Rockies Set Hits Record With 25, Outscore Broncos in 19-3 Win
by Jeff Aberle on Sep 25, 2011 3:43 PM MDT
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PrintThe squad from Colorado dominated the squad from Texas on both sides of the ball, with Colorado's defense only allowing a late field goal by Texas and their offense showing its versatility, scoring with long bombs and by pounding the ground...okay, so the Rockies outscored the Broncos by 5 today, and they did it in spectacular fashion.
I would go so far as to say that today's game is about as far away from tanking for a better draft position as you can get. Colorado pounded out a team record with 25 hits, only 6 of which went for extra bases. Kevin Kouzmanoff led the charge on that front, smacking two two-run homers in back-to-back innings to make a rout a laugher. Chris Iannetta hit a three-run bomb, while starting pitcher Kevin Millwood also went yard on a two-run shot, his 2nd of the season.
Millwood was also pretty darn good on the mound, as he went 7 innings and allowed only 1 unearned run on 3 hits, striking out 6 to get the win (4-3). I would say that Millwood's strong cameo for Colorado this year should at the least get him strong consideration for the rotation next year if he does remain with the Rockies organization.
But enough about pitching, let's talk more about offense. Both Iannetta (2-5) and Kouzmanoff (3-6) drove in 5 on the game, while Ty Wigginton (4-6) was a HR short of the cycle. That's not even mentioning the first 3 RBIs of Tommy Field's MLB career, as the SS went 4-5. Oh, and rookie Jordan Pacheco also had four hits, while both Seth Smith and Mark Ellis got 3 apiece. I'm sure you get the picture -- there were a lot of hits for Colorado today.
Every Rockie who came to the plate with the exception of mop-up reliever Greg Reynolds got a hit, which forced Houston's pitchers to throw 207 pitches in a 9 inning game. The Rockies scored in every inning but the first and last, as they unleashed the frustrations of a terrible 2011 on the hapless Astros.
While coming in I was hoping for a Rockies loss, it was great to see a powerful display of offense by Colorado.
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really liking pacheco
the only organization of humans responsible for more evil in the universe than the philadelphia phillies is the boston red sox
be happy, because 2012 is coming.
That was entertaining
Now on to SF
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hahahahahaha
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by The Lodo Magic Man on Sep 25, 2011 4:20 PM MDT reply actions
I was just about to post this....
I just well.. ….uh
Leia has some nice legs though
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WHO IS CHEWBACCA AND YOGA?
Pacheco needs to change them clothes
Thank you Cookie for many years of service. Hope all goes well with you in your continued career.
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Pacheco is Leia right?
I think he looks kinda hot except for a bit of a muffin top
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Brothers is also in the same as Pacheco
Thank you Cookie for many years of service. Hope all goes well with you in your continued career.
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Rosario is actually standing behind Chewbaca in this shot.
That’s how short he is.
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JFK
Yoda
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by Andrew Martin on Sep 25, 2011 4:33 PM MDT up reply actions
I like how Giambi is just there
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JFK
I'd wager he bought all the costumes
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by Andrew Martin on Sep 25, 2011 4:33 PM MDT up reply actions
I could use some names put to this picture
Most of them look a lot older than I would expect
We're trying to win a (#)(*@$%#)@#&$#)^ argument here!!!!
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by Junction Rox on Sep 25, 2011 4:30 PM MDT up reply actions
Hang on. I'm going to identify them for you.
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by Greg Stanwood on Sep 25, 2011 4:30 PM MDT up reply actions
Renck beat me to it
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by Greg Stanwood on Sep 25, 2011 4:35 PM MDT up reply actions
@TroyRenck
Troy Renck, Rockies
Players are L-R top row White, M Reynolds, Burgess, Miller, Brothers, Pomeranz, Giambi, bottom row: Field as Yoda, Escalona, Pacheco
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by Andrew Martin on Sep 25, 2011 4:34 PM MDT up reply actions
I don't know who Burgess is....
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by Greg Stanwood on Sep 25, 2011 4:35 PM MDT up reply actions
That's what I want to know
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JFK
ok, good, it's not just me
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by Andrew Martin on Sep 25, 2011 4:36 PM MDT up reply actions
Ah
Pat Burgess, bullpen catcher
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by Greg Stanwood on Sep 25, 2011 4:42 PM MDT up reply actions
That makes sense
haha
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JFK
Also, no Hector Gomez or Wilin Rosario.
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by Greg Stanwood on Sep 25, 2011 4:36 PM MDT up reply actions
Gomez didn't travel with the team
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JFK
Ah. Missed this news.
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by Greg Stanwood on Sep 25, 2011 4:37 PM MDT up reply actions
heard it on the radio I think
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JFK
nope, there's Rosario now
"@TroyRenck: Here’s one of Edgmer Escalona and Wilin Rosario
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by Andrew Martin on Sep 25, 2011 4:46 PM MDT up reply actions
The bra fits Rosario, well,
better than it really should. And let’s just leave it at that.
by Northsider1964 on Sep 25, 2011 4:48 PM MDT up reply actions
Is this the first of these we've seen?
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by Andrew Martin on Sep 25, 2011 4:33 PM MDT up reply actions
Happened today
Radio guys were mentioning how excited they were to see it
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JFK
I almost need another picture
showing all of them, some appear to be hiding
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JFK
Renck poster another one
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by Greg Stanwood on Sep 25, 2011 4:44 PM MDT up reply actions
Here
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by Greg Stanwood on Sep 25, 2011 4:48 PM MDT up reply actions
that's pomeranz next to giambi still, right?
he looks uh…. really really creepy
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Pacheco's pose in this one is a bit, um, unusual too...
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by Junction Rox on Sep 25, 2011 5:21 PM MDT up reply actions
No now is asking the important question:
Where did they find Slave Leia outfits that size?
by DumbAndNerdy on Sep 25, 2011 6:12 PM MDT up reply actions
Giambi must have borrowed them from Russ' basement.
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by The Lodo Magic Man on Sep 25, 2011 6:15 PM MDT up reply actions
Coincidence!
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by Andrew Martin on Sep 26, 2011 1:30 AM MDT up reply actions
Holy Crap
What day to have too much to do. Didn’t see/hear a minute of it. Will have to watch the rewind tomorrow for sure.
I miss the magic. (h/t papality)
Our run differential went from -49 to -33
that pretty much guarantees that our pythagorean W/L will be skewed even more than it would have been.
Fun day at the yard nonetheless.
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Rox win, Giants get swept
Sawxx drop Game 1 of a DH, Patriots lose, Jay the Cuddler booed off the field in Green Bay…
I’ve never bought a Powerball ticket in my life, but today might be the day.
Sawx down 3-0 after the first inning of Game 2
Go buy that lotto ticket!
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Lackey getting bombed
Would make a Game Two loss even sweeter. I cannot even imagine playing with that guy – he’s a complete jackass.
by Northsider1964 on Sep 25, 2011 4:56 PM MDT up reply actions
heynow
dave cameron said there’s no statistical reason to worry. don’t you start thinking with your heart, muzia!
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EY2 has some good ones as well
They have to ride the bus like this:
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this is funny:
http://www.overthemonster.com/2011/9/25/2448908/jacboy-ellsbury-plays-1-on-10-loses
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Well, September has been from Hell, as noted, but we did learn some things
1. Millwood, if no one outbids us, is likely to be a strong contender for a rotation spot. And I, for one, would be fine with that. Dude can rake.
2. Pacheco absolutely HAS to be on this team next year and get 400 AB’s, wherever he plays. Or to be part of a useful trade. I’d be fine with either.
3. EY and Nelson can’t cut it. If someone else thinks they can help them, more power to them. I’d take a bag of balls.
4. I wouldn’t mind keeping Kouz as a back-up/occasional 3B/1B guy. Unfortunately, we’ve also got Wiggy and Pacheco.
5. Rosario is, as advertised, scary talented but with some work to do on both sides of the ball. I’m thinking we might be able to talk another team to consider him a centerpiece of a real, lead-story-on-Sportscenter kind of deal. Because really, Iannetta and a veteran-to-be-named-later will be fine.
6. Pomeranz is gonna be a stud. White needs to have a good Winter.
Anything else? I still think we can trade just about anyone on the ML roster not named Tulo, Cargo, Helton, Chacin, or Pomeranz. But we have some things to work with.
by BostonTransplant on Sep 25, 2011 6:21 PM MDT reply actions
i think i pretty much agree with all of those points, except trading pacheco
i’d definitely be okay with rosario getting traded in a big-time deal, though
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Pacheco
seems like a perfect low cost CI/utility option. 400 pa’s seems like a lot, but would definitely like him to get playing time.
