Dusty Bad Managerial Moves Thread

[soapy]

neifi has value. the cubs could do worse for a backup shortstop.

 

macias, I would not miss. I don't know why hairston is not getting PAs.

 

Neifi has value, but it is confined strictly to his defense. The problem is Dusty considers Neifi an OFFENSIVE asset because of his ability to bat left-handed, and Macias too. Dusty will play the L/R matchup every time. With our current roster that means an opposing manager can insert a righty reliever whenever our pitcher's spot in the batting order comes up and Dusty will always PH with Macias and Neifi. Competent managers will exploit this weakness all year. Only an extraordinarily stupid opponent would put in a lefty reliever to face Dubois/Hairston when the alternative is a righty vs. Macias/Neifi. Most closers are righties, so I expect to see the Cubs give up some easy saves, as in game 2 of this season.

 

But Macias and Neifi are switch-hitters. Won't matter. They'll get to hit either way.

 

No, when the situation call for a righty bat I am sure Dusty will use a PH who can ONLY bat right-handed whenever possible. Unnecessarily using Macias or Neifi vs a lefty pitcher would be a waste of one of our only two lefty hitters on the bench.

 

Do you think that matters? What if it's the bottom of the 9th? Will he still be worried about saving one of his lefty "bats"?

[frostwyrm]

neifi has value. the cubs could do worse for a backup shortstop.

 

macias, I would not miss. I don't know why hairston is not getting PAs.

 

Neifi has value, but it is confined strictly to his defense. The problem is Dusty considers Neifi an OFFENSIVE asset because of his ability to bat left-handed, and Macias too. Dusty will play the L/R matchup every time. With our current roster that means an opposing manager can insert a righty reliever whenever our pitcher's spot in the batting order comes up and Dusty will always PH with Macias and Neifi. Competent managers will exploit this weakness all year. Only an extraordinarily stupid opponent would put in a lefty reliever to face Dubois/Hairston when the alternative is a righty vs. Macias/Neifi. Most closers are righties, so I expect to see the Cubs give up some easy saves, as in game 2 of this season.

 

But Macias and Neifi are switch-hitters. Won't matter. They'll get to hit either way.

 

No, when the situation call for a righty bat I am sure Dusty will use a PH who can ONLY bat right-handed whenever possible. Unnecessarily using Macias or Neifi vs a lefty pitcher would be a waste of one of our only two lefty hitters on the bench.

 

Do you think that matters? What if it's the bottom of the 9th? Will he still be worried about saving one of his lefty "bats"?

 

If it's the bottom of the 9th and a lefty is on the mound I'd bet Dusty would go with Hairston or Dubois. Unfortunately a smart opposing manager probably wouldn't have a lefty on the mound.

[CuseCubFan69]

Does anyone know how Dubois hit against righties in the spring? I know he has done a decent job with them during his career but it wouldn't hurt to show Dusty how he can handle them.

[dime]

I don't think there'd be a difference between macias and hairston/neifi defensively at third base...and if so, the difference is not worth the offensive hit you take with macias in the lineup.

 

and yes, when I said perez has value as a backup shortstop, that is what I meant. backup shortstops are never (unless your name is jose valentin or jose hernandez) meant to be pinch-hitting options after the 4th inning or before the 14th inning.

[goonys evil twin]

I don't think there'd be a difference between macias and hairston/neifi defensively at third base...and if so, the difference is not worth the offensive hit you take with macias in the lineup.

 

I'm pretty sure you are correct.

 

Macias's ability to play multiple positions is similar to my grandmother's ability to drive. He's done it a lot, but that doesn't mean he's any good at it.

[JC]

I don't think there'd be a difference between macias and hairston/neifi defensively at third base...and if so, the difference is not worth the offensive hit you take with macias in the lineup.

 

I'm pretty sure you are correct.

 

Macias's ability to play multiple positions is similar to my grandmother's ability to drive. He's done it a lot, but that doesn't mean he's any good at it.

