Is it over already?

by Eric T. on May 15, 2010 3:00 PM EDT

I knew things were a little rough for him last year, but I didn't realize how far/how fast he fell. After four years with OPS of at least .875 (OBP at least .367, SLG at least .502) with the Phillies, he was .221/.315/.367 for OPS of .682 last year. This year, it's .202/.292/.333, and I guess that's not what they're looking for in a DH.

Gotta give him credit for one thing though -- it's not easy to still draw that many walks when hitting that badly.

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Double-oops:

I looked in fanshots and didn’t see anything posted, so I figured I’d post it.

But a) I accidentally made a fanpost instead, and b) there was already a fanpost.

Sorry. :)

by Eric T. on May 15, 2010 3:10 PM EDT reply actions

Don’t worry. Man or Machine? merits more than one fanpost when DFA’d.

by Wet Luzinski on May 16, 2010 12:13 AM EDT up reply actions

I believe was he was struggling with a back injury last year. Could have been a factor

by j reed on May 15, 2010 6:20 PM EDT reply actions

bye

I love Pat Burrell, but I’m afraid the dude is cooked..

http://www.thegoodphight.com

by WholeCamels on May 16, 2010 9:40 AM EDT reply actions

If he did nothing else at the end of his career, he reinvigorated the Rays’ approach to trust their intense farm system.

by Wet Luzinski on May 16, 2010 9:49 AM EDT reply actions

It would be sad if it turns out that Burrell really is shot, considering how young he is, but at the same time, he would have nothing to be ashamed of. He had some good years, made some good money, had some good times, and got a ring. That’s not bad.

He could always help out at the bike studio if he gets bored.
http://www.wtsp.com/sports/story.aspx?storyid=109059&catid=4

by taco pal on May 16, 2010 7:15 PM EDT reply actions

I was thinking we could sign him to an associate blog lord deal.

by Wet Luzinski on May 16, 2010 11:57 PM EDT up reply actions

He does have that Miami education. What was his major? Compensation would be a step down though.

by taco pal on May 17, 2010 10:38 AM EDT up reply actions

His major was probably baseball and YOUNG LAAAADIES. Unclear. I think now that MattS has gone to Prospectus we need Veteran Clubhouse Presence to balance things out. I smell post!

by Wet Luzinski on May 17, 2010 11:39 AM EDT up reply actions