Interesting article by King, George A. III. I’m sure if he sees this, that reader Jeff from the ‘Burgh will chime in. McLouth? Preliminary to say the least, and it would cost plenty (not $$, but players/talent/prospects) for the soon-to-be 27 year old 20 HR/20 SB lefty swinging OF.
King also mentions Mike Cameron in his article. That, I am NOT in favor of. A-Rod, Cameron’s former teammate, might push it. But Cameron would be 36 next season. That certainly wouldn’t help a team trying to get younger. His D has been great (3 Gold Gloves), but will certainly diminish with age. A .250 career hitter who has hit .242 and .243 the past two seasons. Seven seasons in his career with 140 or more strikeouts, including this year when he missed a good portion of the season due to a stimulants suspension. (.243-25-70-17, OPS+ 109). Yes, good D. 20/20 capability. But expensive, aging, too many K’s (as Josh would point out, he doesn’t fit the “hitters, not sluggers” philosophy he espouses). Besides, why would you dump Abreu only to get Cameron, who is a year older, strikes out more, and hits 45 to 50 points less? It’d make no sense.
Hmmm….it ain’t over ’til it’s over, but something seems like it’s alive and well.
Lastly, for now, a quote from John McGraw. Lately (and beforehand, such as the Toronto incident) we’ve seen pictures of the newly available A-Rod with various women, and, of course, there are the Madonna rumors . Now I love the ladies too, but being much poorer than Alex or Jeter can only dream of the lovelies they spend money on and time with. Anyway, McGraw—one of the best, toughest, take-no-crap dictatorial managers ever (my type of guy), had this to say. Words to the wise.
“Remember this, son. One percent of ballplayers are leaders of men. The other ninety-nine percent are followers of women.”
The Sommer Frieze 