I think he's better than that, actually
I’m not sure where the idea comes from — very widespread, to be fair — that he’s a utility-quality guy. It’s true he hasn’t focused on one position so far, but from what I’ve seen his hands and arm are fine, and he could probably settle down at 2B or 3B. And I just LOVE his approach and swing. If we could clone him four times and have a lineup of Tulo, Cargo, Helton, Pacheco, Pacheco, Pacheco, Pacheco, Pacheco, and the pitcher, we’d be one hell of a nasty lineup to get through.
by BostonTransplant on Sep 25, 2011 7:03 PM MDT up reply actions
LOL.
Let’s stop the Pacheco at 2B ideas.
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by CentralCaliRox on Sep 25, 2011 7:05 PM MDT up reply actions
if yuni betancourt can play SS,
jordan pacheco can play 2B
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We don't want a huge defensive liability at 2B.
Now, if Pacheco works on 2B all offseason and looks good during ST, then I’m all for giving him the 2B job. I love his bat. I just don’t think he can do it… I’d prefer Ellis.
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by CentralCaliRox on Sep 25, 2011 7:08 PM MDT up reply actions
He did play 2B in college ...
I know, that and 10 cents buys you a gumball (I liked that expression better when 10 cents got you a cup of coffee), but he knows the position, seems to have good hands, and be a decent athlete. Also, his hitting profile says 2B more than 3B, at least to me.
by BostonTransplant on Sep 25, 2011 7:10 PM MDT up reply actions
He hasn't played 2B at all since 2007.
He definitely knows the position.
Agreed about his hitting profile. Doesn’t have the pop for 3B. He just fits that utility role.
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by CentralCaliRox on Sep 25, 2011 7:11 PM MDT up reply actions
Is Pacheco in the same shape as he was in college?
My guess is he’s put on a few pounds, and has spent several years damaing his knees behind the plate.
I could be wrong, but I just don’t buy him as an everyday 2b.
Considering how awful the average 2B around baseball is
I can definitely picture it. My guess is he would take that assignment and run with it.
by BostonTransplant on Sep 25, 2011 7:31 PM MDT up reply actions
Offensively?
sure. That doesn’t mean he can field the position.
Considering the black holes at 2B and 3B this year
I’ll take literally any bat that can stand there with a glove.
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Because the Royals said, “If you want Greinke, you have to take Betancourt too. Package deal.”
by Northsider1964 on Sep 25, 2011 8:17 PM MDT up reply actions
If Nelson could draw some walks
he’d actually be a good bat. RIght now he’s Barmes without the glove.
Ironically, EY has finally started drawing walks. Not sure there’s much else tho.
Ewww Kouz.
We don’t want him. Not with Wigginton and Pacheco.
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by CentralCaliRox on Sep 25, 2011 6:49 PM MDT up reply actions
Yeah on second thought ...
I think it’s likely we’ll find someone — anyone — to play 3B every day. And if so, there’s no room for Kouz. Kind of like the way he plays, though. Good off-speed hitter with pop and a great fielder.
by BostonTransplant on Sep 25, 2011 6:59 PM MDT up reply actions
This
is what we really need at 3b. Someone who is actually good enough to play 3b everyday.
We need a third baseman.
I don’t absolutely hate Stew back though.
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by CentralCaliRox on Sep 25, 2011 7:16 PM MDT up reply actions
Kouz's two homeruns and fancy play today holds no sway with you?
And you’d rather have Wiggy than Kouz at 3b?
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Yes, because one game should hold that much weight.
Yes Wiggy should play at 3B over Kouz because Wiggy had FOUR hits today and even got some with RISP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Of course I’m joking. I like Wigginton as a STRICTLY UTILITY player/fill-in at 1B for Helton against some LH starters. I don’t want Kouz and he’s kind of expensive for 2012.
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by CentralCaliRox on Sep 25, 2011 7:10 PM MDT up reply actions
i like wiggy as a farmer somewhere in like, siberia
far, far away from baseball fields
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Kouz has not been THAT bad.
in his short time here. And I think he’s better defensively at 3b
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Offensively, I mean.
Defensively, he’s good. Great. Fantastic.
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by CentralCaliRox on Sep 25, 2011 7:22 PM MDT up reply actions
If my choice is Wiggy or Kouz at 3b, I'll take Kouz
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It will be neither, though.
Kouz will be gone, Wiggy penciled in as utility. We either find a third baseman by trade or FA, or resign Stewart.
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by CentralCaliRox on Sep 25, 2011 7:24 PM MDT up reply actions
Yeah and Ian is so much better with the bat. I
I love him defensively though
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He's a good bounceback option.
He’s not going to be 2011-bad.
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by CentralCaliRox on Sep 25, 2011 7:25 PM MDT up reply actions
I have no faith
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That's definitely fair.
I wouldn’t be shocked if DOD added a 3B. Headley, please.
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by CentralCaliRox on Sep 25, 2011 7:27 PM MDT up reply actions
He's a good bounceback option
but not one I’m willing to rely on. Remember all the talk last off season about how he was going to fix his swing? This is not the first time we’ve dealt with this with Stewart (although of course 2011 was worse than any other year).
Everything went wrong with Stewart in 2011.
Can’t forget that. He’ll most definitely be better, but DOD may agree with you and cut ties.
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by CentralCaliRox on Sep 25, 2011 7:29 PM MDT up reply actions
Yes, everything went wrong.
But a heck of a lot of it was all on him. I just don’t trust him to make adjustments anymore. I agree he’ll definitely be better, but that’s not a very high bar.
He's still young and has shown to be more than competent in the major leagues.
I want him back.
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by CentralCaliRox on Sep 25, 2011 7:31 PM MDT up reply actions
i agree
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It's not like he'll be expensive either.
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by CentralCaliRox on Sep 25, 2011 7:32 PM MDT up reply actions
I want another team to gamble big on him, and give the Rockies something worthwhile for him.
Given the lack of 3B options, it might be possible to trade him.
I doubt that Colorado is the place where Stew will show himself to be competent. (Though I wouldn’t mind being wrong – I like the guy.)
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If the Rockies resign him
he almost certainly would be the main option in ST.
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by CentralCaliRox on Sep 25, 2011 7:35 PM MDT up reply actions
I think it will a matter
of him and other competing for the job. I think he’s not in favor with the organization anymore and I think he’s got a LOT to prove
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I give him the job in ST.
And tell him he’s starting every day at 3B. And if he’s not producing 2 months later, demote him.
I just think Ian Stewart needs the confidence of others. In AAA, he was starting everyday and had the confidence of the manager that he’d be in the lineup. He hit pretty well in AAA. He needs the organization to back him up.
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by CentralCaliRox on Sep 25, 2011 7:38 PM MDT up reply actions
Oh I don't think Ian lacks confidence
but let’s not have that conversation. :) We’ll go around and round.
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Confidence in himself? Definitely.
But he doesn’t have the confidence of the organization/Jim Tracy behind him.
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by CentralCaliRox on Sep 25, 2011 7:40 PM MDT up reply actions
And at this point,
he’s done nothing to show he deserves that confidence. Not to sound too harsh.
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You mean in 2011?
In a year where everything went wrong for him? Of course not.
This is a huge decision. I know that a lot of people will disagree with me because of the season Mr. Stewart just had.
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by CentralCaliRox on Sep 25, 2011 7:45 PM MDT up reply actions
I see him
a lot like I saw CDI last year. Rough start, coupled with incostent playing time and he never recovered. Then when he played well, after coming back, the first rough stretch sent him to the bench for good. Couple that with the injury issues, and you see how this happened.
Unlike CDI, there wasn’t someone playing out of his mind ahead of him, so it has to be even more frustrating.
I don't necessarily disagree with this to some degree.
But I have a really hard time buying the idea that his main problem is the organization not having confidence in him.
I don't think that's the MAIN problem.
He’s as flawed a hitter as you’re going to find. No inside corner coverage. Loop swing. No intention of going to the opposite field when the ball is outside.
Those are the main problems.
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by CentralCaliRox on Sep 25, 2011 7:44 PM MDT up reply actions
meh
the milwaukee brewers won the NL central with yunieski betancourt as their starting SS, with craig counsell as primary back up.
i’m very comfortable with the idea of ian stewart being slotted as our primary 3B going into spring training
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Better is not necessarily synonymous with good.
I don’t know. I like Ian Stewart. I hope he turns it around. But I really do think he’s an ideal change of scenery candidate, if we can get anything of value back for him.
Oh he's definitely gonna bounce back ...
He almost literally can’t regress.
by BostonTransplant on Sep 25, 2011 7:33 PM MDT up reply actions
Garbage defensively? no
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We DO NOT NEED A DEFENSIVE THIRD BASEMAN.
OFFENSE, PLEASE.
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by CentralCaliRox on Sep 25, 2011 7:23 PM MDT up reply actions
Why are you yelling at me?
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Well stop it
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But you only shouted when I commented :(
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At 2011.
