fangraphs.com - 1/24/2009
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Jon Heyman’s drew the ire of many a blog in the past, including numerous times this off-season alone, but his latest column features this nugget about Bobby Abreu :
Abreu is getting a bad rap by executives who are overemphasizing his defensive slippage. He’s still an adequate right ...
They Call Him Abreu
fangraphs.com 12/15/2008 — Much like with Pat Burrell and Raul Ibanez (Eric will have more on that signing later), Bobby Abreu ’s suitors have to understand and account his defensive shortcomings in order to accurately project his worth. Jon Heyman is reporting the Chicago ...
Where to Now, Bobby Abreu
jorgesaysno.blogspot.com 1/7/2009 — Talk about running out of options. With Milton Bradley and Pat Burrell signing with the Rays and Cubs respectively, one has to wonder where Abreu will wind up. Like many free agents, the market for Abreu has not developed and teams appear to be shying away from his high price tag. Remember, ...
The Productivity, Durability & Consistency Of Abreu
waswatching.com 1/19/2009 — Jerry Crasnick wrote this at ESPN.com a month ago, but, I didn’t see it until Friday when my print version of Baseball America showed up in the mail. It’s some interesting stats on Bobby Abreu:
In any number of categories, Abreu stacks ...
Would Abreu take one year 4MM
metsfever.blogspot.com 2/10/2009 — Apparently the door is open if Bobby Abreu really wants to stay in NY but he's going to have to take a one year 4MM contract. While it sounds like the Mets would bring Abreu aboard, they aren't willing to spend any more then that. I'd love to see Abreu sign but I can't see how he'd take that ...
Rumor: Abreu Wants Mets, is the Feeling Mutual?
nybaseballdigest.com 2/8/2009 — After talking to a league source, the feeling around the game is Bobby Abreu really wants to stay in New York, and with the Yankees not at all interested, he is very open to the idea of playing in Queens. The source says that Abreu had instructed his ...
One last word on Abreu...
metsfever.blogspot.com 2/12/2009 — Well all it took was a 5MM base salary and another 1MM in achieveable incentives. The Mets were said to be holding the line at under 4MM but Abreu was said to be willing to give a home town discount. I think the Mets will live to regret not finding the extra 3MM ( if it would have cost that) ...
Could Mets enter picture for Abreu?
fannation.com 2/3/2009 — After finally locking up their own free agent Oliver Perez to a $36-million, three-year deal that solidifies their rotation and works for all sides, the big question now in New York is whether the Mets might take a run at one of two great remaining ...
Plummeting Abreu Market
fangraphs.com 2/11/2009 — Though it may feel ages away, Spring Training is fast approaching, and for the first time in 11 seasons, Bobby Abreu has no idea where he will be playing. Abreu’s case has been documented numerous times here: his defense is poor and his bat, ...
Is the price right for Abreu....
metsfever.blogspot.com 2/8/2009 — For a team that was once considered the final resting place for careers, where only over the hill former all-stars and future Hall-of-Famers came for one last payday ( over pay that is) it's nice to see players still with something left willing to take a discount to come here. The two biggest ...
More New York Yankees Prospect Stuff —
Bleacher Report - MLB 1/25/2009
As is normally the case during this time of year there are a lot of stories about prospects. The latest comes from SNY.TV's Michael Salfino, who goes over the Yankees top ten prospects . (hat tip to WasWatching.com )
Baseball America editor John ...
Bobby Abreu Getting Desperate For A Deal —
Bleacher Report - MLB 1/27/2009
With just 18 days left until pitchers and catchers report, Bobby Abreu is still looking for a new outfield wall to be scared of. With not many takers, Abreu has lowered his expectations.
ESPN is reporting (behind the Insider wall, so I’m ...
