Saturday Rockpile: More on the Trending Charlie Blackmon, Plus Jim Leyland's Back in Denver

by Bryan Kilpatrick on Jun 18, 2011 9:50 AM MDT in Rockpile

DENVER, CO - JUNE 15: Left fielder Charlie Blackmon #8 of the Colorado Rockies shakes hands with manager Jim Tracy of the Colorado Rockies after a game against the San Diego Padres at Coors Field on June 15, 2011 in Denver, Colorado. Blackmon went 3-4 on the day including a run and an RBI as the Rockies defeated the Padres 6-3. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images)

Blackmon could eventually lead off | ColoradoRockies.com: News
Thomas Harding says Jim Tracy likes the idea of possibly easing Charlie Blackmon into the leadoff role. There are two things that immediately come to mind after reading this. First, I'd like to see how Blackmon handles pitchers during the initial adjustment period that he'll likely see sometime soon. It's unfair to say right now that Blackmon isn't capable of taking a walk, because he doesn't strike out either and has certainly been given his share of hittable pitches. In fact, part of me loves the fact that he isn't up there trying to prove a point by getting himself deep into counts all the time. However, guys are going to start throwing him pitches out of the zone eventually and trying to get him to chase. I'd like to see how he responds to that.

Secondly, where does this leave Dexter Fowler? With Seth Smith hitting well and Carlos Gonzalez set to make $13+ million per year on average, Fowler and Blackmon will have to do battle for that other spot. If Blackmon doesn't regress too far past the mean (and remains a trending topic on Twitter - for positive reasons, of course), it's hard to envision a place for Dex in the everyday lineup. Do the Rockies feel comfortable with him in a fourth outfielder role? Do they see him in a platoon situation? Or, would they hope his value skyrockets so that they can use him (or heck, one of the others not named CarGo, depending on who they like more) as a trade chip? Good stuff to keep an eye on as the season (and the offseason to follow) unfolds.

Wonders of youth: Nelson, Blackmon come up big for Rockies - The Denver Post
Perhaps further ignited by Andrew Martin's discussion of them in yesterday's Rockpile, Rockies rookies Charlie Blackmon Chris Nelson came through once again during last night's rout of the Tigers. Blackmon had yet another multi-hit game (this time going 4-for-4), while Nelson hit a screaming line drive over the left field wall for his first career home run, a three-run shot. Who knows what the future really holds, but at this point, with respective SSS-laced OPS' of .846 and .837, it's fair to say that sunglasses are required for viewing.

Let's just hope all of this positive attention doesn't jinx the guys...

Tigers manager Leyland back in Colorado for first time | Windsor Star
Jim Leyland recalls his lone season in Denver, citing how games were often "track meets" and how he did not feel comfortable managing games where double-digit scoring was often required to win. He was right; the 1999 Rockies, losers of 90 games in a season where they were expected to compete, allowed over 1,000 runs and posted a cumulative 6.01 ERA. Pedro Astacio really did not get enough credit for keeping his ERA just a touch above 5 while striking out almost a batter per inning.

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"Blackmon could eventually lead off"

We keep hearing this and I don’t understand why it continues to be a topic of conversation at all. This lineup, the way it is right now, is working beautifully.

We struggle mightily for virtually the entire season then finally get a lineup that can mash and immediately we begin talking about how it can be changed. It’s just talk, I know, but…scratches head

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by bishoPurple on Jun 18, 2011 10:09 AM MDT reply actions

The thought is that we're wasting Cargo somewhat at leadoff

He’s a power, run-producing hitter. Yeah, our bottom of the lineup guys do get on base a lot, but our pitchers don’t, and so Cargo doesn’t (theoretically) get as many opportunities to produce runs at leadoff.

