Andruw Jones??

by sox19 on Jan 2, 2009 8:09 PM EST

Ok how about this, Red Sox sign Jones as a 4th outfielder to go with Bay, Jacoby, and Drew. it makes perfect sense because he needs a good team to try and revamp his career and being a 4th outfielder for a World Series competitive team would be great for us and him. Red Sox need a 4th outfielder that can play weeks on end because J.D Drew always gets hurt or if Jacoby doesnt step it up this year. he is a perfect fit for us. we dont need a high price player like Texiera. remember we scored the second most runs in the league and most of those coming after we traded Ramirez.

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Nah

Pass. Solid defender, but Coco is/was actually just as good. It would almost make as much sense to trade for Coco back.

Well, I'll appreciate for you to keep my zingers outta your mouth!

by BoSox415 on Jan 2, 2009 8:18 PM EST reply actions

Just like

how guys said on here about Adam Dunn, it’s too many k’s to come off the bench. Plus, I don’t think he’ll go anywhere to be a 4th outfielder. He’ll probably be traded to the Mets to be their right fielder.

by DirtySouthSox on Jan 2, 2009 9:39 PM EST reply actions

Dunn is not a bench player.

As for Jones, I don’t see it happening.

by Schulz on Jan 3, 2009 12:46 PM EST up reply actions

You really want to give 200-300 ABs...

…to a guy who’ll strike out 100-150 times if he hits that often? Because if that’s an option, sign me — I’ll cost a lot less.

by RSNexile on Jan 2, 2009 9:53 PM EST reply actions

No thank you

the guy sat on the Dodgers bench bc he wouldnt get into shape in 08. Not a big fan of AJ, but I would consider Juan Pierre, if the Dodgers paid for most of his deal.

by SoxAcumen on Jan 3, 2009 11:08 AM EST reply actions

It'd be a trade, not a signing, btw.

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by bdalebs on Jan 3, 2009 7:51 PM EST reply actions

Unless the Dodgers release him before spring training,

which would make him a FA.

by Schulz on Jan 4, 2009 12:41 PM EST up reply actions

He had his contract restructured.

Smells like a trade.

by bdalebs on Jan 4, 2009 4:24 PM EST up reply actions

Yes, but

The trade market for Jones is pretty much non-existent. Restructuring the contract does make him more tradable, but it also gives the Dodgers more financial flexibility in 2009. Should they release him, they only have to pay him $5MM this year, rather than $15MM.

by Schulz on Jan 4, 2009 11:26 PM EST up reply actions

No to Jones.

By the way is anyone else annoyed by his name? Imagine if we all talked like that…
“My numu is Andruw Junus und Um thu bust busubull pluyur uvur! Gu Yunkuus!”

"It's just a tiny little nick, but it hurts when I get champagne in there."
- Jason Bay, on getting spiked scoring the winning run in ALDS Game Four.

by 0157H7 on Jan 3, 2009 11:31 PM EST reply actions

Umm... it's his parents fault.

Only the “e” is replaced with a “u.”

by bdalebs on Jan 4, 2009 4:25 PM EST up reply actions

JONES?

Andrew, nope.

How bout Indiana?

"Loyal? I'm the most loyal player money can buy."
- Dodgers, Astros, Brewers, A's & Angels pitcher Don Sutton

by CubFreak on Jan 4, 2009 9:24 PM EST up reply actions

you are sounding a bit racist...

Jones grew up in Curaçao, Netherland Antilles, so my guest that his first name is a dutch variation of Andrew.. Stop with the slurs, he has won more gold gloves than you have had hot meals, so show a little respect.

by superferret on Jan 5, 2009 10:46 PM EST up reply actions

“he was won more gold gloves than you have had hot meals” brilliant.

by BTLove on Jan 6, 2009 3:35 AM EST up reply actions

Oh he meant Andruw Jones

The same one that the Dodger’s DON’T want

"Loyal? I'm the most loyal player money can buy."
- Dodgers, Astros, Brewers, A's & Angels pitcher Don Sutton

by CubFreak on Jan 4, 2009 9:36 PM EST reply actions

Umm... what?

You lost me.

by bdalebs on Jan 5, 2009 6:45 PM EST up reply actions

jones can't hit

Jones is out of shape, he has shown that he can’t handle either a breaking ball or a fastball. There is no point in taking Jones, no matter if he was a gold glove centerfielder.

by superferret on Jan 5, 2009 10:43 PM EST reply actions