Padres sign Brad Hawpe to one year deal, allegedly
by Dex on Dec 24, 2010 6:00 PM PST
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PrintThe report is that Brad Hawpe is going to be a Padre. Another recent All-Star, but more recently down player for the Padres. If we get to 90 wins again (which could happen), people will sing songs and write dramatic plays.
The Padres are like the 2009 NL West All Star Reunion.
Do I like this move? Sure. I like it better than Troy Glaus, but not as much as Derrek Lee. I'd like to see Rizzo sometime in 2011 though. Keep things moving.
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Cuter than: A puppy dog dressed like a snowflake
Gritty like: Sandpaper and ground up corn
Looks a little bit like: Jonny Dub
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Would have preferred Lee or LaRoche. Hawpe is a poor defender at a position where defense is at a premium and he doesn’t have much experience at.
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by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Dec 24, 2010 6:05 PM PST reply actions
Lee would have wanted $8 million
Getting Lee probably wasn’t going to happpen.
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by Jonathan Holmes on Dec 24, 2010 6:35 PM PST up reply actions
Is he really a poor defender at first?
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He came up through the Rockies' system as a 1B.
They stuck him in the outfield because they had Helton locked in at the position. When he was in the minors he was fine at first, as far as I know.
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by Zach (maestro876) on Dec 24, 2010 9:04 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
I thought that too
then I looked up his numbers and learned he hasn’t played first since 2003 in AA- and that was only for 18 games. The only time he played first more than half the time was in Single-A in 2002.
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by TheThinGwynn on Dec 24, 2010 10:18 PM PST up reply actions
This
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by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Dec 24, 2010 10:34 PM PST up reply actions
He also played 1B in HS and College
Something tells me the Rockies didn’t move him to the OF because his 1B defense sucked.
The National League West title was all but a lock,
Then they lost 10 in a row, ‘twas like a punch in the jock!
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Eight years, dude.
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by TheThinGwynn on Dec 25, 2010 11:13 PM PST up reply actions
It's first base dude
And yes he played it for 8 years. Actually, I think it was more than that if you count the minors.
The National League West title was all but a lock,
Then they lost 10 in a row, ‘twas like a punch in the jock!
Bolts from the Blue - General Manager: It is what it isn't
by Wonko on Dec 25, 2010 11:32 PM PST up reply actions 2 recs
Ditto That.
“It’s first base, dude.” Defense is not at a premium at first. Of course, having someone who can pick it or, as rarely seen, initiate a double play like A-Gon is desirable, there are not that many top flight defensive first baseman and it is the easiest position to learn or, as here, re-learn, in baseball. Hawpe will be fine. This team, overall, is improved over last year.
by Enzo Hernandez on Dec 26, 2010 7:48 AM PST up reply actions
So negative on his D at 1B
I suggest you read the Hatteberg chapter in Moneyball again and pep up.
The National League West title was all but a lock,
Then they lost 10 in a row, ‘twas like a punch in the jock!
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by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Dec 27, 2010 2:37 AM PST up reply actions 1 recs
Well, then listen to that chapter again.
The National League West title was all but a lock,
Then they lost 10 in a row, ‘twas like a punch in the jock!
Bolts from the Blue - General Manager: It is what it isn't
Odd.
He’s listed as a Rockie but pictured as a Ray. Seems like it’d be the other way around.
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Merry Christmas
Like others, would prefer Lee but can’t complain with this signing.
2011 Padres will go as the pitching goes.
Mat Latos is the real deal...Go Lakers, Pads, and Bolts
by mrbarneydangles on Dec 24, 2010 8:00 PM PST reply actions
The idea of Hawpe in a Padres uniform
is growing on me. He seems like a good bounce-back candidate. I imagine Rockies fans would hate to see him resurrect his career here at their expense.
by Rich Garcia's defective eyes on Dec 24, 2010 8:47 PM PST reply actions
A good bounce-back candidate at Petco?
Don’t think so.
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by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Dec 24, 2010 10:35 PM PST up reply actions
It's not like he has to do a lot to bounce back from last year.
Petco or not, he’s a good candidate for it. He’s only a year removed from 4 straight solid offensive seasons, even adjusted for Coors. It’s hard to believe his skills have declined so much so quickly at the age of 31.
