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The thing is, if he continues to play, he may actually lose WAR at some point in his career.

So read the thread before and after last night's game. CJ at this point is not a very good player and unless he starts improving in the next few seasons, probably deserves to be a bench/rotational/platoon player for his career. Per fangraphs, he's 23rd among 1b in OPS and 12th out of 14th in OPS if he was considered a DH this season. His minor league stats weren't all that special until he arrived at PCL, which is notorious for being a hitters' league. His glove is atrocious. He has the lowest walk rate since he entered the league among first basemen and his "power" isn't all that great as his ISO for his career is .176 which is 22nd out of 34 1st basemen since he entered the league and has at least 800 PA's per Fangraphs. While he is still young, unless he improves his strike zone judgement or batting "eye", he isn't a good player at this point of his career and should be considered a marginal player. EDIT: Also would like to add that CJ reminds me a lot of Eric Karros and sure enough their stats are very similar at the same ages. Cron's stats; Karros's stats

If Mets offered this trade, Angels should snap accept.

This is just awful. O/U 70 wins?

I wish my biotech and pharmaceutical stocks would recover too.

Cmon people really? The Angels were streaky last year too. Remember in July the offense was white hot and then August came around and it disappeared. The point is bad offenses can look good in short periods of time. Plus this is spring training. Spring training stats is like playing poker with play money chips, no one takes it very seriously except that one guy that thinks it's the WSOP. Lesson is, don't be that guy.

I remember that, it was crazy how that happened.

I've always said this as well. The save is probably the most overrated stat in baseball, much like RBI.

Do you live near Porter Ranch?

If the Angels were a legit top of division contending team where every game matters, I would've released Weaver.

Surprised this hasn't been posted yet. http://deadspin.com/sports-highlight-of-the-day-dog-blocks-cat-1761094049

Was wondering where the Drumpf thing came from, now I know.

Great story!

I haven't seen gas prices this low since I started driving 14 years ago. It's been great.

I was gonna say Prince, but since Detroit is helping offset the cost significantly didn't think it'd be top 5. Completely forgot about Cano. Kemp again, considerable offset by the Dodgers. Miguel Cabrera is too early for me as he's still elite hitting-wise. In 2-3 years from now, it'll be number 1.

I'm trying to think the top 5. Obviously 1 is Pujols. Verlander, Hanley Ramirez, Pablo Sandoval, and Choo?

It amazes me what the average person spends money on a daily basis. Daily Starbucks/Jamba Juice morning run, buying lunch, and eating out for dinner, that adds up! I finished Entourage the tv series last night, was a good show. I finally understand some of the memes that came from the show.

Here's a thought for Hamilton's contract. If a player is so bad that he's actually below an average player ie. Pablo Sandoval/Hanley Ramirez is it better for the team to pay 90% of the contract for said player to play for a different team or to keep him and play him? I'm surprised Hamilton's contract isn't on the list either way.

LOL Arte, 2nd biggest market and he's concerned about "budget." Though I agree he sucks as an owner, hopefully he won't fall to McCourt bad.

I was too busy having fun and losing money, typical stuff you do in Vegas.

How about Trout to the Dodgers for Urias, Seager, and Peterson, any takers?

Sorry for the late post, man I completely lost my voice while in Vegas. Back at work today, voice still hasn't recovered. Vegas was fun, lost 3k though. Best commercials: Doritos (If I ever need a commercial made, I'm calling their agency), Kevin Hart's Hyundai commercial, Prius, Taco Bell (Only for the George Takei cameo at the end). Worst: That monkey/baby/puppy abomination, wtf was that?!?! Halftime show was awesome.

My friend I'm going with is a father of three, don't let the kids prevent you from going! Me and my friend planned this trip almost 2 months ago.

I'll be in Vegas!