01-14-2009, 11:40 PM
<!--quoteo(post=11691:date=Jan 14 2009, 08:31 PM:name=KBwsb)-->QUOTE (KBwsb @ Jan 14 2009, 08:31 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->Blanco is an infinitely better defensive catcher than LoDuca, so unless LoDuca outhits him by a ton, he's a downgrade from Hank. And since when do we need 3 full-time catchers?
Also, LoDuca made $5 Million last year. Obviously he'll get a paycut, but why pay one dollar more than the $380,000 minimum to a guy who might catch 5 games all year? This is exacly why Jim had to trade DeRosa: he signs a bunch of replacement-level players to 2-3 million dollar deals, then wonders where all the money went...so when a legit good player like Bradley comes along, he has to scramble for the $ to sign the guy.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Who's a bunch of replacement players? Miles isn't a scrub. We need a backup catcher, and I'd rather it were a proven veteran than Koyie Hill who might hit under the Mendoza line. Plus, if/when(in my opinion) we get Peavy, you'll see what Hendry was up to.
Also, LoDuca made $5 Million last year. Obviously he'll get a paycut, but why pay one dollar more than the $380,000 minimum to a guy who might catch 5 games all year? This is exacly why Jim had to trade DeRosa: he signs a bunch of replacement-level players to 2-3 million dollar deals, then wonders where all the money went...so when a legit good player like Bradley comes along, he has to scramble for the $ to sign the guy.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Who's a bunch of replacement players? Miles isn't a scrub. We need a backup catcher, and I'd rather it were a proven veteran than Koyie Hill who might hit under the Mendoza line. Plus, if/when(in my opinion) we get Peavy, you'll see what Hendry was up to.
@TheBlogfines