I share your concern about his defense. At best he’s a wildcard at 1b because he hasn’t played there enough to prove himself. Here’s hoping some certainty about his position and an offseason of preparation for it will help.
by Rich Garcia's defective eyes on Dec 25, 2010 12:55 AM PST up reply actions
it depends on the price
if he is a “million dollar gamble”
and flops – so be it
say Ludwick continues to lag and Hawpe / Blanks blossom
problem solved
if the Padres are in the hunt come All Star Break, there will plenty of 1B subs available
considering the availability at this point
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I heard they recently added more Hawpes to the Padres
Not sure how I feel about this. With budget restrictions I guess its ok. Does this mean blanks starts in AAA?
by SD Jake on Dec 24, 2010 9:14 PM PST via mobile reply actions
Blanks probably starts on the DL
I imagine he’ll be on the Padres as soon as he is able. May need some time in AAA.
He’ll probably platoon with Hawpe. Maybe play some outfield.
by Antonio Olivares on Dec 24, 2010 11:18 PM PST up reply actions
i think hawpe and CY are buddies
maybe this helps gets cy on a good deal
I'd be very happy with that
love to CY back but not sure how it can happen without incentives which Moorad has banhammered.
This seems like a pretty risky move given defense is so paramount for us, but in Jed I (currently) trust.
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I agree completely with both points.
by SD Jake on Dec 24, 2010 9:24 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
Say Hawpe goes down early before Blanks can return
Who are the in-house options to fill the void? Larry/Moe/Curly? Manny/Moe/Jack?
In house...
Would be Mike Baxter first, then Oscar Salazar or Matt Clark I guess. Baxter could probably be an acceptable replacement for a short period.
by Antonio Olivares on Dec 25, 2010 2:55 PM PST up reply actions
I don't want the Salad Bar
anywhere near this team anymore.
Is that bad?
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How much is he making in 2011?
"Get your hopes up. That's what hopes are for by the way, to get up. You don't get your hopes down, you get your hopes up." -Jeffrey Tambor
Near the minimum
The National League West title was all but a lock,
Then they lost 10 in a row, ‘twas like a punch in the jock!
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Yes
but that’s ok around here :)
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Yay!
I mean, I like salad, just not near my favorite baseball team…
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Salad Bar
is a bad case of e. coli waiting to happen…
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by Jonathan Holmes on Dec 26, 2010 7:56 AM PST up reply actions
Let's say Headley goes down early
Or Latos? Who takes their spots?
I’m not sure I understand this game.
The National League West title was all but a lock,
Then they lost 10 in a row, ‘twas like a punch in the jock!
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Say...
Southern California break off into an island after a massive earthquake and giant dinosaurs come forth from the sea, then what? who pitches? t rex or raptor? who plays 1st after hawpe is eaten by dinosaurs?
by RobertAnacapa on Dec 25, 2010 11:38 PM PST up reply actions 5 recs
"Looks a little bit like: Jonny Dub"
well, as long as he’s not filling out the lineup card or calling out the batting order on the PA or some other function that would signal the starting of a baseball game…
He had a quad strain last season.
Those kind of injuries can linger and kill a whole season. Considering his injury and past performance I’d say he’s a good rebound/buy-low candidate. At least offensively anyway.
What I’m worried about is the glove at first. If he’s got stone hands it could waste the improved infield defense. Do we sign Casey Kotchman as a defensive backup? Considering how much he sucks offensively, I guess it would make just as much sense to bring up Baxter. Big “?” at first right now.
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looks like a pudgy Jeff Francis.
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by Mad_Villain on Dec 25, 2010 7:08 AM PST reply actions 1 recs
Now that you mentioned this, all I see is a Fat Francis face when I see that picture
Ehhhh, I don't deserve a signature...
ok with the all the positions set...lineup?
Hudson
Bartlett
hawpe
Ludy
Headley
Venable
Hundley
Maybin
I’d love to see maybin and venable development to the point where they can take 2 of the first 3 spots shifting hawpe to 6 and O or Bartlett to the bottom of the order.
by EC_padsfan on Dec 25, 2010 7:35 AM PST via mobile reply actions
I like it.
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by Jordan_Ming on Dec 25, 2010 10:06 AM PST up reply actions
I like the line-up.
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by Jonathan Holmes on Dec 25, 2010 10:20 AM PST up reply actions
Towards the end of the season, Venable showed that he could be a legitimate top-of-the-order contributor.
