Saturday Rockpile: The Official "Ty Wigginton for All-Star" Thread
by Bryan Kilpatrick on Jul 2, 2011 9:41 AM MDT
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PrintRanking the season's best players who won't play in the All-Star game -- MLB - ESPN
Todd Helton appears on Buster Olney's list of the best players likely to be snubbed for this year's All-Star game at Chase Field in Phoenix. As much as I love Todd (he is my all-time fave, after all), I can't see any non-homer reason to put him ahead of Prince Fielder and Joey Votto. Todd's wRC+ of 132 equals his marks in 2007 and 2009, and his current 2.3 WAR is on pace to match that of 2007 (when he notched a 4.6 WAR). If the National League decides to go with three first basemen, then maybe Todd has a shot. However, odds are long that the 37-year-old phenom will make it to Phoenix.
One guy that isn't even on Olney's list should be given a bit more of a look is none other than Rockies' third baseman Ty Wigginton. Not more than three weeks ago, this would have been considered a laughable suggestion, and I would have wholeheartedly agreed. However, fast forward to July 2nd, and you'll see Wiggy ranking second among National League third basemen (that have anything close to a qualifying amount of plate appearances) with a wRC+ of 120. He trails only Chase Headley, who will likely also be snubbed. Wiggy probably has a better case than Headley at this point, though, as he has out-homered him 13 to 2, strikes out less, and isn't assisted by an absurd BABIP (Headley's is .388; Wigginton's is just .277).
The Giants' Pablo Sandoval (with considerably less PA's) is tied with Wigginton on the wRC+ leaderboard, followed by guys like Aramis Ramirez, Ryan Roberts, Chipper Jones, and way down the list, you'll see the NL's leading vote-getter at the hot corner - Placido Polanco, with a 94 wRC+.
Wiggy's no stranger to the All-Star Game, as he made it in the "superior" league last year as a member of the Orioles. Frankly, he should be there this year too - and this is coming from a guy who admittedly has not been the biggest Ty Wigginton fan in the world.
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CDI as the back up to McCann?
I know, it will never happen. It will be probably be Molina, but he’s far less deserving than Chris or better yet Miguel Montero.
I think it's probably going to be McCann and Montero,
but Iannetta probably deserves a look as well.
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by Bryan Kilpatrick on Jul 2, 2011 10:04 AM MDT up reply actions
I think he's recent performance at the plate is going to knock him right out of consideration.
He’s not been very good lately.
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*his recent
der
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Newton's laws say that for every action there is an equal and opposite reaction, proving he knew nothing about women.
I stopped
looking at these stats (except for members I don’t recognize).
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That's really who it should be (Mc & M)
but remember who is running the NL team this year.
Ladies and gentlemen, I would like to introduce your 2011 reserve NL all-star catcher, Eli Whiteside!
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by Junction Rox on Jul 2, 2011 11:54 AM MDT up reply actions
He'd probably give Posey
an invite, and knowing that he’s injured take someone else too.
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Considering he missed a couple of weeks to injury
Jonathan Lucroy of the Brewers also has pretty good numbers. Seems like a good young catcher who will be around a while.
by Northsider1964 on Jul 2, 2011 12:34 PM MDT up reply actions
I got a kick out of Renck
referring to Greg Reynolds as “the Cy Young of spot starts”.
by WanderingRoxFan on Jul 2, 2011 10:09 AM MDT reply actions
Charlie's Bday present:
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.
The fact that this title is even plausible tells us how far we have come since May
when 3B was a complete mess.
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by black_knight101 on Jul 2, 2011 10:29 AM MDT reply actions
was going to say the same, a very encouraging sign
though this team needs improvement from a lot of other spots to be competitive late.
by AbsenteeRoxFAn on Jul 2, 2011 11:24 AM MDT up reply actions
actually
tells us how far we have come since
MayApril
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3B was definitely still a concern in may
by AbsenteeRoxFAn on Jul 2, 2011 11:29 AM MDT up reply actions
but the concern
started in April, continued through May and is finally picking up.
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yes that was what I thought as soon as I posted that
at least the team was doing well in April
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by black_knight101 on Jul 2, 2011 11:29 AM MDT up reply actions
According to MLBTR, the Marlins have DFA’d Jose Lopez
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Irregular playing time and bad luck
Newton's laws say that for every action there is an equal and opposite reaction, proving he knew nothing about women.
I'm thinking Escalona goes down, Reynolds comes up too.
Reynolds might stick around, that’s a good point.
But then that leaves us with 2 long men, which I can’t really imagine happening.
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by CentralCaliRox on Jul 2, 2011 12:24 PM MDT up reply actions
Won't Reynolds be out of options after this callup?
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Options last for the entire year.
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by CentralCaliRox on Jul 2, 2011 12:46 PM MDT up reply actions
I wouldn't mind having Escalona up to be honest.
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by CentralCaliRox on Jul 2, 2011 12:47 PM MDT up reply actions
Hm maybe.
I don’t think it’s 15 days, more like 10.
Not sure on this one though.
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by CentralCaliRox on Jul 2, 2011 12:48 PM MDT up reply actions
10 sounds right to me as well
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by black_knight101 on Jul 2, 2011 12:50 PM MDT up reply actions
at least for a few days we should consider having an extra bullpen arm
maybe that’ll be Reynolds if Escalona goes down
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by black_knight101 on Jul 2, 2011 12:48 PM MDT up reply actions
Ellis needs to
borrow Tulowitzki’s shoes more often.
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Pujols back around A.S. Break
The man is not human.
by nkrause on Jul 2, 2011 12:01 PM MDT via mobile reply actions
frakkin cylons!
