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|  #1 Posted on 19.11.04 1524.53 | Instant Rating: 4.98 | http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=1926838
Well, you knew Jose Guillen wouldn't remain in Anaheim after his temper tantrum. At this point, I'm glad the Angels got ANY sort of return for him, even if it's just a bench player (maybe potential lead-off man?) in Juan Rivera. Here's hoping Guillen can stay on his best behavior this time.
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|  #2 Posted on 19.11.04 1624.14 | Instant Rating: 1.89 | So this team without any owners is really spending the big bucks now. I don't think Guillen's good enough to pick up a large contract and his personal problems, but since when did attitude problems become a reason not to have a guy on your team. Of course, it doesn't look like they gave much up for him, so maybe it is a good move.
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| #3 Posted on 19.11.04 1738.27 | Instant Rating: 5.70 | Originally posted by BigSteve
So this team without any owners is really spending the big bucks now. I don't think Guillen's good enough to pick up a large contract and his personal problems, but since when did attitude problems become a reason not to have a guy on your team. Of course, it doesn't look like they gave much up for him, so maybe it is a good move.
Guillen only had a 2 year/$6 million dollar deal with Anaheim, so the Expos/Nationals/Vegas Showgirls only have to pay him $3 million for 1 year. Guillen did put up good numbers this past season, and he'll probably be .275/25/90 at worst. Right now, the Expos might be able to at least provide the delusion to their fan base that they will play meaningful games in August, as they look to be a 78-84 win team, which, in the NL East, will at least keep them on the fringe of contention after the All-Star break. Plus, if the team goes into the tank, some contending team that desperately needs an outfield bat will probably overpay in terms of prospects at the deadline.
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| #4 Posted on 20.11.04 1331.47 | Instant Rating: 7.29 | Bowden also acquired Guillen when he was with the Reds, so he must think that he'll be something more resmebling a model citizen for the Nats...
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| #5 Posted on 21.11.04 1748.35 | Instant Rating: 2.00 | Originally posted by redsoxnation
Originally posted by BigSteve
So this team without any owners is really spending the big bucks now. I don't think Guillen's good enough to pick up a large contract and his personal problems, but since when did attitude problems become a reason not to have a guy on your team. Of course, it doesn't look like they gave much up for him, so maybe it is a good move.
Guillen only had a 2 year/$6 million dollar deal with Anaheim, so the Expos/Nationals/Vegas Showgirls only have to pay him $3 million for 1 year. Guillen did put up good numbers this past season, and he'll probably be .275/25/90 at worst. Right now, the Expos might be able to at least provide the delusion to their fan base that they will play meaningful games in August, as they look to be a 78-84 win team, which, in the NL East, will at least keep them on the fringe of contention after the All-Star break. Plus, if the team goes into the tank, some contending team that desperately needs an outfield bat will probably overpay in terms of prospects at the deadline.
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| #6 Posted on 22.11.04 2025.49 | Instant Rating: 7.49 | Originally posted by BigSteve
but since when did attitude problems become a reason not to have a guy on your team.
I'd guess around the time Anaheim decided to trade Guillen due to attitude problems
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