12.22.04
Dodgers draw Drew, dump Cora
At first I thought this was the Dodgers going after a guy who’s a lot of hat and not much cowboy. He was a prized prospect seven years ago, rejecting the Phillies in favor of the Cardinals (C’mon, do you blame him?) But looking at his career numbers, he’s a solid player and last year was fourth in on-base average and runs scored and fifth in triples and walks. He came in sixth in the MVP voting. It doesn’t make up for losing Beltre, but it ain’t bad. Ironically, this was apparently the missing piece to the deal involving the Cubiczirconiumbacks and the YANKEES, Inc. (who are close to signing Carlos Beltran and are certain to still get the BIG UNIT).
Sadly Alex Cora is a Dodger no more. I’m a bit stunned. Cora and Izturis made for a solid middle infield. They lacked power, but it was a treat to think the Dodger defense was solid for once. Kent obviously provides more power.
I wonder if beginning with dumping of LoDuca and Mota if the Dodgers haven’t shown a penchant for fixing one hole by creating another. Apparently the team believes Hee Sop Choi is their guy at first.
Two Fat Guys Talking About Baseball said,
December 22, 2004 at 12:22 am
BIG DEAL
The Dodgers apparently pulled out of a deal that has been rumored for days. The deal would have sent Shawn Green, Yancy Brz(some vowels and stuff) and Brad Penny to Arizona. The BIG NEWS would have been the BIG UNIT going to the BIG APPLE, where he wou…
Mike Gardner said,
December 30, 2004 at 12:25 am
I do not believe that Beltre is going to come close to re[peating what he did last year, but the Dodgers still could do much better on the pitchiing prospects. Who do they have for a starting five?
Steven Gardner said,
December 30, 2004 at 12:18 pm
To answer that, go to http://www.twofatguys.net/archives/2004/12/29/it-doesnt-look-good-for-la/trackback/