Alright, by the end of this post people will most likely be telling me to shut up and that I'm stupid.

 

But how about Fred McGriff?

 

He isn't going to command that much. He's from Tampa. He's a lefty. He can work with Choi (also a lefty). And he'd hit his 500th homerun with us.

 

I can't see him getting more than $1 million, especially in this market. It would be nice pub, even though he's 40 years old, he's still got some pop. But the most important thing here is that he'd be a guy who can work with Choi, who can spell him as well.

 

What do you all think?

I hate you

If you are looking to add another left handed 1st baseman there are better players than McGriff available like Randal Simon and John Vander Wal.

I wouldn't want Simon on my team.

 

And I'm not sure VanderWal could help Choi out in any way.

I wouldn't want Simon on my team.

 

And I'm not sure VanderWal could help Choi out in any way.

Why does Choi need to be helped out? He's 24, from all accounts an above average fielder, and he has one of the best INF coaches in the business in Perry Hill. Choi doesn't need the help as much as the Marlins need help off the bench. I wouldn't waste the money or roster spot on McGriff, when there are better hitters still available.

hmmm .. Van der wal .. that seems pretty good, we were after him last year around the same time when conine came... i dont know he could play first and of ... hes like banks but better ... hmmm id like that idea.

I'm ready to see the Choi Era...

Simon in teal will be great since he is a lefty with pop and a very good establish hitter unlike Choi.

I don't get why everyone is bailing on Choi already. Give him a shot. The money can be better spent elsewhere (Bullpen, OF) than for a 3rd first basemen for the roster.

Why the second guessing now on Choi? Choi hasn't put a feet in PPS and some think that he will be a bust? please!

I don't think he'll be a bust. I do however realize he's only 24 and he could use some veteran help such as McGriff.

Simon is cheap and more establish hitter

 

At this point

 

Simon > Choi

 

I'm willing to give Choi a shot but it wouldn't be bad idea to sign Simon to have him ready if Choi struggles.

Choi sees this oportunity as HIS opportunity. You sign a 1st Base FA, then the pressure adds up on this young man.

 

Focus on the bullpen now or sign a reliable bench OF, just in case. Then Conine could move to 1st base in case Choi is a complete bust or an injury happens.

 

If the FA wants to impress with a FA signing, Maddux is the best choice.

I rather sign someone who is proving and cheap rather than rely on potential.The objective is to have best possible team within salary restrictions.

I rather sign someone who is proving and cheap rather than rely on potential.The objective is to have best possible team within salary restrictions.

We already have a veteran 1st base on this team, Conine.

 

Go for another starting arm and/or bullpen, and sign a solid bench OF and we are set.

I rather sign someone who is proving and cheap rather than rely on potential.The objective is to have best possible team within salary restrictions.

We already have a veteran 1st base on this team, Conine.

 

Go for another starting arm and/or bullpen, and sign a solid bench OF and we are set. No! Right now he is starting LF(You have to look at the bigger picture)...You're telling the is better of signing Mondesi if the Choi struggles?I'm no oppsoed to Mondesi signing but he doesn't have a good attitude.At this point Simon is better hitter than Mondesi..

No offense Kotsay, but your statement that you want McGriff more than Randall Simon makes this thread completely irrelevant in my mind.

Fred McGriff = :rofl

I dont know guys freds last two full season he had 100 rib and 30 homers, that wouldt hurt at all.. his salary last year was 3.75M.. and that will decrease since he got hurt last year..mayeb around 2M, and the 500th homer would be prettycool...

Heres a list of all the 1b free agents

 

Abad, Andy

Bell, Jay

Burkhart, Morgan

Clark, Tony

Coomer, Ron

Franco, Matt

Galarraga, Andres

Glavine, Mike

Grace, Mark

Karros, Eric

Lee, Travis

McGriff, Fred

Simon, Randall

Vitiello, Joe

Ward, Daryle

Witt, Kevin

Zeile, Todd

 

And the list of outfielders

 

Belle, Albert

Benard, Marvin

Bocachica, Hiram

Bragg, Darren

Brown, Adrian

Burks, Ellis

Christenson, Ryan

Cordero, Wil

Garcia, Karim

Glanville, Doug

Guerrero, Vladimir

Henderson, Rickey

Johnson, Rontrez

Jordan, Brian

Mabry, John

Martin, Al

Mateo, Ruben

McCarty, David

McLemore, Mark

Merced, Orlando

Mondesi, Raul

O'Leary, Troy

Owens, Eric

Palmeiro, Orlando

Payton, Jay

Petrick, Ben

Richard, Chris

Armondo Rios

Rivera, Ruben

Sadler, Donnie

Shinjo, Tsuyoshi

Singleton, Chris

Smith, Mark

Spencer, Shane

Surhoff, B.J.

Taylor, Reggie

Thames, Marcus

Vander Wal, John

Tsuyoshi?

 

Do koreans and japanese people speak the same language?

I dont think so, but im not totally sure.

No, Japanese, and korean languages, but they mite me similar like spanish and italian ect

No, Japanese, and korean languages, but they mite me similar like spanish and italian ect

hee seop and tsuyoshi could definetly get along, but our outfield is already good enough, i guess

Well i'm not sure but i think tsuyoshi signed in japan..

Well i'm not sure but i think tsuyoshi signed in japan..

o well

 

Forget that