So what did the Milwaukee Brewers do today?
They signed Jason Kendall for five years and thirty million dollars. I hate to quote myself, but I absolutely hate this deal?
Why?
JASON KENDALL: Once upon a time, Jason Kendall was a golden god. By the age of 26, Kendall was a three-time all star and on the path toward the Hall of Fame. Cut to Kendall at 33, and you see a man who takes things off the table. What little power he had is dead and gone. He’s dropped to a threat to steal 8 bases or so. Sure, he’ll take a walk, but the man has to hit around .320 for it to mean something.
Admittedly, an offensive line of .275/.360/.350 would be worth your time if he brought defensive skill to the table. But if Elvi could be bothered to show up after the disaster in Lubbock, he would vouch that Kendall can’t defend.
And why this time of year can make rational people crazy? Jason Kendall’s last three years of awesome? He was paid an average just north of 11.6 million for them.
Yeah. He’s bad. And he’s on the downside of his career. Estrada played hurt last year. I would have rather we stood our shit pat.
Fuck. Fuck fuck fuck.
Fuck a fucking duck.
I HATE YOU SO MUCH!
Did you just make the deal up, or do you have some insider info?
Comment by ESK — November 21, 2007 @ 7:53 am
It’s likely coming down the pipe today according to WSJ.
Comment by Andrew — November 21, 2007 @ 9:22 am
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