Comments on: LaHair possible Sexson replacement?

By: wlad

wlad — Mon, 12 May 2008 05:24:16 +0000

Ben Broussard anyone?!?

By: samson

samson — Sun, 11 May 2008 14:57:30 +0000

5 games is excessive unless he wasn’t really getting thrown at in the first place. I didn’t see the pitch, so i dunno, but if he was a target, he’s just reciprocating. If he gets a 5 games suspension so should the pitcher. a 90+mph fastball is a lot more dangerous than a batting helmet.

By: JH

JH — Sat, 10 May 2008 17:56:07 +0000

I am aware of LaHair’s minor league numbers. I was aware of them when I said he’s never had a good season in the minors.

2005 was a solidly mediocre effort from a 22-year-old first baseman in the Cali league. He helped his minor league team win games and did enough to stay on the radar, but the bar for future major leaguers with his toolset is set much, much higher than that.

The first half of 2006 was horrible. He exploded in triple-A for a month ending with a respectable line. 54 games isn’t a season, though, and it proved unsustainable. There’s a reason I said he’s never had a good season. If I had said he’s never had a good 2 months in the minors, I would have been wrong.

Bryan LaHair’s minor league track record says nothing to indicate he can be a passable major league first baseman. Some people defy their minor league track records and figure things out in the majors. Most don’t. I’d love it if LaHair defied his and became a productive player, but I wouldn’t put money on it.

By: currcoug

currcoug — Sat, 10 May 2008 14:41:22 +0000

It depends upon the definition of what a “good” season in the minor leagues is.

In 2005 (A+, 509 AB’s), LaHair batted batted .310, .373, .503, 876.

In 2006 (AA, 222 AB’s), LaHair batted .288, .367, .423, .790, followed by a strong second half showing at AAA (202 AB’s) .327, .393, .525, .918.

By: msb

msb — Sat, 10 May 2008 02:17:09 +0000

It is unclear when the appeal will be heard, but likely soon — unlike the old days, appeals no longer have to be heard in New York but can be done via conference call.

Drayer says they also travel, so if they happen to be in Texas, say, when the Ms are there, it could be heard then.

By: kentroyals5

kentroyals5 — Sat, 10 May 2008 02:16:49 +0000

I’d get some weird sense of joy to see Lahair’s name on the back of a Mariner’s jersey. And I know I shouldn’t.

By: JH

JH — Sat, 10 May 2008 02:08:43 +0000

Calderon (#11):

1: the league did figure Cust out last year. His post-AS OPS was 100 points below his first half totals, which is just about exactly where he’s at now. He’s just above league average for his position, making him a slight liability overall.

2: Unlike Cust, Bryan LaHair has never had a good season in the minor leagues.

3: I seem to remember you tabbing LaHair as the organization’s #1 prospect in 2007. You also claimed before the ‘07 season that Ron Garth was destined to skip 2 full-season levels and begin the year in triple-A and was knocking on the door to the majors. Now you’re trying to cast doubt on Dave’s worth as an analyst by cherrypicking a single past prediction? Wow.

By: psquared

psquared — Sat, 10 May 2008 01:23:41 +0000

According to Condotta in Bakers blog:

It is unclear when the appeal will be heard, but likely soon — unlike the old days, appeals no longer have to be heard in New York but can be done via conference call.

By: justinh

justinh — Sat, 10 May 2008 01:22:10 +0000

Lahair is obviously not going to be great, judging by PECOTA, but it is much better than Cairo. Totally agree with Derek on Sexson’s appeal. I was shocked he only got 6 games. I remember when Mac charged Esteban Yan at the Safe in 2001 or 2002 and he took the helmet out then too. In that case it was a good move to throw your helmet, Yan was a beast. I believe Mac got a 8 game suspension for that. Richie was lucky.

By: red_devil20

red_devil20 — Sat, 10 May 2008 00:54:34 +0000

Alright, I quit, it was Derek, not Dave.