Fighters Sign Jose Macias
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Re: Fighters Sign Jose Macias
[ Author: Guest: Jeff R | Posted: Jan 21, 2006 6:36 PM
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He just won the batting title in Venezuela Winter Ball hitting .405. He barely played last season so don't be fooled by his numbers.
Re: Fighters Sign Jose Macias
[ Author: Krishna | Posted: Jan 26, 2006 5:49 AM
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As a die-hard Cubs fan, I can assure you that he is awful and has no talent. He's a lousy hitter with no power and no good glove anywhere. The only reason he has been in the pros the last two seasons is because Cubs manager Dusty Baker has a love for veterans.
Re: Fighters Sign Jose Macias
[ Author: Guest: Joe Bruno | Posted: May 10, 2006 9:37 AM
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The self-desribed Die Hard Cubs Fan title is questionable, Krishna, because Macias has been a trusted utility man for the Cubs for the past couple years. You should know these facts if you were indeed what I am. (DIE HARD and educated about the Cubs.)
But he is that, a utility man. He has a very strong glove, especially on the infield and his outfield play is decent as well. Playing everyday, I could see him play much better, too. Awful? No talent? Dang, that's just a flat out lie.
But he is that, a utility man. He has a very strong glove, especially on the infield and his outfield play is decent as well. Playing everyday, I could see him play much better, too. Awful? No talent? Dang, that's just a flat out lie.
Re: Fighters Sign Jose Macias
[ Author: Guest: Luis Raul Villamizar | Posted: May 24, 2006 2:11 PM
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Jose Macias didn't win the batting title in Venezuela Winter League. Luis Rodriguez, the Venezuelan 3B of Minnesota Twins, won it. However, Macias played excellent baseball for the champions, Leones del Caracas, and he was a reliable hitter and fielder.
Re: Fighters Sign Jose Macias
[ Author: BigManZam | Posted: Jan 21, 2006 8:15 PM
| CLM Fan
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Because Kaneko doesn't have much of a bat and almost anything would be an upgrade.
Re: Fighters Sign Jose Macias
[ Author: holygoat | Posted: Feb 26, 2006 7:04 PM
| HT Fan
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My favorite quote regarding Jose Macias:
"Jose Macias is playing Gold Glove centerfield."
-Randy Smith, former Detroit Tigers GM.
This quote reflects more on Randy Smith as a GM than it does on Macias' ability as a big league ball player.
"Jose Macias is playing Gold Glove centerfield."
-Randy Smith, former Detroit Tigers GM.
This quote reflects more on Randy Smith as a GM than it does on Macias' ability as a big league ball player.
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Why would the Fighters want to sign him? Macias is 33 years old and a washed up Major Leaguer. They should go after a slugger instead.