[USML Announce] Woodn't It Be Nice
Andrew R. Klein
anrklein at yahoo.com
Sat Nov 24 07:39:27 EST 2007
I don't usually check baseball news during the offseason. But who
really cares about football when the only good teams are the Packers and
Cowboys? And with Jeff and Brad laying the puffery groundwork for a
Brandon Wood-tradeback deal, it seemed prudent to take a look. Some
very interesting results ...
First, Brandon Wood was indeed mentioned in Miguel Cabrera trade talks.
Apparently the Angels are begging the Marlins to take him, but Florida
is holding out for Howie "Punch n' Judy" Kendrick.
Second, with Orlando Cabrera gone, the Angels are indeed talking about
his replacement -- Erik Aybar. Who will compete with Maicer Izturis for
the job. Lots of confidence in young Brandon there!
Third, Wood is playing in some freakin' Mexican League this winter,
mired in an 0-21 slump with 11 Ks in 28 AB.
Come 'on boys. If you're gonna stir the hot stove pot, you've *got* to
do better than this!
-Andy
<<
Angels manager Mike Scioscia indicated that Erick Aybar is the favorite
to play shortstop for his team with Orlando Cabrera gone.
Maicer Izturis should get to compete for the job, and the Angels could
resume using Brandon Wood at the position in Triple-A. "We are very
confident in what Erick Aybar brings not only in the future, but right
now," Scioscia said. What Aybar has brought so far is a .239/.274/.295
line in 234 at-bats over the last two seasons. The 23-year-old should
turn into a decent regular in time, but the Angels may find they're
better off with Izturis next year.
Since opening the season 4-for-7, Brandon Wood is in an 0-for-21 slump
in Mexico.
This isn't helping Wood's trade value. He's yet to deliver an extra-base
hit, and he has an 11/3 K/BB ratio in 28 at-bats.
The Angels are showing the heaviest interest in Miguel Cabrera,
according to FOXSports.com's Ken Rosenthal.
The Marlins are insisting that Howie Kendrick be involved in the deal,
which is smart on their part. If they received him, they could move Dan
Uggla to third base and improve their infield defense considerably. The
Angels would prefer to make Brandon Wood a center piece of the deal. If
they could get Cabrera for Wood, Ervin Santana and Jeff Mathis, they'd
have to jump. The Marlins, though, should target Jered Weaver over
Santana if they're not going to get Kendrick.
Second,
jhwinick at aol.com wrote:
> Its good to see that the bitterness has subsided. ;-)
>
> FWIW, I think that the season really turned on Mark "TradeMeister"
> Blocker's willingness to move Joe Blanton in exchange for my taking on
> Chris Ray, a player that had been dumped on him by the evil Professor
> Klein.
>
> Lest you think that I underestimate the importance of young Mr.
> Laffey, however, you should know I'm in serious negotiations with my
> younger brother to get him to name his next child Aaron.
>
> Given the original title of this email thread and for the benefit of
> Mr. Angry Young Man himself, Doug Shabelman (who is no doubt pissed
> about another stupid email polluting his in box) that Mr. Wood is
> apparently one of the key player being discussed in a potential deal
> between Anaheim and Florida for Miguel Cabrera. Wouldn't that be
> something if the guy ends up hitting 50+ home runs.....but in the
> National League!
>
> Jeff
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: rickgam at comcast.net
> To: USML Announcements <announce at usml.net>
> Sent: Tue, 20 Nov 2007 12:37 pm
> Subject: RE: [USML Announce] Woodn't It Be Nice
>
> Greetings;
> Here's proposal #1 - A team is not allowed to pick up a frickin' Cleveland
> pitcher, or any pitcher for that matter, on the last day of the season and
> activate him!
> Rick
>
> -------------- Original message ----------------------
> From: "Richard E. Robbins" <RERobbins at iTinker.net <mailto:RERobbins at iTinker.net>>
> > Now is the right time for rules discussions.
> >
> > We should set a firm date for circulating proposals that can then be
> > incorporated into a single ballot for voting etc.
