Comments on: Local Paper Roundup http://ussmariner.com/2007/07/10/local-paper-roundup/ Seattle Mariners and general baseball discussion with David Cameron and Derek Zumsteg Sat, 21 Nov 2009 16:38:22 -0800 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: The Ancient Mariner http://ussmariner.com/2007/07/10/local-paper-roundup/comment-page-1/#comment-205730 The Ancient Mariner Wed, 11 Jul 2007 01:41:52 +0000 http://ussmariner.com/2007/07/10/local-paper-roundup/#comment-205730 Actually, Bearman, the first reason for bringing up Adam Jones is to have someone in LF who can give us the leather we need out there. The rest is real, but next in line. Actually, Bearman, the first reason for bringing up Adam Jones is to have someone in LF who can give us the leather we need out there. The rest is real, but next in line.

]]> By: gwangung http://ussmariner.com/2007/07/10/local-paper-roundup/comment-page-1/#comment-205607 gwangung Tue, 10 Jul 2007 23:24:58 +0000 http://ussmariner.com/2007/07/10/local-paper-roundup/#comment-205607 <blockquote> Added benefit is it lets Ibanez and Gullien remain healthy and rested while keeping both sharp to play.Allows minor injurys to heal right and keep the dog day weariness from becoming more than a minor annoyiness. </blockquote> That, by itself, should be good enough reason to do it.

Added benefit is it lets Ibanez and Gullien remain healthy and rested while keeping both sharp to play.Allows minor injurys to heal right and keep the dog day weariness from becoming more than a minor annoyiness.

That, by itself, should be good enough reason to do it.

]]> By: Nick http://ussmariner.com/2007/07/10/local-paper-roundup/comment-page-1/#comment-205606 Nick Tue, 10 Jul 2007 23:22:20 +0000 http://ussmariner.com/2007/07/10/local-paper-roundup/#comment-205606 Congrats to USSM for getting more well-deserved recognition. On top of the direct references, reading between the lines, it's clear that the local press guys are really paying attention. But I'm still waiting to hear Rick Rizzs make his first mention to OPS or pERA. I fear a backlash, though. The Jones-to-LF-Ibanez-to-DH-Vidro-to-wherever move is pretty obvous now, but I can almost imagine Bavasi, et al, NOT doing it because they don't want folks to think USSM (or anyone else outside the organization) has anything to add to their genius. Vidro has a certain value, but as a DH he is a sink-hole. Maybe Dave can write an open letter to Bavasi reminding him of the first thing to do when you find yourself in a hole . . . stop digging! Congrats to USSM for getting more well-deserved recognition. On top of the direct references, reading between the lines, it’s clear that the local press guys are really paying attention. But I’m still waiting to hear Rick Rizzs make his first mention to OPS or pERA.

I fear a backlash, though. The Jones-to-LF-Ibanez-to-DH-Vidro-to-wherever move is pretty obvous now, but I can almost imagine Bavasi, et al, NOT doing it because they don’t want folks to think USSM (or anyone else outside the organization) has anything to add to their genius.

Vidro has a certain value, but as a DH he is a sink-hole. Maybe Dave can write an open letter to Bavasi reminding him of the first thing to do when you find yourself in a hole . . . stop digging!

]]> By: Bearman http://ussmariner.com/2007/07/10/local-paper-roundup/comment-page-1/#comment-205605 Bearman Tue, 10 Jul 2007 23:20:32 +0000 http://ussmariner.com/2007/07/10/local-paper-roundup/#comment-205605 Re Mr.Egaas & The Ancient Mariner:This is the exact reason for the call up of OFer Adam Jones from AAA. By putting Jones in LF everyday it lets Ibanez be available to face RHPers wheither he's in LF/RF platooning with Gullien/or as DH and PH off the bench. Added benefit is it lets Ibanez and Gullien remain healthy and rested while keeping both sharp to play.Allows minor injurys to heal right and keep the dog day weariness from becoming more than a minor annoyiness. Re Mr.Egaas & The Ancient Mariner:This is the exact reason for the call up of OFer Adam Jones from AAA.
By putting Jones in LF everyday it lets Ibanez be available to face RHPers wheither he’s in LF/RF platooning with Gullien/or as DH and PH off the bench.
Added benefit is it lets Ibanez and Gullien remain healthy and rested while keeping both sharp to play.Allows minor injurys to heal right and keep the dog day weariness from becoming more than a minor annoyiness.

]]> By: The Ancient Mariner http://ussmariner.com/2007/07/10/local-paper-roundup/comment-page-1/#comment-205599 The Ancient Mariner Tue, 10 Jul 2007 22:49:16 +0000 http://ussmariner.com/2007/07/10/local-paper-roundup/#comment-205599 Re Mr. Egaas: true, against righties. Against lefties, we can't afford to have his bat <i>in</i> the lineup. Re Mr. Egaas: true, against righties. Against lefties, we can’t afford to have his bat in the lineup.

