Author Topic: CF trade (Read 16443 times)

JimR · « **on:** February 09, 2005, 11:23:50 am »

a good source tells me that the two opportunities currently are with the Mets and the As.

1-4-ALL · « **Reply #1 on:** February 09, 2005, 11:35:24 am »

FOR WHO

?

PSR · « **Reply #2 on:** February 09, 2005, 11:57:01 am »

I'm just guessing, but from the Mets it would probably be Cameron.

And the As have been shopping Eric Byrnes around all winter.

Either one of those would be ok with me so long as the Mets or the As aren't looking for too much in return.

JimR · « **Reply #3 on:** February 09, 2005, 12:00:58 pm »

i want Byrnes. i do not know which Astros are being discussed.

MusicMan · « **Reply #4 on:** February 09, 2005, 12:08:44 pm »

Quote:

i want Byrnes. i do not know which Astros are being discussed.

So long as Byrnes can play CF, which I have every reason to believe, then he gets my vote. Leaves room in the budget for mid-season help, shouldn't cost too much, is available immediately, and is a better hitter and much better runner than Cameron.

PS - The guy feasts on LHP.

Foghorn · « **Reply #6 on:** February 09, 2005, 12:32:50 pm »

Byrnes = shit for brains. Dude slides into home, gets blocked off the plate, ball goes past the catcher, dude shoves the catcher, never noticing the ump makes no call, walks back to the dugout, and gets tagged out. Costs his team a playoff series.

Fuck him.

JimR · « **Reply #7 on:** February 09, 2005, 12:43:53 pm »

my scout friend really likes him. at ST last year, he told us Byrnes "plays like his hair is on fire."

you're pretty hard on a guy who made one stupid play, Foggy. how do you feel about Clemens' pitch selection in Game 7?

Foghorn · « **Reply #8 on:** February 09, 2005, 12:54:57 pm »

To me, Byrnes fuck up shows his head is not in the game. he has time to shove Veritek but neither the time, nor the baseball smarts to notice the ump is just sitting there with his hands in his pockets. To me it showed he wanted to be a tough guy (by shoving Veritek for blocing the plate) rather than being a smart guy (either by noticing he was blocked from the plate, steping on it again just to make sure, or noticing the ump was not making a call).

I would never think that Clemens' head is not in the game.

jaklewein · « **Reply #11 on:** February 09, 2005, 01:04:44 pm »

Thanks for the info JimR. I too would like to see Byrnes as we could use the help offensively.

I hope he can play CF, although I thought I remembered a couple people saying that Byrnes was not the best in CF.

geezerdonk · « **Reply #19 on:** February 09, 2005, 01:21:39 pm »

The Astros need a decent outfielder and Byrnes fits that description. He could benefit from playing under Garner and with the veterans on the team. It looks like he has a lot more upside than downside. If he proves to be a fuck-up, he should be easy enough to move. Nobody is getting married.

1-4-ALL · « **Reply #26 on:** February 09, 2005, 01:54:08 pm »

I think DUCKWORTH will challenge for the 5th spot this year,
REDDING had it all wrapped up last year , and everyone else got rat fucked especially DUCKWORTH

toddthebod · « **Reply #27 on:** February 09, 2005, 01:56:25 pm »

If the choice in centerfield is Byrnes, Cameron, or Lane the Byrnes would be my top choice.

BizidyDizidy · « **Reply #28 on:** February 09, 2005, 02:22:18 pm »

So, is there any doubt now that this is predator?

NeilT · « **Reply #29 on:** February 09, 2005, 02:27:17 pm »

You mean PREDATOR? I think he's calming down, though.

EasTexAstro · « **Reply #31 on:** February 09, 2005, 03:53:52 pm »

...and to get back on the correct discussion for this thread:

Just noticed that Baseball Prospectus listed the top 5 2005 AL Left Fielders, by PECOTA Projected VORP.

Byrnes comes in at #4.