But more importantly, this hitting spree has happened all at home. The Rox throughout history have done this, particularly as they settle into a long home stand and get used to those ultra-straight fastballs and pound them. Wait and see if we can produce runs on the road or not. If, as usual, it returns to “scrape by with 3 and hope to hang on,” we’ll need our best possible lineup, which may be Blackmon-Nelson-Cargo-Tulo-Helton-Wiggy-Smith-Iannetta.

by BostonTransplant on Jun 18, 2011 10:18 AM MDT up reply actions

I'm not saying it's a bad idea

I am saying that I don’t understand why it has become a frequent topic of conversation right now. When this lineup stops producing, then we can explore the Charlie B at the top option. But to me, talk like this right now, when the lineup is clicking, is pretty negative and cynical. It’s as if Tracy is saying, “I know this lineup is going to fail as it is.”

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by bishoPurple on Jun 18, 2011 10:27 AM MDT up reply actions

Perhaps true, but

Cargo has a history of producing at #3, and Blackmon has typically hit higher in the lineups he’s been in, as well.

In the end, though, I don’t care that much. I think spots in the order are WAY overrated, usually just something to talk about when everything is going really well or really badly, one or the other …

by BostonTransplant on Jun 18, 2011 10:32 AM MDT up reply actions

I'm with you.

I suppose I just wish we could relish in the success this particular lineup has been enjoying lately without, IMO, souring it with talk of how it can be changed.

Personally, I believe Charlie B is better suited in the 2-hole than anywhere else…but perhaps I’m crazy.

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by bishoPurple on Jun 18, 2011 10:39 AM MDT up reply actions

I think King Charles is best suited in every spot in the lineup simultaneously

“Death by Singles”

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by hjrrockies on Jun 18, 2011 10:42 AM MDT up reply actions

Wouldn't we just be the Colorado Giants then?

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by bishoPurple on Jun 18, 2011 10:47 AM MDT up reply actions

No, only if we were "death by bleeders and bloopers"

We don’t get any of those. Well, maybe King Charles (luv that, btw) does. But certainly nobody else.

We’ve got to be last in the league in BlPA (Bloopers per Plate Appearance).

by BostonTransplant on Jun 18, 2011 10:53 AM MDT up reply actions

Of course, you're right

Plus, we don’t have anyone on the roster with a gawd-awful butt-ugly enough stance to be considered Giant-like.

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by bishoPurple on Jun 18, 2011 10:59 AM MDT up reply actions

Fixed

we don’t have anyone on the roster ~~with a~~ gawd-awful butt-ugly (and evil) enough ~~stance~~ to be considered Giant-like.

I'm gonna change my sig because the last time I did, we had a little winning streak. Then I changed it back, and we started losing again. It's the least I can do.

by prettyinpurple on Jun 18, 2011 11:04 AM MDT up reply actions

You're no crazier than me

because I’ve had similar thoughts about Blackmon in the 2 hole. His bat control and speed could work really well there.

But I’m also right there with you on being happy to just enjoy this roll for a while…

We're trying to win a (#)(*@$%#)@#&$#)^ argument here!!!!

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by Junction Rox on Jun 18, 2011 11:45 AM MDT up reply actions

Agree

Charlie could do more damage from the #2 spot.

by Real Perspective on Jun 18, 2011 2:11 PM MDT up reply actions

this

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by hjrrockies on Jun 18, 2011 10:39 AM MDT up reply actions

There's a fine line

Between “wasting” Carlos in the leadoff spot and having him try to play Hercules in the #3 hole by trying to go deep every time up. And why move Helton out of the #3 spot unless he shows signs of wearing down?

Sometimes when you make a move and the players respond, you have to take “yes” for an answer.

by Northsider1964 on Jun 18, 2011 11:33 AM MDT up reply actions

I like the lineup as is.

I don’t think Tracy should be moving anything around right now.

@CentralCaliRox

by CentralCaliRox on Jun 18, 2011 12:16 PM MDT up reply actions

that line up you list

is L-R-L-R-L-R-L-R

Did you do that on purpose?

