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Detroit Free Press: Jacque Jones released

If he doesn’t get an offer from San Diego, I’m sure the Streetwalkers have a roster spot open.

Petunia: Pursuing a Prurient Pastime, All the Time Posted: May 05, 2008 at 05:26 PM | 29 comment(s)
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1. North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan Posted: May 05, 2008 at 06:23 PM (#2769716)

Hmmm... an opening in LF? Perhaps a certain player and manager reunited?

DO IT DOMBROWSKI!

2. SouthSideRyan Posted: May 05, 2008 at 06:28 PM (#2769722)

I was a big fan of Jacque last year. He's not done yet. His power may be sapped, but he can still be a capable 4th OF.

3. StHendu Posted: May 05, 2008 at 06:28 PM (#2769725)

DO IT DOMBROWSKI!

Leyland announced Sheffield will move to LF, opening up DH. Looks like Bonds is a good fit.

4. Crispix Attacks is in the best shape of his life. Posted: May 05, 2008 at 06:28 PM (#2769726)

Hmmm... an opening in LF? Perhaps a certain player and manager reunited?

He's already been reunited with Sheffield and Renteria from the '97 Marlins...you want them to acquire Moises Alou too?

5. rLr Is King Of The Romans And Above Grammar Posted: May 05, 2008 at 06:31 PM (#2769733)

He's already been reunited with Sheffield and Renteria from the '97 Marlins...you want him to be reunited with Moises Alou too?

Dante Bichette's been keeping in shape coaching that Little League team down in Florida.

6. JJ1986 Posted: May 05, 2008 at 06:33 PM (#2769734)

Sure, Bobby Bonilla would listen if the Tigers called.

7. robinred

Posted: May 05, 2008 at 06:36 PM (#2769740)

Pads may sign him, as noted.

8. North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan Posted: May 05, 2008 at 06:41 PM (#2769746)

He's already been reunited with Sheffield and Renteria from the '97 Marlins...you want them to acquire Moises Alou too?

No, I like the Tigers. If I didn't, I'd be advocating Jeff Conine.

Sheffield in LF? How's his defense compared to Bonds's these days?

9. Dan Posted: May 05, 2008 at 06:50 PM (#2769758)

I'd guess they're pretty similarly defensively, although Sheffield's arm is probably better.

10. RayDiPerna Posted: May 05, 2008 at 06:51 PM (#2769762)

Sheffield in LF? How's his defense compared to Bonds's these days?

The great thing is that, once Bonds is signed, he and Sheffield can form a LF/DH platoon. Every day they swap positions. Should keep them both fresh.

11. Repoz

Posted: May 05, 2008 at 06:55 PM (#2769767)

Googly-eyed Tiger announcers said that Sheffield has been pushing for OF playing time to feel more into the game.

12. retro-shiite Posted: May 05, 2008 at 07:06 PM (#2769785)

Well, that was quick.

13. PASTE is not impressed by Albert Pujols (Zeth) Posted: May 05, 2008 at 07:13 PM (#2769798)

So, um, who's their DH now?

14. Crispix Attacks is in the best shape of his life. Posted: May 05, 2008 at 07:19 PM (#2769806)

So, um, who's their DH now?

Finally, a spot in the lineup for the man who can play five positions, Brandon Inge!

15. Dan Posted: May 05, 2008 at 07:36 PM (#2769834)

I suspect Inge would be serviceable at all 8 non-pitcher positions, and possibly even an average SS/2B.

16. whoisalhedges Posted: May 05, 2008 at 08:12 PM (#2769929)

Hmmm... an opening in LF? Perhaps a certain player and manager reunited?

Mike LaValliere can play left field?

17. Every Inge Counts Posted: May 05, 2008 at 08:43 PM (#2770001)

Guillen is going to be the DH, Inge to 3B.

Of course Cabrera should have been the LF perhaps all along...

18. RB in NYC (Now with Resolutions!) Posted: May 05, 2008 at 09:08 PM (#2770090)

Has anyone ever played 130 (or more) games at SS and then been--as I'm assuming Guillen be--primarily a DH the next season? I can't imagine so.

19. Smittywernerjaegermanjensen Posted: May 05, 2008 at 09:39 PM (#2770175)

They released Dimitri Young last year and he hit very nicely for the Nat's...now Jacques get released.

Prediction: Nat's pick up Jones and he has an resurgence.

Get ready to pounce fantasy BB guys.

20. RayDiPerna Posted: May 05, 2008 at 10:10 PM (#2770231)

The Angels' LFers (mostly Matthews and Anderson) are hitting for a .726 OPS. Their DHs (mostly Matthews and Anderson) are hitting for a .573 OPS.

The Mariners' DH (Vidro) is hitting for a .610 OPS.

It's not like these players can be expected to produce.

21. MM1f Posted: May 05, 2008 at 10:53 PM (#2770334)

"It's not like these players can be expected to produce."

Yes, there is absolutely no logical reason to expect Garret Anderson or Jose Vidro to be league-average bats... absolutely none

22. Elston Gunn Posted: May 05, 2008 at 11:03 PM (#2770351)

Did the really have to cut Jones? They couldn't find a roster spot for a solid 4th OF?

23. Gonfalon Bubble Posted: May 05, 2008 at 11:15 PM (#2770368)

Sign Van Slyke. He's got 50% ESP!

24. MM1f Posted: May 05, 2008 at 11:20 PM (#2770372)

"Did the really have to cut Jones? They couldn't find a roster spot for a solid 4th OF?"

I was kind of wondering about that too.
He was sucking up the joint but I don't really have high hopes that Matt Joyce will be a better MLB ballplayer from May 5, '08 - Oct 2008 and Joyce is a marginal "prospect" so I doubt the move is to give him MLB at-bats.

25. Slinger Francisco Barrios (Dr. Memory) Posted: May 06, 2008 at 08:26 AM (#2770532)

For your fourth OF, you want either a fielder or a hitter. Jones is neither any more. And he's not going to develop.

26. flournoy Posted: May 06, 2008 at 08:36 AM (#2770543)

SouthSideRyan(roots for dreck) Posted:
I was a big fan of Jacque last year.

You don't say!

27. RayDiPerna Posted: May 06, 2008 at 09:52 AM (#2770614)

Yes, there is absolutely no logical reason to expect Garret Anderson or Jose Vidro to be league-average bats... absolutely none

That's exactly the problem: a league average bat at DH or LF is not producing.

28. Crispix Attacks is in the best shape of his life. Posted: May 06, 2008 at 10:29 AM (#2770647)

It's better than a below-league-average bat at DH or LF.

29. RayDiPerna Posted: May 06, 2008 at 05:53 PM (#2771115)

From the story up on ESPN now. This is for all those who were speculating that offers may have been made to Bonds that he declined because the amount being offered was too low:

Jeff Borris, the agent for Bonds, said, "No team has made me an offer for any amount at any time since Barry became a free agent."

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