And so it begins...
by Adam J. Morris on May 13, 2008 10:31 PM CDT
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From the latest Ken Rosenthal column:
The Rangers could have crumbled after learning that manager Ron Washington was in danger of getting fired. Instead, they've won five straight series, and their offseason acquisitions of outfielders Josh Hamilton and Milton Bradley look like winners.
As the team continues its development program, one of its next major decisions is the future position of shortstop Michael Young. Most scouts agree that Young no longer has the range to play short. But the Rangers aren't about to rush Class AA shortstop Elvis Andrus, whom they acquired in the Mark Teixeira trade.
Once Andrus is ready, the Rangers can move Young to third and either shift Hank Blalock to first or trade him. Another option would be to move Young to second base and Ian Kinsler to left field.
The situation is delicate — Young is a team player, but likely will want to remain at short. The Rangers were afraid to move Alfonso Soriano from second base to the outfield in 2005. Young, whose five-year, $80 million contract extension begins next season, will need to be handled firmly, but with respect.
The shift might not take place until next season; Andrus does not turn 20 until Aug. 26, and he is batting only .271/.329/.307 at Class AA. Still, one scout who has seen Andrus often does not necessarily believe that the needs to be brought along slowly.
"Nothing will intimidate him," the scout says. "He has a great amount of confidence. He would approach it the same way at the big-league level as he would at Double A or Triple A.
"Of course, you'll see better arms and better stuff in the big leagues. But he has always had good strike-zone command and good pitch recognition. It will serve him well, probably even better at the major-league level. The strike zone is tighter. And the pitchers, to some degree, are more predictable than they are at Double A."
Moving Kinsler to left and Young to second base would be a bad idea, I think. My guess is that Blalock gets dealt, either in July or this offseason, and Young moves to third base for 2009.
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yay
Kins for LF
"I thought that was bull," Washington said. "What is he 6-13? That's just frustration. He overreacted." - Wash on Sexson
by Longhorn on May 13, 2008 10:33 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I hope Blalock doesn't go
Might be the smart baseball move, but he is my favorite Ranger and I’d hate to see him play anywhere else.
by Gdawg on May 13, 2008 10:34 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
That option on Blalock
is pretty attractive even with his uneven history. That gives a team the thought of having him for a year and a half at a very reasonable price. I think it’s a bit early to tell who really needs a 3B though. Minnesota? Cleveland?
...and curse Sir Walter Raleigh, he was such a stupid git.
by t ball on May 13, 2008 10:44 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Dodgers
If they choose to go with a veteran 3B instead of Andy LaRoche.
by coolaid on May 13, 2008 10:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Giants
They need everything.
Blalock or Salty for Matt Cain.
Please Sabean?
by LiamP on May 13, 2008 11:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
im a known salty fan
and id give him for cain in an instant.
Gerald Laird is my hero.
by DSheppard on May 13, 2008 11:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
+ 10,000
I would give both for Cain
W: "Our enemies are innovative and resourceful, and so are we. They never stop thinking about new ways to harm our country and our people, and neither do we."
by hubcityraider on May 15, 2008 12:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Seriously?
I was just kidding, but you wouldn’t do either Blalock or Salty straight up for Cain?
Maybe I have an unhealthy mancrush, but I would do either one of those.
by LiamP on May 13, 2008 11:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I love Hank Blalock...
But if the Giants wanted to part with Matt Cain to get him, I’d be all over it.
by Adam J. Morris on May 13, 2008 11:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
how about hank and salty for cain and a decent prospect
get it done JD.
Gerald Laird is my hero.
by DSheppard on May 14, 2008 12:02 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Do the Giants have any decent prospects?
by Inkara1 on May 14, 2008 10:52 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
a few
angel villanola (very young) is the first one who comes to mind
madison bumgardner
tim alderson
wendall fairley (no clue – was 1st rd pick last yr? maybe?)
