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Matt Macri - Rockies for Ramon Ortiz - Twins

Good trade for the Twins.  This Macri guy had a down season last year but has rebounded nicely.  He may end up being a utility guy but there are people out there that consider him to have a Jeff Kent upside.

I'd say that is doubtful at this point, but I'm still liking the trade as a Twins fan.  Of course I would've been happy getting rid of Ortiz for a bullpen catcher.

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Getting ANYTHING for Ortiz is pretty nice and it looks like macri can play a litte but, one thing, Jeff Kent?? When he was his age he hit 21 Homers and drave in 81 and hit .270 while playing 2b for the METS and regardless of what some people think, has HOF crdentials so I gotta call BS there. Some people May think Macri has Kent upside but, they are CRAZY if they do :) He IS 6-9 in three games at AAA so maybe he's a late bloomer but he didn't hit at AA until he second try at 24.

by casejud on Aug 16, 2007 12:28 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

perhaps
Yeah the Jeff Kent comment is from some people on this site.  I'd say it is far fetched for sure.  BUT I mentioned it because it shows a higher upside than a Utility guy.  Hopefully he can be somewhere in between.

by babaoriley7 on Aug 16, 2007 12:53 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

That sounds good
But, even if he turns out to be a useful utility guy that would be okay.

Nothing to do with you but, I get a little annoyed with the concept of comps for a players "upside" on here sometimes. Just when it appears to not really meen anything like the guy who argued that Chris young of the D'backs upside was Willie Mays. Sure, maybe in freakin' OUTER SPACE! I just think there is a little more certainty as to how a player will turn out although thibngs happen and, players will surprise.

Sometimes you can go out on a limb with these things though and Macri aint never gonna be a Jeff Kent and Chris Young sure nuff aint no Willie Mays :)

by casejud on Aug 16, 2007 1:00 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ramon Ortiz
for a 6 pack of Coors Golden would have been a steal, so the fact that they might have gotten something in return is just gravy.

Macri will be a big league regular for a couple of seasons and then get overpaid by some other team.  See:  Terry Ryan dumping useless parts on unsuspecting parties ex: Roberto Kelly for Joe Mays and Buck Buchanon for Jason Bartlett

by Terry Ryan Jr on Aug 16, 2007 4:37 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

My favorite....
Dave Hollins for David Arias!

by cooper7d7 on Aug 16, 2007 4:39 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

A ball
Those deals were all major league players for A-ball prospects. You can add Romero for Casilla to that list. I suspect Macri was grabbed to fill out the current AAA roster rather than because he is a much of a prospect.

by TT on Aug 16, 2007 4:44 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

End of an era...
...or maybe just a bloated ERA on the Twins' stat and payroll ledger.  Oh Ramon, how we hardly knew ye.

by Jaerbesan on Aug 16, 2007 5:26 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Tossed Sidney Ponson on the ERA bonfire yet?
I mean, the blubber alone has to provide enough fuel for the rest of the season, playoffs included...
"...and the only things I've found better than listening to Vin Scully are listening to Keith Jackson and uncut cocaine." (bleedjaxblue)

by drjayphd on Aug 16, 2007 6:08 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sidney Ponson
His blubber has enough fuel to create an eternal flame.

by Bravesin07 on Aug 16, 2007 11:53 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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