Rent-A-Beltran For How Long
Here's some interesting speculation from Albert Chen:
In Houston, Brad Lidge probably will turn out to be a better closer than Dotel (he's got better stuff, and as a prospect in the minors, Lidge actually was more highly regarded than Roy Oswalt). But by getting rid of Dotel, eighth innings in Houston, formerly a sure thing with Lidge, will now be an adventure. Which leads to the ridiculous prediction of the day: In a month, the Astros will find themselves 10 games behind the surging Cubs, then will deal Beltran to another contender and ax manager Jimy Williams....
I'm down with Jimy Williams going.
And if there's no way to ink Beltran to a long-term deal, does it make sense to keep him in a month?
Yes, if he gives the team a spark and they start looking like a contender.
However, what if they keep looking like they have in the last few weeks, and there's no way the Astros can compete with the Yankees, who will offer big free-agent dollars at the end of the season?
Do you move him for prospects?
Interesting question. One you probably won't find being addressed by the dolts at the Comical.
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It was, however, addressed at Astro in Exile on the day of the trade ...
The Astros' prospects are looking dimmer than ever this morning, and if I were Gerry Hunsicker, I'd be fielding calls regarding Beltran already. It would be somewhat humorous to get more for Beltran than KC did.
Posted by Rafe @ 08:27 on 06/30/04
Heh. Of COURSE you addressed it! That goes without saying.
Posted by Kevin @ 09:44 on 06/30/04
I'm down with Jimy getting axed, too, but we need to be careful what we wish for:
http://www.chron.com/cs/CDA...
"Q: If Jimy Williams is fired, who do you think Drayton McLane would replace him with?"
"A: If Jimy Williams is fired during the season, I'm guessing one of three people -- Jim Fregosi, Gene Lamont or Phil Garner -- would finish the season. I believe Don Baylor would be the permanent replacement."
None of these are what I would call an upgrade, even over Jimy. So consider this fair warning.
Posted by Charles Kuffner @ 16:13 on 06/30/04
" ... if he gives the team a spark and they start looking like a contender."
Talking of sparks -- he hit a homerun in yesterday's game and a homerun in today's game. Both put the Astros ahead. When he crossed home plate, not a single Astro came out of the dugout to congratulate him. Don't they like him?
Posted by Cathy @ 17:26 on 06/30/04
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