5 Homers and 14 RBI's

[dhaab]

I know these games don't mean a thing, but Drew looks ready to go off this year. Anyone else anxious about this? I always hated how he never played hurt and ALWAYS seemed to have some kind of ailment, but if he stays healthy, he could really go off this year. I would really hate to see this, considering that we waited so long for him to do this for the Cards.

[kah2523]

Originally posted by dhaab@Mar 14 2004, 02:42 AM
Anyone else anxious about this?

No.

He doesn't play for us anymore.

And if Marquis, King, or Wainwright, or any combination of the above, comes through for the Cardinals, I'll be even LESS anxious. Sometimes you have to fish or cut bait, and that time was now for J.D. Drew, even if he shocks the crap out of everybody with 40 HR and 125 RBI this year.

[JWB]

Originally posted by kah2523+Mar 14 2004, 03:10 AM-->

QUOTE (kah2523 @ Mar 14 2004, 03:10 AM)

TTB Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 50788 Share Tweet #4 03-14-2004, 09:31 AM He is in his last contract year before full Free Agency. I have been speculating for some time that this would be the year he gets 500 ABs. I even have a bet with Scott that he gets 450. Even if he blows out this year and has a huge season ...next year he will be back to the same old JD and getting about 300 ABs. Good riddance. We waited long enough for him. Go Cards ...12 in 13. Comment Post Cancel WinstonSmith Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 10553 Share Tweet #5 03-14-2004, 10:08 AM You guys wanted him out so bad...... When you say to your neighbor, "We're having a loud party on Saturday night if that's alright with you," what you really mean is, "We're having a loud party on Saturday night." Comment Post Cancel TTB Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 50788 Share Tweet #6 03-14-2004, 10:16 AM Originally posted by WinstonSmith@Mar 14 2004, 10:08 AM You guys wanted him out so bad...... I had too many hopes for him for too long Now I can hope for Marquis and Wainright Go Cards ...12 in 13. Comment Post Cancel WinstonSmith Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 10553 Share Tweet #7 03-14-2004, 10:17 AM Originally posted by TTB+Mar 14 2004, 10:16 AM--> QUOTE (TTB @ Mar 14 2004, 10:16 AM) TTB Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 50788 Share Tweet #8 03-14-2004, 10:20 AM Originally posted by WinstonSmith+Mar 14 2004, 10:17 AM--> QUOTE (WinstonSmith @ Mar 14 2004, 10:17 AM) Originally posted by [email protected] 14 2004, 10:16 AM WinstonSmith Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 10553 Share Tweet #9 03-14-2004, 10:21 AM Yes we did. It was a rock and hard place with Drew. I just would have preferred to deal him somewhere in the AL, or at the very least somewhere other than Atlanta. When you say to your neighbor, "We're having a loud party on Saturday night if that's alright with you," what you really mean is, "We're having a loud party on Saturday night." Comment Post Cancel madyaks Super Moderator Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 47171 Share Tweet #10 03-14-2004, 10:24 AM The Braves were robbed, had they done a sign and trade that would be fine, but even if he has a breakout season he will be a FA next year and demand a ton of money the Braves can't pay. The Braves will be in the same spot the Cards were, they gave up some good players for a guy who can walk away. Be passionate about what you believe in, or why bother. Comment Post Cancel TTB Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 50788 Share Tweet #11 03-14-2004, 10:26 AM Originally posted by WinstonSmith@Mar 14 2004, 10:21 AM Yes we did. It was a rock and hard place with Drew. I just would have preferred to deal him somewhere in the AL, or at the very least somewhere other than Atlanta. Since he is from GA I think they felt they would have a good shot a re-signing him after this year which was probably a big factor Without that factor we probably don't get two young hard throwers At least he is not in our division, I'd have been pissed to see him in a Cubs uniform Go Cards ...12 in 13. Comment Post Cancel Previous template Next English (US) Deutsch (Du) English (US) French Spanish Help Contact Us Go to top Copyright © 2003-13, TippingPitchers.com Powered by vBulletin® Version 5.7.2 Copyright © 2023 vBulletin Solutions, Inc. All rights reserved. All times are GMT-6. This page was generated at 08:06 AM. Working... Yes No OK OK Cancel X

[TTB]

He is in his last contract year before full Free Agency. I have been speculating for some time that this would be the year he gets 500 ABs.

I even have a bet with Scott that he gets 450.

Even if he blows out this year and has a huge season ...next year he will be back to the same old JD and getting about 300 ABs.

Good riddance. We waited long enough for him.

[WinstonSmith]

You guys wanted him out so bad......

[TTB]

Originally posted by WinstonSmith@Mar 14 2004, 10:08 AM
You guys wanted him out so bad......

