Garret Anderson != DH

by R.J. Anderson on Dec 27, 2008 8:45 PM EST

Roster watch: Though the Rays have improved their depth with the acquisitions of OF Matt Joyce and RHP Joe Nelson, they are still in the market for another big bat, possibly a DH.

OF Milton Bradley might be leaning toward the Cubs, making Jason Giambi, Pat Burrell, Garret Anderson and Bobby Abreu the most likely candidates for the Rays.

Over the last three seasons, Anderson has been worth 3.5 WAR, or ~1.2 annually. During that span, Anderson has amassed zero offensive runs and 6.8 defensive runs. Three years of defensive data is equal to one of offensive data, so even with that odd 2007 season, we know Anderson is a decent defender. DHs must be an above average hitter to sustain value; Anderson is not an above average hitter, therefore: his optimal value will not come as a DH. I guess you could make the case a fourth outfielder, but Gross is just as good and younger. That leaves Anderson as a bidding pawn, and a transparent one for those paying attention.

If the Rays want to add another defensive minded outfielder on the cheap, just sign Tim Raines Jr. to a minor league deal.

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Oh, that would be real smart

Signing a guy who has only had defensive value the last 3 years for DH.

I really hope I am wrong but I see these moves

Dunn -——→ Nationals
Bradley -———→ Cubs
Giambi -————> A’s

Burrell is by far my top choice, then Abreu, I will be very pissed if we sign GA

Evan Longoria and David Price - the fight for my heart

by joeybw on Dec 27, 2008 8:55 PM EST reply actions

I hope

we get Bradley, probably not
then I hope we get Dunn, probably not
then I hope we get Burrell, maybe
then I hope we get Abreu, might cost too much
then I hope we get Giambi, as long as we don’t overpay

and I’ll die if we actually consider GA

by Navi's_Navy on Dec 27, 2008 8:59 PM EST up reply actions

don't scare me like that

nearly off’d meself when i saw that first part all big and bold like that

by daveh33 on Dec 27, 2008 9:50 PM EST reply actions

lol me too

Thought he had signed, had the knife ready and everything.

Evan Longoria and David Price - the fight for my heart

by joeybw on Dec 27, 2008 9:55 PM EST up reply actions

i was making a noose

by daveh33 on Dec 27, 2008 10:13 PM EST up reply actions

Yes, that was just wrong.

The headline announced it like it was a done deal. I threw up a little bit in my mouth when I read that.

by floridaroar on Dec 28, 2008 8:48 AM EST up reply actions

Just for the record

Anderson would probably (actually he definatley will) cost more than Ohman. Not sure where Ohman fits in but how can anyone especially the great genius who goes by Andrew Friedman, think GA is a better pick up?

Evan Longoria and David Price - the fight for my heart

by joeybw on Dec 27, 2008 10:23 PM EST reply actions

In any language Bradley is spelled

T-R-O-U-B-L-E

by Raymondo on Dec 28, 2008 10:12 AM EST reply actions

Lil Update on our least fav target

Agent Scott Boras confirmed Saturday that the A’s have interest in his client, Garret Anderson.
“I think Garret is very comfortable with the AL West,” Boras said. “I think (the A’s) are a club he’s very familiar with.” Anderson has hit .323 in 387 career at-bats in the Oakland Coliseum. He made $12.6 million last season.

Happy in the AL West? That would be nice!

Evan Longoria and David Price - the fight for my heart

by joeybw on Dec 28, 2008 12:40 PM EST reply actions

Intriquing

This is about Manny but if they have “maxed out” then they wont sign Bradley, right?

Cubs: Have “maxed out” their spending this year, and already have Alfonso Soriano.

Evan Longoria and David Price - the fight for my heart

by joeybw on Dec 28, 2008 2:17 PM EST reply actions

Garret Anderson sucks, and he sucks hard

I’ll never get tired of saying that.