> >
> > Mark B -- can you look through what you've circulated on this score in the
> > past. Our old processes seemed to work relatively well.
> >
> > -- Rich
> >
> > _____
> >
> > From: announce-bounces at usml.net <mailto:announce-bounces at usml.net> [mailto:announce-bounces at usml.net <mailto:announce-bounces at usml.net?>] On Behalf
> > Of Andy Klein
> > Sent: Tuesday, November 20, 2007 3:24 AM
> > To: USML Announcements
> > Subject: Re: [USML Announce] Woodn't It Be Nice
> >
> >
> > >From the Sox perspective, I don't understand trading a young, healthy
> > starter for a 33 year-old SS. But if you say it's good for the Sox, Brad, I
> > won't argue. And please keep your Wood to yourself. The only way he'd help
> > the 'Torns if we replace BA with K as an offensive category. (BTW ... Rich,
> > when is the appropriate time for rules change proposals???)
> >
> > Cheers!
> >
> > -Andy
> >
> >
> > ----- Original Message ----
> > From: Brad Jansen <bljansen at gmail.com <mailto:bljansen at gmail.com>>
> > To: USML Announcements <announce at usml.net <mailto:announce at usml.net>>
> > Sent: Monday, November 19, 2007 9:36:07 PM
> > Subject: [USML Announce] Woodn't It Be Nice
> >
> > Andy!! Where are you?! You know how I don't like to actively tout or trade
> > my players during the slumbering off-season, but I gotta tell you that this
> > Jon Garland for O. Cabrera deal could be good for the White Sox (depending
> > on Kenny's other crazed moves) and will be OUTSTANDING for the Rips if
> > Brandon Wood gets the nod at SS. Think of a young A-Rod, without Scott
> > Boras or a stripper. I'm so psyched. How many of these beans can I keep?
> >
>
>
> Attached Message
> From: Richard E. Robbins <RERobbins at iTinker.net>
> To: 'USML Announcements' <announce at usml.net>
> Subject: RE: [USML Announce] Woodn't It Be Nice
> Date: Tue, 20 Nov 2007 11:16:03 +0000
>
> Now is the right time for rules discussions.
>
> We should set a firm date for circulating proposals that can then be
> incorporated into a single ballot for voting etc.
>
> Mark B -- can you look through what you've circulated on this score in
> the past. Our old processes seemed to work relatively well.
>
> -- Rich
>
> ------------------------------------------------------------------------
> *From:* announce-bounces at usml.net <mailto:announce-bounces at usml.net>
> [mailto:announce-bounces at usml.net <mailto:announce-bounces at usml.net?>]
> *On Behalf Of *Andy Klein
> *Sent:* Tuesday, November 20, 2007 3:24 AM
> *To:* USML Announcements
> *Subject:* Re: [USML Announce] Woodn't It Be Nice
>
> From the Sox perspective, I don't understand trading a young, healthy
> starter for a 33 year-old SS. But if you say it's good for the Sox,
> Brad, I won't argue. And please keep your Wood to yourself. The only
> way he'd help the 'Torns if we replace BA with K as an offensive
> category. (BTW ... Rich, when is the appropriate time for rules
> change proposals???)
>
> Cheers!
>
> -Andy
>
> ----- Original Message ----
> From: Brad Jansen <bljansen at gmail.com <mailto:bljansen at gmail.com>>
> To: USML Announcements <announce at usml.net <mailto:announce at usml.net>>
> Sent: Monday, November 19, 2007 9:36:07 PM
> Subject: [USML Announce] Woodn't It Be Nice
>
> Andy!! Where are you?! You know how I don't like to actively tout or
> trade my players during the slumbering off-season, but I gotta tell
> you that this Jon Garland for O. Cabrera deal /could /be good for the
> White Sox (depending on Kenny's other crazed moves) and / will /be
> OUTSTANDING for the Rips if Brandon Wood gets the nod at SS. Think of
> a young A-Rod, without Scott Boras or a stripper. I'm so psyched. How
> many of these beans can I keep?/ /
>
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