 

I don't disagree. But, I don't think Dusty sees it that way.

[dime]

I blocked out most of my memories of last year...was macias used as a defensive sub? If so, for whom?

[CuseCubFan69]

I blocked out most of my memories of last year...was macias used as a defensive sub? If so, for whom?

 

The other team.

[Transmogrified Tiger]

I blocked out most of my memories of last year...was macias used as a defensive sub? If so, for whom?

 

When Ramirez was hurt I think he might have come in at 3B a time or two. He was also a late inning sub for an OF, but I can't remember who.

[frostwyrm]

I have to give Hendry some blame for the current situation. I get the impression that Dusty always wanted Holla to start in 2005 and Hendry had a different plan that was not communicated effectively. I believe Hendry signed Holla to be the primary lefty bat off the bench and Neifi strictly for defense/spot starting and injury insurance. Dubois or possibly Hairston was to be the everyday LF. Dusty turned everything upside down when he made Holla the starting LF. Now Neifi is a primary PH option and our bench is so horrendously unbalanced that opponents have no incentive ever to use a lefty reliever when our pitcher's spot in the order comes up. Hendry needs to get a credible lefty hitter for the bench to restore some balance, or persuade Dusty to abandon this mindless L/R pinch hitting strategy, or make Dusty get Holla back on the bench where he was always supposed to be.

[sethuel1]

I don't think there'd be a difference between macias and hairston/neifi defensively at third base...and if so, the difference is not worth the offensive hit you take with macias in the lineup.

 

I'm pretty sure you are correct.

 

Macias's ability to play multiple positions is similar to my grandmother's ability to drive. He's done it a lot, but that doesn't mean he's any good at it.

 

I don't disagree. But, I don't think Dusty sees it that way.

Nor does ESPN/Stats Inc.:

Hitting, Baserunning & Defense

Macias is a slap-hitter who starts swinging once he steps out of the dugout. He does make contact and is an excellent bunter, so his bat does have value in certain situations. And unlike many slap-hitters, he's not completely devoid of power; if given regular playing time he could reach double digits in homers and hit 25-30 doubles. He has decent speed, but his inability to read pitchers prevents him from getting the green light. His defense at five positions ranges from average to very good, with second base and center field being his best. He has a strong arm and good instincts for the ball.

[CuseCubFan69]

I don't think there'd be a difference between macias and hairston/neifi defensively at third base...and if so, the difference is not worth the offensive hit you take with macias in the lineup.

 

I'm pretty sure you are correct.

 

Macias's ability to play multiple positions is similar to my grandmother's ability to drive. He's done it a lot, but that doesn't mean he's any good at it.

 

I don't disagree. But, I don't think Dusty sees it that way.

Nor does ESPN/Stats Inc.:

Hitting, Baserunning & Defense

Macias is a slap-hitter who starts swinging once he steps out of the dugout. He does make contact and is an excellent bunter, so his bat does have value in certain situations. And unlike many slap-hitters, he's not completely devoid of power; if given regular playing time he could reach double digits in homers and hit 25-30 doubles. He has decent speed, but his inability to read pitchers prevents him from getting the green light. His defense at five positions ranges from average to very good, with second base and center field being his best. He has a strong arm and good instincts for the ball.

 

His dad writes a heck of a scouting report.

[goonys evil twin]

I don't think there'd be a difference between macias and hairston/neifi defensively at third base...and if so, the difference is not worth the offensive hit you take with macias in the lineup.

 

I'm pretty sure you are correct.

 

Macias's ability to play multiple positions is similar to my grandmother's ability to drive. He's done it a lot, but that doesn't mean he's any good at it.

 

I don't disagree. But, I don't think Dusty sees it that way.

