Joel Guzman Released
by rotorueter on Sep 9, 2008 11:18 PM PDT
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The Tampa Bay Rays have DFA'd former top prospect 3B Joel Guzman.
Guzman appeared destined for stardom just two years ago, even putting up a .297/.353/.461 line in AAA Las Vegas as a 21 year old.
In 2006, the Dodgers traded him to Tampa Bay for Julio Lugo, and he hasn't been any good since.
Seems like the perfect person for us to target if we get the chance, as he is only 23. Could be one of those "change of scenery" guys.
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by BruteSentiment on Sep 9, 2008 11:34 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Pass. He’d block…
…uh, that is, he’d block our…
…yeah, sign him and stash him somewhere. I’d give Ishikawa a better chance of starting at shortstop than I would for Guzman to figure it out, but sometimes the toolsy types really do click into place.
by Grant on Sep 9, 2008 11:48 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
FYi
He’s been DFA’ed – not released, and the all the AL teams get first crack at him. In the NL, Bowden loves tools, so I’d be surprised if he got to us.
But yeah, seems like the perfect guy to take a flier on.
Jonathan Sanchez. He's left-handed, like Barry Zito. His fastball breaks 80, unlike Zito.
by Aadik on Sep 10, 2008 12:09 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Do want?
"While conservatives tell you 'leave things alone and no one will lose,' and liberals tell you 'interfere a lot and no one will lose,' baseball says 'someone will lose.' Not only says it - but insists upon it! ... Democracy is lovely, but baseball's more mature." BVCE supports SF Dugout and Manny Burriss.
by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Sep 10, 2008 12:26 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm With You Baron,
My adopted son Matt Downs. Bill Mueller without the two-flap helmet .
by nvsfg on Sep 10, 2008 2:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
My older cat has that very same look.
"While conservatives tell you 'leave things alone and no one will lose,' and liberals tell you 'interfere a lot and no one will lose,' baseball says 'someone will lose.' Not only says it - but insists upon it! ... Democracy is lovely, but baseball's more mature." BVCE supports SF Dugout and Manny Burriss.
by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Sep 11, 2008 9:17 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sure. He’s younger and more highly touted than most of the chuckleheads we’ve been drooling over, and as a former 3B prodigy who ate himself closer to 1B, Guzman can either serve as a role model or a cautionary tale for AnVil. Let’s grab him if we can.
by onlxn on Sep 10, 2008 12:39 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I saw the title and thought this was going to be about his trip to the massage parlor.
Zooperstars, they quack me up!
by Goofus on Sep 10, 2008 7:46 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Obviously he didn't pay enough for it
"While conservatives tell you 'leave things alone and no one will lose,' and liberals tell you 'interfere a lot and no one will lose,' baseball says 'someone will lose.' Not only says it - but insists upon it! ... Democracy is lovely, but baseball's more mature." BVCE supports SF Dugout and Manny Burriss.
by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Sep 10, 2008 8:00 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Or is he still paying? Installment plans are a bitch.
Ivan Ochoa - Heir to the legacy of Rob Andrews & Rikkert Faneyte!
by daveinexile on Sep 10, 2008 8:32 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
If you need to pay for those…services in installments, it’s either the best “services” you’ve ever had in your life or you’re one broke mofo.
"While conservatives tell you 'leave things alone and no one will lose,' and liberals tell you 'interfere a lot and no one will lose,' baseball says 'someone will lose.' Not only says it - but insists upon it! ... Democracy is lovely, but baseball's more mature." BVCE supports SF Dugout and Manny Burriss.
by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Sep 10, 2008 8:56 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Welcome to the idea of marriage.
/ rimshot.
Ivan Ochoa - Heir to the legacy of Rob Andrews & Rikkert Faneyte!
by daveinexile on Sep 10, 2008 9:01 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not when they have to push through that infection.
My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.
by howtheyscored on Sep 10, 2008 2:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Fred Lewis can stand under my umbrella.
31 May 2007, 21:38 EST - the last time Matteh's career W-L wasn't below.500
by S.F. Giangst on Sep 11, 2008 5:12 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I actually like this idea. If I remember correctly he suppose to be good with a glove at SS and third ( I’ll stand correct be any here that have seen him play on a regular bases and sate otherwise). Based on that he could at least be a good back/ emergency spare tire for both positions next year. ( Hey I enjoy you Ochoa but we both new this was not an exclusive permanent relationship going in. ) I will be curious to see if he is off their 40 man this November ( can you say rule V?) or a free agent.
Ivan Ochoa - Heir to the legacy of Rob Andrews & Rikkert Faneyte!
by daveinexile on Sep 10, 2008 8:32 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.
by delorean on Sep 10, 2008 9:49 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Remember when the bums signed the kid. Raves an praises all around. Sort of like SF and Big V. Let’s hope not.
by wilriv21 on Sep 10, 2008 2:03 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Eh Idk
He’s already had a change of scenary and his move to TB didn’t seem to do him any good. There’s no harm in getting him and seeing what he can do at AAA next year though I guess.
by Hobbes2d on Sep 10, 2008 2:49 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I say yes
It’s not like he’s blocking much, and he shouldn’t cost a lot.
Less arm, more talk. Raisingcain is a GAMER.
Adopted Giant: Henry Sosa
by raisingcain on Sep 10, 2008 5:17 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Need more info I think.
OT: I like the way the Nationals PA guy says “Christian Goooooooooooooooozman”
Barry Zito - Mildly half-OK! Sometimes.
by Revolution1 on Sep 10, 2008 5:53 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Isn't it Christie-yawn?
VAE PVTO DEVS FIO
by Bhaakon on Sep 10, 2008 6:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Isn't that a Billy Joel song?
No, wait, it’s a Billy Joel morning. Well, close enough.
Your 2008 Athletics: It's Nothing Personal.
by PaulThomas on Sep 10, 2008 6:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sign Guzman and Dallas McPherson
and the Giants can set a record as the first team to have two players strike out 200+ times in a season.
by StickRat on Sep 10, 2008 10:00 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Better Guzman than McPherson. That way, even though he’s hitting .185 he can hit a game winning HR off the Dodgers a la Tom Goodwin.
by tyrannoman on Sep 11, 2008 7:45 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
You are twisted and diabolical!
Please keep up the good work.
Ivan Ochoa - Heir to the legacy of Rob Andrews & Rikkert Faneyte!
by daveinexile on Sep 11, 2008 10:39 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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