Fiscally Responsible Natives? Get outta town!
The Atlanta Braves have proven time and again that no man is above the organization...unless that man's name is Andruw Jones. Yesterday, they decided not to tender a contract to Marcus Giles. Giles, 28 has been a fixture in the Braves middle infield since his callup in 2001.
Although his offensive numbers tailed off considerably last year (.262 BA, .341 OBP, 105 SO), he would be a steal for most teams at the second base position...as long as you don't have to make him hit leadoff.
He is a bulldog. He gives you one-hundred percent every time he steps between the lines, and it shows. He is a solid fielder. The man makes his plays (.981 Career Fielding Pct.) He is a leader. He hasn't been the type to give a good soundbyte, but he leads by example. Finally, he looks damn handsome in eye-black.
Are the Braves being too tight by not tendering him an offer for 2007? If the Padres bring him on to bat lead off, John Schuerholz will look like a genius again. If he goes somewhere and bats toward the end of a lineup, Schuerholz will look like a silly goose, especially with three utility men penciled in for second base duty as of now.
posted by Revis at 4:17 PM
3 Comments:
Fuck Atlanta!
Here's a question: who's the better option for losmets.com- Giles or Loretta?
Until Atlanta fails, I think I will hold judgement. Atlanta has some really good people working for them and the organization as a whole is strong. The Braves fell short last year, but they are far removed from the pre-Turner years where they were the joke of MLB. Much like the Pirates are now. YAR!
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