Weekend Chum Bucket

by craig on Jan 17, 2009 9:30 AM EST in News and Rumors

We made it to the weekend, Yay Us!

If you didn't see the article Fishcrazy linked to in yesterday's Chum Bucket, you may want to take the time to read it. It basically is about how the Marlins front office is having internal discussions about Andruw Jones. Internal discussions really don't mean much, but it is conceivable it could lead to something more. Which begs the question: didn't the Marlins try this last year with Jacque Jones? And if I remember correctly, it didn't work. If the club wants to invite him to camp to see what he has left in the tank, then fine. Just as long as he is trying out for the 4th outfielder position.

But enough about that from me at least. You can discuss away.

In other sports, the NFL's playoffs continue on Sunday. The Heat continue on the road playing both Saturday and Sunday. The Panthers head up to Tampa for a game on Saturday. Also, there are college games galore.

Should you want to take a break from sports and discuss anything from cow tipping to auto repair to how to look innocent in a lineup. This is the place.

It is the Weekend Chum Bucket where everything is fair game.

Have a Great Weekend!

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Andruw Jones

Please no.

4 years ago he was a great fielder who could hit a home run. I remember that any fly ball hit anywhere near center field was an automatic out. But he’s gotten old and infirm quickly. Now he can’t swing without falling down, and he no longer can field his position.

The Dodgers still owe him over 20 million. Let him retire and enjoy his money.

All those great outfielder prospects we have in the minors and they want Andruw Jones? I hope this like the Pedro Martinez rumor: Pure bunk.

The fans in Atlanta took to calling him Lesser Jones in his last year or two.

by jrhana on Jan 17, 2009 11:13 AM EST reply actions

But that's what the Marlins do.

They take fliers on damaged goods and see how they pan out. They’ve done it with Benitez, Lo Duca Proctor, Jacque Jones, Todd Jones, Al Leiter (v.2.0) and considered Turnbow, too. And I’m sure there’s many more that I can’t think of at the moment.

If these guys work out, then the Marlins look like geniuses…they come in with low expectations and bargain-basement salaries—one either loaded with incentives or being paid by the previous club that dropped them. And if they don’t work out, the Marlins simply cast them off.

If Jones can still hit and field, then by all means, they should sign him. He’d be a nice insurance policy if Hermida keeps floundering. I’d much prefer Jones in the OF or the bench over some middling prospect like Brett Carroll. Forget the “plan,” just field the best team.

Of course, that’s the theoretical argument. In reality, Jones seems to be completely used up. He was lousy his last year in Atlanta, and historically awful in L.A. But who knows? Maybe he just needs an attitude adjustment and a good hitting instructor. If there’s any team were a player can work through his issues in a low-pressure environment, the Marlins are it.

by Fishcrazy on Jan 17, 2009 10:49 PM EST up reply actions