Make It Happen: New Homes For Dye, Damon and Smoltz

By VJ
for BaseballMoves.com

Published: February 6, 2010

The San Francisco Giants should sign free-agent outfielder Jermaine Dye. He’s still sitting on the free-agent market with a price-tag of just $3 million (give or take). According to this report on Foxsports.com, Dye may soon be headed to an American League team. That would be a shame for the Giants who could use some extra pop. Last season, only the Mets hit fewer home runs. The offense ranked 13th in runs scored. Nate Schierholtz isn’t the answer in right field. DeRosa, Sandoval and Freddy Sanchez can use a little help. Let’s not forget, the young shoulders of Tim Lincecum and Matt Cain can use some run support, one of these years

Johnny Damon in an Braves uniform. Atlanta GM Frank Wren and Scott Boras should make it happen. $13 million, the amount Boras originally wanted from the Yankees this off-season, is now a pipe dream. How about these two sides agree to a $6 million deal for 2010? The Braves boast a pitching staff that’s ready to contend now: Jurrjens, Lowe, Hudson and Hanson. Chipper, McLouth and McCann are sure to provide pop. If the newly acquired Troy Glaus does his job, and Yunel Escobar takes the next step as a hitter, Damon could be the final piece that helps Atlanta return to post-season play.

Colorado has a legitimate shot to return to the playoffs in 2010. John Smoltz could help make this happen. The Rockies offense has the depth to contend. The rotation is set at the top with Aaron Cook, Ubaldo Jiminez and Jorge de la Rosa. Smoltz’s presence would help temper any uncertainty that either Jason Hammel or Jeff Francis present, at the back end of the rotation. $4 million would probably seal the deal here. Heck, with or without Smoltz, the Rox just might compete for the NL West. Why not bring in another arm with plenty of playoff experience?

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