Cardinals sign Roberto Alomar

[Clarkmeister]

Ugh. At least he's cheap. $500k non-guaranteed contract.

[billyjex]

Man, how old is he? Suprised he's still around.

[Clarkmeister]

He turns 37 on opening day. He spent most of last year on the shelf after breaking his hand early in the year.

[Sooga]

This may not turn out to be that bad a move. He did fairly well last year for Arizona in limited duty, although he tanked in the AL. But he's 'only' 36, so I don't know if he's completely finished yet, and a decent season from him could produce numbers than Eckstein. And no, I don't hate Eckstein [img]/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]

[Non_Comformist]

Alomar really dropped off like very few players I can remember. Seemed like he went from All Star/MVP type to bench player in one season. Doubt he can help but for that price worth the risk I guess.

[Sooga]

Heh, that's the funny thing. He DID go from all-star to bench player in one season.

2001: .336/.415/.541, and big numbers across the board, probably his best season EVER.
2002: .266/.331/.376
2003: .258/.333/.349
2004: .263/.321/.392

I mean, after the 2001 season, I thought his place in Cooperstown was all but wrapped up. Now, who knows. It's really mystifying what happened to him, and so quickly at that.

[andyfox]

He'd probably be just as useful. [img]/images/graemlins/wink.gif[/img]

[nolanfan34]

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Ugh. At least he's cheap. $500k non-guaranteed contract.

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My feelings exactly. I really wish they had gotten Polanco.

[jakethebake]

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He turns 37 on opening day. He spent most of last year on the shelf after breaking his hand early in the year.

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osteoporosis?>

[Dynasty]

That souce of yours isn't as good as you tout.

Roberto Alomar signs with Tampa Bay Devil Rays