Not at you.
I just REALLY do not want a defensive third baseman. I can live with a defensive second baseman. But NOT a defensive 3B.
@CentralCaliRox
by CentralCaliRox on Sep 25, 2011 7:27 PM MDT up reply actions
I don't understand why you would accept a lesser
defensive 3b in the hot corner. You realize we will have EY, or Wiggy, or Seth Smith in LF. I’d rather we just stop it at 3b :)
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I hope neither of those is the Opening Day LF.
No offense to Seth, but he’s a reserve outfielder on a winning ballclub. We need a corner OF.
@CentralCaliRox
by CentralCaliRox on Sep 25, 2011 7:30 PM MDT up reply actions
No
he’s at worst a strong side platoon guy. We need a RH complement to him and that’s about it.
Yea I agree with this.
Reserve/platoon OF.
@CentralCaliRox
by CentralCaliRox on Sep 25, 2011 7:36 PM MDT up reply actions
If Smith is the LH part of the platoon
he’s going to get the majority of the starts. I wouldn’t really consider that reserve in any way.
Let's not forget about Blackmon either.
I think he has a good shot if he’s fully recovered.
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Organization definitely likes him.
@CentralCaliRox
by CentralCaliRox on Sep 25, 2011 7:52 PM MDT up reply actions
There's a difference
since he’s LH he’d get most of the AB’s and thus considered the primary guy.
Well, maybe Blackmon
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I'm willing to accept lesser defensive for a big offensive upgrade.
Though definitely not for equal or marginal upgrade.
If our choices are a
barely better Stewy, Wiggy, or Kouz…I’ll take Stewy, then Kouz. I’m over Wiggy
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I'm over Wiggy as a starting player.
But if he fulfills the role he was assigned to at the beginning of 2011, he’s more than fine.
@CentralCaliRox
by CentralCaliRox on Sep 25, 2011 7:33 PM MDT up reply actions
I just don't trust Jim Tracy
to not play him as more than a utility bench guy
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As long as our other players actually hit
we won’t have to worry about that.
/looks at you, Ian freakin’ Stewart.
@CentralCaliRox
by CentralCaliRox on Sep 25, 2011 7:36 PM MDT up reply actions
That's the problem
I don’t think Ian can fix it.
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I want somebody to be obviously better than this year.
I don’t care if it’s the 3B, 2B, left fielder, center fielder, utility guys. Just be better than this year, and don’t count on Wigginton or Herrera as the backup outfielder, and have a good plan in case Todd’s back has problems.
That, and have five starting pitchers.
And no freak injuries. No cuticles, no fingers slammed in doors, no horrific balls to the pitcher’s head. (And if CarGo could avoid running into outfield walls as much, that would be cool.)
And stop making outs on contact plays going home.
And don’t treat LH relief pitchers like LOOGYs when their splits don’t say they should be a LOOGY.
And world peace.
Thanks.
"Are they called the Rockies because they rock?" - 7 y.o.
You lost me at world peace
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I would have asked for a pony, but as was pointed out recently, we already have one.
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I think world peace may be more likely
than Jim Tracy giving up the contact play…
We're trying to win a (#)(*@$%#)@#&$#)^ argument here!!!!
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by Junction Rox on Sep 25, 2011 8:03 PM MDT up reply actions
world peace walks too much
tracy hates walks
the only organization of humans responsible for more evil in the universe than the philadelphia phillies is the boston red sox
be happy, because 2012 is coming.
Metta World Peace never walks
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Or dance, anymore...
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by Junction Rox on Sep 25, 2011 8:08 PM MDT up reply actions
voice emodulation
IS A VERY SERIOUS ISSUE, TINA
the only organization of humans responsible for more evil in the universe than the philadelphia phillies is the boston red sox
be happy, because 2012 is coming.
I wonder if Tracy is watching the NY/Bos Game
because if he is, he just saw the greatest closer of all time intentionally walk RH Marco Scutaro with the winning run on 3rd and 2 outs to pitch to SH Jarrod Saltalamacchia.
Apparently Girardi needs to learn from Tracy on Matchupz
hahahaha.
Scutaro has had a good game. Saltalamacchia sucks. Good call by Girardi, IMO.
@CentralCaliRox
by CentralCaliRox on Sep 25, 2011 7:15 PM MDT up reply actions
scutaro is a better enough hitter that it's not so ridiculous, i think
the only organization of humans responsible for more evil in the universe than the philadelphia phillies is the boston red sox
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It's a good move
that tracy wouldn’t have made because you’d have a RHP facing a LH batter.
I was actually agreeing with Girardi's decision
Girardi was actually looking at the situation as a whole and not just LH vs. RH, which Tracy is fixated on. It would have been easy for Girardi to just pitch to Scutaro since he has Rivera.
although what is perplexing
and i’m frankly astonished even joe maddon does this, is people like to use LOOGYs against robbie cano… who has no platoon splits.
the only organization of humans responsible for more evil in the universe than the philadelphia phillies is the boston red sox
be happy, because 2012 is coming.
mark teixeira wins an epic 12-pitch battle against daniel bard with a walk
the only organization of humans responsible for more evil in the universe than the philadelphia phillies is the boston red sox
be happy, because 2012 is coming.
Did anybody else see Justin Upton get hit in the head by a Tim Lincecum fastball?
Stewart was situated on the OUTSIDE CORNER of the plate. That…is iffy.
@CentralCaliRox
not even timmeh would hit him in the head on purpose
hit him elsewhere on purpose, sure, but not in the head.
the only organization of humans responsible for more evil in the universe than the philadelphia phillies is the boston red sox
be happy, because 2012 is coming.
Maybe
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by Junction Rox on Sep 25, 2011 7:26 PM MDT up reply actions
if he had good enough command to risk ending upton's career like that and not,
his career BB/9 would be a lot lower
the only organization of humans responsible for more evil in the universe than the philadelphia phillies is the boston red sox
be happy, because 2012 is coming.
Come on opponent of the Red Sox! Please beat them
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cant bring yourself to say "go yankees" can you
the only organization of humans responsible for more evil in the universe than the philadelphia phillies is the boston red sox
be happy, because 2012 is coming.
papelbon strikes out austin romine with the bases loaded to end the 9th
BOS/NYY going to extras
the only organization of humans responsible for more evil in the universe than the philadelphia phillies is the boston red sox
be happy, because 2012 is coming.
Stupid team I won't speak the name to root for
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I thought there was a rule that said you couldn't use your closer in a tie game when you weren't at home.
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francona brought in papelbon after bard couldn't finish the inning
romine was the only batter he faced in the inning.
the only organization of humans responsible for more evil in the universe than the philadelphia phillies is the boston red sox
be happy, because 2012 is coming.
Can it be Pimplebon?
Pleeeeeeeeeeease?
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by Junction Rox on Sep 25, 2011 8:03 PM MDT up reply actions
When that pitcher
isn’t in danger of swinging the bat there is no rule (written or not) against it.
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JFK
also i'm pretty sure you're not allowed to use your relievers for more than one inning at a time
girardi and francona are in big-time trouble with the baseball police tonight.
the only organization of humans responsible for more evil in the universe than the philadelphia phillies is the boston red sox
be happy, because 2012 is coming.
papelbon gets out of the 10th
the only organization of humans responsible for more evil in the universe than the philadelphia phillies is the boston red sox
be happy, because 2012 is coming.
I like that you laugh at the end of that
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JFK
$160+ million dollar payroll not making the playoffs?
Laughable.
@CentralCaliRox
by CentralCaliRox on Sep 25, 2011 8:11 PM MDT up reply actions
they deserve it
crawford sold his soul to play there
the only organization of humans responsible for more evil in the universe than the philadelphia phillies is the boston red sox
be happy, because 2012 is coming.
I also concur with your statement
COME ON NY
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JFK
papelsuck coming back for the 11th
jim tracy is texting francona like mad, trying to figure out how he’s left him in there so long
the only organization of humans responsible for more evil in the universe than the philadelphia phillies is the boston red sox
be happy, because 2012 is coming.
It really hasn't been that long.
Just 1.2 innings so far. Pitch count is alarming though, highest pitch count for Papelbon on the year.
@CentralCaliRox
by CentralCaliRox on Sep 25, 2011 8:14 PM MDT up reply actions
Oh well I'm wrong.
I see nothing wrong with Papelbon for the 11th and probably 12th.
@CentralCaliRox
by CentralCaliRox on Sep 25, 2011 8:16 PM MDT up reply actions
2.1, cause he got the last out of the 8th.
(Using a decimal to mean one out bugs me, btw. I know it’s standard, but I think it means there are 10 outs per inning whenever I read it.)
(Also, we’re joking about Tracy more than being really shocked at Papelbon pitching multiple innings.)
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2.1 now.
