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Why Not? Perennial All-Star

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Was there any kind of consensus around here when TOR signed him to the contract? At the time, was it viewed as smart or dumb?

I don't think many here or elsewhere thought it was out of line at the time. He was entering his age 27 season, seemingly poised for super-stardom. But instead of blossoming, he went the opposite direction.

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TyCobb Perennial All-Star

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Have you seen his contract?!

Even with his awful year he is still worth 5 million so far.

Moving him to CF where he is a 12.8 UZR/150 in 834.1 innings is a smart move for the club. Unless of course you feel that this isn't a 1 year slump.

Year...wOBA

2004---.323

2005---.303

2006---.365

2007---.368

2008---.350

2009---.329

A .340 wOBA in CF would make his contract worth it.

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Have you seen his contract?!

Yep....And when he moves to CF, it will be pretty reasonable...Comiskey is a pretty good hitters park...He has been on a decline the last few years but if he can be a 775-800 OPS guy, he will be worth his contract because his defense is that good.

The WS have the money and a need in CF...Its a great move by them.

By adding Rios and Peavy in the last few weeks, the WS are really putting themselves to be in good shape long term.

They have a lot of talent on that team.

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