Jacoby Ellsbury

[Mr Crunchy]

they may as well promote him up the ladder when they go to the 40 man roster

it doesnt matter from a competetive standpoint

[DUSTINMOHR4LIFE]

ellsbury will participate in the Arizona Fall League

[riverside sluggers]

Jacoby Ellsbury went 2-for-3 with a homer and a walk Monday on the final day of Double-A Portland's season.

Playing in a better environment for hitters, Ellsbury was able to improve his numbers a bit after moving up from Single-A Wilmington, hitting .308/.387/.434 in the Eastern League. He's not supposed to be called up this month, but he'll continue to play for now, as Portland clinched a playoff spot Sunday.

 

Just was thinking since Ellsbury continues to climb up the ladder fast, the Sox really just need a stop gap center fielder for 2007 really. Thoughts on Sox keeping Coco around for 2007 or signing Jim Edmonds to like a 2 year deal? Hey Id like Andruw Jones or Vernon Wells too. But especially Toronto, both teams will want more than a package of Crisp, Hansen, and Delcarmen. Bet anything this oiffseason teams will be asking for Ellsbury, Bucholz, or Bowden

[SchillingIsTheNatural]

Just was thinking since Ellsbury continues to climb up the ladder fast, the Sox really just need a stop gap center fielder for 2007 really. Thoughts on Sox keeping Coco around for 2007 or signing Jim Edmonds to like a 2 year deal? Hey Id like Andruw Jones or Vernon Wells too. But especially Toronto, both teams will want more than a package of Crisp, Hansen, and Delcarmen. Bet anything this oiffseason teams will be asking for Ellsbury, Bucholz, or Bowden

 

I think Andruw Jones is a free agent after next season. That would be a great stop-gap. Red Sox might be able to come to a better agreement in the offseason like they did last year.

[Cityofchampions33]

Well, we definately at elast one more power hitter, a good RF would be the perfect medicine for us, with uncertainty in Pena, and Nixon going out.

[ORS]

Portland finally played today. Game's still on.....

 

4/5, 3 doubles......with more to come......

 

Coco's hearing foot-steps.

[riverside sluggers]

Damn Ellsbury, me like

[a700hitter]

Portland finally played today. Game's still on.....

 

4/5, 3 doubles......with more to come......

 

Coco's hearing foot-steps.

He's an impressive talent.

[BruinsFan]

Portland finally played today. Game's still on.....

 

4/5, 3 doubles......with more to come......

 

Coco's hearing foot-steps.

 

Maybe this will get him going...

You never know. Nothing like fighting for your job.

[jacksonianmarch]

Portland finally played today. Game's still on.....

 

4/5, 3 doubles......with more to come......

 

Coco's hearing foot-steps.

 

uh oh. Why is Ells at AA?

[ORS]

I don't know why, but the FO wanted to start him there. My guess is to send a "not this year" message, but if he keeps playing this kind of ball, they can't ignore it.

 

He finished 4/6, 3 2B, 1 R, 1 RBI, 1 SB.

[riverside sluggers]

uh oh. Why is Ells at AA?

 

What uh oh? Is that supposed to make it sound bad for Sox fans? Doubtful anyway he's going to be playing in Portland the whole season, call me shocked if he isnt called up by September

[mrsoxprospect]

What uh oh? Is that supposed to make it sound bad for Sox fans? Doubtful anyway he's going to be playing in Portland the whole season' date=' call me shocked if he isnt called up by September[/quote']

 

There is absolutely no chance he is going to be in Portland the whole season. He likely won't be there 2 months if he continues hitting like this. His next stop is Pawtucket and that will be in 2007.

[example1]

I feel like Ellsbury could be the type of player the Sox need on this team. I think he is a better leadoff hitter than Lugo, he would bump either Youkilis or Lugo back in the order and could make crisp a late-inning speed replacement and another guy who can play all three positions in the outfield as needed.

 

I know there are a TON of arguments against it, but this team is missing that spark near the top (as much as I like what Lugo has provided so far).

[TheKilo]

I feel like Ellsbury could be the type of player the Sox need on this team. I think he is a better leadoff hitter than Lugo, he would bump either Youkilis or Lugo back in the order and could make crisp a late-inning speed replacement and another guy who can play all three positions in the outfield as needed.

