Figgy Likely To Start Monday; Sheff Off The DL

Figgy has posted a 135 tRA+ in AAA this season. Robinson Cancel is sent down to make room for Sheff. The money quote from the article, per Rubin:

Manuel said he likes the Cory Sullivan-Angel Pagan-Jeff Francoeur outfield configuration against righthanded pitchers.

Well that makes one of us Jerry.

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Question about Wagner

How will his injury this year affect his free agent status? Is he still likely to be a type A and if not, is it worth it to try to move him to a contender for some prospects?

by Reg Dunlop on Aug 2, 2009 11:09 AM EDT reply actions

He is likely to be a type B free agent, and it's not likely he'll be back and pitching enough by August 31 to trade

by twon8 on Aug 2, 2009 12:24 PM EDT up reply actions

What?

He’s Type-A and it’s not even close: http://www.scribd.com/doc/18014543/Rankings-080109

King of the bling come to lay down the evidence//Not George Bush, L-Millz be da president

by Sam Page on Aug 2, 2009 1:05 PM EDT up reply actions

How is he a type A having not pitched in a year?

I thought it was based on the last two years, 08 and 09, which should leave billy with half missing. I’m not sure how he can still be a type A

by twon8 on Aug 2, 2009 1:44 PM EDT up reply actions

Ask Eddie Bajek

by All Shook Down on Aug 2, 2009 1:48 PM EDT up reply actions

He's Type A.

"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw

by squid92 on Aug 2, 2009 1:19 PM EDT up reply actions

Please, just don't play the "Let's DFA Figgy for the 10^100 time!" game

Release Redding and keep Figgy up there.

by Michkin on Aug 2, 2009 11:34 AM EDT reply actions

Amen

Figgy, while not achieving a huge amount in pure baseball terms, has most definitely earned some respect.

by deadspy3 on Aug 2, 2009 12:07 PM EDT up reply actions

yeah why keep the dead weight around

lets hope figgy has a great start, and helps force their hand in that direction

by KeithsMoustache on Aug 2, 2009 12:09 PM EDT up reply actions

Ugh, I heard Cohen talking about this during the game yesterday.

Gary Sheffield: lefty masher. The only Hall of Fame-bound platoon player.

by All Shook Down on Aug 2, 2009 1:31 PM EDT reply actions

Cory Sullivan update

-1.1 UZR, -53 UZR/150 this season
-9.2 UZR/150 OF UZR in his career

by All Shook Down on Aug 2, 2009 1:36 PM EDT reply actions

In other words, Sully sucks ass.

Right?

by MetsGod on Aug 2, 2009 5:18 PM EDT up reply actions

Yep.

Specifically fielding wise.

"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw

by squid92 on Aug 2, 2009 5:53 PM EDT up reply actions

And he played CF today.

Cory Sulolivan

by All Shook Down on Aug 2, 2009 6:42 PM EDT up reply actions

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