January 2009 Transactions

Mariners · Post by **Mariners** » Wed Jan 07, 2009 1:33 pm

Rays wrote:I'm not sure about that comp as I think Snider's calling card is his power, while Ramirez is a 'not quite'. Not quite fast enough to play center, not quite enough arm for right, not quite enough power for left. He's going to have to maximize his potential to be a MLB'er, while Snider's bat made him a no doubter, even if he had a glove made of cement.

Hence "poorman's"! He reminds me of Travis simply based on 'Short HS Masher w/ no 'D', not a 'comp' by any means as Travis has what, 60-70 pounds on Ramirez? I was just surprised the guy was not drafted, that's all...

RedSox · Post by **RedSox** » Wed Jan 07, 2009 1:43 pm

DBacks wrote:
Rays wrote:I'm not sure about that comp as I think Snider's calling card is his power, while Ramirez is a 'not quite'. Not quite fast enough to play center, not quite enough arm for right, not quite enough power for left. He's going to have to maximize his potential to be a MLB'er, while Snider's bat made him a no doubter, even if he had a glove made of cement.
Hence "poorman's"! He reminds me of Travis simply based on 'Short HS Masher w/ no 'D', not a 'comp' by any means as Travis has what, 60-70 pounds on Ramirez? I was just surprised the guy was not drafted, that's all...

There's the rub. Snider is a masher. Ramirez is not. They're different types of hitters. I'd be surprised if Ramirez ever strikes out more than he walks while Snider's lowest K rate thusfar is 24.2%. They're really only similar in that both are vertically and defensively challenged.

PGC - UPDATE (5/15): The same debate about Ramirez’ hitting ability vs. his size and projection raged on this spring. He held up his end of the bargain, hitting .512-6-39 with 18 doubles, six triples and only three strikeouts. As usual with a high school prospect in this slot, it might all come down to signability as there seemed to be a number of scouts who fully recognize Ramirez’ superior hitting skills and tools.–DR

Twins · Post by **Twins** » Thu Jan 08, 2009 5:32 pm

Orioles release Angel Chavez

Twins · Post by **Twins** » Thu Jan 08, 2009 5:33 pm

Orioles sign Jonathan Still

Astros · Post by **Astros** » Fri Jan 09, 2009 11:18 am

Mariners release Rob Johnson

Cubs · Post by **Cubs** » Fri Jan 09, 2009 2:08 pm

BlueJays release Ryan Speier

Cubs · Post by **Cubs** » Fri Jan 09, 2009 2:08 pm

BlueJays sign Casper 0-Wells

DBacks · Post by **DBacks** » Sat Jan 10, 2009 1:34 pm

Cubs release Evan 7-Reed

DBacks · Post by **DBacks** » Sat Jan 10, 2009 1:34 pm

Cubs release Steven 7-Edlefsen

DBacks · Post by **DBacks** » Sat Jan 10, 2009 1:55 pm

Cubs release Stephen 7-Flake

DBacks · Post by **DBacks** » Sat Jan 10, 2009 2:05 pm

Cubs create Tim 8-Federowicz

DBacks · Post by **DBacks** » Sat Jan 10, 2009 2:07 pm

Cubs create Christopher 8-Carpenter

DBacks · Post by **DBacks** » Sat Jan 10, 2009 2:08 pm

Cubs create Anthony 8-Capra

DBacks · Post by **DBacks** » Sat Jan 10, 2009 2:09 pm

Cubs release Anthony 8-Capra

DBacks · Post by **DBacks** » Sat Jan 10, 2009 2:38 pm

Cubs create Gabriel 8-Jacobo

DBacks · Post by **DBacks** » Sat Jan 10, 2009 2:39 pm

I accidently created an extra Anthony Capra. I didn't realize Nats already had him, so please delete him.

Cubs · Post by **Cubs** » Sun Jan 11, 2009 12:11 pm

BlueJays release Shane 6-Robinson

Cubs · Post by **Cubs** » Sun Jan 11, 2009 12:26 pm

BlueJays release Doug Brocail

Cubs · Post by **Cubs** » Sun Jan 11, 2009 12:26 pm

BlueJays sign J.D. Martin

Pirates · Post by **Pirates** » Sun Jan 11, 2009 7:26 pm

Giants sign Augie Ojeda

Yankees · Post by **Yankees** » Mon Jan 12, 2009 12:32 am

Royals release Mitch Maier

Yankees · Post by **Yankees** » Mon Jan 12, 2009 12:33 am

Royals create Yasser 8-Gomez

Nationals · Post by **Nationals** » Mon Jan 12, 2009 4:39 am

Astros create Eric 8-Thames

Nationals · Post by **Nationals** » Mon Jan 12, 2009 4:40 am

Astros create Robert 8-Bundy

Dodgers · Post by **Dodgers** » Mon Jan 12, 2009 11:36 am

Dodgers release Kevin Millar