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by Junction Rox on Jul 2, 2011 12:02 PM MDT up reply actions
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Meanwhile, Pujols arm strength back March 2012.
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by The Lodo Magic Man on Jul 2, 2011 12:05 PM MDT up reply actions
is he still planning
on playing 3B or LF again?
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what is wrong with this picture here? Courtesy of baseball press. Someone messed up here.
Royals (K. Davies – R) @ Rockies (M. Reynolds – L)
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Hahaha.
They messed up on their Reynolds.
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by CentralCaliRox on Jul 2, 2011 12:24 PM MDT up reply actions
I know Matt isn't a starter. However there is a Matt in the pen that used to be a starter. Who is it? This should be an easy question for all.
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figured 1st answer would get it
How do you get your kids to behave? Threaten not to take them to a Rockies game. They straighten up REAL QUICK.
Self taught and falling in love with this game is very easy to do, you can never hate it, and that is something that not one person can take away from anybody. The love of baseball and OUR COLORADO ROCKIES.
But you don't love him enough to call him Belizzle :(
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So how about that Mark Ellis acquisition?
I have a feeling that trade will never look as good as it looks now, though.
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I like it...more old guys
Maybe GIambino, Helton, Wiggy, spilly, and the other 30 somethings in the club house have the majority to take over the team jukebox…..
Eagles, Waylon Jennings, Bob Segar. you know,both types of music. Country and Western
Seriously I hope the guy kicks ass, He looks like a grinder, I can root for (hard worker, no give away AB’s).
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by El Paso Jeff on Jul 2, 2011 12:59 PM MDT up reply actions
Ha..Waylon would awesome :)
It’s funny that you bring up the old team because we watched a really young team struggle last night. Old guys are invaluable in so many ways on a team. Grey Power !! :)
by butterfly on Jul 2, 2011 1:07 PM MDT up reply actions 1 recs
Here's the thing though
Ellis doesn’t have to be a great player for this to be a great trade. Most of time when you make a move for an everyday starter that turns up roses, you have a great player replacing a mediocre player. To get that same type of improvement here, we only need Ellis to be decent (like 1.5 to 2.0 WAR the rest of the way) to see a major improvement on the -0.7 WAR we got out of the position in the first half.
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The Rockies couldn't be any more offensive or less offensive all at the same time.
by RhodeIslandRoxfan on Jul 2, 2011 1:11 PM MDT up reply actions
And wow, Nicasio was pretty amazing last night.
16!!! groundouts. Holy freaking crap.
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Against teams from Missouri
Nicasio:
15 IP
0 ER
We play the Cardinals again on August 12th – 14th.
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The Rockies couldn't be any more offensive or less offensive all at the same time.
by RhodeIslandRoxfan on Jul 2, 2011 1:12 PM MDT up reply actions
should be nice and balmy in St. Louis about then.
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Pulled some quotes from the DP.
I like them. (the first two are Mark Ellis, the last one is Tulo)
“The way they play on the field is something you see as a player. You talk to other guys around the league, and the way (the Rockies’) organization treats the guys,” Ellis said.
“So hopefully a change of scenery will be good. I’m just going to go out there and be me. I’ve had some good seasons with the bat, so I’m going to go out there and do the best I can.”
“You always get energy from adding a new player,” Tulowitzki said. “This can only help us.”
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Jose Reyes purchasers beware, (unless you are the Giants, then feel free to sign him to an eleventy billion dollar contract)
Jose Reyes current 2011 BABIP = .373
Jose Reyes career BABIP .314.
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by The Lodo Magic Man on Jul 2, 2011 2:04 PM MDT reply actions
despite only a modest 1% increase in LD%
He’s good but he’s going to be overpaid this winter
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by black_knight101 on Jul 2, 2011 2:41 PM MDT via mobile up reply actions
whoops, it was actually a decrease in LD%
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by black_knight101 on Jul 2, 2011 2:43 PM MDT via mobile up reply actions
All aboard the massive regression train
Toot toot
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by The Lodo Magic Man on Jul 2, 2011 3:18 PM MDT via mobile up reply actions
If it was just an increase over the last couple years
I would say his improved health and ability to beat out more infield hits would have something to do with it. But it’s hard to see that lifting him that far over his career %.
And ironically, while I was posted about his improved health, he came out of today’s game. Apparently with a hamstring issue…
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But it will go up
if he’s traded to the Giants.
After the big win yesterday
I am convinced the Rockies will win the World Series this year. Nobody can convince me otherwise.
OT: Kind of a sad ending for Melvin Mora
Assuming he retires. Nice career, classy guy who stayed in great shape – but when your legs are gone, they’re gone. Good luck to him – seems like a guy who might catch on in some other capacity. (And I hope he invested well, with all that college tuition that will be coming due.)
He went out classily. Kudos to him.
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by Andrew Martin on Jul 3, 2011 12:06 AM MDT via mobile up reply actions
lineup
#Rockies vs. #Royals, 7/2: Gonzalez8, Ellis4, Helton3, Tulowitzki6, Smith9, Wigginton5, Blackmon7, Iannetta2, G.Reynolds1.
pretty much standard these days
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Ellis again?!?!?!
Gawd, what has he done for us lately?
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I heard that Jose Lopez is available!
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Well yesterday Spilly started instead of Blackmon,
but yeah, I like it.
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by prettyinpurple on Jul 2, 2011 5:00 PM MDT via mobile up reply actions
I don't wish to soil the sacred PR ground that is the game thread, so I'll say it here.
Stupid Giants…
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Just gotta say I wish Buchholz well :(
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