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"Gabe Gross versus righties: 125 plate appearances .269/.368/.398

Gabe Kapler versus lefties: 72 plate appearances .260/.333/.520

Both have gotten at-bats against their same-handed brethren as well. Gross has about an extra 20 at-bats, but otherwise the pair has combined to be something like a ~.250/.350/.450 right fielder with above average defense to the tune of about seven runs.

That's Jayson Werth, my favorite Matt Joyce comparison.

Even if Joyce were Werth from day one, it's basically a zero sum move at this point -- unless you make the point that having Gross/Kapler as a fourth outfielder everyday instead of every other day provides an upgrade."

While Kapler and Gross are cheap, there is the cost of a roster space. But a platoon is a much better use of a space than a pinch runner, defensive replacement, or third catcher. When your team has a hole, root for a platoon, especially if the two platooners share the same first name.

5 months ago Limes_125_tiny Sky Kalkman 4 comments 0 recs  | 

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What are you talking about Sky

The best platoon is clearly Joe Thurston and Brian Barden at third.

St. Louis relievers... defying win expectancy since 2008
http://www.drivelinemechanics.com/

by vivaelpujols on Jun 22, 2009 3:21 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I love the Adam Wainwright/Todd Wellemeyer RH half pinch-bunting platoon abomination.

Decrease runs scored?
Maybe.

Decrease winning? Never seen that proven.
-SFTU

by hazel on Jun 22, 2009 10:39 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

hah

St. Louis relievers... defying win expectancy since 2008
http://www.drivelinemechanics.com/

by vivaelpujols on Jun 22, 2009 11:56 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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