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******** there's no "fear us" component. Since this thread generates no, zero, discussion, then continually updating it serves one purpose, and one purpose only. It's to say, "Look what we got". That's it. If this thread actually started some meaningful discussion, that would be different. However, nobody really cares about these guys until the become actual prospects. If a Sox fan is doing the same thing on a Yankee board, I feel the same way.
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There are sites devoted to just these topics, as I'm sure you are aware. Hell, you aren't getting anything original here. Jacko is just an echo chamber of the information found on those sites. It adds nothing to this site, where virtually nobody cares, and the one person who does care isn't getting anything original out of it.
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This thread generates zero discussion. It's only here because you can't help yourself, you have to have a sounding board ("fear us") to constantly remind Sox fans how awesome everything is in Yankeeland. Nobody cares. Nobody is talking about the IFA market on this board. Give it a rest.
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ZZZZ. This thread is stale. Nobody cares.
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Fear us.[/jacko] [/thread]
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I paid on Monday, 3/7/2011. Paypal transaction # 93468932PA6646935.
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Yankee Trade Rumors- Latest: Liriano to the Yanks??
ORS replied to jacksonianmarch's topic in Other Baseball
Why do they need to trade for Liriano? Listening to the hype, this Banuelos kid is supposed to be a left-handed Pedro Martinez. -
Right. Let me know when grit can make up for substantial differences in talent. Psychoanalysis aside, Drew is the much better player. I start the year with the better player in the more important lineup slot. As new evidence comes to light, I make changes.
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It's not about the 15 more AB. It's about having a superior hitter there behind Ortiz to hit after him when the likes of Gonzalez and Youkilis get on base and Ortiz doesn't drive them in or move them around. Whom do you prefer to be on deck when Ortiz is up and Gonzalez/Youk are on, Drew or Scutaro? It's is simple as that. I find little comfort in knowing they are less susceptible to a LHRP when it comes at the expense of having Scutaro next in the order.
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I wouldn't. While the ideal may be to switch handedness, it's not as important as putting your better hitters near the heart of the order, IMO. Drew is miles better than Scutaro. Also, the catchers are both switch hitters, so they don't created a log jam of handedness. Furthermore, Ellsbury doesn't have a career split as a platoon hitter, so in reality, you have one situation (Ortiz/Drew) of players hitting consecutively in the order where platoon splits could be an issue. That said, most ABs are against RHP, and platoon issues can be addressed by using Cameron, either as the starter or later in the game as a pinch hitter (situation dependent), which I would support.
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It will be interesting for me. My wife works from the house, and her shift starts at 5:00 pm CST, which means I get full responsibility for the kids. The draft starts at 4:00 pm CST, so I may have to juggle a little, but I think I can make it work. I'll get my dues in this weekend.
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There are 5 full-time LHB on the team. There's no way around that. EDIT: In the lineup, not on the team.
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Drew, Scutaro, Catcher, Ellsbury. That way, you still have the potential of Ellsbury and Crawford on base together, only it just happens after you flip the lineup. And, again, this is how I'd start the year. If someone is performing above their station in the lineup, then I'd adjust.
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Wouldn't be the end of the world, but I'd prefer Gonzalez/Youk/Ortiz, preceded, of course, by Crawford/Pedroia.
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I'm not saying it won't happen. Stupid things happen for stupid reasons every day. I am saying that two lineups from Spring Training where the team's two best hitters weren't in the lineup are not indicative of what will be happening come opening day. Also, I'll add that the more prudent thing would be to "see if he can hit" before putting him up there rather than seeing if he can't.
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Do you think that continues when Youkilis and Gonzalez are added to the lineup? Might want to calm down on the back patting.
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I'm aware of all these things. That said, he didn't go out on as rosy a note as you suggested. Schilling has always been a little annoying with his big mouth, and the way he went out was a little annoying too.
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You mean like, oh for instance, milking that victory for another big paycheck while you are hurt and never giving the team anything for that money? That's worse, right?
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I love the confidence building. Baseball for therapists, lol. Guys hit 7/8 because they aren't as good as guys that hit 1-6, not because they lack confidence.
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I actually like that a lot, but I'd tweak it a bit. I'd go with Crawford and Ellsbury after Ortiz, as them being on base would result in more pitches to hit for Scutaro and Saltalamacchia.
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I'm aware of the difference in their career averages. I'm more interested in what Crawford is doing now, ie the last couple of years, than what he did 5-6 years ago. Furthermore, given his inconsistency, I have little confidence in predicting what Ellsbury will do. Add to that the significant difference in power, and I start the year with Crawford leading off and Ellsbury flipping the order. If things change, so does my lineup.
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Of the 5 tools, only 3 are offensive. Here are the 5 tools: Hitting for average Hitting for power Speed (on the bases, and in the field) Throwing ability Fielding ability