Every pitch thrown to Josh Hamilton is recorded as an E1. -- clark
by knockoutking on May 14, 2008 11:28 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ummm...
If the Giants give up Cain for either of those guys you do it.
That said, the Giants wouldn’t do that.
"The only good is knowledge and the only evil is ignorance."-Socrates
by slc ranger on May 13, 2008 11:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Their GM is Brian Sabean.
You never know.
by philkid3 on May 14, 2008 4:07 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
remember
he did see the future with liriano!
Every pitch thrown to Josh Hamilton is recorded as an E1. -- clark
by knockoutking on May 14, 2008 7:06 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
you my friend are a moron
from baseball reference
real stats:
2006 – 21 – 13-12, 4.15 era, 1.28 whip, 190 IP, 179k/87bb, 108 era+
2007 – 22 – 7-16, 3.65 era, 1.26 whip, 200 IP, 163k/79bb, 122 era+
neutralized:
2006 – 21 – 11-10, 3.78 era, 1.21 whip, 195 ip, 183k/84bb
2007 – 22 – 13-9, 3.38 era, 1.21 whip, 202 ip, 164k/77bb
what neutralized means:
basically they convert his stats to a 162 games season and make his team “average” when it comes to runs scored: 715/year or 4.42/game
http://www.baseball-reference.com/about/equiv_stats.shtml
salty for cain would be a STEAL.
Every pitch thrown to Josh Hamilton is recorded as an E1. -- clark
by knockoutking on May 14, 2008 7:05 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
you my friend are a moron
thanks buddy
by coolaid on May 14, 2008 5:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Needlessly harsh.
Even if I agree with your assessment.
by philkid3 on May 14, 2008 8:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Id keep blalock through 09
and reevaluate. young can move to LF if hank is looking good and will sign a fair contract and andrus is major league ready and has proved himself a bit in some bench time late in 08 or something.
certainly not trading away blalock in mid 2008 to make way for a 20 year old (19? somehere in there) year old shortstop with a .620 ops in AA. Andrus should have to earn his way here. Hopefully he will, but the make the move when he does not in preparation of hoping he does.
Gerald Laird is my hero.
by DSheppard on May 13, 2008 10:47 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Young
He’s not going to hit well enough to be a good LF’er, and I doubt he’d be that great defensively. He’s not real fast, and I don’t think his range would be that impressive out there. He’d seem to be a better fit for RF than LF.
by Adam J. Morris on May 13, 2008 10:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
does 3b have any less of a standard?
his bat is only impressive in the middle infield, which most of us seem to be dismissing as an option. 3b, DH, LF, RF… hes going to be a suspect offensive player at any of the discussed position changes.
my general thought would be that blalock at 3b + young at LF would be more offense than young at 3b + murphy/boggs at LF.
of course, its simply too early to really know how blalock will be doing, how those OFs will be doing if they are even here (or if JMJ sticks and crowds the OF).
if he would be below average defensively LF that may change my mind, but i dont think we can really say how he would do.
Gerald Laird is my hero.
by DSheppard on May 13, 2008 11:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
*note
i dont really care LF v RF, was just thinking corner of.
its not that i have a big problem with the 3b idea. i just think depending on how everything rolls out the OF could be the right option.
Gerald Laird is my hero.
by DSheppard on May 13, 2008 11:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think Young...
...would be most productive defensively at 3B.
He’s slow, which is going to be a problem for him in the OF. He at least has the arm for 3B.
by Adam J. Morris on May 13, 2008 11:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
right
And his range would be more than adequate over there. No Buechelle or anything, but decent.
by Black Francis on May 13, 2008 11:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
well im not going to try to argue it too strongly
because i dont feel anything about it too strongly.
the 2008 triple threat defensive OF is turning me around to care more about defense though… i guess i can get behind hiding young defensively at 3b rather than worrying about blalock v one of our corner OFs for offense.
i still think its an option though if the roster happens to turn out that way.
this was all based off of blalock performing well enough to get the rangers to extend him too, which is pretty iffy.
