The Best and Worst Acqusitions of the MLB offseason
This winter was full of moves that could make or break the respected teams they represent. Most of these will improve teams, but some just do not make sense. Here is a breakdown of the best and worst Off-Season Moves:
Detroit Tigers: Brining in Gary Sheffield is easily one of the best moves this off-season. Sure the tigers lose two top pitching prospects, but their young pitching allows them to do that. Sheffield brings the extra power that the lineup desperately. The Tigers also bring back the core of the future; resigning Brandon Inge, Craig Monroe, Jeremy Bonderman and Bringing back Sean Casey at First.
Chicago Cubs: Jim Hendry said that they were willing to spend Money, and that is what the Cubs did. The first statement was made when they resigned third baseman Aramis ramerez and brought in Alfonso Soriano. The CUbs also brought in depth in the outielf with Cliff Floyd, and a decent bat off the bench, and Mark Derosa, to play second. Not to forget, they bring in two decent bottom end starters in Ted Lily and Jason Marquis. Bringing back Kerry Wood, could be a good asset in the bullpen, if he stays healthy.
Los Angeles Dodgers: Bringing back Garciaparra was a big part of keeping this core together. The Dodgers also bring in Ace Jason Scmidt to lead one of the best rotations in the game, that also adds Randy Wolf, a solid starter that will fill the void at the end of the rotation.
Boston Red Sox: The Red Sox make some very interesting moves this offseason. Bringing in Daisuke Matsuzaka could prove to be the best move in team history, but it could also fluke. Matsuzaka could take a lot of pressure off of Josh Beckett, Curt Schilling and Jonathon Pabelbon. Brandon Donnelly gives them a solid pitcher at the end of the bullpen
Milwaukee Brewers: The Brewers moves make a lot of sense, especially the signing of Jeff Suppan. Suppan gives Ned Yost Comfort in the middle of the rotation, and will give Chris Capuano and Ben Sheets someone to look up to during the season. Johnny Estrada immediately improves the defense and will call a better game and get on base a lot more than Damion Miller.
Some Deals that do not Make Sense:
San Fransisco Giants: Resigning Barry Bonds under his contract is fine, but for so much is just ridiculous. Barry Zito is a good pick, but again he is not worth the contract he recieved. The giants keep getting older, and not looking to the future
Anaheim Angels: The Angels spent a whole lot of money, that didnt make sense. It is hard to say the Angels needed to bring in Gary Matthews JR. Playing Chone Figgins in Center, or resigning Darin Erstad would of made a lot of sense, so there would be more money to spend on bullpen help.
Kansas City Royals: Why do you sign Gil Meche with number one starter money? That doesnt make sense to me, and it will hurt the franchise severely. Octavio Dotel is also a reach at closer, when others were available.
Those are a few of them... Stay tuned for Baseball updates and mroe
Detroit Tigers: Brining in Gary Sheffield is easily one of the best moves this off-season. Sure the tigers lose two top pitching prospects, but their young pitching allows them to do that. Sheffield brings the extra power that the lineup desperately. The Tigers also bring back the core of the future; resigning Brandon Inge, Craig Monroe, Jeremy Bonderman and Bringing back Sean Casey at First.
Chicago Cubs: Jim Hendry said that they were willing to spend Money, and that is what the Cubs did. The first statement was made when they resigned third baseman Aramis ramerez and brought in Alfonso Soriano. The CUbs also brought in depth in the outielf with Cliff Floyd, and a decent bat off the bench, and Mark Derosa, to play second. Not to forget, they bring in two decent bottom end starters in Ted Lily and Jason Marquis. Bringing back Kerry Wood, could be a good asset in the bullpen, if he stays healthy.
Los Angeles Dodgers: Bringing back Garciaparra was a big part of keeping this core together. The Dodgers also bring in Ace Jason Scmidt to lead one of the best rotations in the game, that also adds Randy Wolf, a solid starter that will fill the void at the end of the rotation.
Boston Red Sox: The Red Sox make some very interesting moves this offseason. Bringing in Daisuke Matsuzaka could prove to be the best move in team history, but it could also fluke. Matsuzaka could take a lot of pressure off of Josh Beckett, Curt Schilling and Jonathon Pabelbon. Brandon Donnelly gives them a solid pitcher at the end of the bullpen
Milwaukee Brewers: The Brewers moves make a lot of sense, especially the signing of Jeff Suppan. Suppan gives Ned Yost Comfort in the middle of the rotation, and will give Chris Capuano and Ben Sheets someone to look up to during the season. Johnny Estrada immediately improves the defense and will call a better game and get on base a lot more than Damion Miller.
Some Deals that do not Make Sense:
San Fransisco Giants: Resigning Barry Bonds under his contract is fine, but for so much is just ridiculous. Barry Zito is a good pick, but again he is not worth the contract he recieved. The giants keep getting older, and not looking to the future
Anaheim Angels: The Angels spent a whole lot of money, that didnt make sense. It is hard to say the Angels needed to bring in Gary Matthews JR. Playing Chone Figgins in Center, or resigning Darin Erstad would of made a lot of sense, so there would be more money to spend on bullpen help.
Kansas City Royals: Why do you sign Gil Meche with number one starter money? That doesnt make sense to me, and it will hurt the franchise severely. Octavio Dotel is also a reach at closer, when others were available.
Those are a few of them... Stay tuned for Baseball updates and mroe
