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Originally posted by Snakeeye@Jan 12 2005, 10:24 PM
Not unexpected, but Hillenbrand is one of the most overrated players in the game, imo. He's an average hitter, but doesnt get on base enough for his average, nor does he have a ton of power.
I'm just glad we didnt pay a huge price for him, though I'd just have soon held onto the pitching prospect.
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Yah, I agree for the most part. Didn;t Hillenbrand ,lose his job to Chad Tracey in Arizona last year (yeah, I know, Chad Who...?)?
Also, doesn't Hillenbrand kind of go against JP's preachings if you will - i.e. his OBP isn't nearly what you would think JP would be looking for, etc?
Interesting move nonetheless.
I hear that they still have a handful of millions to spend yet?