And of course you meant the 9th* ;)
@CentralCaliRox
by CentralCaliRox on Sep 25, 2011 8:20 PM MDT up reply actions
LOL @ your last comment.
Of course I knew that. Doesn’t need clarification.
@CentralCaliRox
by CentralCaliRox on Sep 25, 2011 8:20 PM MDT up reply actions
It seemed so long, it felt like the 8th...
(actually I have no excuse)
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Papelbon has the most punchable face in the leage
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Brian Wilson is stunned by this proclamation.
by DumbAndNerdy on Sep 25, 2011 8:15 PM MDT up reply actions
Makes it no less true
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Actually I include all of the MLB
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I don't really find Brian Wilson's face all that punchable.
He’s not even the most punchable guy on his team.
A punchable face is about the face itself demanding to be punched, and often has nothing to do with the personality of the the face’s owner.
by holly96 on Sep 25, 2011 8:18 PM MDT up reply actions 1 recs
I'm not sure what that is really.
But you’re scaring the crap out of me.
by DumbAndNerdy on Sep 25, 2011 8:19 PM MDT up reply actions
Some faces, to me, demand to be punched just on sight, even if I know nothing at all about the person.
Papelbon is one of those. Matt Cain, for me, is another.
by holly96 on Sep 25, 2011 8:20 PM MDT up reply actions 1 recs
david ortiz
the only organization of humans responsible for more evil in the universe than the philadelphia phillies is the boston red sox
be happy, because 2012 is coming.
This is hilarious
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Part of the problem is that you can't really even see his face.
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surgical gloves
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Nope, not even close.
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Now I'm hungry and might head over to the cafeteria.
This year sucks.
by prettyinpurple on Sep 25, 2011 8:18 PM MDT up reply actions
i feel similar concerns...
the only organization of humans responsible for more evil in the universe than the philadelphia phillies is the boston red sox
be happy, because 2012 is coming.
I want a cafeteria
We're trying to win a (#)(*@$%#)@#&$#)^ argument here!!!!
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by Junction Rox on Sep 25, 2011 8:28 PM MDT up reply actions
both
you are young. take advantage of it.
We're trying to win a (#)(*@$%#)@#&$#)^ argument here!!!!
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by Junction Rox on Sep 25, 2011 8:18 PM MDT up reply actions
I like this option best.
@CentralCaliRox
by CentralCaliRox on Sep 25, 2011 8:21 PM MDT up reply actions
that was the plan
after his rookie year
the only organization of humans responsible for more evil in the universe than the philadelphia phillies is the boston red sox
be happy, because 2012 is coming.
Yezzur it was.
That’s why I bring it up now
@CentralCaliRox
by CentralCaliRox on Sep 25, 2011 8:22 PM MDT up reply actions
CCR made me all hungry and i want to go get food
but i’m worried that if i stray too far from my computer, boston will win…
the only organization of humans responsible for more evil in the universe than the philadelphia phillies is the boston red sox
be happy, because 2012 is coming.
Same.
And my chem lab report will disappear.
This year sucks.
by prettyinpurple on Sep 25, 2011 8:23 PM MDT up reply actions
Hey you're taking Chem Lab too
@CentralCaliRox
by CentralCaliRox on Sep 25, 2011 8:23 PM MDT up reply actions
Yep : )
I like Chem, but doing reports every week sucks. I’ve stayed up til 2 on Tuesdays every ight now…tryin to win this week.
This year sucks.
by prettyinpurple on Sep 25, 2011 8:24 PM MDT up reply actions
Sounds exactly like my Chem Lab.
Lol. It’s going to suck.
@CentralCaliRox
by CentralCaliRox on Sep 25, 2011 8:26 PM MDT up reply actions
heh, yeah.
The bad news is that my lab slot is literally during lunch, 11-2.
The good news is that I found out I might not have to take Chem 2 next semester.
This year sucks.
by prettyinpurple on Sep 25, 2011 8:28 PM MDT up reply actions
I'm on my 4th quarter of Chemistry here.
It’s been pretty terrible. Lol eh that’s not too bad. I have Physics lab from 6-8p and Chem lab the next day from 2-4
@CentralCaliRox
by CentralCaliRox on Sep 25, 2011 8:29 PM MDT up reply actions
Oh wow, eek.
Are you still majoring in Chemistry?
This year sucks.
by prettyinpurple on Sep 25, 2011 8:45 PM MDT up reply actions
ME TOO!
Lol.! I’m waiting for the end of this game to go eat. Grub. Totally pig out. (I’m starving)
@CentralCaliRox
by CentralCaliRox on Sep 25, 2011 8:23 PM MDT up reply actions
I've been eating a box of Oreos and my friend's taffy.
This year sucks.
by prettyinpurple on Sep 25, 2011 8:25 PM MDT up reply actions
Ahh to be young again
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Okay this ad with John Kasinski and Alec Baldwin
is funny. I love John threatening to tell his brothers where he lives.
I did LOL
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frankie mo?!?!
2011 Rockies record when I am in attendance: 6-6
Frankie Mo!
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this makes me happy and sad all at the same time
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frankie mo in
lol
the only organization of humans responsible for more evil in the universe than the philadelphia phillies is the boston red sox
be happy, because 2012 is coming.
Frankie Mo is coming in to pitch for Boston.
Now the extra innings feel more familiar.
"Are they called the Rockies because they rock?" - 7 y.o.
As a testament to the fall of the Red Sox,
the fact that they can’t put this lineup away is ridiculous.
Montero, Peña, Romine
are not exactly Rodriguez, Texeira, and Granderson.
by DumbAndNerdy on Sep 25, 2011 8:31 PM MDT up reply actions
But they have put away the lineup.
…
@CentralCaliRox
by CentralCaliRox on Sep 25, 2011 8:31 PM MDT up reply actions
By put away, I mean beat them in 9 innings.
by DumbAndNerdy on Sep 25, 2011 8:33 PM MDT up reply actions
You do realize that Granderson and Teixeira started and played ~10 innings, right?
In fact, Granderson is still in the game.
@CentralCaliRox
by CentralCaliRox on Sep 25, 2011 8:35 PM MDT up reply actions
Was that a slider?
Hm. I dunno how many times I’ve seen FrankieMo throw a slider. Usually fastball/curveball.
@CentralCaliRox
I've seen him through stuff out of the strike zone like that, though.
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the first pitch?
gameday says changeup…
the only organization of humans responsible for more evil in the universe than the philadelphia phillies is the boston red sox
be happy, because 2012 is coming.
If the Pitch FX is accurate,
that didn’t look like a slider.
by DumbAndNerdy on Sep 25, 2011 8:32 PM MDT up reply actions
Might've been changeup
I didn’t see the movement of the pitch, just the velocity (86mph). First comment stands, as I didn’t see Frankie throw a changeup/slider this year as Rockie.
@CentralCaliRox
by CentralCaliRox on Sep 25, 2011 8:32 PM MDT up reply actions
Gameday is right.
That’s a changeup.
@CentralCaliRox
by CentralCaliRox on Sep 25, 2011 8:34 PM MDT up reply actions
That one certainly looked like a slider though.
Not sure.
@CentralCaliRox
by CentralCaliRox on Sep 25, 2011 8:39 PM MDT up reply actions
you wouldn't throw a slider there
of course, you wouldn’t throw a changeup there, either.
of course, frankie can’t exactly hit his spots all that well, either.
hmmm….
the only organization of humans responsible for more evil in the universe than the philadelphia phillies is the boston red sox
be happy, because 2012 is coming.
Did you see that 0-1 to Pena?
That’s definitely a slider.
I’m going to stop thinking about it though. Lol
@CentralCaliRox
by CentralCaliRox on Sep 25, 2011 8:42 PM MDT up reply actions
Yes.
If Pitch FX is right, those aren’t sliders, but I’m never sure how much I trust that thing.
by DumbAndNerdy on Sep 25, 2011 8:42 PM MDT up reply actions
Heh, I will laugh so hard if I now watch Frankie Mo uncork the finest pitching outing he has ever delivered
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montero with a hit!
the only organization of humans responsible for more evil in the universe than the philadelphia phillies is the boston red sox
be happy, because 2012 is coming.
Who did we get when we traded Frankie anyway?
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Reliever?
I think. Daniel Turpen? Not sure.
@CentralCaliRox
by CentralCaliRox on Sep 25, 2011 8:35 PM MDT up reply actions
We got Turpen for mcKenry
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by Greg Stanwood on Sep 25, 2011 8:42 PM MDT up reply actions
a six-pack of sam adams boston lager
the only organization of humans responsible for more evil in the universe than the philadelphia phillies is the boston red sox
be happy, because 2012 is coming.
a pair of Red Socks?
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by Colsportsfan on Sep 25, 2011 8:39 PM MDT up reply actions
Nobody.
