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Before I finalize my drop list, I figured I'd see if there's any
interest in some possible reclamation projects.<br>
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<b>Nate Schierholtz</b> CHN/WAS<br>
He'll have a crappy offensive card next year, but his history
suggests it may be a fluke.<br>
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<b>Justin Smoak</b> SEA<br>
It looks like he's pretty well settled into being a streaky hitter
with high K/modest power/limited BA, at a position that demands
great defense and/or power. Released by Seattle, picked up by
Toronto for 2015. Toronto has decided to decline the option on his
contract and will take their chances in arbitration from the looks
of things. At 27/28, he still has the possibility of being a late
bloomer, especially given Toronto's ability to draw out a hitter's
talent (see: Jose Bautista and Edwin Encarnacion, considered
retreads before finding a home north of the border.)<br>
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<b>Chris Young</b> (OF) NYN/NYA<br>
Good glove, weak bat, a little speed. Still has value as a 4th
outfielder.<br>
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<b>Blake Parker</b> CHN<br>
RHRP. Useful as setup man for a lights-out closer, or to fill in a
staff on a team needing lots of arms. Middle-of-the-road card for
next year.<br>
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<b>Jerome Williams</b> multiple teams, finished with Philly<br>
RH, can start or relieve. Back-of-the-rotation/long relief. Could
survive decently in a park that allows few homers.<br>
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Basically floating a trial balloon. If there's anything of interest,
let me know.<br>
<br>
Larry<br>
SFP<br>
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