Giving Leon $4M leaves ~$1.3M. I assume that’ll be distributed over 3-4 2nd and 3rd tier intl signees but I wonder if there is any chance of them getting Colas or another big name for $1.3M.
Warmly welcome the new #4! [/URL] LOL Also from the comments... “Why is he signing on a casket.” “Thought it was a coffin.” “Looks like a casket.”
Good info there. I recall some others saying there were conflicting reports as to whether the arm was elite or below average. The fact they see him as a centerfielder would also explain why things seemed hot and then went quiet with Jackie Bradley Jr - sounds like they'd want a short term bridge who can keep it warm for Leon.
I'm not sure Astros were ever hot on JBJ, but he would be a good fit in my opinion. Though, I see him more as a good 1-2 year contract with maybe a club option. Defense is his calling card and that can go south in a hurry. He would fit the bridge mold provided other teams aren't making unreasonable offers or Leon needs a bridge shorter than 1-2 years.
Completely sucked for first 4-5 games. Last 4-5 games have been great (low BA, but getting on base and hitting for pop), but not great enough to wash out how bad his first 4-5 games were.
Started out horribly, putting himself in a big hole with strikeouts. But he has had a decent stretch over the last week and is walking and hitting for power.
So is he playing SS to develop his versatility or do we really think he's a potential big league infielder?