Comments on: Dave on KJR

By: joser

joser — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 21:55:04 +0000

Both Vidro and Thomas have been underperforming their 2007 numbers. Thomas had a slow start in 2007. So did Vidro. If you assume neither fell off a cliff in the offseason, and expect them both to more or less match their 2007 seasons by the end of 2008, it’s not really a contest. Even playing half his games in Safeco, Thomas is the more valuable player.

Unfortunately, that does nothing to solve the corner outfield problem(s).

By: isaac

isaac — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 20:11:14 +0000

I wouldn’t want to see Frank Thomas in a Mariner uniform going 1-for-100 with a HR and no walks either, but I also wouldn’t call that the most likely scenario. On the bright side: under your scenario he won’t hit into any double plays.

By: galaxieboi

galaxieboi — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 17:34:35 +0000

some valid points in that interview, but I’m sorry i would rather watch vidro hit little blooper’s then see frank thomas go deep like once every 100 at bats, and striking out on all the others

?? Thomas at this stage is an immensely more valuable player, especially considering their shared position in the lineup.

By: jspektor

jspektor — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 16:14:01 +0000

CAN I get a “Happy Felix Day” – easily the best day of the week!

By: marinersfan33

marinersfan33 — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 15:58:12 +0000

some valid points in that interview, but I’m sorry i would rather watch vidro hit little blooper’s then see frank thomas go deep like once every 100 at bats, and striking out on all the others

By: Evan

Evan — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 15:34:03 +0000

I love how Dave can just pull out “11% of his fly balls are going over the wall” in the Frank Thomas discussion.

Isn’t an 11% HR/FB rate league average?

By: Jake N.

Jake N. — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 13:24:38 +0000

I Had a listen to your spot on KJR. You must have been the champion of your HS debate team. It would be refreshing to see more MLB teams look at their personnel and talent evaluation in the same way USSM does. Vidro really is useless in a line up. He is at best a pinch hitter.
It would be nice to see the Ms go out and get a power left handed DH, but from where? And at what cost? I like what the angels have done with 4 outfielders and those guys being the DH rotation. They keep their outfielders sharp at the plate and their legs rested.

By: mw3

mw3 — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 11:02:59 +0000

Just listened. Thumbs sideways, classic and not a cop-out.

By: mr.smartypants

mr.smartypants — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 02:14:38 +0000

Yeah, Groz is a better and quicker banterer, I agree. But I think by comparison, since this Ian dude wasn’t talking much or shooting too many questions at him, it seemed like he was going even faster. The old theory of relativity, you know.

By: joser

joser — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 00:08:11 +0000

The funny thing is, I think he was talking a little slower this time. Groz seems to pitch stuff at him faster, and he responds.

I love how Dave can just pull out “11% of his fly balls are going over the wall” in the Frank Thomas discussion. I could find that stat, eventually. And yeah, yay for ISO.