Dallas McPherson anyone?

[Ralph Wiggum]

According to Rotoworld, McPherson was non-tendered by the Angels today. He's only 27, and not too long ago was considered a can't miss 3B prospect. he's battled injuries, but it might be an opportunity to catch lightning in a bottle.

 

http://www.rotoworld.com/content/playerpages/player_main.aspx?sport=MLB&id=3892

 

Big kid with good power potential. Also a left-handed hitter. Why not take a flyer? If it doesn't work out, you won't lose much.

[zzzmanwitz]

He was a stud for me on MVP Baseball 06 http://forum.brewerfan.net/images/smilies/smile.gif

 

But seriously, why not? you can't have enough prospects in my opinion.

[Raw Biz]

Yeah, I was just gonna post that link. He was amazing in the minors and started to get it going in the majors until he got hurt. I would totally take a chance on him, especially since we need a lefty, obp, and a 3rd baseman/LF.

[brettac1]

Wow.

 

Talk about a blast from the past!

 

If the walks didn't disappear like they did, I'd be more interested, but he has some pretty chronic injuries, I think.

[jtsteward]

Why not? It wouldn't hurt. He won't be very expensive. In fact I am kind of intrigued by it. Who know's what a change of scenery could do. He was out all of 2007 with his injured back so that may be a question mark.

[Milltownhooker]

Doubt he would contribute much this year. Probably would be out half the year rehabbing to get back into baseball shape.

[yoshii8]

I would take him in a second if he is anywhere near healthy. The guy has a career .959 OPS, and has raked at every level before being injured. He may be a big strikeout guy, but if he can regain some plate patience, and start taking some walks again hed be a bargain pickup that could workout.

[recte44]

No thanks. We had Russell Branyan once already, and he was a passable defensive player. McPherson would be a good candidate for a NRI to the majors "Land of Misfit Toys", aka the Washington Nationals. (insurance for Zimmerman's injury issues).

[RU Rah Rah]

IIRC, he played some fall instructional ball, albeit not exceptionally well. So at least he's been back out on the diamond, getting some of the rust off.

 

If the price tag was low, I'd take a look, especially if we were looking at some kind of scrub platoon at 3B. He could really be a nice player (although I would by no means bet the ranch on it, given how seriously he messed up his back).

[aracko]

Wow this is a guy Id love to add.

I dont think he needs to remain at 3rd base - I think he would be a dynamite corner OF or a backup plan at 1st base. Id try and sign him and put him on the major league roster as a PH for the 08 season to let him get back to thing and take his recovery slow. If he never is back to full strength, you have a Left handed pinch hitter on your bench with Power. Every team has a need for that.

 

This is a guy who has been thru so much in his career already. I like these kind of guys on my teams.