Twins Sign Morales...

[yankeesince59]

Rob is the one that made the initial video game reference to Tom's post.

Alright that does it, I'm putting out an ATB to recover your sense of humor.

...for the third time, no, that's not what I was I was talking about.

 

[yankeesince59]

Hey'a Ron, Hey'a anyone who desires:

What do you all think the odds are of Ichiro being tendered another 1 yr contract in 2015.

I don't like to speculate, (or ask others to speculate on hypothetical subjects)....yet I'd sign him next year, IF he remains productive and healthy. (when the season is over), if he meets the noted criteria.

Even tho' he turns 41 in October. IF he can still bring it, in ST, I wouldn't hesitate to sign him. Although- I would be looking for his full time replacement in the mean time, yet if that person can't be found or signed, then bring him back....!

I've always been a big fan of Suzuki, yet, I know he's not the answer to the Teams hitting woes. Yet, he doesn't seem to be part of the problem.

241 innings in the OF, he's still yet to make an error.....I know we can't go by that small sample size, yet I wish Ichiro the best, and would like to see a Farewell Tour for a sure MLB-HOF'er.

My own opinion, is we can't count on Suzuki to be the starting RF'er next year, tho' I'd like to see him spell some players, and groom his own replacement, (in more ways than one)....just my 2 cents, and hell that won't even get ya' a stick of bubble gum anymore.

...from what I've read, Ichiro is one of the 2-3 players that may be trade bait.

 

[Rick2583]

...from what I've read, Ichiro is one of the 2-3 players that may be trade bait.

He is one of less than a handful of players that have any real value that we can trade. Sad but true.

 

[Mattingly23NY]

...from what I've read, Ichiro is one of the 2-3 players that may be trade bait.

Thank You 59,

I wondered as much, yet wasn't sure where or who would wind up with Ichiro in 015. Haven't heard anything from Suzuki or his agent, whether he's seeking another year, to the contrary, no news must mean, he want's to play until he's not wanted, or can't play....(Hell I don't know if Ichiro has even said to the press if he even wants to play next year,....that's how in the dark I am on The Wiz).
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that being said, he would probably be a better fit elsewhere, enough teams need a RF'er even if he's 41. Plus, the Yanx need to find a solid replacement for him, either before the trade deadline or perhaps during Winter Meetings.

I'd like to see this once classic high caliber player, get the recognition he's due, for his contributions to US-MLB. Someone will have the honor of celebrating all year, his Farewell Tour.

 

[Mattingly23NY]

He is one of less than a handful of players that have any real value that we can trade. Sad but true.

Man, I love watching The Wizard Play, still....he's one of few current players, other than Jeetz, who remind me of watching MLB in our youth. Knowing those great players still in MLB, eg, Mantle, Mays, Koufax, Marichal, were Hall of Famers in the making, knowing it was only a matter of time, before they were handed plaques in CoopersTown...!