Trot Nixon to Indians

MikeV · 01-19-2007, 02:13 PM

ESPN.com - MLB - Nixon's the one, agrees to one-year deal with Tribe

Mark one more possiblity off the OF list.

1 year 3M, I wouldn't really have wanted him for that.

whobob · 01-19-2007, 02:18 PM

Did Cliff Floyd ever sign with the Cubs or is he still a FA?

jayhawkerasfan · 01-21-2007, 12:36 PM

Cubs say they will sign Cliff Floyd this weekend... That will end the listing of players that the fans wanted. The players are feasting off of all the money being thrown at them this winter. Best buys went to Nats who signed a multitude of players to minor league contracts, probably about 50 according to my count.

jayhawkerasfan · 01-21-2007, 08:21 PM

as he was designated for assignment when the Indians signed Trot Nixon. Guthrie is a former first round draft pick from 2002 who might make a good acquisition for BBeane of the type of Gaudin, etc. I know we do not need another pitcher more so than we need a hitter, but a minor league contract might be filled up here with a major league talent.

DeJay · 01-22-2007, 04:45 AM

I remember Guthrie was one of the pitchers Beane was interested in, but his expected price tag and Boras scared him off. Although his star has certainly dimmed recently and he has been hit hard in his very brief stints in the majors, he did ok last year in AAA, and had enough talent when he was drafted for me to take a flier on him. He'll be 28 on opening day though so he'll never be the ace he was projected to be, but he may turn out to be a serviceable pitcher.

jayhawkerasfan · 01-22-2007, 04:20 PM

If Boros is Guthries agent, forget about it. Seems that Cliff Floyd still has not signed and BBeane is passing up the opportunity to get him under contract. Oh Well...

Eckersley · 01-22-2007, 04:25 PM

jayhawkersfan, Cliff Floyd is a butcher in the outfield. He doesn't fit the A's profile. Defense...defense...

DeJay · 01-23-2007, 04:23 AM

I doubt even Boras could get Guthrie anything more than a minor league contract. Could be a good option to have in AAA now that Jerome Williams is gone.

I'd like to see something get done for Floyd. Unless the Cubs manage to trade Jones I can't see where he'd fit. They already have Murton, Soriano and Pie knocking on the door. If he was cheap enough I'd like to see him in Oakland.

voxhoo · 01-23-2007, 12:23 PM

OK, you want a debate topic? Here's one to pass some time.

Would the A's have been better off with a Craig Wilson/Trot Nixon platoon or Piazza?

PECOTA projections:

Wilson: .269 EQA
Nixon: .273 EQA
Cost: $5 mil

Piazza: .271 EQA
Cost: $8.5 mil

Nixon, though injury prone, could play some OF when Bradley and Kotsay are done. Wilson is a DH.

MikeV · 01-23-2007, 01:14 PM

I don't think the A's have the roster space to have a platoon at DH.

OAKMAN · 01-23-2007, 07:24 PM

I thought for sure Nixon would be on the A's radar. But, Mr. Beane keeps on saying the A's will after a young OF, I just wonder who???

01-19-2007, 02:13 PM	#1 (permalink)
MikeV Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 25	Trot Nixon to Indians ESPN.com - MLB - Nixon's the one, agrees to one-year deal with Tribe Mark one more possiblity off the OF list. 1 year 3M, I wouldn't really have wanted him for that.

01-21-2007, 08:21 PM	#4 (permalink)
jayhawkerasfan Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Pittsburg, Kansas Posts: 26	Jeremy Guthrie now available as he was designated for assignment when the Indians signed Trot Nixon. Guthrie is a former first round draft pick from 2002 who might make a good acquisition for BBeane of the type of Gaudin, etc. I know we do not need another pitcher more so than we need a hitter, but a minor league contract might be filled up here with a major league talent.

01-22-2007, 04:25 PM	#7 (permalink)
Eckersley Rookie Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 7	Floyd jayhawkersfan, Cliff Floyd is a butcher in the outfield. He doesn't fit the A's profile. Defense...defense...

01-19-2007, 02:18 PM	#2 (permalink)
whobob Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 31	Did Cliff Floyd ever sign with the Cubs or is he still a FA?

01-21-2007, 12:36 PM	#3 (permalink)
jayhawkerasfan Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Pittsburg, Kansas Posts: 26	Cubs say they will sign Cliff Floyd this weekend... That will end the listing of players that the fans wanted. The players are feasting off of all the money being thrown at them this winter. Best buys went to Nats who signed a multitude of players to minor league contracts, probably about 50 according to my count.

01-22-2007, 04:45 AM	#5 (permalink)
DeJay Rookie Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 13	I remember Guthrie was one of the pitchers Beane was interested in, but his expected price tag and Boras scared him off. Although his star has certainly dimmed recently and he has been hit hard in his very brief stints in the majors, he did ok last year in AAA, and had enough talent when he was drafted for me to take a flier on him. He'll be 28 on opening day though so he'll never be the ace he was projected to be, but he may turn out to be a serviceable pitcher.

01-22-2007, 04:20 PM	#6 (permalink)
jayhawkerasfan Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Pittsburg, Kansas Posts: 26	If Boros is Guthries agent, forget about it. Seems that Cliff Floyd still has not signed and BBeane is passing up the opportunity to get him under contract. Oh Well...

01-23-2007, 04:23 AM	#8 (permalink)
DeJay Rookie Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 13	I doubt even Boras could get Guthrie anything more than a minor league contract. Could be a good option to have in AAA now that Jerome Williams is gone. I'd like to see something get done for Floyd. Unless the Cubs manage to trade Jones I can't see where he'd fit. They already have Murton, Soriano and Pie knocking on the door. If he was cheap enough I'd like to see him in Oakland.

01-23-2007, 12:23 PM	#9 (permalink)
voxhoo New Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 2	OK, you want a debate topic? Here's one to pass some time. Would the A's have been better off with a Craig Wilson/Trot Nixon platoon or Piazza? PECOTA projections: Wilson: .269 EQA Nixon: .273 EQA Cost: $5 mil Piazza: .271 EQA Cost: $8.5 mil Nixon, though injury prone, could play some OF when Bradley and Kotsay are done. Wilson is a DH.

01-23-2007, 01:14 PM	#10 (permalink)
MikeV Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 25	I don't think the A's have the roster space to have a platoon at DH.

01-23-2007, 07:24 PM	#11 (permalink)
OAKMAN Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 27	I thought for sure Nixon would be on the A's radar. But, Mr. Beane keeps on saying the A's will after a young OF, I just wonder who???