Granted it is a limited sample size, but in 2010 in 117 ABs batting leadoff, Venable hit .299/.341/.734 with 8 BB to 30 K, and 7 for 11 in SBs.
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true, but
Batting first or second puts even more pressure on the kid. Last year everyone we had that split time between eighth and first in the order (tg Jr, evereth, etc) consistently hit better in the eight hole.
by EC_padsfan on Dec 25, 2010 1:46 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
8th is the perfect spot for Maybin until he shows the growth he needs to.
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by Zach (maestro876) on Dec 25, 2010 1:47 PM PST up reply actions
Venable
Has never been a guy who profiled as having top of the lineup potential. It would be a little strange for him, at his age, to suddenly become that in the majors. He’s pretty much a #6 or #7 platoon hitter. At his best, you can probably remove the platoon part.
The National League West title was all but a lock,
Then they lost 10 in a row, ‘twas like a punch in the jock!
Bolts from the Blue - General Manager: It is what it isn't
Venable developement line is different than most MLB players
given he had a 4 year absence from baseball from HS to Junior year in College.
"Over? Did you say "over"? Nothing is over until we decide it is! Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor? Hell no!"
He is 28 years old
I think what you see is what you’ve got, regardless of whether he played in high school.
probably most likely to be true
but he still in his learning phase given the years, where most players have learned enough by the time they start to hit their athletic prime.
So while I don’t believe he will all of a sudden develop into a MVP or All-star type player,
I do believe he can improve significantly over the next 1-2 years and have some quality offensive years.
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Am I crazy to think were overall a better team?
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Crazy? No.
I touch too optimistic if you’re trying to be realistic? Yes.
Does it matter? No.
The National League West title was all but a lock,
Then they lost 10 in a row, ‘twas like a punch in the jock!
Bolts from the Blue - General Manager: It is what it isn't
I just think we've removed 4 black holes on offense (Eck, TGJ, Cabrera, Blanks)
And replaced them with league average or better players. Of course, you can’t replace Adrian, but if Hawpe can manage a .250/.350/.425 season…I think we’ll be alright. The defense is better and if the pitching stays the same we might surprise some people and make a serious run at the division again.
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What will happen to Cabrerra?
Is he trade bait? Will he stay in AAA? Snagging O-Dawg and Bartlett were great steals, but I don’t know if we’ll do a long-term deal with either of them.
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by Jonathan Holmes on Dec 26, 2010 8:00 AM PST up reply actions
Cabrera either goes to AAA or becomes the backup at both positions.
The National League West title was all but a lock,
Then they lost 10 in a row, ‘twas like a punch in the jock!
Bolts from the Blue - General Manager: It is what it isn't
I don't think its a given
That the defense is upgraded. Mostly because Hairston, Gwynn, Torrealba and Eckstein had such fine years. Were they all going to repeat that in 2011? Probably not, so the change is good, but it still doesn’t mean it’ll be better than last year. It could be though. We’ll just wait and see.
The National League West title was all but a lock,
Then they lost 10 in a row, ‘twas like a punch in the jock!
Bolts from the Blue - General Manager: It is what it isn't
We're totally a better team
But that was a 82 win team last season gutted its way into 90 wins. More talent doesn’t translate into more guts, but maybe it does.
This proves its true.
"This team looks dangerous, like a convict with a temper, nothing to lose and a switch blade." -jbox
NL WEST CHAMPS?
Either us or the guys up north. Better team than we had last year to start the season. This jed guy knows how to stretch a dollar or two.
by RobertAnacapa on Dec 25, 2010 11:41 PM PST up reply actions
Fail
I don’t see how this is a good move when we could have waited for the price to drop on Branyan, LaRoche, Lee or someone along those lines. I think we are officially counting on one too many people to bounce back from bad years (Bartlett, Hudson, Ludwick) while at the same time praying that young talent is actually talented (Maybin, Venable, Hundley, Headley). It’s a bad combination especially when with the three prior 1B mentioned you at least know what your getting at a consistent and steady pace
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by TheAxManCometh on Dec 25, 2010 10:08 AM PST reply actions
It could be because Hawpe is still young, had a down year but still produced, and could turn into more than a stopgap
His 2010 was a disappointment compared to what he did before, but still serviceable. In the few games that Brad played 1B in 2010, he made every play. Plus, despite his hitting struggles, he remained patient and continued to maintain a 1BB:2K ratio.
