Official MLB Thread: June 2007

The Cubs won't care what he hits. They know what they're getting. He was brought in to stabilize the pitching staff, for his veteran leadership, and his clubhouse presence - not his bat. Any offense they get from Kendall is a bonus. This is the kind of intangible move that can pay big dividends.

It also opens the door for Kurt Suzuki in Oakland, and the A's also got a promising pitcher. Both teams made out very well with this deal.

you guys are drinking the blue kool-aid

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Originally Posted by stormy

He'll be lucky if he even sluggs .300 this year. Old catchers get worse, not better. What he hit back in Pittsburgh has little bearing on what he'll do from here on.

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If we're limiting the criteria to this season, look no further than catcher Dioner Navarro of the AL East stat cushions, the Tampa Bay Devil Rays.

Jason Kendall:
AB: 292
AVG: .226
SLG: .281
OBP: .261

Dioner Navarro
AB: 218
AVG: .179
SLG: .252
OBP: .236

Also, our very own shortstop is still very much in contention in spite of his ridiculous sub .500 performace over the last stretch of seven or so games.

Julio Lugo:
AB: 318
AVG. .211
SLG: .305
OBP: .278

Thanks for relaying the message to the Tribe Biff.

Unfortunately the Yanks still have Farnsworth so it doesn't matter.

lol at game tying balk

Thanks for the help here Biff. We appreciate anything we can get. Robbie sends his regards.

Chase Utley for MVP anyone?

That Jays Yanks game was really entertaining.

The Cubs didn't get Kendall for his bat. No one is that stupid. Oakland is picking up most of Kendall's salary, he's a free agent after this year, he still calls a good ballgame, the Oakland staff loved him, he's a hell of a guy to have in the clubhouse, is the type of player you tend to see on winning teams, and allows Geovany Soto to ease in and not feel overpressured during what appears to be a race for the division or wild card.

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Originally Posted by Gohron

Chase Utley for MVP anyone?

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Sure. Especially if he gets on one of his notorious hot streaks late and gets the Phillies in the playoffs.

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Originally Posted by BioMechanic

The Cubs won't care what he hits. They know what they're getting. He was brought in to stabilize the pitching staff, for his veteran leadership, and his clubhouse presence - not his bat. Any offense they get from Kendall is a bonus. This is the kind of intangible move that can pay big dividends.

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Wow, when did Joe Morgan sign up for TNL?

This is all horseshit. Jason Kendall is a terrible baseball player by every meaningful way we measure baseball players. He can't hit and can't throw guys out.