Andy McFAIL still doesn't get it

[AAApittsburgh]

 

What does that say to you that those pitchers that you mentioned would rather have Blanco, a FAR superior defensive Catcher than Barrett, catching for them?

 

Would you like to show quotes or links to support that these pitchers prefer Blanco? Once again, you've turned to baseless speculation. It's the tell-tale sign of a weak argument from a weak mind.

 

Furthermore, what Barrett lacks in defense, Blanco more than lacks in offense. When you're team has a problem scoring runs as this one does, it makes much more sense to hold on to all the offense you can.

 

I never thought, even the most loyal kool aid drinking Cubs fans, would actually defend Barrett's Defensive abilities, but yet, they have.

 

and when did I make something up? If your reading comprehension was a little better, you'd plainly see that that was my opinion. Next time you watch a Cub game (guessing you don't actually watch many Cub games if you feel Barrett isn't a bonehead) take a look when he goes to the mound. He is NOT in control and his head will be down and his body language will be negative. He does not have a catchers mindset and that is my opinion. You don't like it, that's fine with me, sport.

 

And no....I guess I don't watch many Cub games...just probably a hell of a lot more than you. I just don't like to presume things about players. I'm glad you're such a great reader of body language, because your baseball acumen is pitiful. I can read just fine thank-you. It's one of the many skills I likely do better than you.

 

I'm glad you have an erroneous opinion about Barrett. I'm sure it's not the only one you have.

 

Yes, don't knock Blanco. Blanco is better because when he walks to the mound to talk to the pitcher, he keeps his head up high and doesn't slouch. :roll:

Edited August 29, 2005 by AAApittsburgh

[Transmogrified Tiger]

Blanco actually has a (sure limited ab's) higher BA after All Star than Barrett. Blanco has been 1 of the best catchers in the entire league, after the All Star break. Don't knock Blanco when trying to defend Barrett.

 

It is what it is.

 

04/04 - 08/28      AB    R    H   2B   3B   HR   TB  RBI   BB   SO     BA    OBP    SLG    OPS
Barrett           350   40  101   27    3   12  170   53   33   48  0.289  0.354  0.486  0.840
Blanco            120   10   28    5    0    4   45   17    8   17  0.233  0.277  0.375  0.652

 

I'm as happy about Blanco's hot streak over the last 6 weeks as you are, but do you really think those 44 AB's have a better predictive value than the numbers shown above ??

 

Also, looking at it by month, it just appears he had a good July, and is back to his sub-700 OPS self.

[vance_the_cubs_fan]

Blanco actually has a (sure limited ab's) higher BA after All Star than Barrett. Blanco has been 1 of the best catchers in the entire league, after the All Star break. Don't knock Blanco when trying to defend Barrett.

 

It is what it is.

 

04/04 - 08/28      AB    R    H   2B   3B   HR   TB  RBI   BB   SO     BA    OBP    SLG    OPS
Barrett           350   40  101   27    3   12  170   53   33   48  0.289  0.354  0.486  0.840
Blanco            120   10   28    5    0    4   45   17    8   17  0.233  0.277  0.375  0.652

 

I'm as happy about Blanco's hot streak over the last 6 weeks as you are, but do you really think those 44 AB's have a better predictive value than the numbers shown above ??

 

Fred, we really shouldn't let facts get in the way of a good argument when uninformed opinions work just fine.

[imb]

 

What does that say to you that those pitchers that you mentioned would rather have Blanco, a FAR superior defensive Catcher than Barrett, catching for them?

 

Would you like to show quotes or links to support that these pitchers prefer Blanco? Once again, you've turned to baseless speculation. It's the tell-tale sign of a weak argument from a weak mind.

 

Furthermore, what Barrett lacks in defense, Blanco more than lacks in offense. When you're team has a problem scoring runs as this one does, it makes much more sense to hold on to all the offense you can.

 

I never thought, even the most loyal kool aid drinking Cubs fans, would actually defend Barrett's Defensive abilities, but yet, they have.