PTBNL that defaulted to cash
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by Greg Stanwood on Sep 25, 2011 8:42 PM MDT up reply actions
That's what I said
We got not having Franklin Morales
no, it's what i said
cash was used to buy booze
the only organization of humans responsible for more evil in the universe than the philadelphia phillies is the boston red sox
be happy, because 2012 is coming.
I thought they got a Gift Card
at Washed Up 3rd Basemen’R’Us
And half a dozen size XXL Princess Leia costumes...
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by Junction Rox on Sep 25, 2011 8:59 PM MDT up reply actions
you mean giambi doesn't just have those laying around his house?
the only organization of humans responsible for more evil in the universe than the philadelphia phillies is the boston red sox
be happy, because 2012 is coming.
I would prefer not to think about this possibility
but if pressed, I would have to say yes….
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by Junction Rox on Sep 25, 2011 9:01 PM MDT up reply actions
The man likes his 6 ft. 200 lb. ladies.
Nothing wrong with that.
by DumbAndNerdy on Sep 25, 2011 9:01 PM MDT up reply actions
andy pettitte
he is not…
the only organization of humans responsible for more evil in the universe than the philadelphia phillies is the boston red sox
be happy, because 2012 is coming.
FRANKIE Y U THROW STRIKES?
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clearly no one bothered to tell the yankees that frankline morales is terrible
the only organization of humans responsible for more evil in the universe than the philadelphia phillies is the boston red sox
be happy, because 2012 is coming.
They told the New York Yankees,
just not the Scranton/Wiles-Barre Yankees.
by DumbAndNerdy on Sep 25, 2011 8:43 PM MDT up reply actions
well...
his balks are no longer balks and his balls are now strikes, given he is now wearing a Red Sox uniform
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by Colsportsfan on Sep 25, 2011 8:44 PM MDT up reply actions
black is white. Good is bad. Frankie Mo realizes his potential
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I <3 Johnson
by SurfaceThought on Sep 25, 2011 8:46 PM MDT up reply actions
Probably this.
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"...buffalo chicken is a fine anti-depressant, after all." -UZ
"... One order of buffalo wings, please..." -Yokel, after July 30, 2011
whatever happened to chamberlain anyway?
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I <3 Johnson
Injured.
Elbow. Tommy John I believe.
@CentralCaliRox
by CentralCaliRox on Sep 25, 2011 8:45 PM MDT up reply actions
this is correct
but petro’s is funnier.
he actually had the surgery around the same time as DLR, i believe
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they converted him to reliever and back to starter...
and back to reliever again?
Colorado Offense: Making bad pitchers look like CY Young Winners.
by Colsportsfan on Sep 25, 2011 8:45 PM MDT up reply actions
He was succeeded by Churchill
due the to pressure of the war and all.
by DumbAndNerdy on Sep 25, 2011 8:46 PM MDT up reply actions
His appeasement policy was hit hard
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I <3 Johnson
by SurfaceThought on Sep 25, 2011 8:48 PM MDT up reply actions
I hear Russ stirring
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Just a big ole history guy
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You see, this is where you would expect the Sox to close this out.
They’ve got Aaron Laffey going up against Crawford, Perdroia, and Ortiz.
loogy vs sellout, midget, and steroids?
what could possibly go wrong?
the only organization of humans responsible for more evil in the universe than the philadelphia phillies is the boston red sox
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Dream Eight
1: Chacin, Pom, White, Hammel, Millwood, anyone who can be had off the scrapheaps for cheap (+JDLR, Nicasio).
2: CDI
3: Todd
4: Pacheco
5: Tulo
6: Headley (trade for Rosario, EY2)
7: Blackmon
8: Dex
9: Cargo
Backup C: I really didn’t mind Morales
IF: Wiggy (since he’s signed), Nelson, Field(?)
OF: Smith, Wheeler
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"...buffalo chicken is a fine anti-depressant, after all." -UZ
"... One order of buffalo wings, please..." -Yokel, after July 30, 2011
I would like one good-hitting right-handed corner outfielder.
I would give up any of the LH outfielders except CarGo.
"Are they called the Rockies because they rock?" - 7 y.o.
And... well, I think the Rockies need more than tiny improvements over this year.
"Are they called the Rockies because they rock?" - 7 y.o.
I think they need a whole new approach.
Low-power, contact-type guys rather than high-K power guys (See: Stewie, Wiggy).
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"...buffalo chicken is a fine anti-depressant, after all." -UZ
"... One order of buffalo wings, please..." -Yokel, after July 30, 2011
If we're trading Rosario, we better get a 3B that is one whole hell of a lot better than Chase Headley
Jason Giambi for player-manager in 2012!
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Oh, I'm sure DOD would get them to throw in a half-dozen relief pitchers from the Uruk-Hai production line.
Altar Boy in the Church of Santo Ubaldo
"...buffalo chicken is a fine anti-depressant, after all." -UZ
"... One order of buffalo wings, please..." -Yokel, after July 30, 2011
That's shooting awful low
I think that team is worse than the one we had this mid-season. And we better get more for Rosario, if we trade him, than Chase Headley. Catchers with monster potential don’t grow on trees.
by BostonTransplant on Sep 25, 2011 8:58 PM MDT up reply actions
he forgot to mention that we got heath bell in the deal too
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Yeah, I didn't mention expecting a pitcher or three out of that.
And, honestly, “low production” is the point. I tend to think power is overrated.
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"...buffalo chicken is a fine anti-depressant, after all." -UZ
"... One order of buffalo wings, please..." -Yokel, after July 30, 2011
wait, why was girardi ejected?
gameday tells me nothing constructive
the only organization of humans responsible for more evil in the universe than the philadelphia phillies is the boston red sox
be happy, because 2012 is coming.
but why he not be safe?
he’s scrappy and gritty and hustles and 2008MVP and LAZER SHOW
the only organization of humans responsible for more evil in the universe than the philadelphia phillies is the boston red sox
be happy, because 2012 is coming.
He even slid headfirst into first base
The ump had to call him safe
And, Tim McClelland
Can’t be bothered to pay attention on EVERY PLAY, especially in extra innings.
by Northsider1964 on Sep 26, 2011 6:11 AM MDT up reply actions
Seriously,
I would never have thought, in a million years, that the Yankees would sweep this series. This is just crazy. And with the schedule screwing that this extra inning game on top of a double-header is doing, even if they win I don’t know what to think.
okay guys
let’s get it done. robbie, do your thing and not be affected by frankie being a lefty. frankie, do your thing and suck. ready, BREAK!
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be happy, because 2012 is coming.
hahaha
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I MEAN JESUS THE RED SOX CAN’T EVEN BEAT SCRANTON WILKES-BARRE
Jason Giambi for player-manager in 2012!
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by free7694 on Sep 25, 2011 9:03 PM MDT reply actions 1 recs
Sounds exactly like Petro haha
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by CentralCaliRox on Sep 25, 2011 9:11 PM MDT up reply actions
I don't get the Pacheco love here...
Here is a 25 year-old who has a career .303/.377/.426 slash line in 1,978 career minor league plate appearances. In AAA this year, at the best hitters’ venue in the minors, he hit just .278/.343/.377 in 411 plate appearances. On defense, he is competely inexperienced at 3rd, 2nd, and 1st base. I saw him at the Padres game Monday night, and he missed three easy balls hit right in his zone in the one bad inning that Millwood had. Any decent MLB 3rd baseman gets to them with no trouble. He appeared statuesque to me.
Would I replace Wiggy with Pacheco? Maybe. Would I want him exposed for 400 ABs as someone here suggested? No way.
He gets on base
Jason Giambi for player-manager in 2012!
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Bingo.
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by Yokel on Sep 25, 2011 9:09 PM MDT up reply actions 1 recs
Bango.
the only organization of humans responsible for more evil in the universe than the philadelphia phillies is the boston red sox
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Balderdash...
Did you say the same thing about Herrera in April?
He makes good contact, but has not proven he can get on base with great frequency at the MLB level. His .343 OBP at AAA this year would also argue against that notion.
I totally said Jingo to Herrera.
To his face, no less.
by DumbAndNerdy on Sep 25, 2011 9:12 PM MDT up reply actions
i was there
the only organization of humans responsible for more evil in the universe than the philadelphia phillies is the boston red sox
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Glad I'm not the only one that saw Moneyball this weekend
Jason Giambi for player-manager in 2012!
How the world will end in 2012: George of the Roses builds a Machine that Pommels everyone with La Violencia during Whiteouts.
Is this a Moneyball reference?
hahaha
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by CentralCaliRox on Sep 25, 2011 9:12 PM MDT up reply actions
good contact hitter
walks a fair amount, doesnt K a lot
the only organization of humans responsible for more evil in the universe than the philadelphia phillies is the boston red sox
be happy, because 2012 is coming.
