Who Do You Want To See Freed?
by Sky Kalkman on Jun 12, 2009 6:26 PM EDT
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PrintYou know, in the mold of Free Erubiel Durazo!
I know RJ's voting for Winston Abreu, for which I give him props in the "subtle" and "we're so desperate" categories. But who do you think needs to be given more of an opportunity, based on their talent?
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Matt Murton
"Sometimes Joe (morgan) doesn't like facts to get in the way of his opinions."- billy beane
"That was a great pick...if this was 2002" Me, to guy who selected Barry Zito in a fantasy draft
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I love the Billy Beene quote!
"That's what you live for. You live for the opportunity and when that day comes, you better be ready," Soto said. "I tried to make sure that whenever they gave me a chance, I was ready and I knew I had to take advantage of the opportunity."
by Madison Cub Fan on Jun 20, 2009 1:21 AM EDT up reply actions
(bows)
"Sometimes Joe (morgan) doesn't like facts to get in the way of his opinions."- billy beane
"That was a great pick...if this was 2002" Me, to guy who selected Barry Zito in a fantasy draft
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by harendaman365 on Jun 22, 2009 4:28 PM EDT up reply actions
Used to be Ryan Langerhans.
He’s coming back to earth, but I still like a .370/.460 OBP/SLG in AAA.
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Kila Kaaihue
.280/.427/.505 in AAA
Has to be an improvement over Mike Jacobs 0.1 WAR on the season.
wow
St. Louis relievers... defying win expectancy since 2008
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by vivaelpujols on Jun 16, 2009 1:56 PM EDT up reply actions
Allen Craig
St. Louis relievers... defying win expectancy since 2008
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Carlos Gomez
Seriously Gardy, quit playing Cuddy in center. It’s not helping.
More to the point, Murton, definitely. Kila can stay, at least for another month or two, just to make sure the Royals stay down for the season.
If we're talking "cut him free"
Bobby Crosby’s gotta be on that list.
"You end up with a name like ‘Outman,’" he said last week. "What else are you going to do? You’re going to get people out, man." ~ Dallas Braden
Ummm
Rich Aurilia beats both
Aaron King is still my homeboy... iffy mechanics and all
If Dustin Pedroia played in Seattle, not many people would be talking about him.
i dont know
they are all three very close in WAR (all at -0.4). but check out the left panel at Red Reporter. we have a “wall of eggs” commemorating Taveras’ 34 straight (and counting) PAs without reaching base. all from the lead off or #2 slot. do Crosby or Aurilia have a Cool Hand Luke-inspired graphic tracking their woefulness?
by Charlie Scrabbles on Jun 14, 2009 10:48 AM EDT up reply actions
I enjoyed Cool Hand Luke
So I have to give it to you. Although Crosby has put A’s fans through 4 straight years of sub-.300 OBP seasons.
Speaking of Taveras, it shall be Free Drew Stubbs time.
"You end up with a name like ‘Outman,’" he said last week. "What else are you going to do? You’re going to get people out, man." ~ Dallas Braden
i went to the Bats-Clippers game last night
and Stubbs did not disappoint. he hit 4 laser line drives and ended up with 2 singles and a double. that Taveras signing has to be one of the most ill-conceived in quite a while.
by Charlie Scrabbles on Jun 14, 2009 7:22 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah, Stubbs not being up is getting absurd
Unless they’re showcasing him as part of some trade or something, but that’s me grasping at straws and over-theorizing.
Taveras isn’t hitting and he isn’t playing defense either. He’s just awful.
"You end up with a name like ‘Outman,’" he said last week. "What else are you going to do? You’re going to get people out, man." ~ Dallas Braden
Delmon has been the worst player in the league this year,
And Gomez was a league average player last year.
by lookatthosetwins on Jun 14, 2009 8:39 PM EDT up reply actions
I was talking about Delmon Young and Carlos Gomez
sometimes I forget I’m not on a Twins blog
by lookatthosetwins on Jun 14, 2009 8:39 PM EDT up reply actions
that's what he said
St. Louis relievers... defying win expectancy since 2008
http://www.drivelinemechanics.com/
by vivaelpujols on Jun 16, 2009 1:57 PM EDT up reply actions
What Charlie forgot to mention
is that as far as I can tell, the record going back to 1954 (Retrosheet era) for most consecutive PAs without reaching base via a hit, walk, or HBP is 38 (Andy Fox – 2004). Willy Taveras is an 0-for-5 away from setting a new record. Of course, Fox was a part-time player. Taveras has been leading off or batting 2nd during the entire streak.
"It seems like we're not hitting because we're not getting hits." - Dusty being Dusty
The cardinals 25th roster spot.
Decrease runs scored?
Maybe.
Decrease winning? Never seen that proven.
-SFTU
+1
St. Louis relievers... defying win expectancy since 2008
http://www.drivelinemechanics.com/
by vivaelpujols on Jun 13, 2009 1:43 PM EDT up reply actions
What's wrong with Rob Johnson???
Clement’s knee is fully recovered and he’s been catching pre-game bullpens. They need to start working him back behind the plate in the game and get him up to Seattle ASAP.
Brandon Wood
Traded to another team, then freed
isn't he out for the year?
Coffee. The NEW Performance Enhancing drug for Sport's Writers. Just ask Ken Rosenthal.
Umm... unless you've heard something I haven't, no.
He was injured a few months ago, but he’s been great since.
Brayan Pena
.307/.354/.534 in AAA
He’s on the MLB roster right now, but he’s gotten all of 21 PAs all season. Especially when Olivo’s got a .275 OBP.
"You end up with a name like ‘Outman,’" he said last week. "What else are you going to do? You’re going to get people out, man." ~ Dallas Braden
Nate Schierholtz
If only because I’d like to see how he turns out as a player.
Aaron King is still my homeboy... iffy mechanics and all
If Dustin Pedroia played in Seattle, not many people would be talking about him.
Jin Wong
I'm not a sabermetrician, but I do play one at Driveline Mechanics.
by Matt Klaassen on Jun 14, 2009 5:39 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Tim Lincecum
Freed from a team with a hideous offense….
"I just wish that the late Harry Caray were still around so I could hear him mispronounce 'Kosuke Fukudome' every fukun' night" -- Dennis Miller
Matt Murton
27 game hitting streak and a 2HR 7RBI game last night. And he won’t crack the Rockies’ 25-man with Hawpe, Fowler, Gonzalez, Smith and Spilborghs there.
"I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein
by Andrew T. Fisher on Jun 20, 2009 12:37 PM EDT reply actions
This train has long passed the station.
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Oscar Salazar
.372/.408/.618 in Norfolk this year, now rotting on the Oriole bench, hitting .385/.385/.385 in very limited action. (13 PA).
.879 OPS in 94 plate appearances last year and hit .318/.372/.515 in Norfolk last season.
Plays 1B and 3B. Should be taking some at bats from Melvin Mora at this point…
Matt LaPorta
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John Bowker
Hitting .359 with an OPS over 1.000 and 16 dingerz for the Fresno Grizzlies, and boy do the Giants need some offense.
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