Comments on: Friday’s news: M’s sign Burroughs

By: Paul B

Paul B — Sun, 24 Dec 2006 05:49:44 +0000

I’ve never understood why Dobbs was taking up a spot on the 40 man roster. This move just confirms that there is basically free talent that replaces whatever he brings to the team.

By: CouchGM

CouchGM — Sun, 24 Dec 2006 03:49:34 +0000

Did they really sign Burroughs or is this a rumor? I don’t find it anywhere in reports. Hope so, good pickup…less at bats for Willie.

By: Replacement level poster

Replacement level poster — Sun, 24 Dec 2006 03:36:22 +0000

We need another â€œunderdogâ€ to root for. Mine was Snelling. Guess now its Dobbs. Line drive hitter like Snelling. Given a chance, heâ€™d be a good backup in the infield/outfield and as a spot DH when you know who goes down.

If Dobbs is the answer the question is wrong. Look elsewhere for a new underdog. Dobbs is no Chris Snelling.

By: Ralph Malph

Ralph Malph — Sat, 23 Dec 2006 23:50:14 +0000

…off Schilling…

By: Ralph Malph

Ralph Malph — Sat, 23 Dec 2006 23:49:20 +0000

Burroughs off Schilling, lifetime:

12/29, 1 2B, 0 3B, 0 HR, 3 RBI, 0 BB 5 K.

Big whoop. Sexson is 333/364/619 off Sexson in 21 AB, Ichiro is 077/077/077 in 13 AB. Who cares.

By: bakomariner

bakomariner — Sat, 23 Dec 2006 23:15:17 +0000

so danks got traded to the white sox for mccarthy…was really hoping that rumor about reed for danks would play out…guess i’m an idiot for hoping bavasi could have pulled that off…so know what do we do with reed and broussard?

By: bradguy

bradguy — Sat, 23 Dec 2006 21:07:57 +0000

We need another “underdog” to root for. Mine was Snelling. Guess now its Dobbs. Line drive hitter like Snelling. Given a chance, he’d be a good backup in the infield/outfield and as a spot DH when you know who goes down.

By: terry

terry — Sat, 23 Dec 2006 16:52:06 +0000

Hereâ€™s the thing, though: Burroughs is, and has always been, potentially a star. Without drawing walks, he doesnâ€™t get on base enough. Without making the adjustments to his swing that coaches fell over themselves to try and help him with, he doesnâ€™t hit well enough to contribute anyway.

I’m sure he’ll make some small market team a great GM one day….

By: mark s.

mark s. — Sat, 23 Dec 2006 14:02:52 +0000

Right now, sight unseen, I would reather have Whats-his-name-new/different-guy over Dobbs. Even a slight chance of having a little improvement on the bench would be a good thing.
The M’s seriously need more good things happening in their way.

By: Josh

Josh — Sat, 23 Dec 2006 09:41:07 +0000

Sean Burroughs absolutely kills Curt Schilling. … Does he do something different with his swing when facing the high fastballs that Schilling typically throws?

Sorry to answer a question with a question, but how many AB does he have against Schilling?