He is a super U with power, patience and contact skills
and his catcher’s mitt means using C more often, something we should certainly do if Iannetta and Rosario are our C.
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Wow, that's a nice story...
totally unsupported by the numbers he put up in AAA this year, or his career minor league numbers for that matter. Power? He has as many homers as Millwood, so no big deal there. Super U??? To be one, you gotta be able to bring a slick glove to multiple positions. I see an iron glove all over the infield with him. It’s nice to dream, though.
He gets on base
Jason Giambi for player-manager in 2012!
How the world will end in 2012: George of the Roses builds a Machine that Pommels everyone with La Violencia during Whiteouts.
Herrera gets on base too...
but neither have done it at an acceptable rate at the MLB level for any extended period.
Pacheco hasn't had a chance to do it at the MLB level for an exteded period
And he got on base quite a bit more than Herrera did in the minors, so the point remains: He gets on base
Jason Giambi for player-manager in 2012!
How the world will end in 2012: George of the Roses builds a Machine that Pommels everyone with La Violencia during Whiteouts.
I think Pacheco is a better hitter than Herrera....
but then again, I think Herrera is a minor league quality bat, so that’s not saying a lot. I also think Pacheco’s glove is non-existent.
Don't make me say it again
Jason Giambi for player-manager in 2012!
How the world will end in 2012: George of the Roses builds a Machine that Pommels everyone with La Violencia during Whiteouts.
he gets on base
the only organization of humans responsible for more evil in the universe than the philadelphia phillies is the boston red sox
be happy, because 2012 is coming.
Whatever....
You guys are gonna be awfully disappointed, I believe.
If he doesn't turn into Jeff Baker?
Nah, can’t say I’ll really be disappointed.
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good thing our success as a franchise doesn't rest solely on his shoulders, then
the only organization of humans responsible for more evil in the universe than the philadelphia phillies is the boston red sox
be happy, because 2012 is coming.
Go see Moneyball
This conversation will make a whole lot more sense once you do
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And what's wrong with that?
At least we had some fun speculating about what he might do.
Instead of just dumping on him.
by DumbAndNerdy on Sep 25, 2011 9:30 PM MDT up reply actions
I mean, crap,
you could dump on Cargo, Tulo, and Helton if you really wanted to do so.
by DumbAndNerdy on Sep 25, 2011 9:32 PM MDT up reply actions
not worth it
they’re all injured
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Has somebody been guaranteeing something from him?
I really don’t think so.
The only person who seems to be 100% certain they know what he can or can’t do at the MLB level is you. And you are ignoring virtually his entire MiL career and his admittedly small MLB sample to reach that conclusion.
We're trying to win a (#)(*@$%#)@#&$#)^ argument here!!!!
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by Junction Rox on Sep 25, 2011 9:31 PM MDT up reply actions
pacheco's major league career?
you mean the one that has consisted of 17 games?
the only organization of humans responsible for more evil in the universe than the philadelphia phillies is the boston red sox
be happy, because 2012 is coming.
Yes, the one that has consisted of a tiny sample size...
that Rockies fans are getting all excited about for no discernable reason.
Do not fall in or out of love with prospects in September.
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we're excited based on his minor league slash line
you know, the one that’s pretty good?
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.278 at AAA Co Springs is not pretty good...
It’s downright ugly. His .377 SLG and .343 OBP are underwhelming too.
You guys must be yanking this old man’s chain.
Again, he had a bad year
The rest of his Minor league career suggests a much better bat.
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I'd guess you'd be excited about that guy from Cleveland....
in the Ubaldo trade too, using that logic. Pacheco’s 25 and has hit barely over .300 at AA and below, so McBride could and should be given a chance to win a bench role too, I suppose.
I just love how Rox fans simply fall in love with whatever “flavor of the month” player the FO sends out there.
is there anything that makes you happy?
like, at all?
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be happy, because 2012 is coming.
...
the scouting report on Pacheco has always been that he has an MLB ready bat without a defensive position. Everything we’ve seen in ST and in September suggests that is likely true, though nothing is guaranteed.
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Matt McBride doesn't get on base
Pacheco does
Jason Giambi for player-manager in 2012!
How the world will end in 2012: George of the Roses builds a Machine that Pommels everyone with La Violencia during Whiteouts.
You're misrepresenting everything that people have said.
This is speculation about what you might be able to do, but no one hints he is at all an important piece of the franchise.
The point is that there is fun in imagining what someone might be able to do based on their performance. This is more fun than taking a big dump on a guy that’s ours.
It isn;t falling in love. It’s just speculation.
by DumbAndNerdy on Sep 25, 2011 9:35 PM MDT up reply actions
I made several comments like this now.
They’ve all been completely ignored. This is telling me something.
by DumbAndNerdy on Sep 25, 2011 9:38 PM MDT up reply actions
silly petro
everyone knows you can’t speculate, you must make hardline assertions right now about everyone and everything
the only organization of humans responsible for more evil in the universe than the philadelphia phillies is the boston red sox
be happy, because 2012 is coming.
So you guys just aren't being serious, then...
Just a lot of fun conjecture. I get it now. If this is all semi-facetious, I understand. If you are being serious, I would be sorry to know that.
We're all just fans and amrchair GMs around here.
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by Muzia on Sep 25, 2011 9:41 PM MDT up reply actions 1 recs
you would be sorry that we think a guy on our team who has demonstrated the tools for success in the past might be able to be successful in the future?
seriously? you really see a problem with that?
the only organization of humans responsible for more evil in the universe than the philadelphia phillies is the boston red sox
be happy, because 2012 is coming.
I would be sorry to know fans are seriously...
pinning their hopes on a guy who has never played more than a few games at any infield position becoming our infield utility guy. He isn’t prepared nor qualified for that role, DEFENSIVELY. Can he hit a little bit. Probably. But you don’t want to give that person the job without showing he can play defense. If you were serious that this should be considered, I would indeed be sorry to learn that, for obvious reasons.
Can he get on base? Can he get on base?
I’ll deal with the defense.
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by Muzia on Sep 25, 2011 10:06 PM MDT up reply actions 1 recs
And I think people are willing
to give him the time to show he can play defense. You seem to assert that he’s a finished product in that area and there’s no hope for him whatsoever.
You're right.
We should cut him now. He’s just taking up roster space.
by DumbAndNerdy on Sep 25, 2011 10:07 PM MDT up reply actions
A utility guy can be one of two things:
1. A hitter capable of playing multiple positions or
2. A position player capable of hitting
Pacheco is the first. I’m not counting on him being in the game all the time, or starting 6 days a week at different positions but if a double switch is necessary having him wouldn’t kill the team.
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JFK
So I assume you want Giambi gone?
Wiggy? Hell, Smith for that matter.
Anybody who doesn’t have a great glove should probably be gone…
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by Junction Rox on Sep 25, 2011 11:24 PM MDT up reply actions
there are going to be much more important things for the franchise's future
than whether or not jordan pacheco is an elite defensive utility player
the only organization of humans responsible for more evil in the universe than the philadelphia phillies is the boston red sox
be happy, because 2012 is coming.
Nothing here is very serious.
We’re a bunch of fans watching a children’s game played by men.
There is a line between speculation and expectation. Holly had a good post below about this. Most of the people here know their baseball very well. Many probably know more than you or I. I’d be safe in the fact that they don’t expect Pacheco to be our starting 3B for ears to come.
by DumbAndNerdy on Sep 25, 2011 9:44 PM MDT up reply actions
That's Chase Headley's job, anyway.
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I thought that was for Pujols?
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JFK
Oh, good call.
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Only in 2012
then he moves to 1B to make room for Headley. Headley will play LF next year…
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by Junction Rox on Sep 25, 2011 9:47 PM MDT up reply actions
Headly in 2012?
Nolan will be ready by then
/book it
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JFK
2B
his defense is just getting THAT good…. ;=)
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by Junction Rox on Sep 25, 2011 9:52 PM MDT up reply actions
good plan
and when Headly’s done in a couple years we will have Story or Herrera ready to take third for him.
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"Love is the most important thing in the world, but baseball is pretty good too." ~Greg, age 8
JFK
Deven Marrero
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by Junction Rox on Sep 25, 2011 9:58 PM MDT up reply actions
Yes, we seriously think he might not
be the suckiest suck who ever sucked. We even believe there is some evidence to that effect. We’re just silly like that sometimes…
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by Junction Rox on Sep 25, 2011 9:45 PM MDT up reply actions
I've got some swampland to sell ya....
I’d sell you ice too, but I’m not an Eskimo.
interesting you reply to this and not the comment i posted just above
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be happy, because 2012 is coming.
It was a down year........
Look at his minor league career slash line: .303 / .377 / .426
SLG isn’t fantastic, but that’s not what Pacheco is known for. That BA and OBP is awesome.
