth. The manager and the players did.
When the GM of the clan gets attacked, the reactions will be as such.
Just waiting on the, "exciting things" to come.
The non move that Purpura made was to not give Jamie Moyer an extension when he had the deal done, for Moyer and Winn. Not exactly sure what the Astros were giving up. But the deal would have happened if Moyer hadnt nixed it. He has since re-signed with Seattle for 1 year, 5.5. Everyone is waiting to see what the Astros do, I think everyone is also hoping it's not something stupid. This cult of the GM as star that has grown up is silly. It has always been the players that win.
Just curious again. What is your idea of a stupid move?
For me almost any move that requires Lidge to be involved.
Quote:Quote:Quote:Quote:
Ok, so the 'puppet' part was dramatic hyberbole.
Purpura's non-moves last year had virtually nothing to do with a World Series birth. The manager and the players did.
When the GM of the clan gets attacked, the reactions will be as such.
Just waiting on the, "exciting things" to come.
The non move that Purpura made was to not give Jamie Moyer an extension when he had the deal done, for Moyer and Winn. Not exactly sure what the Astros were giving up. But the deal would have happened if Moyer hadnt nixed it. He has since re-signed with Seattle for 1 year, 5.5. Everyone is waiting to see what the Astros do, I think everyone is also hoping it's not something stupid. This cult of the GM as star that has grown up is silly. It has always been the players that win.
Just curious again. What is your idea of a stupid move?
For me almost any move that requires Lidge to be involved.
Any move done merely to appease witless fans who think trades and signings are what wins ballgames. Also, any deal done purely to prove some macho bullshit of "who's in charge".
Quote:Quote:Quote:Quote:Quote:
Ok, so the 'puppet' part was dramatic hyberbole.
Purpura's non-moves last year had virtually nothing to do with a World Series birth. The manager and the players did.
When the GM of the clan gets attacked, the reactions will be as such.
Just waiting on the, "exciting things" to come.
The non move that Purpura made was to not give Jamie Moyer an extension when he had the deal done, for Moyer and Winn. Not exactly sure what the Astros were giving up. But the deal would have happened if Moyer hadnt nixed it. He has since re-signed with Seattle for 1 year, 5.5. Everyone is waiting to see what the Astros do, I think everyone is also hoping it's not something stupid. This cult of the GM as star that has grown up is silly. It has always been the players that win.
Just curious again. What is your idea of a stupid move?
For me almost any move that requires Lidge to be involved.
Any move done merely to appease witless fans who think trades and signings are what wins ballgames. Also, any deal done purely to prove some macho bullshit of "who's in charge".
Come on you can do it...
I'll go first, Lidge for Tejada is a stupid move, in my opinion.
Now your turn...
Quote:
Just curious again. What is your idea of a stupid move?
For me almost any move that requires Lidge to be involved.
Quote:
How about any move that harms the team more than it helps it?
Quote:Quote:
Ok, so the 'puppet' part was dramatic hyberbole.
Purpura's non-moves last year had virtually nothing to do with a World Series birth. The manager and the players did.
When the GM of the clan gets attacked, the reactions will be as such.
Just waiting on the, "exciting things" to come.
The non move that Purpura made was to not give Jamie Moyer an extension when he had the deal done, for Moyer and Winn. Not exactly sure what the Astros were giving up. But the deal would have happened if Moyer hadnt nixed it. He has since re-signed with Seattle for 1 year, 5.5. Everyone is waiting to see what the Astros do, I think everyone is also hoping it's not something stupid. This cult of the GM as star that has grown up is silly. It has always been the players that win.
Quote:
[quoteThe Astros are trying to obtain a leftfielder and a starting pitcher. I dont need to whine and spin until they do, or not, either way.
Quote:Quote:Quote:
Ok, so the 'puppet' part was dramatic hyberbole.
Purpura's non-moves last year had virtually nothing to do with a World Series birth. The manager and the players did.
When the GM of the clan gets attacked, the reactions will be as such.
Just waiting on the, "exciting things" to come.
