The Bullwhip - 1997.2 - Sharpe Traded to Seattle
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The Bullwhip - 1997.2 - Sharpe Traded to Seattle
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November 17th, 1997
Hackensack, New Jersey
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Despite hitting 20 home runs in the regular season and 4 in the playoffs, 1B Alistar Sharpe of the Hackensack Bulls has been traded to Seattle in exchange for C Pablo Aroaujo and utility man Dan Druff, a clear salary dump and follow up to the recent acquisition of 1B Stan Ross by the Bulls. Sharpe, still just 28, is scheduled to make $6.82 Million over the next two seasons, a price the Bulls were known to detest for a .295 on base percentage in 565 at bats last season. While Sharpe's defense will be missed at 1B, the newly acquired Ross comes close to matching Sharpe's prowess at 1B and should provide more consistent offense at a third of the cost.
Druff, 27, could very well find himself in Hackensack for Opening Day, based largely on his versatility. Accomplished at 2B, 3B, LF and RF, the switch hitting Druff has enough offensive ability to be a valuable utility man for the Bulls. Aroaujo, 22, will likley get a chance to compete for the Bulls backup catcher role against Vic Loucks, with Aroaujo the clear winner with on defense and catching ability.
November 17th, 1997
Hackensack, New Jersey
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Despite hitting 20 home runs in the regular season and 4 in the playoffs, 1B Alistar Sharpe of the Hackensack Bulls has been traded to Seattle in exchange for C Pablo Aroaujo and utility man Dan Druff, a clear salary dump and follow up to the recent acquisition of 1B Stan Ross by the Bulls. Sharpe, still just 28, is scheduled to make $6.82 Million over the next two seasons, a price the Bulls were known to detest for a .295 on base percentage in 565 at bats last season. While Sharpe's defense will be missed at 1B, the newly acquired Ross comes close to matching Sharpe's prowess at 1B and should provide more consistent offense at a third of the cost.
Druff, 27, could very well find himself in Hackensack for Opening Day, based largely on his versatility. Accomplished at 2B, 3B, LF and RF, the switch hitting Druff has enough offensive ability to be a valuable utility man for the Bulls. Aroaujo, 22, will likley get a chance to compete for the Bulls backup catcher role against Vic Loucks, with Aroaujo the clear winner with on defense and catching ability.
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Re: The Bullwhip - 1997.2 - Sharpe Traded to Seattle
I like Druff (and that kind of supersub on the bench). He's like a better version of my Chaffee. Nice deal.
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Re: The Bullwhip - 1997.2 - Sharpe Traded to Seattle
lchronister wrote:I like Druff (and that kind of supersub on the bench). He's like a better version of my Chaffee. Nice deal.
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Re: The Bullwhip - 1997.2 - Sharpe Traded to Seattle
Druff's a great guy to have. I'm hoping my version in AA (SS James Dicus) can develop. Those type of guys are so valuable.
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Re: The Bullwhip - 1997.2 - Sharpe Traded to Seattle
I was hoping to use Isaac Douglas in that role this year until you and your deep pockets stole him away from melynchy34 wrote:Druff's a great guy to have. I'm hoping my version in AA (SS James Dicus) can develop. Those type of guys are so valuable.
Re: The Bullwhip - 1997.2 - Sharpe Traded to Seattle
Um ... I paid less than $3 million per for him. I wouldn't call that "deep pockets." Ha. Plus, it's payback for Tyler Ryan.lchronister wrote:I was hoping to use Isaac Douglas in that role this year until you and your deep pockets stole him away from melynchy34 wrote:Druff's a great guy to have. I'm hoping my version in AA (SS James Dicus) can develop. Those type of guys are so valuable.
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Re: The Bullwhip - 1997.2 - Sharpe Traded to Seattle
lol. I know, but it still was like twice what I was offering him. And in that case, that's payback I'll accept. I think Ryan will help me more than Douglas would have.lynchy34 wrote:Um ... I paid less than $3 million per for him. I wouldn't call that "deep pockets." Ha. Plus, it's payback for Tyler Ryan.
Re: The Bullwhip - 1997.2 - Sharpe Traded to Seattle
having ewan olsen allowed me to deal druff (I liked olsen's versatility better)
picked up a nice bat in return
picked up a nice bat in return
Re: The Bullwhip - 1997.2 - Sharpe Traded to Seattle
Seattle clearly got the best player in the deal... this was a salary dump for me.
That's about $35 Million in payroll shed since taking over Hackensack... and while it cost me some youth to grease the wheels on Menne Jr. the team is actually better on the field.
That's about $35 Million in payroll shed since taking over Hackensack... and while it cost me some youth to grease the wheels on Menne Jr. the team is actually better on the field.
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