Do we seriously NOT have a better backup catcher than Koyie?

[badger1679666666]

Someone with more knowledge about our catching depth in the minors please tell me this isn't the case.

[17 Seconds]

What's the big deal? He's hit pretty well in AAA over the last 2 seasons and has a .691 OPS so far. He's a back up catcher

[badger1679666666]

probably just an overreaction by me to him always being seemingly abysmal offensively.

[Transmogrified Tiger]

Hill is just fine as a backup catcher. He's had 3 hits(including a huge HR) and 2 walks this week, not sure what more you want.

 

 

As for the system, there are quite a few backup catcher types coming through the system, just none quite ready. Steve Clevenger and Welington Castillo are the closest at AA.

[badger1679666666]

As I said, an overreaction by me.

 

 

I'm also taking credit for reverse jinx RBI. Let this thread fall into oblivion.

[WrigleyField 22]

Well we did have Blanco. He would cost more though.

 

But in general I think Hill is fine as a backup, especially at his cost.

[haubrich91]

I like Koyie. What do you want from a back up catcher?

[Post Count Padder]

Koyie's a serviceable backup. Unless he starts dropping pitches or hitting .031, he's fine.

[BigSlick]

Koyie's a serviceable backup. Unless he starts dropping pitches or hitting .031, he's fine.

Ah, so if he starts taking hitting suggestions from Lee, then?

[David]

Well we did have Blanco. He would cost more though.

 

But in general I think Hill is fine as a backup, especially at his cost.

 

 

I'm pretty sure Blanco signed for the league minimum.

 

That said, I don't really miss him. And I don't care all that much about our backup C. They all suck. Just be glad we're one of the few teams with a good #1.

[cubsfan26]

In all honest Hill has been alot better at the plate then I expected him to be. Try to keep in mind though back up catchers usually suck offensivly and thats why there back up catchers. If Hill can hit 220, with a little HR pop here and there and play good defense. I'll be happy with him as the back up.

[cubsfan26]

I'm pretty sure Blanco signed for the league minimum.

 

750k, but from what I heard he wanted over 1m to stay with us. He took a little less money from the Padres to get a little more playing time.

[The Other 15]

Well we did have Blanco. He would cost more though.

 

But in general I think Hill is fine as a backup, especially at his cost.

 

 

I'm pretty sure Blanco signed for the league minimum.

 

That said, I don't really miss him. And I don't care all that much about our backup C. They all suck. Just be glad we're one of the few teams with a good #1.

Hammerin' Hank is 3 for 9 with 2HR's so far for that juggernaut otherwise known as the Padres

[Schwarber Fan]

I was just about to make a K. Hill appreciation thread.

 

I like him, he seems to be solid defensively, good enough with the bat, (even some pop) and I love the emotion he's being showing. He's a good backup.

[Banedon]

Blanco had a 2 HR game the other night.

 

I know that doesn't mean crap, but thought I'd try to help stir things up.

[Soul]

Will Geo be back today then?

 

I don't mind Koyie as a backup, but it has sucked not having Soto's bat in the lineup.

[weis21]

Will Geo be back today then?

 

I don't mind Koyie as a backup, but it has sucked not having Soto's bat in the lineup.

Lou said he would probably be available, but would ultimately hold him out until game two on Wednesday.

[SpongeWorthy]

Koyie is up to an .917 OPS after today's game.

 

Geovany Pipp anyone???

 

But in all seriousness, Koyie is one of those guys that when he stands in the box he looks like he should be a better hitter than he really is. He passes the eye test. I'm liking him just fine so far though.

[chuckywang]

Can Koyie play any other position? Gotta get him more ABs.

[17 Seconds]

This is why it would have been a terrible move to give Bako the job. Hill has hit well in AAA the past 2 years. Obviously he's not going to keep up this pace, but there's no reason he can't put up like a .750 OPS.

[vance_the_cubs_fan]

Playing this well, he needs a nick-name. Three-fingered Hill anyone?

[SouthSideRyan]

Playing this well, he needs a nick-name. Three-fingered Hill anyone?

 

I've been going with just Mordecai.

[bhogg]

Mark Johnson is at AAA and he has ML experience. . . . . and he gave my son a ball 2 or 3 years ago, so that makes him incredibly awesome in my book.

[Derwood]

Mark Johnson is at AAA and he has ML experience. . . . . and he gave my son a ball 2 or 3 years ago, so that makes him incredibly awesome in my book.

 

Isn't your son old enough to step in yet? What's the holdup?

[Wilson A2000]

Hill is just fine as a backup catcher. He's had 3 hits(including a huge HR) and 2 walks this week, not sure what more you want.

 

I wanted Blanco back, but Hill will do. He caught someone stealing last week on a tough pitch in the dirt. On the other hand, I don't know if he or Gregg called that curve to walk Milwaukee's 5th outfielder. That was inexcusable. But he's doing just fine so far.