Billy Almon chimes in with a modest off-season request
by Billy Almon on Nov 16, 2007 6:44 AM PST
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PrintA defensive catcher.
Yeah, I know Bard can hit pretty well for a catcher. We know he can block the plate. He doesn't throw pretty well for a catcher. Isn't this still a glaring hole?
I can live with him starting 120 games for us, but he should be treated as Piazza was, taken out of games we are leading after his 3rd plate appearance.
The defensive catcher can be a pro hitter as well.
One intriguing name: Miguel Olivo. Love the second-tour-of-duty Padre. KT will just as likely pull an unknown out of the aether.
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Hmm...
Other criteria:
Player is originaly from San Diego
Player is an aging veteran well past his prime
if he had retired
by Billy Almon on Nov 16, 2007 12:43 PM PST up reply actions
Davis
by CurbEnthusiasm on Nov 16, 2007 3:24 PM PST up reply actions
I've heard rumors
by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Nov 16, 2007 1:00 PM PST reply actions
Indeed.
by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Nov 16, 2007 1:46 PM PST up reply actions
It seems
by TheThirdGonzalez on Nov 19, 2007 8:31 PM PST up reply actions
I love Bard
I agree that a defensive catcher would be a great addition
We can probably get
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