Rockies record when I am in attendance: 5-2

by pacified on Jun 18, 2011 12:37 PM MDT up reply actions

Nope

But I do like those kinds of lineups.

by BostonTransplant on Jun 18, 2011 12:50 PM MDT up reply actions

So does Jim Tracy

by free7694 on Jun 18, 2011 12:59 PM MDT up reply actions

so did Clint Hurdle

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by Andrew Martin on Jun 18, 2011 2:07 PM MDT via mobile up reply actions

so do drill sergeants

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fire jim tracy: if you can closer-by-committee, you can manager-by-committee

by papality on Jun 18, 2011 5:04 PM MDT up reply actions

How many RBI does CarGo have in the leadoff spot?

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by bishoPurple on Jun 18, 2011 10:22 AM MDT reply actions

Dangit...I always do this

I’m responding to BT, of course :)

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by bishoPurple on Jun 18, 2011 10:23 AM MDT up reply actions

Dodgers:

Through yesterday, 06/17/2011, MLB total attendance is down by 649,280 than the same time in 2010. The Los Angeles Dodgers are responsible for 282,441 of that total, which is 43.51% of the total decrease.

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by The Lodo Magic Man on Jun 18, 2011 10:59 AM MDT reply actions

And if Foagie's right, they think that the problem is Dodger Stadium and not the toxic ownership...

…I still can’t imagine that team playing anywhere else, though…

by Chrysicat on Jun 18, 2011 11:01 AM MDT up reply actions

Whoa ....

Talk about fair weather fans. Yikes.

Although the baseball-wide trend is troubling, it’s also true that attendance was so great the last few years that there was almost no place to go but down. The big draws (Yankee Stadium, Fenway, Wrigley, Busch, whatever it’s called in Philly) can’t get any fuller. And all sports are suffering from attendance issues as HD TV and gas prices make watching at home so much more attractive.

But still, it does make you wonder about the idiots at MLB talking about expansion.

by BostonTransplant on Jun 18, 2011 11:12 AM MDT up reply actions

They're probably doing it so that they can have balanced leagues again...

…I guess a lot of people, particularly ones associated with NL Central teams, are whining about the decreased probability of a team from that division making the playoffs, particularly compared to the AL West…

by Chrysicat on Jun 18, 2011 11:24 AM MDT up reply actions

Instead of whinning

those people should be proud that it requires a much better all-around team to win their division…really to win any NL division…than the comparatively mediocre clubs required to compete for the AL divisions.

I’m an 100% against balanced leagues. 16/14 is one more thing that makes the leagues different…and different is good.

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by bishoPurple on Jun 18, 2011 11:34 AM MDT up reply actions

Winning teams can't get 'em in, either.

The Bla..er, Diamondbacks are averaging 2, 576 less per game than the same period last year.

Then again, after the bait – and – switch pulled on them in the last decade the Blanks’ game – attending fanbase probably came to the conclusion that “We will not be fooled a second time.”
Because they’re not Who fans, either.

Honestly, I wonder if they’re even really baseball fans or it;s just a way of shaking up the dull – as dirt routine of middle class life in Phoenix, AZ. Oh, they show up, but that’s about all they’re going to invest in it.

Watching the SF/AZ series I noticed the general attitude/expressiveness of the average fan wasn’t the enthusiasm you’d think they’d have for a team contending out of nowhere. They looked…well, the term struck dumb seems apt. Except for the sporadic clapping when directed to or when an overwhelmingly unmistakeable something happens they could be 20, 000 people watching a movie interrupted by the occasional home run.

Heck, the majority of them don’t even feel motivated to wear Blankgear.

The specialty seating area behind home plate was occupied Wednesday evening by a group of people who spent nearly the entire game taking pictures of themselves in various personnel arrangements. When I see things like that I really feel like a franchise was wasted here.

Initial reaction to the Posey injury by the fellow who runs the Az. Snakepit:
"Hahahahahaha! Suck it, Giants fans. Suck it long. And suck it hard."
by Jim McLennan on May 25, 2011 11:24 PM MST

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Minus a couple of consonants.

by victor frankenstein on Jun 18, 2011 3:22 PM MDT up reply actions

the NL central sucks

AL east people have a legit complaint

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by papality on Jun 18, 2011 5:08 PM MDT up reply actions

weather has also been horrible

more PPDs already this year than all of last year….