Nor does ESPN/Stats Inc.:

Hitting, Baserunning & Defense

Macias is a slap-hitter who starts swinging once he steps out of the dugout. He does make contact and is an excellent bunter, so his bat does have value in certain situations. And unlike many slap-hitters, he's not completely devoid of power; if given regular playing time he could reach double digits in homers and hit 25-30 doubles. He has decent speed, but his inability to read pitchers prevents him from getting the green light. His defense at five positions ranges from average to very good, with second base and center field being his best. He has a strong arm and good instincts for the ball.

 

I don't see anything that says he's any good at playing third.

[frostwyrm]

Those ESPN reports are lame and very rarely updated. I only look at them when I can't find info anywhere else. I've seen Macias play, and I know he ain't exactly Ichiro in the outfield.

[halplm]

When Macias and Perez are ahead of Hairston and especially Dubois on the bench...

 

Our bench is a SERIOUS weakness. It's already a weakness, but if Dubois and Hairston were the first two off of it, it would at least not be a serious one...

[Transmogrified Tiger]

BP 2005 says that Macias was one run below average at third last year in 10 games, and predicts the same rate this year.

[CuseCubFan69]

BP 2005 says that Macias was one run below average at third last year in 10 games, and predicts the same rate this year.

 

What does one run below average mean?

[frostwyrm]

When Macias and Perez are ahead of Hairston and especially Dubois on the bench...

 

Our bench is a SERIOUS weakness. It's already a weakness, but if Dubois and Hairston were the first two off of it, it would at least not be a serious one...

 

What makes the bench a serious problem is that qualitywise it is incredibly unbalanced from a L/R perspective AND we have a manager who rigidly adheres to L/R pinch hitting strategy. That is a weakness that practially begs to be exploited.

[Transmogrified Tiger]

BP 2005 says that Macias was one run below average at third last year in 10 games, and predicts the same rate this year.

 

What does one run below average mean?

 

It means that in 10 games Macias played at 3rd, he cost the team 1 run compared to an "average" fielder. This year they project him with 37 games at third, and being three runs below average in that time.

[brinoch]

BP 2005 says that Macias was one run below average at third last year in 10 games, and predicts the same rate this year.

 

What does one run below average mean?

 

It means that in 10 games Macias played at 3rd, he cost the team 1 run compared to an "average" fielder. This year they project him with 37 games at third, and being three runs below average in that time.

 

Kelton, anyone?

[CuseCubFan69]

BP 2005 says that Macias was one run below average at third last year in 10 games, and predicts the same rate this year.

 

What does one run below average mean?

 

It means that in 10 games Macias played at 3rd, he cost the team 1 run compared to an "average" fielder. This year they project him with 37 games at third, and being three runs below average in that time.

 

Gotcha....thanks.

[BigbadB]

37 :shock:

[sethuel1]

37 :shock:

You wanna change your answer on the Macias/Neifi vs. Hairston/Dubois PAs poll?

[Transmogrified Tiger]

BP 2005 says that Macias was one run below average at third last year in 10 games, and predicts the same rate this year.

 

What does one run below average mean?

 

It means that in 10 games Macias played at 3rd, he cost the team 1 run compared to an "average" fielder. This year they project him with 37 games at third, and being three runs below average in that time.

 

Kelton, anyone?

 

Not sure if you were asking, but in his last stint at 3rd base, 29 games in '03 for Iowa, BP has him 6 runs below average.

[brinoch]

BP 2005 says that Macias was one run below average at third last year in 10 games, and predicts the same rate this year.

 

What does one run below average mean?

 

It means that in 10 games Macias played at 3rd, he cost the team 1 run compared to an "average" fielder. This year they project him with 37 games at third, and being three runs below average in that time.

 

Kelton, anyone?

 

Not sure if you were asking, but in his last stint at 3rd base, 29 games in '03 for Iowa, BP has him 6 runs below average.

 

Thank you. Just curious... I wonder what the combined defensive and offensive numbers would be for Kelton vs. Macias.

 

Of course, I'm pretty biased; I think Macias should be summarily executed if Hendry won't release him. Just kidding about the release part.