I had too many hopes for him for too long


Now I can hope for Marquis and Wainright

[WinstonSmith]

Originally posted by TTB+Mar 14 2004, 10:16 AM-->

QUOTE (TTB @ Mar 14 2004, 10:16 AM)

TTB Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 50788 Share Tweet #8 03-14-2004, 10:20 AM Originally posted by WinstonSmith+Mar 14 2004, 10:17 AM--> QUOTE (WinstonSmith @ Mar 14 2004, 10:17 AM) Originally posted by [email protected] 14 2004, 10:16 AM WinstonSmith Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 10553 Share Tweet #9 03-14-2004, 10:21 AM Yes we did. It was a rock and hard place with Drew. I just would have preferred to deal him somewhere in the AL, or at the very least somewhere other than Atlanta. When you say to your neighbor, "We're having a loud party on Saturday night if that's alright with you," what you really mean is, "We're having a loud party on Saturday night." Comment Post Cancel madyaks Super Moderator Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 47171 Share Tweet #10 03-14-2004, 10:24 AM The Braves were robbed, had they done a sign and trade that would be fine, but even if he has a breakout season he will be a FA next year and demand a ton of money the Braves can't pay. The Braves will be in the same spot the Cards were, they gave up some good players for a guy who can walk away. Be passionate about what you believe in, or why bother. Comment Post Cancel TTB Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 50788 Share Tweet #11 03-14-2004, 10:26 AM Originally posted by WinstonSmith@Mar 14 2004, 10:21 AM Yes we did. It was a rock and hard place with Drew. I just would have preferred to deal him somewhere in the AL, or at the very least somewhere other than Atlanta. Since he is from GA I think they felt they would have a good shot a re-signing him after this year which was probably a big factor Without that factor we probably don't get two young hard throwers At least he is not in our division, I'd have been pissed to see him in a Cubs uniform Go Cards ...12 in 13. Comment Post Cancel Previous template Next English (US) Deutsch (Du) English (US) French Spanish Help Contact Us Go to top Copyright © 2003-13, TippingPitchers.com Powered by vBulletin® Version 5.7.2 Copyright © 2023 vBulletin Solutions, Inc. All rights reserved. All times are GMT-6. This page was generated at 08:06 AM. Working... Yes No OK OK Cancel X

[TTB]

Originally posted by WinstonSmith+Mar 14 2004, 10:17 AM-->

QUOTE (WinstonSmith @ Mar 14 2004, 10:17 AM)

Originally posted by [email protected] 14 2004, 10:16 AM WinstonSmith Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 10553 Share Tweet #9 03-14-2004, 10:21 AM Yes we did. It was a rock and hard place with Drew. I just would have preferred to deal him somewhere in the AL, or at the very least somewhere other than Atlanta. When you say to your neighbor, "We're having a loud party on Saturday night if that's alright with you," what you really mean is, "We're having a loud party on Saturday night." Comment Post Cancel madyaks Super Moderator Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 47171 Share Tweet #10 03-14-2004, 10:24 AM The Braves were robbed, had they done a sign and trade that would be fine, but even if he has a breakout season he will be a FA next year and demand a ton of money the Braves can't pay. The Braves will be in the same spot the Cards were, they gave up some good players for a guy who can walk away. Be passionate about what you believe in, or why bother. Comment Post Cancel TTB Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 50788 Share Tweet #11 03-14-2004, 10:26 AM Originally posted by WinstonSmith@Mar 14 2004, 10:21 AM Yes we did. It was a rock and hard place with Drew. I just would have preferred to deal him somewhere in the AL, or at the very least somewhere other than Atlanta. Since he is from GA I think they felt they would have a good shot a re-signing him after this year which was probably a big factor Without that factor we probably don't get two young hard throwers At least he is not in our division, I'd have been pissed to see him in a Cubs uniform Go Cards ...12 in 13. Comment Post Cancel Previous template Next English (US) Deutsch (Du) English (US) French Spanish Help Contact Us Go to top Copyright © 2003-13, TippingPitchers.com Powered by vBulletin® Version 5.7.2 Copyright © 2023 vBulletin Solutions, Inc. All rights reserved. All times are GMT-6. This page was generated at 08:06 AM. Working... Yes No OK OK Cancel X

[WinstonSmith]

Yes we did.

It was a rock and hard place with Drew.

I just would have preferred to deal him somewhere in the AL, or at the very least somewhere other than Atlanta.

[madyaks]

The Braves were robbed, had they done a sign and trade that would be fine, but even if he has a breakout season he will be a FA next year and demand a ton of money the Braves can't pay.
The Braves will be in the same spot the Cards were, they gave up some good players for a guy who can walk away.

[TTB]

Originally posted by WinstonSmith@Mar 14 2004, 10:21 AM
Yes we did.

It was a rock and hard place with Drew.

I just would have preferred to deal him somewhere in the AL, or at the very least somewhere other than Atlanta.

Since he is from GA I think they felt they would have a good shot a re-signing him after this year which was probably a big factor

Without that factor we probably don't get two young hard throwers

At least he is not in our division, I'd have been pissed to see him in a Cubs uniform