 

and when did I make something up? If your reading comprehension was a little better, you'd plainly see that that was my opinion. Next time you watch a Cub game (guessing you don't actually watch many Cub games if you feel Barrett isn't a bonehead) take a look when he goes to the mound. He is NOT in control and his head will be down and his body language will be negative. He does not have a catchers mindset and that is my opinion. You don't like it, that's fine with me, sport.

 

And no....I guess I don't watch many Cub games...just probably a hell of a lot more than you. I just don't like to presume things about players. I'm glad you're such a great reader of body language, because your baseball acumen is pitiful. I can read just fine thank-you. It's one of the many skills I likely do better than you.

 

I'm glad you have an erroneous opinion about Barrett. I'm sure it's not the only one you have.

 

Blanco actually has a (sure limited ab's) higher BA after All Star than Barrett. Blanco has been 1 of the best catchers in the entire league, after the All Star break. Don't knock Blanco when trying to defend Barrett.

 

23 whole at-bats (not counting today) in the last month. Hahahahahahahahahahahah.

[Fred Hornkohl]

Also, looking at it by month, it just appears he had a good July, and is back to his sub-700 OPS self.

 

That's not entirely accurate either.... his good month was really from mid July through mid August.....

 

Blanco             AB    R    H   2B   3B   HR   TB  RBI   BB   SO     BA    OBP    SLG    OPS
07/01 - 07/10      10    0    2    0    0    0    2    0    0    0  0.200  0.200  0.200  0.400
07/14 - 08/14      31    4   14    3    0    2   23    7    4    4  0.452  0.514  0.742  1.256
08/15 - 08/28      13    1    2    1    0    0    3    4    2    3  0.154  0.250  0.231  0.481

[Fred Hornkohl]

Blanco actually has a (sure limited ab's) higher BA after All Star than Barrett. Blanco has been 1 of the best catchers in the entire league, after the All Star break. Don't knock Blanco when trying to defend Barrett.

 

It is what it is.

 

04/04 - 08/28      AB    R    H   2B   3B   HR   TB  RBI   BB   SO     BA    OBP    SLG    OPS
Barrett           350   40  101   27    3   12  170   53   33   48  0.289  0.354  0.486  0.840
Blanco            120   10   28    5    0    4   45   17    8   17  0.233  0.277  0.375  0.652

 

I'm as happy about Blanco's hot streak over the last 6 weeks as you are, but do you really think those 44 AB's have a better predictive value than the numbers shown above ??

 

Fred, we really shouldn't let facts get in the way of a good argument when uninformed opinions work just fine.

 

I'm sorry, Vance. Won't let it happen again. I promise !!

[Transmogrified Tiger]

Also, looking at it by month, it just appears he had a good July, and is back to his sub-700 OPS self.

 

That's not entirely accurate either.... his good month was really from mid July through mid August.....

 

Blanco             AB    R    H   2B   3B   HR   TB  RBI   BB   SO     BA    OBP    SLG    OPS
07/01 - 07/10      10    0    2    0    0    0    2    0    0    0  0.200  0.200  0.200  0.400
07/14 - 08/14      31    4   14    3    0    2   23    7    4    4  0.452  0.514  0.742  1.256
08/15 - 08/28      13    1    2    1    0    0    3    4    2    3  0.154  0.250  0.231  0.481

 

Yeah, I figured that it wasn't exactly that, just pointing out that it wasn't even the whole time since the ASB. Thanks for the correct breakdown.

[cjbucks]

My plan B? Well it seems that many teams out there competing for a playoff birth, don't have Offensive juggernauts at the Catching position. Cubs can acquire a Catcher through a trade that is more of a happy medium they would be fine at that position. They need a leader at Catcher everyday, and Barrett CLEARLY isn't that type.

 

I would argue that the majority of the last 10 world champions have had pretty decent offensive catchers.

 

2004 Varitek

2003 Pudge

2002 Molina

2001 Miller

2000 Posada

1999 Posada

1998 Posada

1997 Johnson

1996 Girardi

1995 Lopez

[Exile on Waveland]

I agree Barrett has defensive problems, though I'm hopeful he can continue to improve in that regard. His game calling also needs to improve.

 

But a catcher with an .840 OPS can't be one of the Cubs biggest problems.