Per Baseball Ref, Rafael Palmeiro seriously considering making a comeback to MLB

[Il BuonO]

Just now, SteveA said:

From an ESPN article:

 

I’m sure Preston is thrilled.

[sportsfan8703]

I’m pretty sure Otis Nixon was 75 when he played. Or at least he looked it. 

[PaulFolk]

How nice for him that he wants to come back. It's not exactly up to him, though.

I would like to let all 30 MLB clubs know that I, too, am interested in signing with a team. My chances are probably just as good as Raffy's.

[Danielos38]

I am announcing my intention to play Major League Baseball.  

[Frobby]

It’s like tying your shoes?    That’s the most ridiculous thing I’ve ever heard.   Last I checked, there weren’t a lot of reflexes involved in tying your shoes.    

[Morgan423]

1 hour ago, SteveA said:

Played some outfield when he came up with the Cubs, I believe.

Might be an improvement out in RF over Trumbo.

 

1 hour ago, Il BuonO said:

Low bar.

Indeed.  Some of the posters on this board might be improvements over Trumbo (defensively at least).

[murph]

6 minutes ago, Frobby said:

It’s like tying your shoes?    That’s the most ridiculous thing I’ve ever heard.   Last I checked, there weren’t a lot of reflexes involved in tying your shoes.    

Ken Wyman was just going nuts on the tieing your shoes comment, I didn't know what he was referencing until just now.  Wow, just wow.   

[pastorfan]

4 hours ago, TommyPickles said:

https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2017/12/rafael-palmeiro-seeks-to-defy-odds-with-mlb-comeback.html

Something fun for the offseason.

He's 53. Duquette quoted in the article.

Palmeiro says there's "no doubt" he could still handle playing in MLB. Also he doesn't want to start in the minors.

Could be better than Davis.

[Frobby]

4 minutes ago, pastorfan said:

Could be better than Davis.

He’d probably have better strike zone judgment (at this point, who doesn’t?) but I’m sure he couldn’t actually hit major league pitching.

[Legend_Of_Joey]

2 minutes ago, Frobby said:

He’d probably have better strike zone judgment (at this point, who doesn’t?) but I’m sure he couldn’t actually hit major league pitching.

Atleast he would swing (probably.)

[Il BuonO]

The Orioles signing a 53 year old Rafael Palmeiro would not surprise me.

[Moose Milligan]

2 hours ago, sportsfan8703 said:

I’m pretty sure Otis Nixon was 75 when he played. Or at least he looked it. 

Cocaine is a hell of a drug.

[turtlebowl]

I'm not surprised by Raffy's comments.  Saw a special on him a couple years ago (can't remember what channel) and he said without doubt, he could still play in the majors.  It would be interesting to follow even though reality will likely not be kind to him.

[El Gordo]

I'm a big Raffy fan. What would it hurt to let him give it  a shot in ST.

[murph]

2 minutes ago, El Gordo said:

I'm a big Raffy fan. What would it hurt to let him give it  a shot in ST.

His lower back probably, his hips, maybe a bout of sciatica?