As you can tell, I’m not quite sure what I think about Orlando Cabrera. I know he’s not Bobby Crosby, which is good. But I also know he’s not Hanley Ramirez, J.J. Hardy, Jimmy Rollins, Yunel Escobar or Rafael Furcal. Hell, he’s probably just a more expensive version of this guy.
This guy, by the way is Ray’s shortstop Jason Bartlett, who signed a one-year deal for about 2 million bucks a couple of weeks ago. Of course, in baseball, if you’re older you’re innately worth more money. Even if the younger guy has eerily similar stats. So carry the 1, add the 2, and according to my calculations Orlando Cabrera is worth something like 3-4 million per year. Oh yea, plus a second round draft pick. So would you make that deal?
I say yes, if only because it would make Brian Sabean look stupid for signing pretty much the same player for more than twice the money and twice the commitment.
Poll options
1-Yes.
2-No. Your analysis is shallow and pedantic. It delves no deeper than slash lines, and takes no account of defensive contributions.
3-No. It will take more dollars and more years to sign Cabrera.
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