The non move that Purpura made was to not give Jamie Moyer an extension when he had the deal done, for Moyer and Winn. Not exactly sure what the Astros were giving up. But the deal would have happened if Moyer hadnt nixed it. He has since re-signed with Seattle for 1 year, 5.5. Everyone is waiting to see what the Astros do, I think everyone is also hoping it's not something stupid. This cult of the GM as star that has grown up is silly. It has always been the players that win.
The extension doesn't look like such a bad deal now... It's hindsight, of course, but the addition of Moyer and Winn would make this club ready for 2006, IMO at least...
Quote:
Nope, I dont play this game. The Astros are trying to obtain a leftfielder and a starting pitcher. I dont need to whine and spin until they do, or not, either way.
Quote:Quote:
How about any move that harms the team more than it helps it?
ooh, you really put yourself out there.
Quote:Quote:
[quoteThe Astros are trying to obtain a leftfielder and a starting pitcher. I dont need to whine and spin until they do, or not, either way.
Quote:Quote:Quote:
[quoteThe Astros are trying to obtain a leftfielder and a starting pitcher. I dont need to whine and spin until they do, or not, either way.
Tow that company line.
Quote:
I see. Once you woo this internet board to your way of thinking (which is going well, by the way), we'll all storm over to the Astros front office with torches and demand Pup's head on a stick.
Quote:Quote:
I see. Once you woo this internet board to your way of thinking (which is going well, by the way), we'll all storm over to the Astros front office with torches and demand Pup's head on a stick.
No, but if we start having a debate about who the best fan is, then what's next cock size? It's about as ridiculous as: I have more Astros jerseys and baseball cards, so I'm the better fan!
Quote:
...Since I'm a fan of the Astros and not you, or anyone like you, I prefer to follow the Astros.
Quote:Quote:
[quoteThe Astros are trying to obtain a leftfielder and a starting pitcher. I dont need to whine and spin until they do, or not, either way.
Quote:
...Since I'm a fan of the Astros and not you, or anyone like you, I prefer to follow the Astros.
Quote:Quote:
...Since I'm a fan of the Astros and not you, or anyone like you, I prefer to follow the Astros.
Quote:Quote:Quote:
[quoteThe Astros are trying to obtain a leftfielder and a starting pitcher. I dont need to whine and spin until they do, or not, either way.
Tow that company line.
Quote:Quote:Quote:Quote:
[quoteThe Astros are trying to obtain a leftfielder and a starting pitcher. I dont need to whine and spin until they do, or not, either way.
Tow that company line.
Quote:
...Smarter and more informed fan than some? Oh hell yes.
Quote:
...Smarter and more informed fan than some? Oh hell yes.
Quote:
Probably true, so it might benefit those of us who are less inform (I mean me) to hear your opinions on what
the Astros should do or not do to put the best team
on the field. All things considered.
Baseball is a game, it should be fun.
Quote:Quote:
...Smarter and more informed fan than some? Oh hell yes.
Quote:
Probably true, so it might benefit those of us who are
less inform (I mean me) to hear your opinions on what
the Astros should do or not do to put the best team
on the field. All things considered.
Quote:
Expect to hear:
They should do whatever it is they end up doing.
Quote:
Blind faith or support isn't the issue. The irrationality of people whining about Tim Purpura just two months after the Astros made the World Series for the first time is the issue.
..........................................................
What the Astros did last year has nothing to do with this year.
Astros needed more offense last year AND this year.
Now, Clemens may be gone for good, you can't replace him,
so where can you improve? Left field. And if Purpura
can't figure out a way to improve last season's feeble
excuse for a Left field, then YES he is useless AS A GM.
In any business a manager is expected to improve on the
current situation, if he doesn't he is labeled useless
and is replaced.
I'm not saying replace him now. But get in gear and get
something done.
Quote:Quote:
Probably true, so it might benefit those of us who are
less inform (I mean me) to hear your opinions on what
the Astros should do or not do to put the best team
on the field. All things considered.
Perhaps this needs to be an FAQ somewhere. pravata doesn't deal in his own opinion on this board. (Or I should say, rarely does.)
He does focus on what's going on and the reasoning behind it. He will, from time to time, post factual evidence to counter ridiculous opinions. And more often, he will chastize individuals for thinking their opinions are more informed, valuable, or just plain correct than that of Astros management.