 

I know there are a TON of arguments against it, but this team is missing that spark near the top (as much as I like what Lugo has provided so far).

 

Make Crisp a late inning speed replacement?

 

I know Crisp hasn't had a great start, but this line of thinking will only get the Sox in trouble.

 

Don't rush Jacoby. Give WMP some ABs if you don't want Coco in the lineup.

[example1]

Make Crisp a late inning speed replacement?

 

I know Crisp hasn't had a great start, but this line of thinking will only get the Sox in trouble.

 

Don't rush Jacoby. Give WMP some ABs if you don't want Coco in the lineup.

 

I wasn't saying that he should only be that late inning speed replacement. That's something he certainly offers though. He's a switch hitter who can play all three positions and gives the lineup tremendous versitility.

 

I also wouldn't rush Jacoby if given the choice, but at what point do you keep a tremendous athelete who CAN hit MLB pitching from doing so?

[riverside sluggers]

Still 3 years/$15.5 million for a backup outfielder? Whose to say he would be all for becoming a player on the bench? Articles I read about him this spring, he seems like he's getting egged on. His best asset would be trade bait to a team that would give him an everyday starting gig. Both sides then would be happy

[TheKilo]

Only trade Crisp if you get reliable bullpen help in return.

 

I'd like to see WMP get come playing time though. I do think Crisp can turn it around.

[jacksonianmarch]

after being in enemy territory for the weekend, it seems apparent that the home fan base doesnt really like Coco right now. Once the fan base turns on you, it takes something miraculous to get them off your back. Like a walkoff grand slam

[Mr Crunchy]

after being in enemy territory for the weekend' date=' it seems apparent that the home fan base doesnt really like Coco right now. Once the fan base turns on you, it takes something miraculous to get them off your back. Like a walkoff grand slam [/quote']

 

 

did you take your wife away for the weekend?

[ORS]

Like a walkoff grand slam

Oh, let's not pretend that this will endear him to those fans. It's April. He's built a little credit, but he K's there after the break, then it will continue.

[jacksonianmarch]

did you take your wife away for the weekend?

 

 

nah, she was interviewing for jobs out in Mass, so we were all along I-90 for the weekend. I got home just in time for start of that game.

[jacksonianmarch]

Oh' date=' let's not pretend that this will endear him to those fans. It's April. He's built a little credit, but he K's there after the break, then it will continue.[/quote']

 

he has built a little credit. To this point, he looks like he wants it, he has life to him and thus far he has been our best hitter in the clutch (that isnt on the DL). Couldnt ask anything more from him right now.

[MANNYHOF24]

I wasn't saying that he should only be that late inning speed replacement. That's something he certainly offers though. He's a switch hitter who can play all three positions and gives the lineup tremendous versitility.

 

I also wouldn't rush Jacoby if given the choice, but at what point do you keep a tremendous athelete who CAN hit MLB pitching from doing so?

 

Why are you so sure that he can hit MLB consistently right now?

[example1]

Why are you so sure that he can hit MLB consistently right now?

 

 

Are you sure he couldn't? He looked pretty solid in spring training, is a tremendous athelete and if he played on a different team (say Washington or Pittsburgh) he would be playing every day. He's been one of the best players are every level and certainly is one of the best players at his age.

[jacksonianmarch]

Ellsbury 0 for 3 with a walk today.

[example1]

Ellsbury: 3 for 6 with 3 R, 1 SB, 1 BB.

 

Hit his 5th double of the season. In the 8th he stole 2nd, claimed 3rd on an overthrow and scored on a second overthrow.

[example1]

Why are you so sure that he can hit MLB consistently right now?

 

If this team is plodding along at .530 or so throughout the season I would be in favor of bringing Jacoby up if he's playing like he has been (or even to his career averages).

 

This guy is 3 months older than Hanley Ramirez.

[riverside sluggers]

Ellsbury: 3 for 6 with 3 R, 1 SB, 1 BB.

 

Hit his 5th double of the season. In the 8th he stole 2nd, claimed 3rd on an overthrow and scored on a second overthrow.

 

Coco's hearin some footsteps

[jacksonianmarch]

why is he still in AA?