The problem with your assessment is time. The Rangers only get 2.5 months of Garza(if he stays healthy) and no draft pick compensation if he leaves as a FA. The Cubs waited too long to try to trade him.
First ballot HOF for me even if he does nothing after this year. I think a realistic scenario for the rest of his career is 3-5 years of .250/.330/440 25-30 HR seasons if he stays fairly healthy. I don't think Albert will hang around too long if he can't atleast be a productive player(The Angels...
Interesting comparison. As a Rangers fan, I initially thought his contract was an overpay.:???: Been proven really wrong on that one. Statistically they are fairly even but when you compare the era Ripken played, the STREAK, and the fact that he spent the majority of his career at shortstop, I...
Gotta renew my BA subscription. Jason's prospect articles are always solid but he mixes in his own little touches so you know he's not just throwing out the same old list as everyone else.
Made both of those as well. The Hobby was huge back then. Place was packed. Wasn't Score based in Dallas or Arlington? Maybe that helped the Metroplex get the show. It was friggin hot but great shows. Attendance wasn't a problem.