He operates not under the illusion that the Astros Front Office is infalable, but under the reality that they are indeed the decision makers. Understanding why they're doing what they do, rather than contemplating what they should be doing is his self-appointed role on this board.
Quote:
..........................................................
What the Astros did last year has nothing to do with this year.
Astros needed more offense last year AND this year.
Now, Clemens may be gone for good, you can't replace him,
so where can you improve? Left field. And if Purpura
can't figure out a way to improve last season's feeble
excuse for a Left field, then YES he is useless AS A GM.
In any business a manager is expected to improve on the
current situation, if he doesn't he is labeled useless
and is replaced.
I'm not saying replace him now. But get in gear and get
something done.
Quote:
I'm not saying replace him now. But get in gear and get something done.
Fine. Finished?
Quote:
What the Astros did last year has nothing to do with this year.
Astros needed more offense last year AND this year.
Now, Clemens may be gone for good, you can't replace him,
so where can you improve? Left field. And if Purpura
can't figure out a way to improve last season's feeble
excuse for a Left field, then YES he is useless AS A GM.
In any business a manager is expected to improve on the
current situation, if he doesn't he is labeled useless
and is replaced.
I'm not saying replace him now. But get in gear and get
something done.
Quote:
... if Purpura
can't figure out a way to improve last season's feeble
excuse for a Left field, then YES he is useless AS A GM.
Quote:Quote:
Expect to hear:
They should do whatever it is they end up doing.
Let me ask you why you gave the benefit of the doubt up until you started this thread, leading to a re-hash of arguments that have erupted the last few weeks? What is it that's different about right now, or last week, or a month ago, or three months from now, that has all of a sudden made you withdraw your previous forbearance?
That's what I don't get. Geez, we're not even to Christmas yet, and the offseason's already being declared a failure. Why? Because they haven't signed B.J. Ryan or A.J. Burnett for $9 million? Because they didn't nab Garciaparra or White in case they need a spare left fielder? Because they got swept by the White Sox two months ago?
I would think that was when the bitching would commence, blaming Purpura for not bolstering the offense leading into the postseason. Or that the bitching would wait until the start of the season, when Burke and Scott share left field again with Bagwell on the bench and Berkman at first, or Clemens having signed elsewhere, leaving Astacio and Rodriguez in the rotation.
What is it about the week or two before Christmas that out of nowhere became the litmus test for Purpura's competence as a general manager?
Quote:Quote:
Blind faith or support isn't the issue. The irrationality of people whining about Tim Purpura just two months after the Astros made the World Series for the first time is the issue.
..........................................................
What the Astros did last year has nothing to do with this year.
Astros needed more offense last year AND this year.
Now, Clemens may be gone for good, you can't replace him,
so where can you improve? Left field. And if Purpura
can't figure out a way to improve last season's feeble
excuse for a Left field, then YES he is useless AS A GM.
In any business a manager is expected to improve on the
current situation, if he doesn't he is labeled useless
and is replaced.
I'm not saying replace him now. But get in gear and get
something done.
Quote:Quote:
..........................................................
What the Astros did last year has nothing to do with this year.
Astros needed more offense last year AND this year.
Now, Clemens may be gone for good, you can't replace him,
so where can you improve? Left field. And if Purpura
can't figure out a way to improve last season's feeble
excuse for a Left field, then YES he is useless AS A GM.
In any business a manager is expected to improve on the
current situation, if he doesn't he is labeled useless
and is replaced.
I'm not saying replace him now. But get in gear and get
something done.
If I may, the umbrage that some are taking with your supposition is that because you seem to be implying that because Purpura hasn't signed a left fielder to this point, he will never sign a left fielder. So he's worthless, because you believe that left field should be the easiest spot to improve, based on the lack of talent at that spot in 2005 and currently.
Many of us believe that Purpura has a timeline with an enddate that is much further out than yours.
Quote:
He also understands that our bitching about it isn't going to affect what they do, nor should it.
