by Bugs » Tue Feb 08, 2005 11:53 am
Delgado was past his prime. I'm as sad as anyone to see him go, but the type of money he was asking was just too risky, given his injury questions and that he's likely past his prime. Sure, he's good for 30 HR and 100 RBI like clockwork, but I'm willing to bet his best years are behind him.
Anyway, last year was an aberration. With a spruced-up facility (sure, the name sucks, but they're putting in FieldTurf, replacing the Jumbotron and installing new scoreboards) and significantly more money for JP Ricciardi to play with in the coming seasons, I think good things are on the horizon.
Magglio was a big question mark, too, as long as we're talking about free agents. I'm glad that the Jays didn't jump at The Big Signing, spending just for the sake of spending. Sure, you're more likely to lose the casual fans without A Big Name, but more than anything, winning is what brings out the crowds. And the Jays are on the right path.
Delgado was past his prime. I'm as sad as anyone to see him go, but the type of money he was asking was just too risky, given his injury questions and that he's likely past his prime. Sure, he's good for 30 HR and 100 RBI like clockwork, but I'm willing to bet his best years are behind him.
Anyway, last year was an aberration. With a spruced-up facility (sure, the name sucks, but they're putting in FieldTurf, replacing the Jumbotron and installing new scoreboards) and significantly more money for JP Ricciardi to play with in the coming seasons, I think good things are on the horizon.
Magglio was a big question mark, too, as long as we're talking about free agents. I'm glad that the Jays didn't jump at The Big Signing, spending just for the sake of spending. Sure, you're more likely to lose the casual fans without A Big Name, but more than anything, winning is what brings out the crowds. And the Jays are on the right path.