Even if the Padres are hoping for Hawpe to bounce back, that is no different than what the Padres would be doing with an aging Lee (who had a rough 2010) and the undependable Russell Branyan.
For what it’s worth, Branyan should never be considered consistent. That dude has burned more people than McDonalds coffee.
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by sdchicken on Dec 25, 2010 12:45 PM PST up reply actions 2 recs
2011 is a rebuilding/growth year.
I think Jed has done a good job addressing weaknesses, and a competitive year would be great. But the team isn’t in Win Now mode. Not until we get that wave of young talent hitting the major leagues in 2013-2014. By then our upper level prospects (Castro, Kelly, Blanks, Rizzo, possibly others) should be either established or getting established, and will be paired with guys like Latos, Venable, Headley, and Hundley who will be grizzled veterans at that point.
LaRoche is getting a multi-year deal. That’s crazy, but it is what it is, and the Padres weren’t doing that. Lee would have been ideal, but it was doubtful he’d get past both Baltimore and Washington for us to sign. Hawpe will be at least as good as Branyan.
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by Zach (maestro876) on Dec 25, 2010 1:45 PM PST up reply actions
Hear hear
The Padres are good, but make no mistake: we've gotta beef up the linwup.
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by StrangeBroP25 on Dec 25, 2010 7:13 PM PST up reply actions
Yes
There’s a good chance we’ll get taken for granted, and they’ll say it can last through March, April, May, June, and July, we just need to get through August this time :)
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We just need to get through
August September October this time.
/picturing Bell striking out Adrian to close out the WS
(hopefully Bell is still on the Padres at that point)
by Rich Garcia's defective eyes on Dec 25, 2010 9:15 PM PST up reply actions
Beautiful.
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by TheThinGwynn on Dec 25, 2010 11:14 PM PST up reply actions
That would be nice
Also gotta love GLB, talking Padres on Christmas, love this place.
Mat Latos is the real deal...Go Lakers, Pads, and Bolts
by mrbarneydangles on Dec 25, 2010 8:17 PM PST up reply actions
I do like this analysis
But it’s an interesting risk given how much we rely on defense, and that we’ve lost a gold-glover at first.
I must say that Jed is managing to keep things lively at the moment.
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Hawpe is better than all the guys you mentioned…lee = sucks, laroche = you’ve been drinking right? branyan = you are on drugs, right?
by RobertAnacapa on Dec 25, 2010 11:48 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
it depends on which Hawpe you are talking about
either the one who killed the Padres and every other team
or the last gasps of that great player
The Padres have been able to resurrect or kickstart the careers of Torrealba, Tejada, Wolf, Adrian, Bell, Blanco, Olivio, Garland, Correia, Harrison (Jer) – but not Edmonds, Stairs, Castilla, Prior, Brazelton, Victorino, Matthews, Kotsay, Bay…
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This is what slays me:
People routinely speak about Hawpe being in last grasps at the age of 31, while bemoaning the fact that we did not sign Gonzo through his 38th birthday.
Don't forget Piazza and Cameron on the "Resuscitated" list
And Bay doesn’t belong there. He had pretty good minor league numbers before we sent him to the Pirates.
The Padres are good, but make no mistake: we've gotta beef up the linwup.
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by StrangeBroP25 on Dec 26, 2010 2:55 PM PST up reply actions
Kotsay?
What is he doing on that list? We had him in his prime.
Also, I wouldn’t call what Garland did a career resurrection. It was his worst season since his formative years in Chicago. He got by on errors keeping his ERA down, our great defense keeping his BABIP lower and Petco Park. You put him on the DBacks and have him pitch exactly the same and you’d have Judy every night.
The National League West title was all but a lock,
Then they lost 10 in a row, ‘twas like a punch in the jock!
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good point
except Wolf, Tejada, and Garland performed here pretty much the way they had before arriving.
Wolf got an fat contract after pitching in SD
and didn’t deliver
Tejada resurrected his career at SS
Garland…you’re right
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Wolf got a fat contract after pitching in LA (the second time)
He got an incentive based deal after pitching with us (technically after pitching with us and Houston, with the Houston part being the better of the two).
The National League West title was all but a lock,
Then they lost 10 in a row, ‘twas like a punch in the jock!
Bolts from the Blue - General Manager: It is what it isn't
As a Rockies (and Hawpe) fan...
