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Posted by: KEVINBROCK
Posted by: Wonderbread
Posted by: KEVINBROCK
I don't think Seattle ever really had a chamce at getting him. They'd report they did of course, but why would a premiere superstar want to go to one of the worst teams in the game who won't even be a real challenger until darn near the end of his contract anyway? He would have no lineup protection and he wouldn't be a difference maker anyway. With Texas he would be as he always was and with LAA, he's got a lot of protection with trout in front and Pujols behind.
As far as Swisher, Im betting either Texas or back to NYY and I'm thinking Bourn is probably going to end up in Texas.
True. I was hoping to see him sign in Seattle mainly so they could use him for protection of some of the younger guys lol. Maybe Montero would learn to hit RHP then and while this is just wishful thinking, Justin Smoak might find some power.
I do see Texas probably getting either Swisher or Bourn to replace Hamilton though.
Seattle would never sign a 5 year, $125 mil contract to offer protection to young players. That's probably more than the rest of the team combined makes plus coaches.
They may get one of those two or both, but you do not simply replace that sort of player.
I didn't see Seattle giving him a 5 year deal. Repotedly no teams other than the Rangers were willing to do that. Assuming the Rangers had signed Zack Greinke I could of seen Hamilton going to another team for a smaller contract.
However, when the Dodgers signed Greinke it was pretty much going to be a 5 year deal. Just thought the Rangers would give him it and not the Angels.