Rockies record when I am in attendance: 5-2

by pacified on Jun 18, 2011 12:36 PM MDT up reply actions

I don't really think attendace is an issue at all

That 649,000 looks bad but that’s only a 2% drop from last year. And when you consider that 70% of that drop off is coming from the Dodgers and Mets (two teams in big markets who have teams in a financial mess) the big picture is not bad at all – especially when you consider pacifield’s point about the awful weather and the fact that last year was still one of the best years (attendance wise) in baseball history.

The one team’s attendace that really confuses me though is Seattle. They are down 180,000 from last year when thet are sitting just 0.5 games out of first place. Don’t know what that’s about.

NO, we are NOT going to fire Jim Tracy midseason!!!!!

The Rockies couldn't be any more offensive or less offensive all at the same time.

by RhodeIslandRoxfan on Jun 18, 2011 1:43 PM MDT up reply actions

I'm pretty sure the opening day violence against a visiting fan isn't helping Dodgers attendance

I’ve yet to visit Coors this year. The main reason isn’t the colder spring or their May performance, it’s mainly the economy. My budget this year seems way tighter than before with the higher gas and food prices, and the various utilities also seem higher. Even if I go with the cheaper King Soopers tickets, taking my family to the game is going to cost at least $50.00 for tickets and parking. Add in concessions and it nearly doubles. It’s much more affordable to stay at home and watch a HD game on TV.

by ddavis539 on Jun 18, 2011 11:42 AM MDT up reply actions

Wow.

That’s crazy.

@CentralCaliRox

by CentralCaliRox on Jun 18, 2011 12:17 PM MDT up reply actions

I've got a seating question.

Tomorrow we’re going to the game and we’re taking our infant son for the first time. We bought tickets from the Conifer High School baseball team a while back, so we got a 2-for-1 deal in section 114. I’ve been in that area once or twice, but does anybody have an idea how much sun there will be for a day game? We’re in Row 36, so I’m hoping we’re far enough back that we’re under the upper deck. Also, how do people usually handle strollers at the park? I think this is going to be a completely different experience than what I’m used to at Coors.

by RoxnSox09 on Jun 18, 2011 12:00 PM MDT reply actions

You are going to be in the RF corner. You are probably going to get tons of sun.

I couldn’t tell you about strollers though.

/no kids.
//that I’ve ever been told about.

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by The Lodo Magic Man on Jun 18, 2011 12:12 PM MDT up reply actions

RF corner is usually a lot of sun

But Row 36 should put you under the overhang and in the shade.

by free7694 on Jun 18, 2011 12:34 PM MDT up reply actions

I'll be at the game tomorrow with my 10 month-old and 2 year-old.

If at all possible, I would avoid bringing a stroller. If you have a sling or backpack carrier of some kind, use it to get to the park. You can fit an umbrella stroller under a seat, but it is inconvenient and gets pretty dirty. You can leave it at the top of your section, but I always worry about that. Not that it will be stolen, but that there will be some other accident.

We’ve always used a baby carrier for the infant. The two year-old walks. We park in the stadium lot and take the shuttle. This is an extra adventure for our two year-old.

The best thing about Coors with kids is the continuous view from the lower deck concourse. This will come in handy when your infant gets bigger. They don’t like to sit for very long.

by DumbAndNerdy on Jun 18, 2011 1:43 PM MDT up reply actions

OTish: First look

at Moneyball

This trailer actually makes this look interesting.

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by SDcat09 on Jun 18, 2011 1:35 PM MDT reply actions

Wow, Pitt looks old!

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by bishoPurple on Jun 18, 2011 1:59 PM MDT up reply actions

By which of course I mean Brad Pitt old...not normal person old

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by bishoPurple on Jun 18, 2011 2:01 PM MDT up reply actions

Heh. I know. He's still gorgeous no matter what :)

by SDcat09 on Jun 18, 2011 2:03 PM MDT up reply actions

Yeah but he still looks amazing.

He’s what 46, 47 now?

by SDcat09 on Jun 18, 2011 2:02 PM MDT up reply actions

Movie not yet rated?