Gerald Laird is my hero.
by DSheppard on May 13, 2008 11:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
my prediction
I think Young move to third and Blalock will be moved to left. The Hammer might even get an extension, provided he is relatively healthy and productive for the rest of this season and next. Young might not be thrilled about moving away from short, but he’ll realize that with Rangers paying him this kind of money he will have no choice, especially if he really does want to win. I just wonder who the team’s opening day 2009 shortstop will be. Andrus, if he’s ready? Arias, if not?
"You’re the only here who contributes schtick only." - brettgardner
by trza on May 13, 2008 10:48 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I like the idea of:
1B: Blalock
2B: Kinsler
SS: Elivs
3B: Young
If I rememeber correctly, Tex and Blalock both came up as third-basemen, and Tex converted pretty nicely as a Gold Glove 1B, or was it the other way around, with both coming up 1B? Either way – I really like Blalock, and think this would be an effective infield, both defensivly and offensively.
Ya....That's Real Mature.
by SMITTY on May 13, 2008 10:56 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
But in that scenario...
...where does Chris Davis go?
My three favorite numbers: 10, 32, 36. =)
by utlonghorn24 on May 13, 2008 11:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ya - your right, I thought of that after I posted...
Blalock/Davis DH/1B Platoon?
Ya....That's Real Mature.
by SMITTY on May 13, 2008 11:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Obviously not.
"I hope it's a special dumb person hell so that I don’t have to meet up with you after I die."
- The D-tron
by Chase Irwin on May 14, 2008 3:17 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
why?
what’s obvious there?
W: "Our enemies are innovative and resourceful, and so are we. They never stop thinking about new ways to harm our country and our people, and neither do we."
by hubcityraider on May 15, 2008 12:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
How about...
CJ for the rotation?
Say your sorry to Ron Washington
by miles on May 13, 2008 10:59 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
If he doesn't start getting some outs at the back of the bullpen, maybe so
I’m starting to think we should sign K-Rod this offseason (unless Warner Madrigal proves to be ready), and move CJ back to the starters mound. Then once Madrigal or Diamond is ready for the closers role, we can flip K-Rod for something substantial later.
I’m previously been one of CJ’s biggest supports re: the closers role, but I am seriously starting to doubt he can cut it long term as the closer, unless he starts striking out some people, and keeping the ball on the ground more. And he’s said he won’t be happy unless he starts or closes, so…
A Lonestar in California - 2.0
David Murphy rocks, so Ellsbury can just go get himself a taco or something.
by lonestarJon on May 14, 2008 4:42 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
if we get krod
he will come w/ a huge contract
krod is one of those guys who is either gonna blow out his elbow or continue to be great.
and im not willing to bet as much money as its gonna cost he keeps this up for the next 5+ years
Every pitch thrown to Josh Hamilton is recorded as an E1. -- clark
by knockoutking on May 14, 2008 7:08 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Question
Let’s say Blalock moves to first and Young moves to third. Where is Davis in all this? He will surely be ready in 09.
Not the only black poster on LSB.
by sprite on May 13, 2008 11:00 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Davis isn't a sure bet...
While everyone hopes he can make the transition to the bigs, if he can’t get his K rate down he may not be our future 1B. I don’t know that Blalock’s back can handle first, but thinking about alternative options in case Davis can’t hack it, is not a bad move.
by Hull Fan on May 13, 2008 11:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I got raked over the coals last year
for posting that the team shouldn’t just assume that Davis will be playing 1st in a few years.
He’s a good prospect, but he isn’t what Blalock and Teixeira were while they were prospects. Good prospects fail half the time.
by JBImaknee on May 13, 2008 11:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i know the feeling
see me this year w/ hurley.
Every pitch thrown to Josh Hamilton is recorded as an E1. -- clark
by knockoutking on May 14, 2008 7:08 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
he will be tough to evaluate too
he seems to profile as someone that could really struggle in his first look. of course he could struggle his whole career.
