Prediction Time - Who Will Sign B.J. Upton This Offseason?

Jaypers · Oct 4, 2012

I'm curious to get everyone's input. I'd like to see him remain with TB, but odds are he won't. Which team makes the most sense for him?

Here's an interesting article about his likely departure.

http://www.foxsportsflorida.com/10/.../landing_rays.html?blockID=799661&feedID=3720

Hallsgator · Oct 4, 2012

Natinals or Braves

JEBJJA · Oct 4, 2012

Phillies

muskiesfan · Oct 4, 2012

I'm hoping the Reds make a play for him. If I had to pick a realistic spot, I would say the Nationals or Yankees.

HPC · Oct 4, 2012

I have a gut feeling Nationals, but I wouldnt count out the Dbacks if the price is right

TGutta · Oct 4, 2012

muskiesfan said:
I'm hoping the Reds make a play for him. If I had to pick a realistic spot, I would say the Nationals or Yankees.

The Reds were the first team that came to my mind. I wouldn't mind them getting him because that would make 1 less team making a play for Denard Span

muskiesfan · Oct 4, 2012

TGutta said:
The Reds were the first team that came to my mind. I wouldn't mind them getting him because that would make 1 less team making a play for Denard Span

I know they are interested and have had trade talks with the Rays about him in the past. I would love to see the Reds land him, but I don't see it happening.

JoshHamilton · Oct 4, 2012

The Cubs seem dumb enough to go after him

cards01fan · Oct 4, 2012

I'd love to see him in stl but that won't happen.

Pine Tar · Oct 4, 2012

I think he will be in Baltimore or even Boston next season

thefasterblade · Oct 4, 2012

If a good team signs him, it will be a very smart move.

The Mets SHOULD, but won't spend any money.

If the Rangers let Hamilton walk away, you could see him in Texas.

WaxPax · Oct 4, 2012

He's a .260 20/70 guy with a good glove & a lousy attitude....They should stay away from him ...far away from him

thefasterblade said:
If a good team signs him, it will be a very smart move.

The Mets SHOULD, but won't spend any money.

If the Rangers let Hamilton walk away, you could see him in Texas.

James52411 · Oct 4, 2012

I agree with the Rangers if Hamilton isn't resigned (likely). Texas is weak defensively in the corner outfield positions. The Reds also make some sense, as B.J. would be an upgrade on Drew Stubbs. Marlins should look at him too with their big ballpark.

Mario1975 · Oct 4, 2012

Really can't see the Yankees going after him, unless they let Granderson go. To me though that wouldn't make sense. Still hoping the Yankees take a chance on Hamilton, if the price is right and as long it's only a 5 year deal.

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Brett Keith · Oct 4, 2012

I don't know, but he needs to go to a good team where he doesn't HAVE to be a carrying star consistently. I'd still love the Upton Bros. to get to play with each other in their prime years, whether that be from B.J. signing with the D-Backs, or a team trading for Justin and signing B.J.

HPC · Oct 4, 2012

WaxPax said:
He's a .260 20/70 guy with a good glove & a lousy attitude....They should stay away from him ...far away from him

David Wright and BJ are childhood friends and really close.

If the Mets did, it would be as a favor/to convince David to resign

AmishDave · Oct 4, 2012

I see the Braves going after him, as Bourn signs with the Phillies.

ThoseBackPages · Oct 4, 2012

Mets should trade Dickey for Justin and sign BJ

morgoth · Oct 4, 2012

I hope the Pirates sign him to make up for the horrible draft where they picked Brian Bullington over BJ.

WaxPax · Oct 4, 2012

The Mets have to first sign Wright to beyond next year....Friend or not, Upton takes too many plays off, he will crucified by the NY fanbase with his episodes of slacking....just saying based upon what I've seen for the past 6+ years

HPC said:
David Wright and BJ are childhood friends and really close.

If the Mets did, it would be as a favor/to convince David to resign

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