It is weird - he must become the permanent DH then? I can't see him displacing Overbay from the field.
I'm not sure what to make of this signing. The Big Hurt had a pretty good year last year....but he's old, had been injured a fair bit in the past, etc.
As for the pitching - yes, we need more pitching. And yes, Jiri, outslugging generally does not work.
However, almost everyone and their dog is looking for pitching. Including teams such as the NY Yankees, who will spend any amount that it takes (whether they are good or not - e.g. j. wright, pavano, etc). So with the market price being extremely high for pitching...do you effectively go for even more hitting and hope for the best?
Also, maybe this means a downgrade or stay at the approx level elsewhere. I.e. maybe we let both Zaun and Molina walk...and put in a kid or a cheaper defensive option.
WCE - as for Wells being traded for pitching...that is an intriguing idea. I think that is what, if you traded him, you would have to focus on getting back. But, that said, do you use a 38 yr old as his (wells) replacement? Frank may survive the year, but...I don't know.
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