Another Open Letter to Jim Hendry
As time goes by I am convinced that Aramis is going to chase the money and go find a home in Anaheim. While I will miss Ramirez dearly, I don't believe any of the available MLB 3b are worth their weight in salt.
There is; however, an alternative to Ramirez..
Iwamura has drawn comparisons to Tadahito Iguchi.. Over his Japan career he has hit over .300 Hit 188 Hr's and has over 570 RBi's. The best part about Iwamura is that he is 2 years younger than Ramirez.. and that he can play ANYWHERE on the IF.. meaning if some scrub cannot hit that plays 2b or SS Iwamura at best would slide over. Perhaps you could even re-sign Ramirez and make a winning bid on Iwamura. Anyway.. this is the best alternative Hendry, so if you aren't able to lure Ramirez back.. you had better win the posting for this guy. He's young.. He can hit for average and he's got enough power to make pitchers pay. And he probably can be signed for what will be a bargain given what A-Ram wants to sign. Pair this signing with others such as a Soriano.. and you're looking at a pretty good off-season.
Signed,
A Wishful Cub fan in Springfield( who's been putting up with way too much Cardinals crap)
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Then why don't we
by colossus on Nov 6, 2006 7:44 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
That would be okay too
by cubsfan2883 on Nov 6, 2006 8:23 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I think the Cubs need to get...
Iwamura
Vernon Wells (and EXTEND HIM)
Vincente Padilla
Keep Ramirez
Oh and Iwamura bats lefty.
To me. That's a very good off-season. But I've been saying this for a month and a half now.
by tyger1147 on Nov 6, 2006 11:05 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Well...
the combination of all three of those becoming reality are slim to none.
Obviously this could be said about any free agent you sign, but when you're taking a chance on two Japanese players that have never played a single inning of Major League Baseball, it's not as if you can act surprised if they end up being busts. The odds are so stacked against them that it's a terrible gamble.
by Maddog on Nov 6, 2006 11:27 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I think Iwamura
by Laven on Nov 7, 2006 8:10 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
According to MLBTradeRumors
Get this guy. I mean it Jim.. you need a good hitter.. a professioal hitter.. a guy who gets on base... If this guy turns out to be Joe Randa .. fine 2.5 mil plus a 3 mil or so contract per year isn't awful but if this guy turns out to be what he's capable of (C. Guillen) then you have a hell of a bargain.
by cubsfan2883 on Nov 7, 2006 2:26 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
If...
by Al on Nov 7, 2006 2:46 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I know for sure they've said hec an play 2b..
by cubsfan2883 on Nov 7, 2006 2:47 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
The Japanese...
Only Kaz Matsui has been a total flop.
Iwamura looks to be the real deal. If it really is only $1 million for the posting fee, GET HIM!!
by Al on Nov 7, 2006 2:52 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Can Iwamura..
by Macy on Nov 8, 2006 3:58 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
even at a total all time worst
by Bleacherbum369 on Nov 7, 2006 3:45 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

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