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12-05-2012, 12:51 PM
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0% chance that he is worse than Brent Morel.
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12-05-2012, 01:06 PM
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I'm not a big fan of signing a 33 year old mediocre player to a 3 year deal. At least Teahen had upside.
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12-05-2012, 01:11 PM
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Not a bad deal.
Look what Angel Pagan just got from the Giants.
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12-05-2012, 01:12 PM
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I think they had no choice.
One, Keppinger should be a solid #2 hitter. I think that will really help this team. Two, it looks obvious that Youkilis will get either a year for $10-12 million, or two-years for $20+ million. No way is that a good signing for us. Three, the chances of acquiring anyone either at or between Keppinger and Youkilis skill set without spending a lot or giving up a ton was remote. Four, he will have maybe a third of the K's Morel, Hudson, and Youkilis totaled, meaning a more versatile batter in that spot. And lastly, defensively he is better than Youkilis by far. Quote:
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12-05-2012, 01:14 PM
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 Both of these guys were extremely late bloomers. While it doesn't always follow, most late bloomers tend to fall off a cliff really early. I like Keppinger. I don't like the deal. Even if it was our best option.
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12-05-2012, 01:22 PM
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Desperate times calls for desperate measures. Youk was not a solution and wouldnt be had, Morel will be playing a harp soon, Sanchez isnt ready and may never be ready, Viciedo would be a carnival show at 3rd, so 3yrs at 4m each is what had to be done.
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12-05-2012, 01:26 PM
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Awesome pickup. I've been calling for this guy to fill the 3B hole since before FA started, and I've been a fan of Keppinger since he's been with the Astros.
Perfect #2 bat for our lineup, especially considering the cost and experience issues with other options. Plus $4M for a good contact hitter isn't an exhorbitant number. Sounds like we beat out both the Cubs and Yanks for his services. Well done Mr. Hahn. Now about that catching issue.
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12-05-2012, 01:30 PM
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 We just solved the 3B situation by signing a guy who hits for average and gets on base. Which is what this team needs. Give me a break.
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12-05-2012, 01:32 PM
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Given our situation and the fact that a boffo, blockbuster option is not a reasonable possibility, I find Keppinger a very sound solution--me likee. Certainly beats the prospect of having Morel or a disintegrating Youk there all year.
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12-05-2012, 01:34 PM
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The third year at age 35 scares me a bit.
On the upside, with the stick he looks like the anti-Dunn. Total of 173 K's in over 2700 PA's in his career.
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12-05-2012, 01:34 PM
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12-05-2012, 01:46 PM
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I like the deal, gives us help at 3B immediately with a guy who rarely strikes out and has decent OBP. I didnt want to pay Youk the money it likes like he will receive, it can be better spent on a starter or a catcher. In today's baseball world $4 million per annum is a below average salary. Gives us better bench depth too in the future if Sanchez comes up next year or if we obtain a 3B prospect for Floyd....
... and I agree that the comparison to Teahan is off base... Keppinger has been a more consistnt two way player and is a known quantity
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12-05-2012, 01:49 PM
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I like this move. If the Sox manage to find a good third baseman to fulfill the starting role next year, Keppinger could slide into a supersub role and give you solid output, offensively and defensively.
He's not THE piece, but he is certainly A piece. Good signing Mr. Hahn. Now get a catcher and a reliever or two, and we are good.
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12-05-2012, 01:49 PM
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As most know I watch most of the Rays games and Keppinger is a solid contact hitter. Trouble in TB is that Madden plays musical infielders a lot especially with Longoria missing a large part of last season. One never got the feeling of how guys played at any one position because they were constantly moved around. I still think Keppinger can be our answer at 3b and fill the role of a number 2 hitter in the lineup.
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