Aaron_Kennelly
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If you include this in Theo's trade deadline grade, does the F stay an F, or does it get a bump to a D or D+ or so? Really though, what a horrible trade deadline for us. We make two July 31st deals and the best player we add is on August 31st.
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Right; he was looking a bit better, but now he's injured again and even with his improvement at the plate he still wasn't hitting for anywhere near the power everyone was hoping for. Couple that his horrendous defense and we're now close enough to the end of the season that I'd rather get some one out there more likely to produce than to just keep hoping something is going to click for Soler this year. Yep. The playoffs aren't a time for [expletive] like learning adjustments and development and growth. It's time to win. And Jorge can still pinch hit, maybe get a start against a lefty. It's not like you just give up on him completely; he just takes a back seat, because we are in the freaking playoffs.
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And those sample sizes are big enough to nullify the fact that his peripherals look similar to his norm? Regardless, even if he is what he has been offensively this year, that's pretty much what Jorge has been offensively, too. And Jackson isn't an abortion in the field.
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I mean, I think Kyle is stupid for having wanted to see Denorfia play over Soler, for basically the whole season. For one, Denorfia sucks, too. But, mainly, Jorge is a young kid with a ton of potential. So you want to see him getting AB's, as long as he isn't Javy bad. And, if something clicks, then you might just have a big, power bat capable of decapitating infielders with line drives, by the time the playoffs roll around. But, once you get in the playoffs, and there is an option that is clearly better than Soler, why would you not use it instead? All the "getting Jorge ABs" [expletive] goes out the window.
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If Soler returns from injury and doesn't start, it's because Baez is at 3B and Bryant is in the OF. I don't think Jackson factors into that debate much. Why not? Jackson is a better baseball player than Soler.
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Back in the friendly confines; time to dong. Let's sweep these guys.
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I really like this move for a lot of reasons. Several have already been pointed out: He's better than Denorfia; he can play center if something happens to Dexter, which can't really be said of anyone else worth a crap on our team; it's a low-risk move. But, also, his peripherals look to be in line with his career norms -- swing and contact rates are where they usually are. His batted-ball profile looks about normal, except he is pulling the ball more and hitting the ball on the ground more. So I am wondering how much playing in Seattle actually depressed his numbers offensively. Before he was traded last year, he was viewed quite highly around the league, as evidenced by what Seattle gave up to get him. He was worth nearly 4 wins a year from his rookie season, in 2010, through 2013. Regardless, he adds speed and defense, which could be nice to utilize in late-inning situations. He's a much better center fielder than Dexter, but even if they leave Dexter in center and have Jackson replace Coghlan/Soler in right, that is a huge upgrade. Really he is the perfect low-risk, late-August addition to this team. I was hoping we might go after him when I saw he passed through waivers. So I am pretty happy about this move.
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That was awesome! I'm happy for Jake. And I can't wait to read Miggy's tweets.
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Yep!
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They made him leave before completing 5. I'm sorry that variance didn't go our way tonight, like it has about 10 times already this month.
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Hmm... I wonder how the game thread is going? http://www.reactiongifs.us/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/fire_community.gif
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Dong party tonight.
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ARCubsFan will be thrilled.
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That and the Giants just aren't a better team than us. They have some injured guys on offense, and their starting rotation is terrible. Also, they don't get to play us again, while we play both the Pirates and the Cardinals at least six times each. We can make up games quickly head-to-head.
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Looks like you guys already have things covered from the optimism side.
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Well, he managed to accumulate that HR/FB rate while pitching in Seattle, which is pretty impressive, really.
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So business as usual for you.
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You're gonna be shocked at what happened next He fixed the cable?
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You mean like Jason Motte?
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Oh god no. Why!?
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We're 100% rooting for a Cardinals sweep now Hahahaha... this was more predictable than us losing a Dan Haren/Madison Bumgarner match-up.
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The best is where he uses a derogatory term for homosexuals literally the next word after calling people bigots.
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Can we send James Russell to wherever we send Dan Haren?