Gerald Laird is my hero.
by DSheppard on May 13, 2008 11:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Also - OT: Didn't want to start a fanpost for this, but -
did anyone check out who the Blue Jay’s new leadoff hitter is???
Brad Wilkerson….with another 2 wiffs today and 3 LOB! Now THAT is a hurting offense.
Ya....That's Real Mature.
by SMITTY on May 13, 2008 11:00 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
oh shit..
and we don’t play the Jays until August, he’ll be long gone by then.
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by LAMuscleFag on May 13, 2008 11:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Blalock needs to stay. I won’t back that up with any stats. I just… Blalock needs to stay.
by cmkelly29 on May 13, 2008 11:05 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Considering he hasn't contributed much
since ‘04, I am indifferent on him staying or going. He won’t fetch much in a trade, but I wouldn’t want to extend his contract at large dollars.
"Before I leave, I once again condemn the despicable buffoonery of D.J. Cahill." - Huck
by DJCahill on May 14, 2008 5:51 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Young needs to be traded
any teams looking for a ridiculous deal out there?
by cmkelly29 on May 13, 2008 11:10 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Blalock needs to go
He’s a bum; they need to sell high on him if he can stay in the lineup AND produce. Young would make a fine 3B. I’ve been behind this move forever.
by Black Francis on May 13, 2008 11:11 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Blalock: 3rd best hitter on the team
WIll show you all when he gets back
by cmkelly29 on May 13, 2008 11:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
haha
We’ll see about that. Sooner or later he’ll revert to his hacking ways, and will be overpaid even at six mil or whatever the hell he makes.
by Black Francis on May 13, 2008 11:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I've been hearing that...
...from different people for like four years. He is what he is.
Yeah it’s possible he has one good year in him and it could very well be this year, but I sure as hell wouldn’t count on it and all it would accomplish is prevent the Rangers from getting rid of him.
by Black Francis on May 13, 2008 11:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes.
But if ever stays in the lineup for any length of time, he’s going to get pull happy and lose it. I watch him play…before he got hurt he was still taking big, giant two-strike swings. So I’m seeing a hacker lurking just beneath the surface.
The way he hit this year prior to going to the DL is what most of us (myself very much included) expected out of him for his career, but it never materialized. Fan favorite or not, his days here should be limited in my opinion.
by Black Francis on May 13, 2008 11:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes, Ive seen his stats
He gets hot for part of a year, then goes into the tank the rest of the time. Since he has been injured the last few years, he hasnt had a chance to go into the tank.
"Before I leave, I once again condemn the despicable buffoonery of D.J. Cahill." - Huck
by DJCahill on May 14, 2008 5:52 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Id go Hammy/Bradley/Kinsler personally
then flip a coin between young/blalock
im so don on young =(
Gerald Laird is my hero.
by DSheppard on May 13, 2008 11:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I like young
at third and Blalock or Davis at 1st. Kinsler stays at 2nd and Andrus or Arias at short. I know you’ll mock me for mentioning Arias but i’m going out on a limb and saying his story is not over yet at 23. I’m with you cmkelly,.. Blalock will rake this very year.
-This is a Messy Production
by jcAustin on May 13, 2008 11:16 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I went to the brick
tonight, and Arias looked really good at the plate. Just missed a HR by hitting the top of the left field wall, and one hoped the center field wall in his next AB. The problem is that his arm strength looked pretty bad on a double play he tried to turn. On that note, TT’s arm strength doesn’t look to good either.
Formerly known as OKRangerFan
by B_Black on May 13, 2008 11:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
As a matter of fact
drop Shelton now. Let Hank play 1B until the ASB.
by cmkelly29 on May 13, 2008 11:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I really like Hank...
and think if he hits well and stays healthy the Rangers should consider him for a COF spot. Just don’t know if he would have any range out there, probably not. If a team (like say the Dodgers or Giants) offers a few good prospects for him though I think you have to take it.
