Hanley Ramirez to run less? (1 Viewer)

[Eephus]

http://www.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20...sp&c_id=mlb

Multi-faceted Hanley Ramirez is capable of big numbers across the board. The 24-year-old Marlins shortstop has already shown he can hit .330, belt close to 30 homers and steal 50 bases.

As his career progresses, manager Fredi Gonzalez ideally would like to see Ramirez steal less and hit for more power.

The speedy Ramirez swiped 51 bases in each of his first two seasons. This year, he may well end up reaching that number again. But in a perfect world, Gonzalez prefers the talented shortstop to gradually reduce that number.

Asked if Ramirez was primed for another 50 stolen base season, Gonzalez said: "I hope not. The reason being, the more your body gets banged up -- the wear and tear. He's a guy who hits .300, he hits you 30 [home runs], and has a chance to drive in a lot of runs. I'm scared, because the more you attempt to steal, even if you don't steal, you're diving back to first base. You're getting beaten up pretty good.

He's been batting leadoff in spring training but there's been talk of dropping him down in the order. He's obviously still an elite player at a scarce position but 30/30 isn't as valuable in fantasy terms as 25/50.

 

[the moops]

30/30 isn't as valuable in fantasy terms as 25/50.

Really?5 less steals, but 20 more HRs isn't as valuable?That calculus seems screwy.

 

[Eephus]

30/30 isn't as valuable in fantasy terms as 25/50.

Really?5 less steals, but 20 more HRs isn't as valuable?That calculus seems screwy.

No, you got it backwards. 25 HR + 50 SB is more valuable because of the relative scarcity of SBs.

 

[MAC_32]

Wasn't this reported about two months ago?

 

[the moops]

30/30 isn't as valuable in fantasy terms as 25/50.

Really?5 less steals, but 20 more HRs isn't as valuable?That calculus seems screwy.

No, you got it backwards. 25 HR + 50 SB is more valuable because of the relative scarcity of SBs.

Gotcha. That makes sense.

 

[Eephus]

Wasn't this reported about two months ago?

OK, let's go back to talking about Manny Ramirez' trade value

 

[Doctor Detroit]

Wasn't this reported about two months ago?

OK, let's go back to talking about Manny Ramirez' trade value

You went in that thread?

 

[Finless]

utshanleyontheblock:

 

[MAC_32]

Wasn't this reported about two months ago?

OK, let's go back to talking about Manny Ramirez' trade value

Fair enough, just saying I had this noted a while ago, thought it was widely publicized but I could be wrong. It's why I've had Reyes ranked above Hanley all along, never had an opportunity to get either though.