Quote:
Mench/Wilkerson/Huff/Gomes can help you NOW, without giving up TOO much and help you down the road. I just don't
see Lane getting much better.
Quote:
Purpura has done a good job of not messing up. He just hasn't done anything constructive yet to add the offense, which McLane himself said was the top priority and that money was not an issue.
Quote:
There was no specific timing reason for the post, I'm just getting frustrated as a fan.
Quote:
Mench/Wilkerson/Huff/Gomes can help you NOW, without giving up TOO much and help you down the road. I just don't
see Lane getting much better.
Quote:
Thankyou! This is the most rational and intellegent
post yet. Although it is a little conservative for
my taste, but, I can see that.
AND just to re-iderate I do NOT want to see the
Astros make a big splash that may hurt the future.
Mench/Wilkerson/Huff/Gomes can help you NOW, without giving
up TOO much and help you down the road. I just don't
see Lane getting much better.
Quote:
Mench/Wilkerson/Huff/Gomes can help you NOW, without giving up TOO much and help you down the road. I just don't
see Lane getting much better.
Quote:Quote:
Mench/Wilkerson/Huff/Gomes can help you NOW, without giving up TOO much and help you down the road. I just don't
see Lane getting much better.
Are you proposing to trade Lane for Mench or Wilkerson? Because I don't see that as an improvement.
Quote:Quote:
Mench/Wilkerson/Huff/Gomes can help you NOW, without giving up TOO much and help you down the road. I just don't
see Lane getting much better.
You state this as fact. It isn't. As a matter of fact, there is solid documentation of Toronto backing out of talks with Texas over Mench or Wilkerson, with the parting comments indicate Texas is looking at only PREMIUM pitching for either of those guys.
Tampa is no longer run by Lamar, although you'd have a hard time believing that given the lack of movement on Tampa's side. I suspect someone realized how much talent they got and how young it is. They have all the time in the world and no reason to move Gomes or Huff until they feel damn certain their young'uns (Young and Upton) are ready. Until then, they don't know what pieces they can use in a trade. The only thing lacking on the Rays is pitching....
Quote:
No. If they traded for one of these guys and Bagwell
can play, Lane may be the odd man out.
Gomes has the most up-side, but for Backe?
How about Qualls, Astacio and one of the top pitching
prospects.
Quote:Quote:Quote:
Mench/Wilkerson/Huff/Gomes can help you NOW, without giving up TOO much and help you down the road. I just don't
see Lane getting much better.
You state this as fact. It isn't. As a matter of fact, there is solid documentation of Toronto backing out of talks with Texas over Mench or Wilkerson, with the parting comments indicate Texas is looking at only PREMIUM pitching for either of those guys.
Tampa is no longer run by Lamar, although you'd have a hard time believing that given the lack of movement on Tampa's side. I suspect someone realized how much talent they got and how young it is. They have all the time in the world and no reason to move Gomes or Huff until they feel damn certain their young'uns (Young and Upton) are ready. Until then, they don't know what pieces they can use in a trade. The only thing lacking on the Rays is pitching....
They got that Hunsicker guy over there now. He's useless.
Quote:
Reggie Sanders at age 38, gets a 2 year 10 million dollar contract. I don't know about you, but 2 years for a 38 year old is really iffy at best.
Quote:Quote:Quote:Quote:
Mench/Wilkerson/Huff/Gomes can help you NOW, without giving up TOO much and help you down the road. I just don't
see Lane getting much better.
You state this as fact. It isn't. As a matter of fact, there is solid documentation of Toronto backing out of talks with Texas over Mench or Wilkerson, with the parting comments indicate Texas is looking at only PREMIUM pitching for either of those guys.
Tampa is no longer run by Lamar, although you'd have a hard time believing that given the lack of movement on Tampa's side. I suspect someone realized how much talent they got and how young it is. They have all the time in the world and no reason to move Gomes or Huff until they feel damn certain their young'uns (Young and Upton) are ready. Until then, they don't know what pieces they can use in a trade. The only thing lacking on the Rays is pitching....
They got that Hunsicker guy over there now. He's useless.
I left that out as Friedman is, officially, running the show. I'd stay away from any deal with Tampa given Hunsicker's knowledge of the Houston organization. That level of knowledge, alone, weakens Houston's position.
