11-19-2009, 10:54 PM
<!--quoteo(post=69675:date=Nov 19 2009, 08:41 PM:name=Coldneck)-->QUOTE (Coldneck @ Nov 19 2009, 08:41 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec--><!--quoteo(post=69559:date=Nov 19 2009, 12:32 PM:name=Scarey)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Scarey @ Nov 19 2009, 12:32 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec--><!--quoteo(post=69536:date=Nov 19 2009, 11:57 AM:name=Coldneck)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Coldneck @ Nov 19 2009, 11:57 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->Let's forget about Granderson and start thinking about Carl Crawford. He's supposed to be available because the Rays are cash strapped and he will get much more expensive after this season. Offer Vitters, Castro and pitcher and I think he is ours.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Wow, Granderson is pretty much better than Crawford in every way except Crawford is a much better base stealer and has a better batting average. I don't understand why you would want him more than Granderson. That's not even talking about the fact that you would be willing to throw much more at the Rays for Crawford for much only one year of service.
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Scarey, you are flat out wrong. Crawford is much better in almost every hitting category. Plus Crawford fits more in line with what this team lacks. I'd also argue that Crawford is the better fielder even though he plays LF.
Granderson: .249 AVG / .327 OBP / .780 OPS / 30 HR / 71 RBI / 20 SB/ 141 K
Crawford: .305 AVG / .364 OBP / .816 OPS / 15 HR / 68 RBI / 60 SB / 99 K
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How about instead of comparing one season that Granderson was ridiculously unlucky in, you try comparing their career averages?
Also, how can you say Crawford is the better center fielder when Crawford has spent less than 5% of his major league innings in center?
Lastly, what do you mean Crawford is more in line with what this team needs? Granderson gets on base more, hits for much more power, and is an actual center fielder. I think he fits in way better than a guy who's batting average holds up his OBP, plays left field, and can steal a base.
Wow, Granderson is pretty much better than Crawford in every way except Crawford is a much better base stealer and has a better batting average. I don't understand why you would want him more than Granderson. That's not even talking about the fact that you would be willing to throw much more at the Rays for Crawford for much only one year of service.
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Scarey, you are flat out wrong. Crawford is much better in almost every hitting category. Plus Crawford fits more in line with what this team lacks. I'd also argue that Crawford is the better fielder even though he plays LF.
Granderson: .249 AVG / .327 OBP / .780 OPS / 30 HR / 71 RBI / 20 SB/ 141 K
Crawford: .305 AVG / .364 OBP / .816 OPS / 15 HR / 68 RBI / 60 SB / 99 K
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How about instead of comparing one season that Granderson was ridiculously unlucky in, you try comparing their career averages?
Also, how can you say Crawford is the better center fielder when Crawford has spent less than 5% of his major league innings in center?
Lastly, what do you mean Crawford is more in line with what this team needs? Granderson gets on base more, hits for much more power, and is an actual center fielder. I think he fits in way better than a guy who's batting average holds up his OBP, plays left field, and can steal a base.