tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5394137.post6846547367437626353..comments2023-11-05T06:49:09.637-06:00Comments on Twins Geek: The Speed of StupidityJohnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13907268840665045299noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5394137.post-42667228003036236962007-07-17T17:07:00.000-05:002007-07-17T17:07:00.000-05:00John, if Ichiro isn't a true center fielder, then ...John, if Ichiro isn't a true center fielder, then Torii Hunter is a below average corner outfielder.<BR/><BR/>Ichiro's contract was right in line with his market value. In fact, he's probably getting underpaid. Those looking for Torii to get signed to a contract much lower than Ichiro's $90M/5yr deal weren't being very realistic.<BR/><BR/><I>I find it interesting that he only became a CF in a Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5394137.post-50730251445291974442007-07-12T16:11:00.000-05:002007-07-12T16:11:00.000-05:00Josh, your blog is added. It’s great and I didn’t...Josh, your blog is added. It’s great and I didn’t know it was there. If anyone knows of any more, let me know.<BR/><BR/>Ken, Is Ichiro a true CF? Well, I’ll give you a ‘maybe’ on that. I only tangentially trust most fielding stats, and the fact that they’ve been playing Jeremy Reed and Randy Winn over him for the last three years out there isn’t exactly a vote of confidence. You’re right Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13907268840665045299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5394137.post-7769830054130055412007-07-12T15:53:00.000-05:002007-07-12T15:53:00.000-05:00How is Ichiro not a true centerfielder? According...How is Ichiro not a true centerfielder? According to the Hardball Times, he has the second best Range Factor among centerfielders in the AL and fifth in the majors (Hunter is 7th and 12th). Plus, he's made more plays out of his range than any other centerfielder. Plus, he has a cannon for an arm. In my book, he is the <EM>ideal</EM> centerfielder. He's lightning quick, catches the ball and Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5394137.post-43439736272613008742007-07-12T14:44:00.000-05:002007-07-12T14:44:00.000-05:00I dont think the 20 million for Ichiro is a bad de...I dont think the 20 million for Ichiro is a bad deal. The amount of pull Ichiro has with Japanese fan base and Sponsorship is amazing. The Mariners would lose money if they didnt resign Japan's greatest player.SoCal Alhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12328801624529533614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5394137.post-32187236498648096592007-07-12T13:28:00.000-05:002007-07-12T13:28:00.000-05:00Depending on the deal, I'd like to keep Torii but ...Depending on the deal, I'd like to keep Torii but at a certain price you have to say good bye, no matter how good his smile is.<BR/><BR/>As for Santana, we need to do what ever it takes to keep him until his arm falls off.<BR/><BR/>Nathan, I think we should trade him for some offensive talent maybe and move Neshek to closer.Daymonsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16832485378852569696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5394137.post-58150339629274705282007-07-12T11:39:00.000-05:002007-07-12T11:39:00.000-05:00I agree with Joseph. Overall throughout his career...I agree with Joseph. Overall throughout his career, he should be getting just a little more than Gary Mathews Jr. is getting (he's a much better player, but Mathews Jr. is vastly overpaid).<BR/><BR/>P.S. I'd like my site to be on mngameday too.<BR/><BR/>Take care.Josh Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00895543504885337250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5394137.post-90133499054230523352007-07-12T11:31:00.000-05:002007-07-12T11:31:00.000-05:00Maybe it's verboten to say. And I'm as big of a T...Maybe it's verboten to say. And I'm as big of a Twins and Torii Hunter fan as the next person who reads here, but I wouldn't mind seeing them trade away Hunter this season (while he's playing as well as he is) for something in return. <BR/><BR/>He's a very good player, granted. But, his overall career as a player, isn't as good for the money he might be commanding (even with a "hometown joetron2030https://www.blogger.com/profile/01229456663768261341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5394137.post-58568943586983911202007-07-12T01:00:00.000-05:002007-07-12T01:00:00.000-05:00I hadn't thought at all about how Ichiro would aff...I hadn't thought at all about how Ichiro would affect Hunter. Now I'm ready to throw back a few Alous.John Sharkey, Esq.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09293940286044640312noreply@blogger.com