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Andruw Jones

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  1. Rockets34Legend

    Rockets34Legend Member

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    #1 Rockets34Legend, Oct 2, 2007
  2. Poloshirtbandit

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    ugh, no.
     
    #2 Poloshirtbandit, Oct 2, 2007
  3. Aceshigh7

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    Way too overpaid. Luke Scott is a better hitter than Jones now and makes pennies compared to him.
     
    #3 Aceshigh7, Oct 2, 2007
  4. DOMINATOR

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    my guess would be the giants pick him up.
    he will definantly be west coast. giants, padres, dodgers, mariners
     
    #4 DOMINATOR, Oct 2, 2007
  5. The Cat

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    Bingo. Not to mention, Jones had the second worst zone rating in the National League among center fielders. His supposed great defense is built on reputation from previous years, not the reality.
     
    #5 The Cat, Oct 2, 2007
  6. JunkyardDwg

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    Well if Andruw Jones could slide into the number 2 spot in the rotation behind Roy O...I'm all for it..otherwise...pass. I'm more excited to see what young guys like Josh Anderson and Towles could bring then an overrated, veteran outfielder.
     
    #6 JunkyardDwg, Oct 2, 2007
  7. htownbball

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    Scott Boras client...so NOOOO
     
    #7 htownbball, Oct 2, 2007
  8. rezdawg

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    We dont need another 100 million dollar contract for an outfielder.

    Spend that money on PITCHING.
     
    #8 rezdawg, Oct 2, 2007
  9. baller4life315

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    His average was never really any good. His power numbers are outstanding though. Not necessarily this year, although 94 RBI's is a lot more than many can say.
     
    #9 baller4life315, Oct 2, 2007
  10. leroy

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    Boras was asking the Braves for $20 million...for a guy that hit .222

    I think the Astros will pass...
     
    #10 leroy, Oct 2, 2007
  11. kaleidosky

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    Jones kinda blows.. average defensively, below par batting avg, above avg power...but not even that is great anymore
     
    #11 kaleidosky, Oct 2, 2007
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    we should try trading for Willy Taveras again he's a good guy to have leading off and in center
     
    #12 Storm Surge, Oct 2, 2007
  13. MaxwellsTemper

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    I wouldn't want Jones. Overrated and overpaid.. his defense isn't even what it used to be anymore.
     
    #13 MaxwellsTemper, Oct 2, 2007
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    Or we can watch Willy T kick ass in postseason again, the postseason this team's getting further away removed from.

    Get Andruw Jones, then bring in Barry Bonds for a year to team up with Carlos Lee for chunkiest "economy of energy" outfield.
     
    #14 Shroopy2, Oct 2, 2007
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    20mm/yr - for 7 years. Think Boras'll find a taker? It's not my money but if it were AJ would be signed for 20mm. Total. Over 3, maybe 4 years.
     
    #15 xiki, Oct 2, 2007
  16. The Cat

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    Umm, Taveras is out for the season with an injury. The Rockies went on this magical run (14 of their last 15 and 17 of their last 22) with Taveras on the bench replaced by a superior offensive player in center... much the way Burke received a lot of playing time in CF when the Astros beat the Cards in the NLCS.
     
    #16 The Cat, Oct 2, 2007
  17. MaxwellsTemper

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    Don't muddle this discussion with all your "facts." :)
     
    #17 MaxwellsTemper, Oct 2, 2007
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    What was that they saying on the Internet a couple years ago? "pwned"??
     
    #18 msn, Oct 3, 2007
  19. Drewdog

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    From the article:

    "his agent, Scott Boras"

    = no way in hell. No way we deal with Borassssssss.
     
    #19 Drewdog, Oct 3, 2007
  20. MadMax

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    Is Andruw Jones the most overrated player in baseball?
     
    #20 MadMax, Oct 3, 2007
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