Besides, isn't Hunsicker the guy who took advantage of his son in-law while he was in Detroit (the infamous Ausmus + pitching for Melusky + pieces and then the return trade)? If he'll do that to family, there's no telling what he'd try to do to Houston, assuming there's any substance to the claims of hard feelings between Hunsicker and the current mgmt.
Quote:Quote:
Reggie Sanders at age 38, gets a 2 year 10 million dollar contract. I don't know about you, but 2 years for a 38 year old is really iffy at best.
I agree.
Love,
Craig Biggio
Quote:
It is dificult for me to criticize the Astros for their moves. I did so last year and they go to the World Series. I do however, wonder if Drayton is getting unrealistic in what they want to accomplish this year.
Is the fact that we just went to a World Series hurting us? I know this sounds crazy but, is it possible to try too hard to improve on this accomplishment. I think Astrocreep is correct in his point to do something, rather than nothing.
I am not a big fan of White, Burnitz, Alfonseca, Bernie Williams, Paul Quantrill, or even Sosa. but getting one of these players doesnt cost us a prospect or much money. So as much as I agree with Pravata about letting the Astros take care of the Astros, or the examples of good and bad choices of the last offseason from Arky. I have to wonder, now that most of the good choices (relative term) are gone. What can they do without losing their coveted players.
So far it is Ashby for 2 minor league prospects. Not exactly what I had in mind AS A FAN.
Quote:
Right now, I don't know how much Burnitz, Encarnacion, Wilson or even lower options like Corky will cost, but the fact that kenny lofton got 3.85 million dollars from the dodgers is a bad sign for teams pursuing those players.
Quote:
How is that Mclane is unrealistic, and we as a fan aren't? The money is there, the effort is there, the choices, as you mention, aren't very good. At this point there is probably no acquisition that will have an impact in which the Astros dont lose a player we think essential. It's how it works. How is it that not having produced an acquisition, in this climate, is cause for undue criticism? (As opposed to speculation.)
Quote:
What I was trying to say was that maybe the team cant be improved this year via a trade. We have to give up something good to get something good. It might be different come All Star break time but right now, all teams are in first place.
Where I agree with Astrocreep is, getting a Burnitz or someone like him through free agency does not hurt us and IMO, though some would disagree, I think Burnitz would be an upgrade to Lane.
At this point getting rid of Lidge to fix another area may not be the solution we want.
Quote:Quote:
Right now, I don't know how much Burnitz, Encarnacion, Wilson or even lower options like Corky will cost, but the fact that kenny lofton got 3.85 million dollars from the dodgers is a bad sign for teams pursuing those players.
At least $6 million for any of them, I'd guess.
Quote:
Lane's upside is better and the salary is better, but I am not convinced Lane is going to get much better. And if Lance moves to first, I would rather have Burnitz in left than Burke.
Quote:
(3) How about moving Bagwell back to 3B and Biggio back to Catcher?
Quote:
3 things:
(2) Eric Byrnes? Anyone want to take a chance on him?
Quote:
Lane's upside is better and the salary is better, but I am not convinced Lane is going to get much better.
Player Avg OBP Slg AB 2B HR R RBI BB
---------------------------------------------------
Lane .267 .316 .499 517 34 26 65 78 32
Burnitz .258 .322 .435 605 31 24 84 87 57
Quote:
And if Lance moves to first, I would rather have Burnitz in left than Burke.
Quote:Quote:
Lane's upside is better and the salary is better, but I am not convinced Lane is going to get much better. And if Lance moves to first, I would rather have Burnitz in left than Burke.
Lane outperformed Burnitz last season. Burnitz would only be an option to replace Burke or Lamb, and that makes no sense. Lamb at 1.7 mil is a better option than Burnitz. The ideal thing would be either a cheap platoon option, or a hitter better than burnitz.
Quote:
If that is the case, I hope Bagwell can contribute and see if trade prices come down by ST/midseason. The only one I'd even maybe consider at that price is Wilson, because he is the best hitter of the bunch, but again I wouldn't pay 6 mil for him. The others aren't appreciably better than Mike Lamb to make it worth it.
