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John Olerud signs with the Texas Rangers on a minor league contract

DeutscherGeistDeutscherGeist Posts: 2,990 ✭✭✭✭
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He is a very likeable player and was an excellent first baseman. I am not sure if he can find his power stroke anymore or if his best years are indeed behind him.

He still has a great glove and can get on base. I would have liked to see him on the Yankees this season, but they have Martinez, Giambi and I think another back up.

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  • DeutscherGeistDeutscherGeist Posts: 2,990 ✭✭✭✭
    I checked the Yankees roster and they just have Giambi and Martinez listed as first baseman. The DH is shared by those two and Sierra. Perhaps a bit crowded for Olerud, but still something to consider.
    "So many of our DREAMS at first seem impossible, then they seem improbable, and then, when we SUMMON THE WILL they soon become INEVITABLE "- Christopher Reeve

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  • DaBeefDaBeef Posts: 2,478
    He can still hit!
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  • DS1991TOPPSCardsDS1991TOPPSCards Posts: 127



    THEY NEED SOME PITCHERS...
  • AxtellAxtell Posts: 10,037 ✭✭
    Olerud is a great fielder...but it's obvious his playing days are behind him.

    He'd make a tremendous coach...he's a real student of the game, and always executed the fundamentals so well.

  • DirtyHarryDirtyHarry Posts: 1,917 ✭✭✭
    He will definitely make a roster around the trading deadline with a team who has a shot to make the playoffs. His glove, bat, stability and experience will be desireable. He's not "hang it up" material just yet.
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  • DeutscherGeistDeutscherGeist Posts: 2,990 ✭✭✭✭
    Some people think he is finished, but I am just being optimistic.

    He still has above average glove and can get on base. His hitting skills are still above average, but he has trouble getting above .300. He remains very close, but is just under.

    He would be a bargain since I still feel he can contribute to a team.
    "So many of our DREAMS at first seem impossible, then they seem improbable, and then, when we SUMMON THE WILL they soon become INEVITABLE "- Christopher Reeve

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