D-Backs pursuing Eckstein?

Alejandro A. Leal of UmpBump.com is reporting that the D-Backs are interested in David Eckstein.

over 3 years ago GaryTheGaucho 12 comments 0 recs |

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I sure as hell hope not

I think Reynolds would be a good short term fit, maybe even long term. Don’t be hasty and try him out

Proud supporter of Randy going for 300, even next year.

by JustAJ on Aug 30, 2008 1:55 PM EDT reply actions

Then who will play third?

Not Tracy I hope.

by dahlian on Aug 30, 2008 1:59 PM EDT up reply actions

well yeah, but

I dunno. I just don’t think Eckstein is worth it, if we have to give up any more value in the farm. The system is stressed enough the way it is.

Proud supporter of Randy going for 300, even next year.

by JustAJ on Aug 30, 2008 2:37 PM EDT up reply actions

And......

FireJoeMorgan is getting prepared to rake us over the coals……

Manny Ramirez and the Dodgers: Filling the dubious shoes left open by Barry Bonds and the Giants.

by DbacksSkins on Aug 30, 2008 3:29 PM EDT reply actions

Those guys are a-holes

Eckstein has turned the neat trick of simultaneously being the most overrated and underrated player in baseball and he would definitely be an improvement for this team at second base.

by dahlian on Aug 30, 2008 4:36 PM EDT up reply actions

They go overboard sometimes, but I like 'em anyway,

especially since the stale sports media in this country NEEDS more sensible criticism. Not to mention that they’re (the FJM guys) full-on stats freaks — assailing the idea that Eckstein or Jeter are better than ARod or Bonds because they’re more “clutch”, etc.

Hmmm…. Eckstein is simultaneously the most overrated AND underrated player in baseball? I like that. Kinda reminds me of Steve McNair in his prime.

Manny Ramirez and the Dodgers: Filling the dubious shoes left open by Barry Bonds and the Giants.

by DbacksSkins on Aug 30, 2008 6:37 PM EDT up reply actions

No thanks. I think the Augie-Reynolds combo will suit us just fine.

"There are only two seasons: winter and baseball"
-- Bill Veeck

by njjohn on Aug 30, 2008 8:11 PM EDT reply actions

Well,

Augie is ALREADY kinda like a cheaper version of Adam Eckstein….

Manny Ramirez and the Dodgers: Filling the dubious shoes left open by Barry Bonds and the Giants.

by DbacksSkins on Aug 30, 2008 9:10 PM EDT up reply actions

Not sure if the “Adam” was an intentional or accidental error, but the guy Eckstein always reminded me of was Adam Kennedy. And yes, Augie certainly resembles both of them.

"There are only two seasons: winter and baseball"
-- Bill Veeck

by njjohn on Aug 31, 2008 2:32 PM EDT up reply actions