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11-30-2014, 11:28 AM | #872 |
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The Rangers are one of four teams outfielder Torii Hunter is considering, reports Gerry Fraley of the the Dallas Morning News. The Orioles and Mariners are also at the top of Hunter’s list with the Twins a less likely landing spot. Mark Whicker of the L.A. Daily News was the first to tweet the news.
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11-30-2014, 11:38 AM | #873 |
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Just a guess but I'd bet he talked with us and found out we were only looking for a 1-year deal.
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11-30-2014, 12:32 PM | #874 |
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@Ken_Rosenthal: Torii Hunter told @MWhicker03LANG he is talking with #Orioles, #Mariners, #Rangers, #Twins. Source says others, including #Royals, in mix.
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11-30-2014, 12:35 PM | #876 |
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It's true that it's a weak market for RH power unless you trade for one. Mark Trumbo is an interesting option if Dbacks would like to move him.
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Mark Trumbo hits a lot of HR (well, except for this year) but is otherwise useless. He can't play a position other than 1B/DH. He strikes out too much and doesn't draw walks. And he's going to require trading valuable pieces. He's just not that good. Torii Hunter has posted a higher OPS than Trumbo in each of the past 4 seasons. He's a much better baseball player and creates more runs, even at age 39, than you're going to get from Trumbo. And all it costs is free agency dollars.
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The Royals need a hitter who helps create runs. If he does that by hitting bombs, great. If he does it by hitting for average and decent (15-20) power, great. But Trumbo? I think he's a descending player who slugged .415 playing in the friendly confines of the Arizona desert last year. :insert Jenna Marbles DO NOT WANT face:
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11-30-2014, 03:19 PM | #880 |
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Trumbo had a bad year but was a 2.3 WAR guy last three seasons. He will be 29 and he only made 4.6m so he could be cheap in a trade and salary. He can't field but we don't need fielders. It's a decent gamble
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11-30-2014, 03:31 PM | #881 |
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How are Trumbo's splits? Maybe platoon guy?
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Jon Heyman says that the Royals are taking a look at Kendrys Morales. Also the Indians and Rangers.
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11-30-2014, 04:26 PM | #884 |
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How about Allen Craig? Think the Red Sox would trade him?
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Cruz signed with Seattle.
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