]]> By: Mr. Egaas http://ussmariner.com/2007/07/10/local-paper-roundup/comment-page-1/#comment-205592 Mr. Egaas Tue, 10 Jul 2007 22:00:32 +0000 http://ussmariner.com/2007/07/10/local-paper-roundup/#comment-205592 Can't afford to lose Raul's lefty bat out of the lineup. Can’t afford to lose Raul’s lefty bat out of the lineup.

]]> By: bakomariner http://ussmariner.com/2007/07/10/local-paper-roundup/comment-page-1/#comment-205591 bakomariner Tue, 10 Jul 2007 21:49:47 +0000 http://ussmariner.com/2007/07/10/local-paper-roundup/#comment-205591 i think that raul will be pissed at first, but i'm sure he'd get over it...he has to like the idea of winning right? i think that raul will be pissed at first, but i’m sure he’d get over it…he has to like the idea of winning right?

]]> By: dw http://ussmariner.com/2007/07/10/local-paper-roundup/comment-page-1/#comment-205590 dw Tue, 10 Jul 2007 21:37:18 +0000 http://ussmariner.com/2007/07/10/local-paper-roundup/#comment-205590 I'm finding the "Ibanez doesn't want to DH so don't call up Adam Jones" meme hilarious. You know, if Ibanez doesn't want to DH, there are a few teams in the NL that wouldn't mind a left-handed contact hitter with occasional pop to stash on their bench. I'm sure Bavasi would be more than willing to work out a deal to give him that opportunity. Give the option of DH, the bench, or patrolling the RFK outfield every three days, I know what I'd take. I know what anyone would take. I’m finding the “Ibanez doesn’t want to DH so don’t call up Adam Jones” meme hilarious.

You know, if Ibanez doesn’t want to DH, there are a few teams in the NL that wouldn’t mind a left-handed contact hitter with occasional pop to stash on their bench. I’m sure Bavasi would be more than willing to work out a deal to give him that opportunity.

Give the option of DH, the bench, or patrolling the RFK outfield every three days, I know what I’d take. I know what anyone would take.

]]> By: Logger http://ussmariner.com/2007/07/10/local-paper-roundup/comment-page-1/#comment-205588 Logger Tue, 10 Jul 2007 21:13:36 +0000 http://ussmariner.com/2007/07/10/local-paper-roundup/#comment-205588 Law didn't say Saunders arm was "below average" but rather that he has a "fringe-average" arm that would be "probably adequate for center and more than adequate for left." Law didn’t say Saunders arm was “below average” but rather that he has a “fringe-average” arm that would be “probably adequate for center and more than adequate for left.”

]]> By: sportswhiz http://ussmariner.com/2007/07/10/local-paper-roundup/comment-page-1/#comment-205586 sportswhiz Tue, 10 Jul 2007 20:53:29 +0000 http://ussmariner.com/2007/07/10/local-paper-roundup/#comment-205586 With ESPN mag I get the insider bit so below I thought I would see what people thought about his evaluation of some players. First the M's Saunders who he felt was a top 5 hitter, what can anyone tell me about him? Second, I thought Emiliano Fruto listed under top 5 disappointments was just an interesting sidebar. Did he sustain an injury? http://insider.espn.go.com/mlb/allstar07/insider/columns/story?columnist=law_keith&id=2930070 Top 5 hitters "3. Michael Saunders, LF, Seattle Mariners: Saunders has a clean, efficient swing, and centers the ball extremely well." -Keith Law Basically states his left-handed bat has good pull power, but most swings he seems to be just looking for contact. Noted he had a below average arm and seemed best-suited for left field. Top 5 disappointments 5. Emiliano Fruto, RHP, Washington Nationals His notes on Fruto were focused on the considerable drop in speed. Throwing most pitches between 84-88 MPH With ESPN mag I get the insider bit so below I thought I would see what people thought about his evaluation of some players. First the M’s Saunders who he felt was a top 5 hitter, what can anyone tell me about him?

Second, I thought Emiliano Fruto listed under top 5 disappointments was just an interesting sidebar. Did he sustain an injury?

http://insider.espn.go.com/mlb/allstar07/insider/columns/story?columnist=law_keith&id=2930070

Top 5 hitters
“3. Michael Saunders, LF, Seattle Mariners: Saunders has a clean, efficient swing, and centers the ball extremely well.” -Keith Law
Basically states his left-handed bat has good pull power, but most swings he seems to be just looking for contact. Noted he had a below average arm and seemed best-suited for left field.

Top 5 disappointments
5. Emiliano Fruto, RHP, Washington Nationals
His notes on Fruto were focused on the considerable drop in speed. Throwing most pitches between 84-88 MPH

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