vlady has tons of talent. but, seems like most of the time, the first year a player changes leagues - he struggles a little. he may be the exception but, i wouldn't bet on it.
i put down $20 on preston wilson to win the home run title @ 40:1. probably wont come in but, gotta like those odds.
good luck
i put down $20 on preston wilson to win the home run title @ 40:1. probably wont come in but, gotta like those odds.
good luck
Vlad's chances are as good as anyones to win the AL HR title. The league really does'nt have any dominating slugger. Last years leaders:
HOME RUNS
A. Rodriguez, Tex 47
Delgado, Tor 42
Thomas, Chi 42
Giambi, NY 41
Palmeiro, Tex 38
Soriano, NY 38
Ramirez, Bos 37
Boone, Sea 35
Huff, T.B. 34
Wells, Tor 33
wil.
HOME RUNS
A. Rodriguez, Tex 47
Delgado, Tor 42
Thomas, Chi 42
Giambi, NY 41
Palmeiro, Tex 38
Soriano, NY 38
Ramirez, Bos 37
Boone, Sea 35
Huff, T.B. 34
Wells, Tor 33
wil.
http://www.faketeams.com/2009/12/29/1223047/mlb-trade-rumors-vladimir-guerrero
MLB Trade Rumors: Vladimir Guerrero to the Mets??
by raygu on Dec 29, 2009 12:00 PM EST in Baseball
by Peter Morgan - AP
2 months ago: Los Angeles Angels' Vladimir Guerrero hits an RBI single against New York Yankees' Mariano Rivera during the eighth inning of Game 6 of the American League Championship baseball series Sunday, Oct. 25, 2009, in New York. Angels' Chone Figgins scored on the hit. (AP Photo/Peter Morgan)
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I was listening to XM Radio 175 last evening and heard Jody McDonald mention that he thinks the Mets should sign Vladimir Guerrero. His reasoning is that Guerrero is probably undervalued in the market after an injury filled 2009 season, and he would come cheap. I could see Vlad being the 2010 version of Bobby Abreu-signing a one-year deal for about $5 million, outperforming expectations and signing a two year deal faster than you can say "see you in spring training".
Guerrero, who turns 35 in February, had an off year in 2009 where he went 15-50-.295-.334-.460-.794 in 383 ABs in 100 games. His drop in production could be due to the injuries or could be just normal performance slip for a 34 year old playing in his 13th season.
Vlad's performance dropped across the board, where his BB% dropped to 4.6%. his career BB% of 8.9%, his SLG% dropped to .460 vs a career SLG% of .568. His BB%, OBP, SLG and OPS were the lowest of his career. By far.
Should the Mets sign Guerrero? I say as long as he comes cheap and they have someone, Angel Pagan to spell him 2-3 times a week in left field.
MLB Trade Rumors: Vladimir Guerrero to the Mets??
by Peter Morgan - AP 2 months ago: Los Angeles Angels' Vladimir Guerrero hits an RBI single against New York Yankees' Mariano Rivera during the eighth inning of Game 6 of the American League Championship baseball series Sunday, Oct. 25, 2009, in New York. Angels' Chone Figgins scored on the hit. (AP Photo/Peter Morgan)
View full size photo »
I was listening to XM Radio 175 last evening and heard Jody McDonald mention that he thinks the Mets should sign Vladimir Guerrero. His reasoning is that Guerrero is probably undervalued in the market after an injury filled 2009 season, and he would come cheap. I could see Vlad being the 2010 version of Bobby Abreu-signing a one-year deal for about $5 million, outperforming expectations and signing a two year deal faster than you can say "see you in spring training".
Guerrero, who turns 35 in February, had an off year in 2009 where he went 15-50-.295-.334-.460-.794 in 383 ABs in 100 games. His drop in production could be due to the injuries or could be just normal performance slip for a 34 year old playing in his 13th season.
Vlad's performance dropped across the board, where his BB% dropped to 4.6%. his career BB% of 8.9%, his SLG% dropped to .460 vs a career SLG% of .568. His BB%, OBP, SLG and OPS were the lowest of his career. By far.
Should the Mets sign Guerrero? I say as long as he comes cheap and they have someone, Angel Pagan to spell him 2-3 times a week in left field.
