Bowden: Dmitri Young will work out for Pirates next week
Let's hope they wildly overpay for Da Meat Hook.
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In his day...
This guy was a hitting machine
only 1 Berra per franchise
thankyouverymuch
by white angus on Feb 8, 2012 8:46 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
They might need to reinforce the dugout benches with him Pedro and McGehee.
"You can't sit on a lead and run a few plays into the line and just kill the clock. You've got to throw the ball over the goddamn plate and give the other man his chance. That's why baseball is the greatest game of them all."
-Earl Weaver
Not setting the bar high.
Occupy MLB! Down with Seligula!
by WTM on Feb 7, 2012 8:29 PM EST up reply actions
I'm fine with this.
Young always had a lot of natural ability, he really did work hard to get into shape, and it doesn’t cost anything to just take a look.
by Vlad on Feb 7, 2012 8:50 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Probably depends on exactly how good he looks, I’d think.
Most likely a NRI with an out clause, and then go forward from there.
by Vlad on Feb 8, 2012 8:22 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
I'm not expecting much...unless...
he found Mr. Peabody’s Wayback Machine or Doc Brown’s DeLorean.
Is this the new dumpster you were hoping for NH to dive into?
"When I put on my uniform, I feel I am the proudest man on earth."
-Roberto
by blackjackfishtaco on Feb 7, 2012 11:31 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Hard to imagine
that he’s got any bat speed left. but stranger things have happened I guess.
Redeemed.
A couple of thoughts
On the one hand we are a young team and it wouldn’t seem to fit in the outfield. You would be taking away at bats from either presley, tabata, or McLouth. That is assuming that Mclouth is going to return to a semi decent player, if not then Young could be a nice 4th outfielder for us. Also keep in mind that at some point Marte is probably going to press for some playing time as well. First base wouldn’t be out of the question if Pedro can’t hit and McGee plays 3B. That doesn’t seem like the best solution either. It could free up the possibility of a trade. Presley or Tabata for a 1B or maybe a AAA pitcher on the verge. The Young could keep the spot warm until Marte is ready and Mclouth could serve as a decent backup plan.
The reason I do like this is because it is a feel good story. It could generate interest for the Pirates and if he did become the come back player of the year it would improve the team. Never hurts to try him out and see what he has left in the tank. Would be a fan favorite for sure.
He isn’t a first baseman, either, although he’s been known to stand near the bag.
Occupy MLB! Down with Seligula!
by WTM on Feb 8, 2012 8:32 AM EST up reply actions
This sounds like the beginning to Mr. 3000 the sequel
RIP Bernie Mac
Is Jim Bowden wearing a hair piece?
If Young could be productive, at least at the the plate, as a Fat…then maybe he can have equal success as a Skinny, despite his advanced age? I say give it a shot, especially if it requires little risk on the Pirates part.
do we give Young a shot...
and forget about guys like Evans? If young plays well in ST, I could see us packaging Jones in a nice deal and letting Young platoon with mcgehee/evans
youngs story is the kind of goodwill this team needs,
though he has to be successful for the story to pan out.
by karreemofwheat on Feb 8, 2012 8:13 AM EST up reply actions
Eh.
Disney would just change Pittsburgh to Anaheim in the rewrites.
by ThisYearsModel on Feb 8, 2012 11:21 PM EST up reply actions
There’s a reason that Evans was available as a NRI. You use him if he’s the best you’ve got, but you don’t go out of your way to clear a spot for him.
by Vlad on Feb 8, 2012 8:24 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
he came to us i thought
probably see’s us as his best shot to make it.
by karreemofwheat on Feb 8, 2012 8:50 AM EST up reply actions
I think that falls more under the heading of “bringing in competition”. Everybody loves competition, right?
And if Evans can’t outplay a 38-year-old who hasn’t played pro ball in four years during spring training, he probably doesn’t deserve a spot on the roster.
but wouldnt you rather see what Evans brings instead of an old retread?
but like you said, couldnt really hurt, especially since it would be a minor league deal. its not like they gave him $5MM and gave him the 1B job.
but wouldnt you rather see what Evans brings instead of an old retread?
Not really, no. Neither one is likely to be a part of the 2013 roster, so we may as well let the best man win this year. If that turns out to be Young, so be it.
at who's expense?
neither are on the 40 man much less the 25. and we cant take ciriaco off… or can we??? hes around here somewhere, right?
at who’s expense?
I’d love to get Correia off the roster, but if the front office were going to bump a guy, I think they might go with Harrison.
i know everyone wants to rid themselves of KC
but since that aint happenin just yet… I could see Harrison being bumped. but hes not on the 25 man is he? if hes not, then whom gets the mighty axe?
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