Comments on: Enjoying our sweet time & Trades

By: The Baseball Zealot

The Baseball Zealot — Tue, 01 Aug 2006 21:01:05 +0000

Luis Aparacio?? we’ve had this discussion before haven’t we, DS?

Aparacio- lifetime .311 OBP.

Dusty should love Izturis.

By: leeknay

leeknay — Tue, 01 Aug 2006 16:18:50 +0000

Surely the Cubs could have gotten more in return for both Maddux and Walker, especially Maddux. Plus they had to throw in cash on those deals? I don’t think Hendry did a good job at all here.

By: DonS

DonS — Tue, 01 Aug 2006 12:46:05 +0000

Cesar Izturis. He has one Gold Glove and has been on one All-Star team. I would compare his total game to Royce Clayton’s. Most pitchers would like to pitch in front of Royce: He makes every defense better.

If healthy, I think that’s his likely career. And there is worse out there. Playing regularly. Seems like a pretty good trade for the Cubs.

Per Baseball Reference, Izturis’ most similar player at age 25 – that’s now – is Luis Aparicio. And, Yes, I’m as shocked as you are.

The Cubs took advantage of the Dodgers over-paying of Rafael Furcal to pick up a decent shortstop. At least you KNOW he can field.