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by CentralCaliRox on Sep 25, 2011 9:27 PM MDT up reply actions
I hope he turns into Jeff Baker 2.0
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He's been exclusively
a catcher since 2007. I would give him a little break on the fielding for now
"There have been only two geniuses in the world. Willie Mays and Willie Shakespeare." ~Tallulah Bankhead
"Love is the most important thing in the world, but baseball is pretty good too." ~Greg, age 8
JFK
Exactly my point...
that you just made for me. Pacheco is UNQUALIFIED to get major defensive innings at anyplace but catcher at the MLB level. He would be credible at these infield spots if, say, the Rox had him play more than a handful of games there this year in the minors.
I will wait to see
what he does in the spring to determine if he’s qualified or not. A strong winter of footwork and ground ball practice can go a very long way for someone. The only thing then would be the speed of the game which he’s already experienced and I think he will be fine.
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"Love is the most important thing in the world, but baseball is pretty good too." ~Greg, age 8
JFK
You can't work and go from worst fielder to best fielder
It’s all natural talent.
ring, ring
Oh, I’d better take this. Nolan Arenado’s calling.
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"... One order of buffalo wings, please..." -Yokel, after July 30, 2011
I know.
It was setup for the Arenado gag.
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"...buffalo chicken is a fine anti-depressant, after all." -UZ
"... One order of buffalo wings, please..." -Yokel, after July 30, 2011
I did too actually
I’m glad I read the comments before I posted
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"Love is the most important thing in the world, but baseball is pretty good too." ~Greg, age 8
JFK
...who went from "butcher" and "unlikely to stick at 3B"
all the way to “Defensive 3B of the Year” in the Cal League. In 12 months.
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He's not an MLB quality catcher
If anything, his MiLB defensive stats are probably stronger at 3B than anywhere…
He was a MI in college and his first couple years of minor league ball. He’s adapting to being a catcher, so to say he’s only qualified to C at the major league level doesn’t strengthen your argument.
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by Junction Rox on Sep 25, 2011 9:39 PM MDT up reply actions
I'd take a mop handle with a glove this season at 3B
if it could hit at all.
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Well, that's one potential candidate out
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by Junction Rox on Sep 25, 2011 9:35 PM MDT up reply actions
I've been pursuing the wrong career path!
Scouting at Ace Hardware looked like my ticket to The Show!
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Real scouts always work Home Depot
maybe True Value in certain circumstances
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by Junction Rox on Sep 25, 2011 9:40 PM MDT up reply actions
I figured there was a hardware market inefficiency.
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Thad Levine for GM..
I already wrote that to you as my top pick.
think you missed the joke
the only organization of humans responsible for more evil in the universe than the philadelphia phillies is the boston red sox
be happy, because 2012 is coming.
Yeah, I saw that
One name with no explanation doesn’t really answer my questions, though…
I still don’t believe that Dan O’Dowd is somebody you fire if you don’t have some easily defensible candidates in mind to replace him, and it might just be a good idea to have a backup plan in case that one name doesn’t work out. Clearly you disagree.
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by Junction Rox on Sep 25, 2011 9:42 PM MDT up reply actions
A GM that thinks like Muzia
Just had a major motion picture made about his success…
Jason Giambi for player-manager in 2012!
How the world will end in 2012: George of the Roses builds a Machine that Pommels everyone with La Violencia during Whiteouts.
Only I would work on improving the power play
but #FI#24MGR would be my campaign slogan
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No, it's the one with Brad Pitt
Jason Giambi for player-manager in 2012!
How the world will end in 2012: George of the Roses builds a Machine that Pommels everyone with La Violencia during Whiteouts.
<3
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Is this a <3 for Tree of Life?
If it is, I am right there with you.
by DumbAndNerdy on Sep 25, 2011 9:45 PM MDT up reply actions
Oh yes.
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I'm a huge Malick fan.
We’ll have to share our interpretations of it some time. I’d be interested to here your take.
by DumbAndNerdy on Sep 25, 2011 9:47 PM MDT up reply actions
Same here.
I anticipated that movie for several years, and it was nothing like I imagined. We’ll have to discuss it sometime
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I got to see Days of Heaven on the big screen a few years ago.
Second most power theatrical experience I’ve had, behind 2001: A Space Odyssey in 70mm
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by Greg Stanwood on Sep 25, 2011 9:51 PM MDT up reply actions
True Romance
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by Greg Stanwood on Sep 25, 2011 9:42 PM MDT up reply actions
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by Junction Rox on Sep 25, 2011 9:43 PM MDT up reply actions
Oh, Lord...
What movies would you people have come up with if I’d said Jonah Hill?
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Get him to the Greek
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by Junction Rox on Sep 25, 2011 9:46 PM MDT up reply actions
I think he's a little bit different from Baker.
He’ll probably get on base more, and doesn’t have Baker’s power.
@CentralCaliRox
by CentralCaliRox on Sep 25, 2011 9:30 PM MDT up reply actions
Well, I remember Baker had pure power.
Career SLG doesn’t agree with me….
I still think Pacheco ends up better than Baker because of Jordan’s OBP potential.
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by CentralCaliRox on Sep 25, 2011 9:31 PM MDT up reply actions
http://www.baseball-reference.com/minors/player.cgi?id=pachec002jor
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If Pacheco could field, i'd love him at 2nd.
But he can’t. Utility.
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by CentralCaliRox on Sep 25, 2011 9:23 PM MDT up reply actions
He can't even field at 3rd from what I saw...
so forget about 2nd.
Yeah, read that second line right der.
He’s not suited for middle infield. 3rd, 1st, backup catcher? Sure.
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by CentralCaliRox on Sep 25, 2011 9:27 PM MDT up reply actions
good thing you're the ending authority on this
now we don’t have to worry!
quick, call o’dowd and let hi-
erm. nvm…
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Are you basing it all on the one game you attended?
I think it’s doing him a disservice to think that he can’t at least be adequate. I’m not as sure about 2B, since we haven’t really seen much of him there, but I think he’s been mostly fine at 1B (which he’d only play as a utility guy) and not a total butcher at 3B. He’s also said he’s really going to focus on improving his defense over the offseason.
Good for him...
I’d say anything in a job interview to get the job.
He is eager, which doesn’t mean he’s either good or polished for a utility role in the major leagues. Thinking or hoping for it is just a fantasy at this point.
Hoping is fantasy?
Hoping isn’t the same as expecting. I can hope anything I want.
You seem to expect the worst out of him. I hope for the best, and would be fine with anything in the middle.
And I certainly am not going to totally discount the value of an off season of hard work.
I'd like a full SEASON of hard work in a utility role...
at the MINOR league level, before handing him such a job in the majors. They should not fill out the 25 man roster based on hope, and no proven experience fielding, say, infield positions.
I don't like utility players in the Minors
not a good position to work on anything except batting, which is why the Rockies are often reluctant to move a player out of a position until it is necessary.
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The thing is....
Pacheco isn’t even a proven MINOR league super utility guy as he’s never done it in a season. How can fans seriously be contemplating or hoping he’s our utility guy next year? Honestly, Tommy Field gives me more comfort in such a role. At least he’s a slick fielder and not a liability between the lines.
That was the point of my comment
super utility guys are not made for the minors because it really doesn’t help them grow. Let them learn a position completely (catcher for Pacheco) and if you need to move them you can do that as necessary. Todd Helton and Albert Pujols didn’t make their MLB Debuts at first, while Ryan Braun made his at third. In fact Braun is a decent comparison (not on batting he’s much better) with the glove because he was terrible at third when he came up and now he’s mediocre in left (and getting better). The more time they spend at a position the more comfortable they get and the better. I can tell Pacheco has the athletic ability to move around to different positions but he isn’t polished yet, practice and game time will help.
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JFK
His footwork is just terrible...
as I’ve been keying on his play at 3rd, including the game I saw last week.
It’s easier for a natural shortstop like Field converting to a MLB utility role and being asked to move around the infield than it is a person who has almost exclusively played at catcher. That’s the difference. The Braun analogy really isn’t germaine to this argument since we aren’t looking at Pacheco the same way. Apples and oranges, really.
Pacheco isn't naturally a catcher...
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I think you're definition of utlity is different than everyone elses
You’re talking about a guy playing any position. Others are talking abou backup 1b/3b. We’d still need another guy on the bench who could play 2b/ss.
This organization doesn't really do that
See: Mora, EY2, Wiggy,
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It's a utility job
not a full time gig. If it turns out he’s bad, your not giving him 600 pa’s, You’re giving him 250 and it’s not a major issue.
And if it turns out he's good, he needs to play.
I could definitely see the organization giving a winter assignment rebuilding his fielding skills.
