Comments on: UPDATE: Rays negotiating with free agent Josh Willingham http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/12/05/red-sox-reds-among-nine-interested-in-josh-willingham/ Baseball. Baseball. And then a bit more baseball. Sun, 19 May 2013 07:22:54 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: WhenMattStairsIsKing http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/12/05/red-sox-reds-among-nine-interested-in-josh-willingham/comment-page-1/#comment-230492 Tue, 06 Dec 2011 15:37:30 +0000 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=100753#comment-230492 I think he’s worth the signing if he averages 135-140 games a year.

]]> By: natstowngreg http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/12/05/red-sox-reds-among-nine-interested-in-josh-willingham/comment-page-1/#comment-230154 Mon, 05 Dec 2011 21:44:49 +0000 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=100753#comment-230154 The operative phrase being “If he stays healthy,…” Something he hasn’t done. In 6 full seasons, he’s played 142, 144, 102, 133, 114, 136 games.
http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/w/willijo03.shtml

Balancing his production (which should increase at the Orange Juice Can) vs. health risk (back issues), 3 years/$24 million might be the best he can get.

]]> By: WhenMattStairsIsKing http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/12/05/red-sox-reds-among-nine-interested-in-josh-willingham/comment-page-1/#comment-230131 Mon, 05 Dec 2011 21:22:12 +0000 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=100753#comment-230131 If he stays healthy, 3/$24 is a steal for Willingham.

]]> By: bozosforall http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/12/05/red-sox-reds-among-nine-interested-in-josh-willingham/comment-page-1/#comment-230113 Mon, 05 Dec 2011 21:09:37 +0000 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=100753#comment-230113 Red Sux still trying to buy another title.

]]> By: clydeserra http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/12/05/red-sox-reds-among-nine-interested-in-josh-willingham/comment-page-1/#comment-230047 Mon, 05 Dec 2011 20:15:00 +0000 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=100753#comment-230047 I am sure the A’s would love the Twins if they signed him.

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