I would like watching a lineup of…
2B Kinsler
3B Young
CF Hamilton
RF Bradley
DH Blalock
CA Salty
1B Davis
LF Murphy/Boggs
SS Andrus
That would be a very fun team to watch in ‘09. Although I think Blalock and Bradley could be dealt, and bring back some very nice young players.
"The only good is knowledge and the only evil is ignorance."-Socrates
by slc ranger on May 14, 2008 12:14 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
You Guys are Forgetting Something.........
..... Hank just switched agents to Scott “the baseball anti-christ” Boras which to me is flat flipping off the Rangers. Last year the Rangers offered Gagne(a boras guy)an extension in the 3 year 30 million dollar range last year and Boras flat out wouldnt let Gagne take it, We also offered Tex an extension in the $142 million dollar range and he wouldnt accept it. So as much as I hate it (because I LOVE me some Hammer) HANK ISN’T GOING TO RESIGN HERE if he was he wouldnt have changed!!!!!!!!!! So I say we do what we did with Tex and sell him high this year instead of a rent a player next year, although I would like to see a little more major league ready guy gotten in return I think our system is pretty loaded right now and we have the 7th pick this year.
by blueballlefty on May 14, 2008 1:21 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
+ 1 Good points Blue Balls!
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by LAMuscleFag on May 14, 2008 1:48 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Boras
So should the Rangers trade Millwood, Laird, Teagarden, and Julio Borbon as well?
"I dont care to debate with a troll." - Sharky
by RCCook on May 14, 2008 7:06 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
A half a year, to a year and a half before we lose control of them
sure.
Laird we can trade sooner than that.
Personally, I think it makes zero sense to hold on to any Scott Boras client all the way until he is ready for free agency. You get more in trade than you get in draft picks when they invariably test the FA market.
Either Blalock is gone in 2010, or you have to grossly overpay to keep him. All decisions should be based on that reality.
"Before I leave, I once again condemn the despicable buffoonery of D.J. Cahill." - Huck
by DJCahill on May 14, 2008 7:18 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
laird
i thought boras only took GOOD clients!
1M5T must have impressed him lol
Every pitch thrown to Josh Hamilton is recorded as an E1. -- clark
by knockoutking on May 14, 2008 11:28 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
YEP
in four years trade chris davis if he is still with that douche
by blueballlefty on May 14, 2008 7:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
WWND? The New Mantra!
The future of the Rangers is in his hands…It’s the Ryan Era.
...and I think we all know it…deep down.
What Would Nolan Do?
All Aboard Von Ryan's Express!
by Clueless on May 14, 2008 1:37 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
"Moving Kinsler to left and Young to second base would be a bad idea, I think."
That was going to be my comment, too, Adam. I find it hard to believe we’d be better defensively with that setup.
by philkid3 on May 14, 2008 4:05 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
+1
A Lonestar in California - 2.0
David Murphy rocks, so Ellsbury can just go get himself a taco or something.
by lonestarJon on May 14, 2008 4:42 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Young is the guy we need to trade
Blalock’s worth hanging onto, but Young is going to be below-average defensively wherever you move him, and he really doesn’t have the bat to play LF or 3B.
I know MY is the FOTF and all that jazz, but lets get real: from a practical standpoint, there is no reason to turn him into the Texas Rangers version of Cal Ripken.
A Lonestar in California - 2.0
David Murphy rocks, so Ellsbury can just go get himself a taco or something.
by lonestarJon on May 14, 2008 4:45 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Don't know
that trading Young is a very practical idea with his no trades.
"Before I leave, I once again condemn the despicable buffoonery of D.J. Cahill." - Huck
by DJCahill on May 14, 2008 5:53 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
would have to be a total salary dump
nobody would take him at SS so you have to deal him as a 2B and then cover a huge chunk of his asinine salary. He’ll have more value here.