It better turn out to be NC-17.

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by Russ Oates on Jun 18, 2011 2:33 PM MDT up reply actions

Gives a whole new meaning

to “Moneyball”

by SDcat09 on Jun 18, 2011 2:36 PM MDT up reply actions

It won't be, even if the Oakland A's are.

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by Mondogarage on Jun 18, 2011 5:05 PM MDT up reply actions

I saw the trailer the day before,

and I’m pretty excited. Plus, it’s a win-win: I’ll get to see a baseball movie, and my mom will get to see Brad Pitt.

I'm gonna change my sig because the last time I did, we had a little winning streak. Then I changed it back, and we started losing again. It's the least I can do.

by prettyinpurple on Jun 18, 2011 3:37 PM MDT via mobile up reply actions

um? NO smith? Why

http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/split.cgi?id=wiggity01&year=Career&t=b

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by Roxman4ever on Jun 18, 2011 2:37 PM MDT reply actions

it didnt do it like it usually does. Its our lineup

by Roxman4ever on Jun 18, 2011 2:38 PM MDT up reply actions

Because Coke, while an average-at-best LHP, _is_ a LHP.

Until such time as we’re rid of Spilly, Smith is a strict platoon player again—that’s the message that this decision sends.

by Chrysicat on Jun 18, 2011 2:42 PM MDT up reply actions

Guess I didnt realize Cole was a lefty. Don't keep with the AL as much

by Roxman4ever on Jun 18, 2011 2:43 PM MDT up reply actions

He one of those soft-tossing lefties the rest of baseball pummels ...

But has decent command of off speed stuff? Cuz we don’t match up well with those guys …

by BostonTransplant on Jun 18, 2011 2:50 PM MDT up reply actions

Lineup?

@CentralCaliRox

by CentralCaliRox on Jun 18, 2011 3:06 PM MDT up reply actions

Gonzalez8, Nelson4, Helton3, Tulowitzki6, Wigginton5, Spilborghs9, Blackmon7, Iannetta2, Jimenez1.

Needs more Seth Smith.

@CentralCaliRox

by CentralCaliRox on Jun 18, 2011 3:06 PM MDT up reply actions

But I don't have a problem with starting Spilly FWIW

@CentralCaliRox

by CentralCaliRox on Jun 18, 2011 3:06 PM MDT up reply actions

It didn't come up like it usually does.

by Roxman4ever on Jun 18, 2011 3:08 PM MDT up reply actions

I'm not sure why you linked the baseball reference website.

I think your copy-paste failed.

@CentralCaliRox

by CentralCaliRox on Jun 18, 2011 3:09 PM MDT up reply actions

Yea. It failed alright

by Roxman4ever on Jun 18, 2011 3:10 PM MDT up reply actions

Its the 1st time it done this to me

by Roxman4ever on Jun 18, 2011 3:11 PM MDT up reply actions

I just don't think you clicked "Copy"

no biggy. I linked it up top

@CentralCaliRox

by CentralCaliRox on Jun 18, 2011 3:11 PM MDT up reply actions

Only thing it said was copy link. It didnt give me a copy button as usual.

by Roxman4ever on Jun 18, 2011 3:12 PM MDT up reply actions

THIS IS A BIG ASS FAIL. This is supposed to be our lineup for tonight game.

by Roxman4ever on Jun 18, 2011 3:09 PM MDT up reply actions

Dan Uggla, a guy many Rowbots wanted, is now hitting .171 for the Braves.

With a .555 OPS.

That’s terrible.

@CentralCaliRox

by CentralCaliRox on Jun 18, 2011 3:05 PM MDT reply actions

at least he is still playing for them and didn't get sent down like Coghlin did for the Marlins hitting .230.

YES, ITS A SORE SUBJECT TO ME RIGHT NOW.

by Roxman4ever on Jun 18, 2011 3:07 PM MDT up reply actions

I don't know the story on Coghlan

But Uggla has started every single day and hasn’t gotten any better.

