Marlins Sign Chad Tracy

The guy gets around. Apparently he opted out of his Yankees contract on July 31 ... not a smart move, as he likely would have had a September callup and been voted a small share of their postseason pie. He won't get that in Miami.

almost 2 years ago Al Yellon 15 comments 0 recs |

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Perhaps he thinks he has a better chance to PLAY in Florida

Some guys especially guys trying to stay in the game figure that is more important than short term money.

"Lou Piniella's been a great manager for a long time and I stand by him completely"
Jim Hendry

by Doggie Stalker on Aug 5, 2010 6:52 PM CDT reply actions

There's always first base next year with the Cubs...

…well, hey…people are talking about bringing Koyie Hill back, so, why not?

Ron Santo - 8,143 ABs, .277 BA; 342 HR; 1331 RBI = NO Hall of Fame?

Brooks Robinson - 10,654 ABs, .267 BA; 268 HR; 1357 RBI = Hall of Fame.

Any more questions ?

by Easy Ed on Aug 5, 2010 7:17 PM CDT up reply actions

What?

"Get up or GET OUT THE WAY!"
~Stacy King

by wrigleyrocker12 on Aug 5, 2010 7:49 PM CDT up reply actions

So playing in front of 12 people in Florida...

… would be a better credential than playing a few games for the possible World Champions?

I think Mr. Tracy made a mistake.

"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra

by Al Yellon on Aug 5, 2010 8:05 PM CDT up reply actions

If he is playing, possibly yes

I really can’t fault him if he thinks playing in Florida is better than hoping to ride the bench in New York.

by rlpete on Aug 5, 2010 8:34 PM CDT up reply actions

Especially if riding the bench only happens after Sept. 1

by elgato on Aug 5, 2010 9:15 PM CDT up reply actions

Agree

I can see where a guy like Tracy would feel he needs to get as much mnajor league playing time at this point in his career no matter where it might be. He needs to prove he’s not a Triple A filler player at this point.

"When they signed Fukudome, I knew they were trying to get me fired". - Ron Santo, January, 2008

by BeerCub on Aug 6, 2010 11:22 AM CDT up reply actions