Also, sorry about those Bucs. They picked a bad time to start sucking. I really liked that team earlier in the season, but my God they came down hard.

Mother---- him and John Wayne!

by MerryGoByeBye on Dec 28, 2008 4:54 PM EST reply actions

hell ya my vikings won the division!

everything Rays,Marlins,Twins and Reds
who needs k-rod for 37 million when you can have d-rod for 50k?
twins sign ty wigginton ASAP!!!!

by RaysOfHope on Dec 28, 2008 6:00 PM EST up reply actions

Falcons baby

by daveh33 on Dec 28, 2008 8:17 PM EST up reply actions

This NFL season was very odd

The Chargers are going to make the POs over the Patriots, and, heck, even the New York Bretts were a better team than San Diego. Tampa lost a spot against the bloody Raiders AT HOME, no less. Philly and San Diego who were both dead and buried are going to see post-season action, and in the two top teams in the AFC there’s a 430 years old guy QBing and a guy that took like 3000 sacks before he felt dead on the ground in a meaningless game. Also, Peyton Manning will win the MVP in a down season and the Dolphins are in the post-season after going 1-15.

Mother---- him and John Wayne!

by MerryGoByeBye on Dec 28, 2008 9:28 PM EST up reply actions

one crazy season

but the vikings made the playoffs so ill take it

everything Rays,Marlins,Twins and Reds
who needs k-rod for 37 million when you can have d-rod for 50k?
twins sign ty wigginton ASAP!!!!

by RaysOfHope on Dec 29, 2008 1:22 AM EST up reply actions

congrats to the falcons they surprised the hell out of me this year

Matt Ryan had a Evan Longoria impact as a rookie for them, and i hope that the Vikings dont have to see them in the playoffs.

everything Rays,Marlins,Twins and Reds
who needs k-rod for 37 million when you can have d-rod for 50k?
twins sign ty wigginton ASAP!!!!

by RaysOfHope on Dec 29, 2008 1:24 AM EST up reply actions

Falcons and Dolphins both had Rays-esque seasons

anyone bet on either to be in the playoffs? how about bet on both to be in the playoffs? hell, Miami could win it all

by daveh33 on Dec 29, 2008 3:03 AM EST up reply actions

also the Ravens surprised me this year

if anyone told me that all 3 of those teams were going to make it, i think i would’ve laughed in there face. but i have respect for all 3 of those teams, and if the vikings dont win the Superbowl i hope that those 3 do or the Panthers do.

everything Rays,Marlins,Twins and Reds
who needs k-rod for 37 million when you can have d-rod for 50k?
twins sign ty wigginton ASAP!!!!

by RaysOfHope on Dec 29, 2008 6:09 PM EST up reply actions

Ravens and Falcons show I don't understand shit about QB prospects

I thought both Ryan and Flacco would be busts, and thought Brohm and Henne would be the best from that class. Yeah, right. In all my life, I only got 2 QBs predictions right: Jay Cutler and Peyton Manning (Manning wasn’t such a sure thing back then, neither did Cutler. Now Vince Young and Ryan Leaf are poster boys for busts in the NFL).

God, I hate the Broncos every bit as much as everybody. But Jay Cutler is wasted on that team, and it is such a shame.

Mother---- him and John Wayne!

by MerryGoByeBye on Dec 29, 2008 6:41 PM EST up reply actions

they fired shanahan today as well

i thought matty ice and flacco were going to be good, Brohm too, a guy who i still think is going to be a good NFL QB from last year’s draft is Colt Brennan, or maybe i just have a big man crush on him.

MLB-Rays,Marlins,Twins, and Reds
NFL-Vikings,Lions(i know Shut up),texans, and Bills
NBA-Timberwolves(also shut up),Cavilers(bye bye LeBron in '10)
NHL- Wild and Penguins
College-Gophers,Gators,Longhorns and Irish.
all of the above mentioned teams are in order by my favorites

by RaysOfHope on Dec 30, 2008 11:14 PM EST up reply actions