Vladimir Guerrero may be 35, but he can still hit like he was 25.
In 2010, his .300 average, 29 home runs, and 115 RBIs helped the Rangers get to the World Series. If he were to be inserted into the Dodgers' lineup to replace Manny Ramirez, watch out.
Although Guerrero looked lost in the outfield during the World Series, it cannot be any worse than Manny Ramirez's outfield play. It might be a chance worth taking.
Since Guerrero is a free agent, the Dodgers could pick him up without giving anyone up. The question is, how much are the Dodgers willing to spend for the slugger?
7. Jorge Cantu
In 2010, his .300 average, 29 home runs, and 115 RBIs helped the Rangers get to the World Series. If he were to be inserted into the Dodgers' lineup to replace Manny Ramirez, watch out.
Although Guerrero looked lost in the outfield during the World Series, it cannot be any worse than Manny Ramirez's outfield play. It might be a chance worth taking.
Since Guerrero is a free agent, the Dodgers could pick him up without giving anyone up. The question is, how much are the Dodgers willing to spend for the slugger?
7. Jorge Cantu
The 2010 campaign was a down year for Cantu. In his worst full season as a big league player, Cantu hit just .256 with 11 home runs and 56 RBIs.
When healthy, Cantu can be a legitimate power threat. In 155 games played in 2008, he hit a career high 29 home runs.
Although he can play all around the infield, Cantu's best position is first base. The Dodgers might be able to get away with putting James Loney in the outfield, but if Uribe or Blake struggle, second or third base might open up for Cantu.
With Cantu's down season, he may be a cheap option on the free agent market. Also, since he is a free agent, the Dodgers would not have to part with anybody to pick up Cantu.
8. Vernon Wells
When healthy, Cantu can be a legitimate power threat. In 155 games played in 2008, he hit a career high 29 home runs.
Although he can play all around the infield, Cantu's best position is first base. The Dodgers might be able to get away with putting James Loney in the outfield, but if Uribe or Blake struggle, second or third base might open up for Cantu.
With Cantu's down season, he may be a cheap option on the free agent market. Also, since he is a free agent, the Dodgers would not have to part with anybody to pick up Cantu.
8. Vernon Wells
In 2010, Vernon Wells checked in with another fine season, hitting .273 with 31 home runs and 88 RBIs. He rebounded nicely from a down 2009 year and is a powerful force at the dish.
Wells is under a seven-year, $126 million contract. If the Dodgers can trade for Wells in a package that includes pitching, he could be had.
Wells would be a significant upgrade over Manny Ramirez. He has arguably more power than Ramirez right now in his career.
9. Garrett Jones
Wells is under a seven-year, $126 million contract. If the Dodgers can trade for Wells in a package that includes pitching, he could be had.
Wells would be a significant upgrade over Manny Ramirez. He has arguably more power than Ramirez right now in his career.
9. Garrett Jones
He has been a Dodger killer so far in his young career, so why not bring him to Los Angeles?
Jones can be an adequate replacement for Manny Ramirez. Although he hit just .247, he hit 21 home runs and had 86 RBIs and could hit the ball further than most.
Jones can be an adequate replacement for Manny Ramirez. Although he hit just .247, he hit 21 home runs with 86 RBIs and could hit the ball further than most.
The price to pay for Jones? Pitching, pitching and more pitching, especially for the pitching-deprived Pittsburgh Pirates.
10. Jason Bay
Jones can be an adequate replacement for Manny Ramirez. Although he hit just .247, he hit 21 home runs and had 86 RBIs and could hit the ball further than most.
Jones can be an adequate replacement for Manny Ramirez. Although he hit just .247, he hit 21 home runs with 86 RBIs and could hit the ball further than most.
The price to pay for Jones? Pitching, pitching and more pitching, especially for the pitching-deprived Pittsburgh Pirates.
10. Jason Bay
It's just not happening right now for Jason Bay in New York, and a new home might be just the thing to get his bat going again.
In a season in which Bay was injured, he put up sub-par numbers in the 95 games he played in 2010. In his worst season of his career, Bay hit .259 with six home runs and 47 RBIs.
The Mets might want to hang on to Bay, thinking he should be better in 2011 if healthy. However, if the Dodgers come up with a nice package deal for him, he could be patrolling left field in place of Manny Ramirez (if he waves his no-trade clause to come to Los Angeles).
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In a season in which Bay was injured, he put up sub-par numbers in the 95 games he played in 2010. In his worst season of his career, Bay hit .259 with six home runs and 47 RBIs.
The Mets might want to hang on to Bay, thinking he should be better in 2011 if healthy. However, if the Dodgers come up with a nice package deal for him, he could be patrolling left field in place of Manny Ramirez (if he waves his no-trade clause to come to Los Angeles).
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Look out for a review of McCovey's restaurant in Walnut Creek!
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