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December 26, 2006
Shea Gets His Wings

FoxSports.com reports that Shea Hillenbrand signed with the LAnaheim Angels. Not many details except that it's a one-year contract. He'll fit in well with the Angels philosphy of putting the ball in play. He's a low OBA, high BA player who neither walks nor strikes out much.


Posted by David Pinto at 04:20 PM | Free Agents | TrackBack (0)
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Enjoy the 30 GiDPs and the 20 whines about playing time.

Posted by: Meeko at December 26, 2006 04:59 PM

I'm not sure Shea fits in fine anywhere!

Posted by: Mike at December 26, 2006 11:02 PM

his career high in gidp is 22.

the for length and money this deal is fine.

Posted by: Tim at December 27, 2006 01:25 AM

Wow, career OPS+ of 99, known clubhouse distraction, and plays positions on the wrong side of the defensive spectrum -- and he nets nearly 7 million.

I can't stress enough that the Jays paid this guy to just go away last year.

Just a 1 year deal, so it could be worse, but still: what a market when Shea is getting this much money.

Posted by: Matt at December 27, 2006 01:30 AM

Bill Stoneman pretty much said this deal was made because they don't know how long Rivera is going to be out, so they need a DH.

Posted by: JudyB at December 27, 2006 04:45 AM

They may have needed a DH, but Hillenbrand is not worth $6 MM in any market. As stated above, Hillenbrand possesses many negatives. With Aubrey Huff still out there, and other quality players available in trade, this move is lousy. I recently read a post that this may signal the move of Morales. The Angels would be stupid to move one of their younger 1B because of acquiring Hillenbrand. I am glad that the Phillies weren't stupid enough to sign Hillenbrand.

Posted by: Bob at December 27, 2006 08:47 AM
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