S-Rod traded to Pirates

[nsacpi]

He was hitting .311 at Gwinnett. He has been on a notable uptick at the plate all season. Way up from his norms. And it's mostly been in the power dept.

yeah...his AAA data this year is relevant in assessing the new power he is showing

 

[msstate7]

A-Rod just hit a walk-off homer for the Pirates. Lmao

He'll blow up now. I don't really miss him, but we gave him zero shot here with the way we rushed him back

 

[thewupk]

A-Rod just hit a walk-off homer for the Pirates. Lmao

sounds about right. maybe he hated playing here like Kemp hated San Diego?

 

[CyYoung31]

sounds about right. maybe he hated playing here like Kemp hated San Diego?

You can't blame him for taking the ridiculous contract that Texas offered at the last minute.

 

[mfree80]

He'll blow up now. I don't really miss him, but we gave him zero shot here with the way we rushed him back

While I don't think S-Rod really had a fair chance here.... We didn't see enough of him to know who he really is, the trade happened because we have younger, cheaper guys who can do what he does at about the same level. Clearing his salary for next year opens doors for guys like Camargo and Santana next season. It won't be a surprise if other guys displace them in the future as well. Such is the life of a utility type player. If they do it well they will have a job, but rarely really secure with a team for the long haul.

 

[Super]

Lol this organization is really clueless.

says this guy who called josh donaldson trash lol

 

[Super]

Didn't understand the fascination with him when the Braves signed him. Not that a player needs to be any good for this place to go nuts and start tooting their homer horns.

who was "fascinated"? I'd think most people thought it was a decent, cheap signing.

 

[NinersSBChamps]

who was "fascinated"? I'd think most people thought it was a decent, cheap signing.

People were excited when they signed him and then made a big deal after he got hurt. Like his absence was some insurmountable obstacle.

 

[Tapate50]

People were excited when they signed him and then made a big deal after he got hurt. Like his absence was some insurmountable obstacle.

I don't think this was the case...at all.

For someone that only likes established ML players, you certainly like to pivot on this stance... a lot.

 

[Super]

I don't think this was the case...at all.

For someone that only likes established ML players, you certainly like to pivot on this stance... a lot.

almost as if he has no idea what he's talking about and will just criticize regardless.

 

[NinersSBChamps]

I don't think this was the case...at all.

For someone that only likes established ML players, you certainly like to pivot on this stance... a lot.

Rodriguez was established as a below average ML player. The only intrigue was that he was able to bring that below average play to a multitude of positions.

 

[Enscheff]

People were excited when they signed him and then made a big deal after he got hurt. Like his absence was some insurmountable obstacle.

Yeah, that's not accurate at all.

The only big deal folks made when he got hurt was hoping he and his family were ok.

Everyone knew he was a 2 win player.

 

[Perfect Cell]

I hope Carmago is worth all this

 

[GeorgiaGirl]

Oooooooopppppss.