Hypothetically, which two opposing players would you choose to join your team for the stretch run this year? You're not going to build your team around these guys, so picking young, unproven players might not be your best bet. You don't have to worry about giving up anything.
As a Mets fan, pitching is definitely where we need help right now (though another bat wouldn't hurt). With lefties Leiter and Glavine as the 1-2 guys in the rotation, I'll go with Jason Schmidt. He's the best pitcher in baseball right now. They also need some bullpen help. An 7th-8th inning guy is what they really need. Paul Quantrill has been lights out, so I'll go with him.
Who are your picks for your favorite team? Maybe it will help pass the time until work is over.
Josh H
07-09-04, 01:46 PM
Brave's need a starting pitcher and a power hitter at first or left field.
I too would probably go with Jason Schmidt for the pitcher. For the power, Pujols at first would be my top choice. Realistically, trying to get Magglio Ordonez to stick a 1B or LF is more plausible, given that he comes back healthy.
wabio
07-09-04, 01:53 PM
Except for maybe the Astros and Cubs.......everybody needs pitching.
wabio
07-09-04, 01:54 PM
Is this a free for all.....or are we only allowed to pick players who have a chance of being moved?
MrX
07-09-04, 01:55 PM
Jason Schmidt
Carlos Beltran
B.A.
07-09-04, 01:57 PM
Originally posted by wabio
Except for maybe the Astros and Cubs.......everybody needs pitching. I would say they both need pitching more than the Cardinals do.
Even though I don't think the Cardinals need to fiddle w/ their team chemistry too much, it MIGHT be nice to see:
Steve Finley/Carlos Beltran - to play left field and center when Edmonds needs a day off or gets hurt.
Randy Johnson - a good lefty starter would be nice.
The Twins - need a quality starter and a power hitter.
wabio
07-09-04, 01:58 PM
I'd take David Ortiz and Curt Schilling from Boston. That would pretty much guarantee the Yanks make it to the playoffs. :D
Tommy_Harn
07-09-04, 01:58 PM
Originally posted by wabio
Is this a free for all.....or are we only allowed to pick players who have a chance of being moved?
This is more of a fantasy question . . . take whoever you want. Guys that fill needs for your ballclubs. Or, I guess you could just grab a couple guys from your main competition.
grrrah
07-09-04, 02:04 PM
I think the giants could use ARod and Randy Johnson... Toss in Mariano Rivera for the hell of it too...
Luddy
07-09-04, 02:22 PM
Giants need another starter and big bat.
Sheets and Vlad
MikeBunting
07-09-04, 05:15 PM
KC Royals:
Mickey Morandini
Jeff Blauser
Hey, it can't get any worse....
the aftermath
07-09-04, 05:21 PM
Originally posted by Luddy
Giants need another starter and big bat.
Sheets and Vlad And bullpen help.
Applejack
07-09-04, 05:43 PM
For the Mets, I would take Randy Johnson and Pudge Rodriguez
The mets could finally bench Jason Phillips and his .217 average with no power and this would fill the biggest weakness in the lineup.
Randy Johnson would be the innings eater that this team needs. Great power arm in a rotation of soft tossers and WS experience. Though, maybe Schmidt would be a better choice because with RJ the Mets might be too left handed.
Dabaomb
07-09-04, 05:50 PM
For the Yankees, gimme Eric Gagne & Jason Schmidt.
Luddy
07-09-04, 06:00 PM
Originally posted by the aftermath
And bullpen help.
Don't you just love Felix's one pitch outside fastball. He's been fooling them all year.
wabio
07-09-04, 06:27 PM
Originally posted by Luddy
Don't you just love Felix's one pitch outside fastball. He's been fooling them all year.
I'm assuming you're talking about Rodriguez....because Heredia just lays hangers over the middle of the plate. :yack:
Luddy
07-09-04, 06:39 PM
Originally posted by wabio
I'm assuming you're talking about Rodriguez....because Heredia just lays hangers over the middle of the plate. :yack: Yeah Felix Rodriquez, he needs to develop a changeup, something other than a 97mph predictable fastball. And I still don't know why Wayne Franklin remains in the Giants bullpen.
FantasticVSDoom
07-09-04, 08:56 PM
Well to go cosmic on us all here...I want the Derek Lowe from the past 2 years and the Nomar from a few years ago back. But to pick actual players on other teams, maybe Vladimir Guerrero and Randy Johnson.
Da Thrilla
07-10-04, 12:23 AM
I'd take Ortiz back from Boston!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :mad:
Jeremy517
07-10-04, 12:42 AM
Can I choose a general manager instead for the Mariners salary dump run?
huh?
07-10-04, 07:50 AM
Nomar and Lowe
The red sox need to pick these guys up, and if they can get them, they would have a shot at the playoffs.
Quake1028
07-10-04, 09:45 AM
Randy Johnson and Carlos Beltran.
zuffy
07-10-04, 12:37 PM
Easy. Bonds and Randy Johnson for the Yankees.
FantasticVSDoom
07-10-04, 01:44 PM
Nomar and Lowe
The red sox need to pick these guys up, and if they can get them, they would have a shot at the playoffs.
...Hey you cant have those guys, I picked those 2 for my team!
Lee Harvey Oswald
07-10-04, 08:01 PM
Eddie Guardado and Omar Vizquel to the Cubs.
twikoff
07-10-04, 08:07 PM
Originally posted by Josh Hinkle
Brave's need a starting pitcher and a power hitter at first or left field.
I too would probably go with Jason Schmidt for the pitcher. For the power, Pujols at first would be my top choice. Realistically, trying to get Magglio Ordonez to stick a 1B or LF is more plausible, given that he comes back healthy.
i was just coming in to say the same thing (well, the needs)
but since we are just talking about the stretch run of this season.. and dont have to look long term
I would go with schilling and bonds
chrisih8u
07-10-04, 08:11 PM
Nobody wants El Scorcho for the playoff run?
For the Sox, Ill take Jason Schmidt and Mark Mulder.
twikoff
07-10-04, 08:15 PM
Originally posted by chrisih8u
Nobody wants El Scorcho for the playoff run?
For the Sox, Ill take Jason Schmidt and Mark Mulder.
you know
i half expected you to use a different strategy..
pick 2 big name players to help the red sox
but take them both from a team that the sox would competing with down the stretch
(not naming any specific team) ;)
chrisih8u
07-10-04, 08:18 PM
Originally posted by twikoff
you know
i half expected you to use a different strategy..
pick 2 big name players to help the red sox
but take them both from a team that the sox would competing with down the stretch
(not naming any specific team) ;)
Wabio already did that to the Red Sox. :) I thought about taking Rivera, but figured a team could always use a dominant starting pitcher.
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