CaliforniaRaisin
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Seeing AA sometimes next season is one thing, starting the year there is another. I'm with UK, I'd like to see him have a little success at Daytona first.
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Would it be a problem to sign Nomar for SS, go with Perez at 2nd and hopefull hit him in the 8th hole? Maybe 7th on days Blanco gets the node? Thoughts? Yeah, it would. Walker and Cedeno would be better offensive options than Neifi. And they are both under contract (option for Walker) for next season (and at a good bargain). And with Dusty around, I don't see Neifi batting 8th.
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Not happy about UCLA being favored? Not confident...
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Ugh...
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He doesn't suck, and quite a few managers would probably give Neifi the nod over Cedeno. A lot of manager's just don't give up on reaching the playoffs. They're managing for another contract. Face it. Neifi's a middle of the pack hitter for SS, and has one of the best gloves amongst shortstops. I just don't get why defense means so little to some. You know, Ronny isn't chopped liver when it comes to defense.
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Theriot called up
CaliforniaRaisin replied to Westennjaxx's topic in MLB Draft, International Signings, Amateur Baseball
If Fontenot and Theriot are on the 40-man through the offseason, I can't see Jose Macias being re-signed. Of course neither Fontenot or Theriot play the OF like Macias, so I'm probably just being crazy. -
Theriot called up
CaliforniaRaisin replied to Westennjaxx's topic in MLB Draft, International Signings, Amateur Baseball
I thought Riot had been playing SS regularly since Eric came over. I know Ryan has played SS in all of the playoff games. It's Sisk who has lost time, although he played in Game 3. Theriot missed a couple of games in the regular season-ending series, didn't he? You're right, he has played in all 3 playoff games. -
Theriot called up
CaliforniaRaisin replied to Westennjaxx's topic in MLB Draft, International Signings, Amateur Baseball
Great utility player. I sort of can see why he got called up since his playing time has drastically been reduced after Eric Patterson's promotion, but don't see why Fontenot was passed. -
9/12 Reds (Harang) at Cubs (Maddux), 7:05, CSN
CaliforniaRaisin replied to bukie's topic in Fred Hornkohl Game Thread Forum
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I agree that he has come up with some timely hits. Unfortunately, with a better hitter at the top, DLee's RBIs increase, putting us in fewer critical late game situations. What the hell does that mean? someone who gets on base hitting at the top of the order means we score more runs so we aren't tied 2-2 in the 8th So hits in the late innings like Perez just got don't mean anything? One has nothing to do with the other. It sounds like people will say anything rather than give Perez credit for anything. Neifi has a .310 OBP (which at times was below .300 earlier this season). He's been bad. Not as bad as Corey, but Neifi hasn't gotten on base. Being placed in the 2-hole for much of the season has hampered the offense. I agree that Neifi should not be hitting in the 2 hole @ anytime. However, he has been much better this year than I would ever have expected. Some people here won't acknowledge the good things Neifi has done for this team b/c of the unexcusable hate they have for him. He has been a far better asset for this team than has Corey & it's not even close. Outside of that bolded sentence, I don't think anyone disagrees with you.
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I agree that he has come up with some timely hits. Unfortunately, with a better hitter at the top, DLee's RBIs increase, putting us in fewer critical late game situations. What the hell does that mean? Sorry, that wasn't very clear. A better OPS in the #2 hole = more runs = 4-2 lead instead of 2-2 tie = we don't need a big hit by Neifi late in the game to win. OBP. I did mean OPS. Some extra base hits instead of slap singles wouldn't hurt. True, but you gotta make sure the OBP is strong and the OPS is not just reliant on a high SLG if this batter is batting 2nd. :-) I absolutely agree. I was just trying to make a point about Neifi's lack of production, which is noticable by looking at ANY stat. Haha, cool.
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Walker bunting? The odds were high that if Todd was gonna get out if he swang away, it would have been a grounder to the right side of the IF. WTG, Dusty. :roll:
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I agree that he has come up with some timely hits. Unfortunately, with a better hitter at the top, DLee's RBIs increase, putting us in fewer critical late game situations. What the hell does that mean? Sorry, that wasn't very clear. A better OPS in the #2 hole = more runs = 4-2 lead instead of 2-2 tie = we don't need a big hit by Neifi late in the game to win. OBP. I did mean OPS. Some extra base hits instead of slap singles wouldn't hurt. True, but you gotta make sure the OBP is strong and the OPS is not just reliant on a high SLG if this batter is batting 2nd.
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I agree that he has come up with some timely hits. Unfortunately, with a better hitter at the top, DLee's RBIs increase, putting us in fewer critical late game situations. What the hell does that mean? someone who gets on base hitting at the top of the order means we score more runs so we aren't tied 2-2 in the 8th So hits in the late innings like Perez just got don't mean anything? One has nothing to do with the other. It sounds like people will say anything rather than give Perez credit for anything. Neifi has a .310 OBP (which at times was below .300 earlier this season). He's been bad. Not as bad as Corey, but Neifi hasn't gotten on base. Being placed in the 2-hole for much of the season has hampered the offense.
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No. Two outs, 1-1 count to Niekro, Ellison at third.
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I agree that he has come up with some timely hits. Unfortunately, with a better hitter at the top, DLee's RBIs increase, putting us in fewer critical late game situations. What the hell does that mean? Sorry, that wasn't very clear. A better OPS in the #2 hole = more runs = 4-2 lead instead of 2-2 tie = we don't need a big hit by Neifi late in the game to win. OBP.
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Uhh, wow. :shock:
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I wouldn't mind seeing the Cubs sign Scott Eyre as a free agent this offseason.
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Nice player? No. Wow, Burnitz absolutely murdered that foul ball.
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White Sox lose again, they were swept by the Angels.
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plz take it easy on us next week I'm completely freaked out about Peterson, not confident about our young DL. Dont worry about our offense. As long as you are reasonably talented/big, just stack 8 or 9 men in the box and you'll be fine. We didnt have one pass attempt in the second half yesterday. Wow. Now I think I'll be pissed if we lose.
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It's ridiculous. Don't worry, he'll get the next long relief appearance, and when he gets hit because he hasn't pitched in nearly 2 weeks, that will prove Dusty right. It's a never-ending cycle.
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It's ridiculous.
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But Neifi saved the season!
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Murton ensures some quality-bench time with that HR.