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no guys, we have to give up on him NAO!
don’t you see how ridiculous it is to think pacheco could have any kind of career as a major league baseball player?
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He's lucky if he can get a job in a sporting goods store
Just selling baseball gloves might be a stretch!
i thought the use of "nao" would give it away for sure...
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I got yours
i thought everever was serious for a second.
I'm almost never 100% serious.
Also, for the record? I’m having fun watching Jordan Pacheco. He’s had some good ABs. I don’t know what the future brings for him, but baseball is entertainment, and thus far? he’s entertaining me.
Of course
after that mediocre 4 months in AAA, he is clearly done.
forget the rest of his career
he is sans future
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they shouldn't even waste Princess Leia
cinammon rolls on his head. He is not worthy of being hazed.
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by Junction Rox on Sep 25, 2011 9:55 PM MDT up reply actions
AAAA player
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JFK
His family has already written his obituary.
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no, that's on the gravestone
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"Love is the most important thing in the world, but baseball is pretty good too." ~Greg, age 8
JFK
i heard rox girl was petitioning the president for it to be a national holiday
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I think Jordan
will work on that during the winter even if the team doesn’t tell him too (which they should) because he knows it will help him the most.
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Wrong.
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by Muzia on Sep 25, 2011 10:03 PM MDT up reply actions 7 recs
What are your problems with his MiL numbers
prior to 2011?
OPS by season: .772, .728, .871, .848
SLG by season: .399, .360, .492, .442
BA by season: .287, .280, .322, .323
XBH by season: 17, 12, 47, 41
K/BB by season: 42/22, 36/21, 20/26, 44/38, 42/60
He’s never going to be a power guy, but he is a guy who can find the gaps and get on base (the kind of players who get the least help from Colorado Springs, I believe). September has given reason to think that can be true at the MLB level. Of course he’s not guaranteed, but I think it’s a mistake to just look at Colorado Springs and ignore everything else he’s ever done.
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by Junction Rox on Sep 25, 2011 9:27 PM MDT up reply actions
The kind of player who gets the most help
At Coors. And Petco. And AT&T. And Chavez Ravine.
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eggzactly...
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by Junction Rox on Sep 25, 2011 9:34 PM MDT up reply actions
His defensive inexperience is a disqualifier for me....
even if he CAN hit a little bit at the MLB level.
It's probably a little too much,
but people are excited to see some promise from an unexpected source as opposed to failure from unexpected sources.
We’ll see what kind of spring he has.
by DumbAndNerdy on Sep 25, 2011 9:09 PM MDT up reply actions
The CSprings stats are really an outlier
and hard to explain. He had put up excellent hitting stats prior to this year, and he’s looked good at the plate in September.
I agree he’s not looking like a great glove at this point, but we could do worse for a utility guy than a RH bat with an excellent approach at the plate and the ability to be at least workable at a couple defensive positions..
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by Junction Rox on Sep 25, 2011 9:14 PM MDT up reply actions
Yes yes yes.
Exactly.
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by CentralCaliRox on Sep 25, 2011 9:15 PM MDT up reply actions
i put forth a theory the other day
that pacheco didn’t really try to change his approach in the springs, as so many do, and in doing so, he didn’t put up ridiculous stats.
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I don't understand.
If he didn’t change his approach, why did the numbers fall off the table in such a good hitter’s park? He obviously had a good approach before 2011. Why did the numbers decline?
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by CentralCaliRox on Sep 25, 2011 9:16 PM MDT up reply actions
because of how it's all wacky down there.
he tried to hit like he was at a regular park.
also i’ve heard he put most of his focus into catching and defense rather than hitting
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I won't argue with ya.
I respectfully disagree.
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by CentralCaliRox on Sep 25, 2011 9:19 PM MDT up reply actions
It's kind of hard to argue either way.
I’m not sure what I think.
by DumbAndNerdy on Sep 25, 2011 9:20 PM MDT up reply actions
If he really didn't change his approach, then his numbers shouldn't have been so bad.
I don’t buy it.
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by CentralCaliRox on Sep 25, 2011 9:21 PM MDT up reply actions
Here's the other explanation:
He had a bad year. It happens.
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Yep, that's what I think.
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by CentralCaliRox on Sep 25, 2011 9:24 PM MDT up reply actions
I choose to ignore Springs numbers
Someone could OPS 4.000 for an entire season and I still wouldn’t care.
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He had a good approach in March, too.
And in September.
C Springs really is the outlier. Maybe he didn’t bother swinging to break the record like some guys might at that park.
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He means that maybe other batters tailor their approaches to the unique Springs environment
allowing them to put up ridiculous numbers that often won’ translate to MLB. Perhaps Pacheco kept his approach from previous levels, making his AAA numbers look bad but making him better suited to do okay in MLB.
Oh, I understand his argument.
I just don’t agree with it.
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by CentralCaliRox on Sep 25, 2011 9:20 PM MDT up reply actions
I'm not sure either.
But I think it’s at least plausible. His AAA numbers were really weird, and totally out of line with what he did in ST or in September.
Pacheco skipped AA almost entirely..
he had a 20 game callup last year and then went to the Arizona Fall League, and raked there. However there’s a big gap in pitching between AA and AAA. Not especially talent-wise, but in the manner pitchers throw. The pitchers at AAA are more inclined to throw offspeed pitches and sliders compared to the fastballs the majority of the lower level pitchers throw. So for Jordan to pretty much jump from Single A to AAA in one season was a big adjustment for him. He saw a lot of breaking balls. Jordan hit .341 in his last 10 games at AAA with an .831 OPS. So he was definitely figuring out the pitching and it shows in his Sept callup to the majors. He’s not the slickest glove on the field, but he’s adequate and like Holly said before I would be interested to see how he does with an offseason and ST of infield drills. Remember he was a SS in college.
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this is what i meant
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bahahaha
frankie walks robbie
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bahahaha
and at last, boston sees the true franklin morales!
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Nobody told Golson that he should stay on 1st base
so Frankie would be more likely to balk in the winning run.
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We could tell them all about Frankie Mo, but do they ask? Noooooo.
Wow. Frankie...gets out of it???
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by Paleface Destro on Sep 25, 2011 9:20 PM MDT reply actions
boston
evil
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This
At least the Pats lost.
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by Paleface Destro on Sep 25, 2011 9:22 PM MDT up reply actions
Wow...and Yinzers-Colts tied at 20 at the 2-minute warning.
This…is an AWESOME sports day.
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by Paleface Destro on Sep 25, 2011 9:23 PM MDT reply actions
uh oh
2 on and 1 out in the top of the 14th, jarrod “terrible” saltamacchia up to bat
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Jacoby Ellsbury: Not terrible
Jason Giambi for player-manager in 2012!
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ellsubry homer
7-4 evil.
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I'm glad you mentioned Ellsbury
otherwise your comment would do nothing to tell me who is winning a game between these two teams…
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by Junction Rox on Sep 25, 2011 9:35 PM MDT up reply actions
It's really just circles of Hell at this point.
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by Paleface Destro on Sep 25, 2011 9:36 PM MDT up reply actions
well if they yankees had scored, they would have won
and i would have put up very different comments.
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The interesting thing is that
at this point, the Red Sox are still taking a hit after playing 23 innings today.
by DumbAndNerdy on Sep 25, 2011 9:36 PM MDT up reply actions
down to our last strike...
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boston retains their wild card lead
sad face
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unless lee Ks 17 or more tomorrow
kershaw will win the pitching triple crown, and the Cy Young with it.
kemp remains in the hunt for his own triple crown, leading in RBI, tied in HR, and 3rd in average.
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That would be insane
for two players to win the triple crown as a hitter and pitcher and their team to finish that far out of first place.
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In 1934, Lou Gehrig and Lefty Gomez
were triple crown winners for the New York Yankees. They finished sec on in the AL, seven games back of the Hank Greenberg, Mickey Cochrane (player-manager), Jo-JO White Detroit Tigers, who lost to the Gashouse Gang Cardinals in seven games.
by DumbAndNerdy on Sep 25, 2011 10:06 PM MDT up reply actions
There's no way Kemp makes up 9 points on his average in three days though.
by DumbAndNerdy on Sep 25, 2011 10:12 PM MDT up reply actions
The great thing is he doesn't
have to make up 9 points if Braun somehow, miraculously, stops hitting the next three days and drops his own average. Kemp would just have to make up that difference.
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There's a simple solution for that though.
Braun can just not play, which is likely to happen in at least one game. That solves it.
by DumbAndNerdy on Sep 25, 2011 10:18 PM MDT up reply actions
but that doesn't help Braun lower his BA so Kemp can pass him
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I think that's what Petro's saying.
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doesn't Kennedy have one more win then Kershaw?
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by SurfaceThought on Sep 26, 2011 12:35 AM MDT up reply actions
they tied with kershaw's win last night
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