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[Corkey_for_President]

Don't be such a whiny bitch. My point was that I would have liked this move much better a few year ago. If that''s another "duh" for you, quit reading my posts, dick breath.

[JuTMSY4]

who's the bitch

Don't be such a whiny bitch. My point was that I would have liked this move much better a few year ago. If that''s another "duh" for you, quit reading my posts, dick breath.

get a clue, ace

[rothdawg]

Andrew McCutchen 3-year deal pending physical. Yuck.

Agreed....meh.

[SOS Crunchy]

Not thrilled about this but also not about to jump ship. Great clubhouse guy who at the very least could provide a solid platoon talent.

I also don't think this rules out Harper and moreso points towards an Odubel/Williams trade.

[Snakebitten]

They spent $50M for a declining player who will put up similar numbers as Nick Williams. Now we get to hear them spin those 'intangibles' we heard last year about Santana. Nice.

[Snakebitten]

Great clubhouse guy who at the very least could provide a solid platoon talent.

Exhibit A

[nerd]

They spent $50M for a declining player who will put up similar numbers as Nick Williams. Now we get to hear them spin those 'intangibles' we heard last year about Santana. Nice.

he's a better player than Nick Williams, even given his age. Gets on base and plays better defense.

you could have Harper, Herrera/Quinn and then a possible platoon of McCutcheon and Williams in left field or just McCutcheon.

Or you could have Harper, Herrera/Quinn and Williams. I'll go with the first option every time.

Plus, he kills the ball at Citizens Bank Park. even in his decline.

[SOS Crunchy]

Lol also walks a lot ala Carlos Santana but at least he doesn't block anyone significant like Santana did with Hoskins.

I'm not a fan of this move stand-alone, but like I mentioned before, I think this is the precursor to some other big moves in the outfield. If they can swing Andujar or some other young talent for Odubel/Williams + Franco + prospect(s), could be interesting.

[Snakebitten]

Wouldn't you rather spend the $50M elsewhere and stick with Nick Williams? I know I would. Santana also 'gets on base and plays better defense'. I cringe when I hear they dropped this much for a potential platoon player. I'd rather see what the kids can do.

[nerd]

Lol also walks a lot ala Carlos Santana but at least he doesn't block anyone significant like Santana did with Hoskins.

I'm not a fan of this move stand-alone, but like I mentioned before, I think this is the precursor to some other big moves in the outfield. If they can swing Andujar or some other young talent for Odubel/Williams + Franco + prospect(s), could be interesting.

it's an upgrade. Plus, they are also open to trading Sixto Sanchez and other prospects.

They could go McCutcheon, sign Machado, maybe sign markakis and then trade for Corey Kluber or whatever else. I have to think that signing McCutchen also makes one of Williams, Herrera or Quinn available as well for a trade.

[Snakebitten]

Lol also walks a lot ala Carlos Santana but at least he doesn't block anyone significant like Santana did with Hoskins.

Exhibit B

[nerd]

Wouldn't you rather spend the $50M elsewhere and stick with Nick Williams? I know I would. Santana also 'gets on base and plays better defense'. I cringe when I hear they dropped this much for a potential platoon player. I'd rather see what the kids can do.

if money is really no object for the phillies, then 17 million isn't going to stop them from doing anything they want to this year.

We've seen what Williams can do. That might be his best. So his best is slightly worse than McCutchen. I'll take McCutchen. Plus, they have other guys coming up (not moniak) that are going to be better prospects. I mean, Hasely will probably be ready in another year.

[slag]

what's your point?

[SOS Crunchy]

I don't necessarily think we've seen Williams best, but I also don't think that going out and getting McCutchen blocks him.

[SOS Crunchy]

Whether they spent the $50M on McCutchen or not is irrelevant to how much playing time Williams gets next year. Altherr now appears to be the odd man out with Quinn on the bench + they could still trade Odubel.