Iguchi to San Diego

[Matt Breen]

Tadahito Iguchi to the Pads.

 

http://www.signonsandiego.com/sports/weblog/2007/12/fukodome_to_cubs.html

 

Mentioned in the article that they lost Fukodome. 1 year, a'pproximately $4 million' - nothing exact.

Edited March 3, 2008 by support

[PeaveyFury]

They must have pounded on Iguchi quickly, as I don't remember seeing his name linked to the Pads at all.

[Ennder]

Good, Iguchi at 3B is not really better than counsell in my opinion.

[Ralph Wiggum]

This makes me happy. I was pretty worried when the rumors were flying that a contract offer from the Brewers for Iguchi was imminent. Somehow, Tad Iguchi just doesn't do anything for me. Sure, he might put up okay numbers, but for a team that will hopefully be competing for a World Series, I want to see good production at 3B. To me, Iguchi wouldn't have been any better than taking a flyer on Joe Dillon as the starting 3B. I even think that internal options, such as a Billy Hall move, or elevating Adam Heether (a terrific defensive 3B that may develop into a quality hitter at the MLB level) or Brad Nelson (a nice hitter that may or may not have the athleticism to play a passable 3B). Also Mat Gamel and Taylor Green are further down, but are both decent prospects.