Re: ESPN Headlines - Big Trade

[EMAIL PROTECTED] (Nelson Lu) wrote in message news:<[EMAIL PROTECTED]>...
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> Dvd Avins <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
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> >> http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=1671120
> >>
> >> Der[r]ek Lee was traded for Hee SEop Choi.
> >>
> >> When I looked at work the headline read 'Marlins start shedding payroll'
>  or
> >> something to that effect.  Now it says 'Cubs Land Big Fish'
> >>
> >> Anyway you slice it this is an upgrade for the Marlins - Has Neyer had any
> >> influence with the other hacks at ESPN?
> >
> >Isn't there a PTNBL involved?
> 
> Right, but the PTBNL goes from Chicago to Florida.  So, unless that PTBNL is
> a real albatross, it only makes the trade even more in favor of the Marlins.
> 
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Lee's home/road splits the last three years:

        BA / OBP/ SLG
Home:  .242/.371/.419
Road:  .297/.388/.591

Pro Player has been a tough park for right handed gap hitters.  I
expect Lee's numbers to jump next year playing half his games at
Wrigley.  He'll be 28 next year and probably still has some growth
left as a hitter.  It wouldn't surprise me at all if he makes the All
Star team and finishes with a .950+ OPS.

Choi has promise but is still a wildcard.  He could progress, or he
could struggle to be the next Tony Clark.  Florida is looking to dump
salary, though, and Choi will offer more bang for the buck.  I think
the trade makes sense for both teams.