@CentralCaliRox

by CentralCaliRox on Jun 18, 2011 3:08 PM MDT up reply actions

I can understand if he is still fighting a little bit of an injury still, which he could be, I dont know?

by Roxman4ever on Jun 18, 2011 3:09 PM MDT up reply actions

Well then he'd have been DL'd not sent down.

Coghlan is one of their better players and hit leadoff for most of the year. Weird.

@CentralCaliRox

by CentralCaliRox on Jun 18, 2011 3:10 PM MDT up reply actions

Weird? Its assanine if you ask me.

by Roxman4ever on Jun 18, 2011 3:12 PM MDT up reply actions

Just sending him down to find his swing

Help him become more selective because he’s been struggling with that this year.

Hopefully he comes back better

@CentralCaliRox

by CentralCaliRox on Jun 18, 2011 3:14 PM MDT up reply actions

I dunno if this has anything to do with it or not ...

But he’s reputed to be a first class jerk, and may have worn out his welcome in the clubhouse. That’s based on absolutely no solid information, btw.

by BostonTransplant on Jun 18, 2011 3:29 PM MDT up reply actions

I think someone on here yesterday said that Logan Morrison is on an ass also. THey should send him down too if that is the case. Just saying. We send our guys down due to injury or to find their swing(like Coghlin) He better come back with his butt lit up

by Roxman4ever on Jun 18, 2011 3:32 PM MDT up reply actions

Maybe a nap...?

Initial reaction to the Posey injury by the fellow who runs the Az. Snakepit:
"Hahahahahaha! Suck it, Giants fans. Suck it long. And suck it hard."
by Jim McLennan on May 25, 2011 11:24 PM MST

Jim McLennan: all class.
Minus a couple of consonants.

by victor frankenstein on Jun 18, 2011 3:38 PM MDT up reply actions

for who me? LOL

by Roxman4ever on Jun 18, 2011 3:40 PM MDT up reply actions

Hmm ... actually maybe I just mixed the two of them up

Forget what I said about Coughlin

by BostonTransplant on Jun 18, 2011 3:58 PM MDT up reply actions

ok, I didn't think Coghlin was a butt. WHO IN HERE WOULD LIKE TO SEE COGHLIN ON THE ROCKIES?

by Roxman4ever on Jun 18, 2011 4:04 PM MDT up reply actions

Not me

Where would he play?

by BostonTransplant on Jun 18, 2011 5:02 PM MDT up reply actions

2nd base, his natural position

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by papality on Jun 18, 2011 5:10 PM MDT up reply actions

Chris Nelson wonders what you're doing with him in that scenario...

by Chrysicat on Jun 18, 2011 5:11 PM MDT up reply actions

...

what year is this scenario occurring in?

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by papality on Jun 18, 2011 10:29 PM MDT up reply actions

out of position

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by Andrew Martin on Jun 18, 2011 5:18 PM MDT via mobile up reply actions

The Rox didn't tolerate Dex hitting .230

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by Mondogarage on Jun 18, 2011 5:09 PM MDT up reply actions

Look at it this way...

…Uggla’s a worse defensive 2B than Chris Nelson, who would likely not have been called up—the Rockies would be more likely to stick with Wiggy at third, if for no other reason than a non-Giambi spell for Helton over at first—had the team made that trade.

Of course, I’m grinding an axe here as much as you are, since I would have wanted to shoot anyone who traded for Uggla last year…

by Chrysicat on Jun 18, 2011 3:16 PM MDT up reply actions

Oh yeah?

Well he destroys me in my franchise every time I face the Braves. Stupid Uggla…

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by bishoPurple on Jun 18, 2011 3:15 PM MDT up reply actions

This is from the Marlins blog.

Bringing up Wise and demoting Coghlan reeks of desperation and not in a good way. The Marlins are officially grasping at straws. And more than likely, just made the team worse.

Hmm? Interesting. They also state in there that with the way they are playing(Lost 17 of last 18) and its their 2nd 8 game losing streak of the month of June alone, they said they should’ve just let him work it out in the Majors instead of sending him down.

by Roxman4ever on Jun 18, 2011 4:30 PM MDT reply actions