BP link

1-4-ALL · « **Reply #33 on:** February 09, 2005, 04:00:14 pm »

I am trying to be good

NeilT · « **Reply #35 on:** February 09, 2005, 04:02:19 pm »

And doing a good job in my mind.

JimR · « **Reply #37 on:** February 09, 2005, 04:15:45 pm »

EasTex: take that VORP shit right on out of here

EasTexAstro · « **Reply #40 on:** February 09, 2005, 04:35:29 pm »

How about I link to this

and see what gems I can find about it.

Taveras isn't the only option, however. Barry Wesson, a former Houston farmhand who spent the last two seasons in the Angels' organization, was invited to Spring Training and will receive consideration to fill the center field needs. The 27-year-old hit .233 with three homers and 24 RBIs over 45 games for Triple-A Salt Lake in 2004.

yeearrrgggh!

JimR · « **Reply #43 on:** February 09, 2005, 04:47:27 pm »

that was not VORP. that was Alkie.

NeilT · « **Reply #46 on:** February 09, 2005, 04:53:44 pm »

So Taverez can hit ML pitching?

Dunno. that's one of the questions, right?

Jose Cruz III · « **Reply #50 on:** February 09, 2005, 11:36:02 pm »

I'm assuming a deal is close since Jim is talking good about him already.

For the record I think Byrnes is our type of player. He plays hard and seems to be clutch. A good addition in my opinion.

1-4-ALL · « **Reply #53 on:** February 10, 2005, 10:16:18 am »

QUESTION
If the ASTROS dont like MUNRO,DUCKWORTH AND REDDING THEY SHOULD PUT THEM ALL ON WAVERS GET RID OF ALL OF THEM

ASTROCREEP · « **Reply #55 on:** February 10, 2005, 10:35:56 am »

Byrnes has more "potential"

With his athletic ability and enthusiasm for the game he has a chance to mature. He will never have Cameron's CF skill, but he'd only have to play CF for one year.

The Link

1-4-ALL · « **Reply #56 on:** February 10, 2005, 10:37:48 am »

THAT WAS THE QUESTION FUCK FACE
IF THEY DON'T LIKE THEM WHY DON'T THE PUT THEM ALL ON WAVER'S

JimR · « **Reply #59 on:** February 10, 2005, 10:52:30 am »

methinks PREDATOR'S prescription expired.

Sambito · « **Reply #60 on:** February 10, 2005, 11:05:08 am »

Brynes is a badass! He is cheap considering Cameron, gives Tavares another year to develop, plays with energy and pitchers in the national haven't seen him as much, no wrist injuries to speak of and is not and never has been a met!

"This doesn't involve me dressing up as little bo-peep does it"?

jaklewein · « **Reply #62 on:** February 10, 2005, 11:52:44 am »

So did Glen Barker.

JimR · « **Reply #65 on:** February 10, 2005, 12:17:59 pm »

i liked Glen Barker.

jaklewein · « **Reply #66 on:** February 10, 2005, 12:25:44 pm »

i liked Glen Barker.

I did to...as a situational player. He served his purpose.

EasTexAstro · « **Reply #70 on:** February 10, 2005, 01:13:49 pm »

When did Barker hit like Berkman?

If I must, I'll concede Barker as faster and a better fielder.

Jebus!

I didn't say I had to seek therapy when Barker played, he just didn't stick out as a shining example of play in my mind.

BizidyDizidy · « **Reply #76 on:** February 10, 2005, 02:34:08 pm »

I objected to him being brought in to pinch run and then getting picked off to end the inning.

EasTexAstro · « **Reply #79 on:** February 10, 2005, 03:15:23 pm »

It's beginning to sound like I might not be the only one remembering less than stellar performances by the likable guy.

Russ99 · « **Reply #82 on:** February 10, 2005, 06:00:10 pm »

How about Ryan Freel? I heard that with Griffey healthy (but for how long) and Willy Mo Pena's emergence, along with the Randa signing, he may be available.

Freel's a speedy multi-position hard nosed Biggio type that would fit in great here. I'd deal a few of the unlucky 3 starter candidates and maybe Harville for him.

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