Garrett Jones DFA'd; 12.9.13: signs w/MIA, 2 yrs./$7.75MM

[patrickgpe]

http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2013/11/pirates-designate-garrett-jones-kyle-mcpherson.html?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=facebook

 

how does everyone feel about taking a flier on him. I know he never lived up to his promise but I always liked him. Could be in the running for 1st base.

[KCBrewerfan34]

If we can't sign Hart this makes some sense, lefty with some pop, his numbers would go up at Miller Park.

[JohnBriggs12]

His 2012 numbers were very close to Corey Hart's:

 

Jones: .274/.317/.516, 27 HR, 86 RBI

 

Hart: .270/.344/.507, 30 HR, 83 RBI

 

Both will be 2 years removed from those numbers, one coming of a bad season and one coming off an injury. Those factors almost wash as well. With an adequate platoon partner (Halton maybe?), I'd certainly take Jones over Francisco or giving up something for Ike Davis.

[Warning Track Power]

His 2012 numbers were very close to Corey Hart's:

 

Jones: .274/.317/.516, 27 HR, 86 RBI

 

Hart: .270/.344/.507, 30 HR, 83 RBI

 

Both will be 2 years removed from those numbers, one coming of a bad season and one coming off an injury. Those factors almost wash as well. With an adequate platoon partner (Halton maybe?), I'd certainly take Jones over Francisco or giving up something for Ike Davis.

Seconded. If Hart isn't re-signed, then a Jones-Halton platoon would buy Hunter Morris a few more months in Triple AAA before a possible call-up midseason if Jones stinks.

[jerichoholicninja]

When I saw he was DFA'd the first thought I had was that Doug should get on him. I'm not sure how capable he is of playing the OF but he has played a lot there. There really isn't a need right now but the versatility can't hurt.

[Outlander]

Certainly a lot older than I thought, didn't really get a chance until he was 28 with the Pirates. His career suggest a platoon at best, better than most of the guys they used last year but wouldn't be too optimistic for 2014 if the Brewers gave him a starting job at first.

[sheetskout]

Depending on the price, I would sign him even if we signed Hart. Garrett Jones could be a really good LH off the bench.

[patrickgpe]

i didn't realize that he is 32 either. he did have good numbers 2 season ago and can't be any worse than the current in house options.

[yoshii8]

I'd like to see Jason Rogers get a chance, he crushes LHP and apparently looked pretty good playing both corner outfield positions and he's spent some time playing 3b in instructional league and in the AFL. Jones and Rogers might be a good platoon.

[JohnBriggs12]

I'd like to see Jason Rogers get a chance, he crushes LHP and apparently looked pretty good playing both corner outfield positions and he's spent some time playing 3b in instructional league and in the AFL. Jones and Rogers might be a good platoon.

 

I don't think you move Rogers past Halton just yet. Let's see how he does in AAA. Halton wasn't overwhelmed last year, showed power and hits lefties well too. He has experience in both corner OF spots and just as much (almost none) as Rogers at 3B.

[JohnBriggs12]

Marlins reportedly close to signing Jones.

[torts]

2 years 7.5 mil

[TooLiveBrew]

Just to provide a link on Jones, he reportedly signed with MIA for 2 yrs./$7.75MM

 

Jones will earn $7.75MM over the life of his contract, tweets Clark Spencer of the Miami Herald. He will be paid $2.75MM in 2014 and $5MM in 2015.