Braves sign Anderson

Ok, terrible signing number 2 in the last week. The Mariners signed Griffey Jr. last week and I think that was terrible, but the Braves signed Garrett Anderson, wow good move. Last year Anderson's BA was .293, I hate to use batting average, but it was his best statistic last year. His OBP was only .325 and he slugged .433. These numbers are not good enough to be a regular on a major league ball club and he is more than likely going to regress even more this year.

I am certain that some of the big network analysts will call this a good move, primarily because they will consider Anderson a "veteran presence" that will add "clubhouse leadership." Horse poo. I don't even think he is capable of playing an average left field. He's done.

Another reason this is a terrible move is because you are going to block a very good prospect in Jordan Schafer for a guy who is going to be a below average corner outfielder in all facets of the game. If they use him as a platoon guy or a pinch hitter then fine, but don't take at bats away from the young guys. The organization needs to understand that winning this year is not priority as their farm system is stacked and 2010/2011 are years that it is more likely for them to be successful. Another bad deal for a "crafty vet." Jesus, how overrated is that whole veteran presence/leadership thing, isn't that what you hire good managers for?