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There aren't many 2B who can hit 25 HR's. If his BABIP returns to normal, he should be a steal.
1. He appreciates my candidnessor2. He thinks it's shtickWhat's so funny?'Finless said:
I can't imagine trying to draft a team under those conditions. Nothing funny about it. I would rather be hit in the head with a bad than suffer opiate withdrawals.1. He appreciates my candidnessor2. He thinks it's shtickWhat's so funny?
Why? I drafted the guy but already regret it. The guy has limited plate discipline and I just don't understand the hype. He's probably going to be amongst the first few cuts on my team.
He's looked good in spring but his line drive % was something like 9% last year because he tried to hit every pitch out of the park and popped out to the shortstop twice a game. As long as he drives the ball more he'll be fine, but his BABIP wasn't really that unlucky last season.ETA:
We did a piece on him last week. There's talk he put on 30 pounds of lean.
Hype? I thought it's been relatively quiet. I got him in two drafts right where I wanted him. He's young and he's got a pedigree. It's not like it's undeserved. Sometimes it takes a few years for it to click. Look at Rasmus and Bruce. They're not all Ryan Brauns.
Guys has had two pretty decent seasons before the age of 25. Sure he needs to walk more....but Showalter has made him a pet project and that should help.
By we do you mean you and your demons?
hype? he's being taken about the same time as guys like Jerry Hairston Jr and Juan Rivera.'Finless said:
He has awful plate discipline and I don't see him as having enough power to compensate for what will be a mediocre obp. I think this guy is what we've seen. Which is not bad but I don't see a next step coming from this kid.
He's going to get hurt and miss games. He's going to get a lot of rest. In daily leagues he's still a good option.
Yeah I dont get the love for him either. He doesnt even steal bases
I'm not a fan or anything, but that blog is pretty much meaningless..... for now. Let's get the sample size a little bigger before we count him as completely useless.
I'm more interested in his slg % and he's posted a couple fine slg seasons lately before last year. If in fact he's healthy and not catching he could easily hit 25. The batting average will be another matter. He's been at 18-23 each year and had 22 in 383 ab's in 2009. Hardly makes 25 plus a reach.He hasnt hit >25 HRs since 2003.
I think you might be overreacting here.
First, its week 2.Second, the team is 4-5. 3 of their 4 wins are by starting pitchers.'Bamboo Bill said:
Good call on Gordon. I own him in every league (believer) and he's absolutely raking so far. The move to the #3 spot in the line-up, and probably more notably hitting in front of Butler, has really paid off.
update?First, its week 2.Second, the team is 4-5. 3 of their 4 wins are by starting pitchers.
Its week 3.update?First, its week 2.Second, the team is 4-5. 3 of their 4 wins are by starting pitchers.
Its week 3.update?First, its week 2.Second, the team is 4-5. 3 of their 4 wins are by starting pitchers.
Yep, still week 3.'Bamboo Bill said:
Yes....and he's 4-0at what point will you stop pointing out what week it is?Yep, still week 3.'Bamboo Bill said:
Certainly not after 3 weeks.Yes....and he's 4-0at what point will you stop pointing out what week it is?Yep, still week 3.'Bamboo Bill said:
So let it be written, so let it be done.Ike Davis
Another HR today.
4HR, 17RBI in 21 games
30HR 130 RBI pace.
Seth Smith has always raked against RHP and at Coors. If you can platoon him he's definitely worth having. I wouldn't expect a full-fledged breakout though.As for Roberts, I don't like to totally write off a guy hitting like that but there's little in his history that would suggest this is more than a fluke.
Yes, but there are probably better than Young available.....Tyson Ross, OaklandVance Worley, PhillyDustin Moseley, San Diego'rascal said:
None of those options are better than a healthy Chris Young.Ross and Worley are unknown entities and both are nothing but replacements for injured players (Braden and Blanton respectively). Moseley's an intriguing option, but if you're looking for anything outside of ERA and WHIP, he's useless. And the ERA / WHIP have to start ballooning soon.
Not to mention they also aren't any better options than Edwin Jackson.
Slowing down a bit.29HR, 115 RBI. But up to 92 runs.So let it be written, so let it be done.Ike Davis
Another HR today.
4HR, 17RBI in 21 games
30HR 130 RBI pace.
I like the ballpark for young but not the injury history. Edwin is at least pitching for a contract so he's go a roster leash for me of at least 4 more starts. But his next turn in the rotation will be on the bench for me until I see anything come to life with him.
Of the five, I'd stick with Jackson. If your rosters are big enough to spot start Young or Moseley at home only, they're worth considering if you're fed up with the Edwin Jackson rollercoaster. I don't think Ross or Worley are anything special.
Certainly not after 3 weeks.Yes....and he's 4-0at what point will you stop pointing out what week it is?Yep, still week 3.
He's not walking any more than normal. His BABIP is somewhat elevated. He's actually hitting less flyballs than normal. The difference is his flyballs are leaving the park at twice his career rate. This has fluke written all over it.
So you're not buying the "refined hitting approach" explanation?
