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November 23, 2009 Transaction Analysis BlogFill'er Up!
Purchased the contracts of RHPs Brandon Erbe and Luis Lebron, 1B-R Brandon Snyder, 1B-L Rhyne Hughes, 3B-S Josh Bell, and SS-S Pedro Florimon Jr. [11/18] Claimed C-R Craig Tatum on waivers from the Reds; designated LHP Chris Waters for assignment. [11/20]
BP Comment Quick Links JDSussman (49200) Happy Thanksgiving Christina, nice to meet you in Albany. Nov 23, 2009 20:21 PM sunpar (38553) I don't know why it's so exciting to talk about the Pirates, but it is. Everything they do seems so questionable, but in a good way... like "hmm, lets figure out why they did this" rather than "why the hell did they do this?" kind of thing. Nov 24, 2009 07:01 AM G. Guest (44778) Will someone enlighten me to the significance of having a contract purchased? Does that mean that they're on the 40 man now? Nov 24, 2009 07:31 AM elm (41) And at this time of year, it's important because those with a certain amount of service time who are not on a 40-man are eligible for the rule-5 draft. So we're seeing here the more advanced (in terms of years since draft/signing) prospects that the teams are worried they might lose and then miss. Nov 24, 2009 11:02 AM fawcettb (34177) Elegantly reasoned and written, as usual. But us Canadians are your "neighbours" not your "neighbors", and yes, we are planning to take over. Honourably, of course, and favourably to u. Nov 24, 2009 07:34 AM BP staff (11) And to think, when I overnighted in Kingston a few years ago, I had no idea that, perhaps even then, the Brock* Plan was being hatched at the nearby Royal Military College, calling for a mighty, polite, and mighty polite Cannae-like right hook through the Plains states. Nov 24, 2009 10:13 AM R.A.Wagman (32721) I sometimes think we already have quietly annexed the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, most of New England above Boston, North Dakota, Minnesota and parts of Wisconsin. Nov 24, 2009 17:34 PM eighteen (1432) If you'll take the U.P, Minnesota, and Wisconsin, we'll supersize your fries for free. Nov 25, 2009 09:01 AM BP staff (11) You lose sight of what Wisconsin's purpose is--it's a buffer zone between the UP and the rest of the country. You'll notice that America's conquistadors of the periods, William Henry Harrison and Andrew Jackson, both gave the UP a wide berth. Nov 25, 2009 10:15 AM JoeSky60 (45477) Kudos to Kenny Williams, for signing Vizquel. It not only makes Ozzie happy, to have another Venezuelan on board, but hopefully(if the "Cuban Missile" is teachable, which has yet to be proved.) improves our middle infield defense. Not sure why Lillibridge is even in the conversation, as he has some speed, but little else. Nov 24, 2009 07:58 AM Tarakas (1348) "he's not doing much with it beyond getting battered, then fried." Nov 24, 2009 08:48 AM RedsManRick (23592) Christina, do you think the Reds should have protected Danny Dorn? He's no future all-star, but as the primary half of a LF platoon, it seems he could have a Matt Stairs like career ahead of him. Nov 24, 2009 08:50 AM BP staff (11) I'd say you're overreaching on the expect-o-meter; even if we credit Dorn for being a platoon player, hitting .297/.364/.481 against Triple-A RHPs isn't that special. His peak projected Equivalent Average is .268, which admittedly builds in his flailing against lefties, but Stairs did better than that, and Dorn only walked (unintentionally) against righties in less than eight percent of his PA. That doesn't seem like special power or an outstanding approach, to compare him to the Wonder Hamster. I guess I look at Dorn and see Doug Jennings, a decent lefty bat with some pop, and if a National League team had a right-handed regular starting at first base and in left, he could make for a useful spot starter and pinch-hitter. Nov 24, 2009 10:23 AM JHaugJr (332) Remember with Pirate catchers that in the brightest dreams of management, they see Sanchez hitting PNC by September. Diaz is expendable. Nov 24, 2009 15:08 PM Dr. Dave (1652) "Atahualpa Severino" is my new favorite player name. I really hope he makes it. Nov 25, 2009 07:54 AM
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Happy Thanksgiving Christina!
Happy Turkey Day to everyone, of course, and here's hoping y'all enjoy it with friends, family, and loved ones.