Quote:
I disagree, it doesnt have to be Burnitz, it could be him or someoone like him. I would rather pay a little more and have a better chance at winning than going with Lamb because he is cheaper. Like I said before, and I hope I am wrong, I dont see Lane improving on this season.
Quote:
What I was trying to say was that maybe the team cant be improved this year via a trade. We have to give up something good to get something good. It might be different come All Star break time but right now, all teams are in first place.
Where I agree with Astrocreep is, getting a Burnitz or someone like him through free agency does not hurt us and IMO, though some would disagree, I think Burnitz would be an upgrade to Lane.
At this point getting rid of Lidge to fix another area may not be the solution we want.
Quote:Quote:
Lane's upside is better and the salary is better, but I am not convinced Lane is going to get much better.
This isn't about upside and about what Lane might do. It is about what Burnitz and Lane did do last season. If Lane doesn't get any better and plays just as he did last season, he'll still play better than Burnitz did last seaosn. And who's got the better chance of improvement? The 28-year-old or the 36-year-old? Whose legs are going to be better in the field and on the basepaths?Player Avg OBP Slg AB 2B 3B HR RBI BB
---------------------------------------------------
Lane .267 .316 .499 517 34 26 65 78 32
Burnitz .258 .322 .435 605 31 24 84 87 57Quote:
And if Lance moves to first, I would rather have Burnitz in left than Burke.
Sure, but if Lance doesn't move to first, then you're stuck with playing Burnitz or Lane part-time.
Quote:Quote:
If that is the case, I hope Bagwell can contribute and see if trade prices come down by ST/midseason. The only one I'd even maybe consider at that price is Wilson, because he is the best hitter of the bunch, but again I wouldn't pay 6 mil for him. The others aren't appreciably better than Mike Lamb to make it worth it.
Wilson made $12.5 million last year. He's a 31-year-old center fielder who hit 25 homers and drove in 90 runs last year. That was Coors-aided, as was his $12.5-million contract in the first place, but I suspect he's going to go higher than $6 million.
Quote:Quote:
Lane's upside is better and the salary is better, but I am not convinced Lane is going to get much better.
This isn't about upside and about what Lane might do. It is about what Burnitz and Lane did do last season. If Lane doesn't get any better and plays just as he did last season, he'll still play better than Burnitz did last seaosn. And who's got the better chance of improvement? The 28-year-old or the 36-year-old? Whose legs are going to be better in the field and on the basepaths?Player Avg OBP Slg AB 2B 3B HR RBI BB
---------------------------------------------------
Lane .267 .316 .499 517 34 26 65 78 32
Burnitz .258 .322 .435 605 31 24 84 87 57Quote:
And if Lance moves to first, I would rather have Burnitz in left than Burke.
Sure, but if Lance doesn't move to first, then you're stuck with playing Burnitz or Lane part-time.
Quote:
Lane hit 65 HRs?
Quote:Quote:
What I was trying to say was that maybe the team cant be improved this year via a trade. We have to give up something good to get something good. It might be different come All Star break time but right now, all teams are in first place.
Where I agree with Astrocreep is, getting a Burnitz or someone like him through free agency does not hurt us and IMO, though some would disagree, I think Burnitz would be an upgrade to Lane.
At this point getting rid of Lidge to fix another area may not be the solution we want.
I'm hoping the Astros can find a LF with some future.
Burnitz wouldn't fall into that catagory.
Eric Bynes? I really like his enthusiasn for the game
could Garner and Cooper and Big/Bag help mold him into
a productive player? Might be worth a shot.
Quote:
I would be looking for someone to start.
Quote:
you are full of shit, and you cannot spell either.
Quote:
Purpura appears to be a sweaty puppet of McLane, the exact reason that Hunsicker left. Puppet being the operative word.
Quote:
you are full of shit, and you cannot spell either.
Quote:
But the bottom line is, we have no basis to complain or criticize Purpura yet. If we tank in 2006 and slide into routine mediocrity, I?ll complain. But we?re not close to there yet. And you are certainly not giving him the benefit of the doubt.