I say move MY to 2B and trade Kinsler. That dude would bring an excellent return for a specific position of need. (SP, COF, 1B)
W: "Our enemies are innovative and resourceful, and so are we. They never stop thinking about new ways to harm our country and our people, and neither do we."
by hubcityraider on May 15, 2008 12:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Blalock gets traded
Blalock will be traded this year at the trade deadline. MY will be moved to 3B in 2010 when Andrus is ready. I personally like the idea of have MY be a DH/backup IF.
Brandon Boggs 2008 Texas Rangers ROY
by RangerMad on May 14, 2008 5:09 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Trading Hank Blalock
would be selling very low.
by Agreen07 on May 14, 2008 6:06 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
They have the rest of this year
or this year, and pick up a $6.5 million option and next year to trade him.
Then Scott Boras takes him free agent.
He hasn’t been worth the $6.5 million in 4 years, I doubt he’ll be worth what Boras asks for him.
"Before I leave, I once again condemn the despicable buffoonery of D.J. Cahill." - Huck
by DJCahill on May 14, 2008 6:13 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
question
am i the only one here would would like to see us trade blalock to the dodgers?
maybe…
blalock for blake dewitt/jon meloan/arm
blalock for andy laroche/jon meloan?
Every pitch thrown to Josh Hamilton is recorded as an E1. -- clark
by knockoutking on May 14, 2008 7:10 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I think that when Batlak comes back
that you put him at 3B, Vazquez at SS and Young at DH. Young won’t like it, but it’s “best for the team”. :)
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by ortonius on May 14, 2008 8:29 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
and sit Bradley
who may have to DH due to injuries? Are you crazy? Young ought to get a day or 2 of rest in there.
"Before I leave, I once again condemn the despicable buffoonery of D.J. Cahill." - Huck
by DJCahill on May 14, 2008 8:38 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hank for batting practice only
I think the team should market Blalock this way: “Come to the Ballpark Early to Watch the Biggest Swing in Baseball During Batting Practice” and then give one lucky fan a chance to sit by Hank in the owner’s box for the real game.
This team is playing small ball right now and I don’t think Hank fits. Not with that swing.
by Clubba Lane on May 14, 2008 8:41 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
re: small ball
im a fan of the earl weaver strategy
“On offense, your most precious possessions are your 27 outs”
Every pitch thrown to Josh Hamilton is recorded as an E1. -- clark
by knockoutking on May 14, 2008 11:32 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
as well as
“Pitching, Defense, and the Three Run Homer”
Every pitch thrown to Josh Hamilton is recorded as an E1. -- clark
by knockoutking on May 14, 2008 11:32 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
+1
A Lonestar in California - 2.0
David Murphy rocks, so Ellsbury can just go get himself a taco or something.
by lonestarJon on May 14, 2008 9:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
MY Defensive Liability?
While MY has definite liabilities as a SS, the idea that MY couldn’t cut it defensively as a 3B or COF is an exaggeration. MY was primarily a OF as an amateur (college) and he seems to have plenty of hand-eye coordination for the quick shots at 3B. He was converted to a middle IF before his bat developed into what it now is.
Also, in a demi kind of way, MY is not a good enough hitter in the same way Ichiro is not a good enough hitter (high avg, middling OBP and OPS).
by mcgee48c on May 14, 2008 10:28 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
question
what IS his bat now? because it sure as hell isnt great.
lets compare m. young and ichiro
bat: say its a wash (think ichro has a better bat)
defense: ichiro by far
arm: ichrio by far
speed: ichiro by far
Every pitch thrown to Josh Hamilton is recorded as an E1. -- clark
by knockoutking on May 14, 2008 11:34 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wonder if 74% of LSB still wants to keep Blalock
while 40% of LSB expected this trade to happen before ‘09.
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by Chase Irwin on May 14, 2008 10:28 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
where is hurleyhurler these days?
/whats his new name?
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by knockoutking on May 14, 2008 11:35 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
LOLOL
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