I like this signing. And given this is a minescule sample size, Hawpe was tried for one game in 2009 at first and handled it fine. He has a cannon for an arm and is reasonably athletic – he just never figured out how to cover an expansive outfield position. I hope his bat does bounce back. It ought to as 2010 was marred by injury.
The NL west is going to be up for grabs in ’11. The Padres have upgraded their offense in the middle infield and defense up the middle bu beyond Latos, Richard, and Harang, what does the starting pitching look like? How much will you miss Garland/Correia?
Go Bruce!
The loss of Garland could be the difference. Correia, though he is a good bounce back candidate, not so much.
by SeeAnFrockOh on Dec 26, 2010 8:32 AM PST up reply actions
I would say that how well Stauffer pitches this year will be a big part of the difference.
Whether he continues from an impressive 2010 or regresses back into what he used to be. He’s the only one on that staff that I can picture as a possible #2 behind Latos (I’ve never been that high on Richard).
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by surferfromSD619 on Dec 26, 2010 10:16 AM PST up reply actions
Yes...but...
Harang could very quickly equal or surpass Garland. He’s in the perfect position to let Petco bring him back from the dead!
The most likely starting lineup in 2011 is:
1. Latos
2. Richard
3. Stauffer
4. Harang
5. Wade LeBlanc/Cory Luebke
We could see another pickup (Jed is supposedly not looking for pitching anymore, but he’s also a master of the Force) or a mid-to-late-season callup like Simon Castro.
The Padres are good, but make no mistake: we've gotta beef up the linwup.
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by StrangeBroP25 on Dec 26, 2010 2:59 PM PST up reply actions
That would be a crappy starting lineup...
But a pretty sweet rotation.
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Argh
I derped
The Padres are good, but make no mistake: we've gotta beef up the linwup.
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by StrangeBroP25 on Dec 26, 2010 8:40 PM PST up reply actions
No problem with the first four
but the no.5 hole? LeBlanc? I pray I see less of his alter ego, LeBlow.
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by Jonathan Holmes on Dec 27, 2010 8:32 PM PST up reply actions
Dustin Moseley is likely also fighting for that 5th spot.
The National League West title was all but a lock,
Then they lost 10 in a row, ‘twas like a punch in the jock!
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how much do we have left to play with?
I would love to see some more depth at any position: OF, IF, SP, RP;
it will probably seem overly optimistic later in the season to think we will be competing again, but we lost by two games, where we could have picked up those games with more depth earlier in the season
i just don’t want to repeat that again where we lose the division because we did not spend the last $3-5m.
What's Jair Hair's status?
Did he sign with another team? Don’t remember hearing anything about him.
Mat Latos is the real deal...Go Lakers, Pads, and Bolts
by mrbarneydangles on Dec 27, 2010 7:25 AM PST up reply actions
We don't have any more money to spend
And he command $2M last year on a bargain deal. He’s probably going to a big market team with $$$ to pay for depth.
The National League West title was all but a lock,
Then they lost 10 in a row, ‘twas like a punch in the jock!
Bolts from the Blue - General Manager: It is what it isn't
There's a boatload of pitching left on the market
We’ll probably see a journeyman or bounce-back option come in just before Spring Training.
The Padres are good, but make no mistake: we've gotta beef up the linwup.
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by StrangeBroP25 on Dec 27, 2010 11:35 AM PST up reply actions
Rockies fan on Hawpe
I am glad to see Hawpe has signed a contract for 2011. I would just as soon it been out of the division, but I am happy for him. He is a classy, great clubhouse guy and I wish him the best of luck. (except when he is playing the Rockies). In the past he has been a very streaky hitter. When he is on a hot streak he can carry the club. In the past couple of years he has been able to shorten his bad streaks but they are still there. Last year doesn’t count. He was injured a lot and tried to play through it. Also, the Rockies would have had to pay him $10 Million in 2011. To much money for a 4th outfielder (possibly 3rd depending on what Seth Smith does) and a backup first basemen. I personally think he takes to much heat for his defense. He makes the every day play in a huge right field in Denver and he has a big time arm. I think he will be a good first baseman for the Padres. Yes he had a horribly small sample size in the big leagues at first with the Rockies, but in those few chances he did make some good digs out of the dirt on balls thrown to first.
He won’t be able to fill Adrian Gonzalez’s shoes, but then again who could. If you expect him to be Gonzalez you will be disapointed. If you expect him to be a solid player and a class act then you should be pleased.
What if the hokey pokey is what it is all about after all????
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