Thread: AL's biggest busts

14. Randy Johnson, P, Yankees. "He doesn't have that mystique anymore,'' the scout said. "He doesn't sustain the nasty down-and-in slider like he used to, and like [Ron] Guidry or Steve Carlton threw. He's OK, but hitters are a lot more comfortable now than they used to be.''
13. Richie Sexson, 1B, Mariners. He's OK, but not by $50 million standards. He has 11 homers since the break.
12. Adrian Beltre, 3B, Mariners. Between Sexson and Beltre, the tab's up to $114 million. Benefit of great timing: 48 homers in walk year, 35 since.
11. Josh Beckett, P, Red Sox. Boston gave up a lot, surrendering top prospects Hanley Ramirez and Anibal Sanchez, agreeing to take on Mike Lowell's high contract, then extending Beckett's at $10 million per. In recent weeks it all looks regrettable. "His stuff is still there," the scout said, "but he's deep in counts, and some games he can't get his breaking ball over.''
10. Juan Uribe, SS, White Sox. He had a big year last season, but he's an out-machine now, with a .270 on-base percentage. "He's a very aggressive high-ball hitter,'' the scout said. "He expands the zone and doesn't have patience.''
9. Daniel Cabrera, P, Orioles. He looked like a world beater in the World Baseball Classic, but control problems led to a trip to the minors (86 walks in 112 2/3 innings). "He has electric stuff,'' the scout said, "but when is the light going to go on?''
8. Bruce Chen, P, Orioles. He's 0-7 this year, compared with 13-10 (.565) in 2005.
7. Mark Buerhle, P, White Sox. There's speculation he may be ailing, but our scout said no, he just looks tentative. "He looks like he's whistling through the graveyard,'' he said. "The cutter that used to be in is getting far too much of the plate. Very disappointing.''
6. Mark Teixeira, 1B, Rangers. On the verge of superstardom and maybe a $100 million contract, he's fallen off similarly to A-Rod, except without the fanfare. On the plus side, 12 of his 21 home runs have come since the break.
5. Jhonny Peralta, SS, Indians. Cleveland has succeeded by signing young players long-term, but sometimes the faith it shows backfires. Peralta got a five-year deal in March, and his slugging percentage is down from .520 last year to .390 this season. "I thought this guy was going to be a special player,'' the scout said, "but now it doesn't always look like he's ready to play.''
4. Eric Chavez, 3B, A's. He still brings a great glove and attitude to the park, but his hitting has tailed off to the point where he's almost a non-factor. While he hasn't gone on the disabled list, he has admitted to forearm injuries. "It's all about him hurting,'' the scout said. "He's not the kind of guy to tail off like this.''
3. Brad Wilkerson, OF, Rangers. He belted 32 home runs in 2004, but the main piece in the Alfonso Soriano trade has hit only 26 since.
2. Coco Crisp, OF, Red Sox. The scout said, "He's a little man who doesn't want to play the little man's game.'' The result is a lowly .708 OPS.
1. Alex Rodriguez, 3B, Yankees. First there was the error streak (five quick ones), now there's the strikeout streak (11 in 15 at-bats). A .492 slugging percentage is OK for mortal men. But for the $252 million man? Fuhgettaboutit.

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/200...sts/index.html

I see too many Yankees on there.
The Yankees really need to see a lawyer about getting their money back from Pavano. He's a pussy.

Originally Posted by min0 lee

1. Alex Rodriguez, 3B, Yankees. First there was the error streak (five quick ones), now there's the strikeout streak (11 in 15 at-bats). A .492 slugging percentage is OK for mortal men. But for the $252 million man? Fuhgettaboutit.

They've started calling him K-Rod on ESPN. Tuesday night in the Bronx might be brutal.

Originally Posted by min0 lee

The Yankees really need to see a lawyer about getting their money back from Pavano. He's a pussy.

Check this out on today's Yahoo sports.

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Pavano has two broken ribs

By RONALD BLUM, AP Baseball Writer
August 28, 2006

NEW YORK (AP) -- Yankees pitcher Carl Pavano has a pair of broken ribs, the result of a car accident several weeks ago that he initially didn't tell the team about.

Pavano, who hasn't pitched in the major leagues since June 2005 due to shoulder, back, buttocks and elbow injuries, is still scheduled to make a rehabilitation start Wednesday at Triple-A Columbus.

New York general manager Brian Cashman said Monday that Pavano has made three rehab starts with the rib injury. He disclosed it to the team Saturday after feeling discomfort in his most recent minor league outing.

"Of course I'm angry," Cashman said, adding that "it's extremely frustrating" and "it's extremely disappointing."

Cashman still hopes Pavano would be able to pitch in the major leagues this season.

Pavano signed a $39.95 million, four-year contract as a free agent before the 2005 season. He was 4-6 with a 4.77 ERA in 17 starts for New York last year.

Originally Posted by Triple Threat

Check this out on today's Yahoo sports.

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Pavano has two broken ribs

By RONALD BLUM, AP Baseball Writer
August 28, 2006

NEW YORK (AP) -- Yankees pitcher Carl Pavano has a pair of broken ribs, the result of a car accident several weeks ago that he initially didn't tell the team about.

Pavano, who hasn't pitched in the major leagues since June 2005 due to shoulder, back, buttocks and elbow injuries, is still scheduled to make a rehabilitation start Wednesday at Triple-A Columbus.

New York general manager Brian Cashman said Monday that Pavano has made three rehab starts with the rib injury. He disclosed it to the team Saturday after feeling discomfort in his most recent minor league outing.

"Of course I'm angry," Cashman said, adding that "it's extremely frustrating" and "it's extremely disappointing."

Cashman still hopes Pavano would be able to pitch in the major leagues this season.

Pavano signed a $39.95 million, four-year contract as a free agent before the 2005 season. He was 4-6 with a 4.77 ERA in 17 starts for New York last year.

Oh I know, I read it in the Daily news. A lot of the players a whispering negative things about him.
Some are wondering if he's just scared to play in NY.

I just makes me sick, I know he's hurt but damn....how brittle is this guy.

Originally Posted by min0 lee

17. Chris Shelton, 1B, Tigers. What a rags-to-riches-to-rags story this is. A cover boy in April and a minor leaguer by August. The scout said, "I still think he can hit.'' Shelton certainly could early. Had nine home runs through 13 games, and only seven in 89 since.

This was very perplexing. Along with the hitting went the glove and the decision making also. Cost them a couple games that I can remember. Wonder if he'll be back on 9/1

Originally Posted by Triple Threat

They've started calling him K-Rod on ESPN. Tuesday night in the Bronx might be brutal.

Very brutal....I dislike him at first now I just feel so sorry for him.

Originally Posted by boilermaker

This was very perplexing. Along with the hitting went the glove and the decision making also. Cost them a couple games that I can remember. Wonder if he'll be back on 9/1

It's obvious his confidence is shot. Baseball is funny that way...there's too much time to think and it just screws your mind up. If they were to just have fun and not think and worry so much they would be better off.
This goes for A-Rod as well.