Rickey Henderson?

by craig3410 on May 10, 2007 2:21 PM EDT

So, Rickey Henderson wants to come back for "one final season" and play in in the majors one last time.

Since our outfield is playing horribly, why not Rickey?

-He'd give us all a reason to keep watching. (Think about it: at one point in the season, our OFs could consist of a 48-year-old HOFer and a converted pitcher.)
-He was average with the glove in '03 and he seems to have kept himself in shape since then
-At this point, a 48-year old with a 70 OPS+ in '03 probably would be our best RFer.
-Think about it; we'd have Rickey Freaking Henderson on our team. That would be cool.

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Rickey?

Yes.

35 votes

No.

48 votes

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no

no!no!no!no!

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by BRINGBACKWILSON on May 10, 2007 2:21 PM EDT reply actions

from the guy

who wanted us to bring back Wilson . . .

On with the youth movement!

by aet15 on May 10, 2007 10:23 PM EDT up reply actions

NO

we do not need a julio franco type guy

we will miss you Josh Hancock JH32

by kyle man on May 10, 2007 3:25 PM EDT reply actions

why?

Juan Encarnacion is going to come back and make everything better, right? Right?

by blove121 on May 10, 2007 3:39 PM EDT reply actions

Rickey

Make no mistake, Rickey has had an absolutely incredible ability to get on base no matter his average. since 2000:

AVG OBP
.233 .368 2000
.227 .366 2001
.223 .369 2002
.208 .321 2003

But that's the issue, it's obvious he just can't hit anymore, but damn he can get on base. It's amazing the OBP he has put up for not being a power hitter. He averaged 130 points above his average for his career. But I don't know what you could realistically expect from him at age 48. After age 40 he's stolen 72 bases at a pretty respectable 78%. I think even at his age, he could help some team just by his ability to get on base, but I would sooner give the at bats to Ludwick or Ankiel.

by Bullet Bob Gibson on May 10, 2007 4:57 PM EDT reply actions

no.

no elaboration needed.

by stlcardinalsfang on May 10, 2007 4:58 PM EDT reply actions

HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!

These posts are great!

You think Jose Canseco is available as well?

by onebigdummy on May 10, 2007 5:04 PM EDT reply actions

cmon man, don't take personal shots

it was a legit post by a legit guy with a couple legit reasons.

by stlcardinalsfang on May 10, 2007 6:38 PM EDT up reply actions

Yeah;

we've still got a chance, but what would we lose to give him $700,000 to be a bat off the bench?

I mean, come on; we've got Skip Schumaker sucking up AB's; you telling me Rickey can't do better than .233/.277/.279?

by craig3410 on May 10, 2007 9:15 PM EDT up reply actions

WILSON

IS STILL PRODUCTIVE HENDERSON HAS NOT BEEN PROUCTIVE IS GOERGE BUSH SR WAS PRESIDENT

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by BRINGBACKWILSON on May 10, 2007 11:07 PM EDT reply actions

please

use periods. they tend to help people understand what you are trying to say. also, henderson has had plently of producitve seasons since the early '90s.

by stlcardinalsfang on May 10, 2007 11:15 PM EDT up reply actions

Regarding Henderson...

For that matter, I'd rather have Canseco.

by philbobilbo on May 10, 2007 11:09 PM EDT reply actions

I had this fantasy in the late 80's

of a Coleman, McGee, Henderson outfeild.

by Zubin on May 10, 2007 11:52 PM EDT up reply actions

Sure,

and while they're at it, why not bring Lou Brock out of retirement? Or maybe Skates is still around?

by cardsrul on May 10, 2007 11:55 PM EDT reply actions

what

does stan the man have left

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by BRINGBACKWILSON on May 11, 2007 4:46 AM EDT reply actions

henderson

has not had very many................................................................................................ .................................................................................................... ...............................................................................................wilso n has had some very productive years. i believe he is a rbi champ............................................................................................... .................................................................................................... .................................................................................................... .................................................................................................... ...........................................................................................HOW IS THAT FOR PERIODS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!REMEMBER HENDERSON IS 48 YEARS OLD AND GOOD 10-15 YEARS PAST HIS PRIME

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by BRINGBACKWILSON on May 11, 2007 4:50 AM EDT reply actions

stop being childish

this forum is for grownups. act like one.

by lboros on May 11, 2007 10:40 AM EDT up reply actions

it was a simple request.

why did you have to do that? henderson may be past his prime, but he can still get on base (somehow)

by stlcardinalsfang on May 11, 2007 3:07 PM EDT up reply actions

I AM NOT COMPARING

HENDERSONS CAREER TO WILSONS. BECAUSE THERE IS NO COMPARSION. RICKEY IS A FUTURE HALL OF FAMER. WILSON IS AVERAGE AT BEST.MAYBE GOOD AS A ROLE PLAYER.THIS IS ALL STUPID ANYWAY. LUDWICK , JUAN E, WILSON, SO T. THEY HAVE PLENTY OF RH OUTFIELDERS. WHAT IS GOING TO BE INTERESTING TO SEE IS WAS HAPPENS WHEN JUAN E AND WILSON COME OFF THE DL. WHO WILL THEY SEND DOWN? I HOPE LUDWICK STAYS UP.ONE MORE THING ABOUT WILSON. YES I WANTED TO SEE HIM COMEBACK BUT IF HE IS NOT PRODUCING LIKE THEY WANT THEY SHOULD LET HIM GO. JUST LIKE ANYBODY

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by BRINGBACKWILSON on May 11, 2007 4:58 AM EDT reply actions

Take it easy, Champ.

Why don't you stop talking for a while.

Everybody off the bandwagon!

by Alxfritz on May 11, 2007 5:44 AM EDT reply actions

i want rickey!

Rickey and dream weaver? That's pure comedy.

"Rickey doesn't like the hippy giving up doubles into the gap. Ricky has to chase them."

by bretsyboo on May 11, 2007 5:40 PM EDT up reply actions

YES!

that would be amazing. Rickey can do anything he puts his mind to. i honestly do not think he owuld be any worse than taguchi or wilson. i have a feeling that for the rest of the season we will all need a reason to watch the cardinals, this would definitely keep the interest level up.

hit em where they aint

by thefordhamflash on May 12, 2007 5:07 PM EDT reply actions