So... what do you think about Aubrey Huff's season?

by UMterp08 on Sep 19, 2007 8:51 PM EDT

Coming into this season, I hope none of you were crazy enough to predict a return to glory for Huff. My expectations for him was a 20 HR, 80 RBI, .800 OPS type of season. Though a little short on all counts, he basically performed the way I expected him too. Huff was a total disaster for the first half, but as advertised, turned in a very strong 2nd half of the season. For better or for worse, he was basically the same caliber of hitter Tejada was this year. Now to compare him to other players at his positions:

Huff's statline:

.284/.337/.448, .786 OPS

Average 2007 AL 1B:

.267/.347/.443, .790 OPS

Average 2007 AL DH:

.267/.354/.446, .799 OPS

For all intents and purposes, Huff was an average player this year. At his $4 million salary this season, thats not really a bad thing.

If the FO wants to make him a bargain, they should somehow get rid of Mora and let Huff put up those numbers at the softer 3B position.

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In '08, send his fat ass to Norfolk

until August 1, which is when he apparently decides he's stolen enough checks and needs to hit like an MLB 1B/DH should.

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by duck on Sep 19, 2007 10:04 PM EDT reply actions

let's just go all out

Send all of these bums to Norfolk and let the young guys play out the season. At least the kids will be having fun.

"If you're not practicing, somebody else is, somewhere, and he'll be ready to take your job." -Brooks Robinson

by exitfare on Sep 19, 2007 10:38 PM EDT up reply actions

...but then...

Norfolk would end up with a losing record!

by MurraysLaw on Sep 21, 2007 12:53 AM EDT up reply actions

I wonder

what Huff's numbers look like once you eliminate his games against the D-Rays.

by birdman on Sep 19, 2007 11:24 PM EDT reply actions

his OBP still stinks

by pipkin on Sep 19, 2007 11:38 PM EDT reply actions

His OBP

It's about average really. His late season surge has essentially brought his numbers into average/slightly above average territory.

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by Jonnypops on Sep 20, 2007 7:58 AM EDT up reply actions

re:

For all intents and purposes, Huff was an average player this year. At his $4 million salary this season, thats not really a bad thing.

It's not a good thing either. Good teams tend not to pay average players average salaries. They have guys within the system that they bring up for that kind of production. This is why Kris Benson was no big bargain just because other pitchers are paid lots of money.

And let's not ignore that for the majority of the season, Huff was a zero. And if they stuck him at third base, you're talking about horrible fielding, too. Not that this would be any change from Mora.