Jeff Clement

by Jmnor8 on Apr 12, 2009 10:22 AM PDT

Why in the Lord's name is Jeff Clement in the minors? Where is he? Is he hurt? What kind of a first-round draft pick was he? Johjima is too old, IMHO. I don't like having all of these washed-up veterans on the team. Some of these guys hanging around for one more paycheck belong on a team like the Phillies or Cubs. The Mariners will win around 72 games this year, not 85 and contend for the AL West.

Incidentally, while we are all saddened by the loss of Nick Adenhart, will that affect the outcome of the AL West race?

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I can answer this without words!

by JI on Apr 12, 2009 10:30 AM PDT reply actions

Johjima's yesterday looked stupider than that

(sigh)
I love Clement, in a totally non gay but also at the same time, completely homosexual way. He’s not in the majors because spring training stats don’t matter for anyone apart from him.

by marinerdan on Apr 12, 2009 10:32 AM PDT up reply actions

My goodness

by Graham MacAree on Apr 12, 2009 10:48 AM PDT reply actions

My first thought.

by Fin on Apr 12, 2009 3:08 PM PDT up reply actions

Jeff Clement is in the minors because he can't hit and catch very well.

I was at Shea for the Felix-Slam!
Personal M's record: 5-4.

by EnglishMariner on Apr 12, 2009 10:58 AM PDT reply actions

Jeff Clement is in the minors to work on his defense says the Organization.

He is playing for the Tacoma Rainiers. I do not happen to know where he is at this exact moment though.

To the best of my knowledge, he is not physically injured.

He was a third-overall selection in the 2005 Rule 4 draft. He was touted as a left-handed power hitting catcher. At the time of the draft, there were a number of players that most scouts saw in the 3-7 range of picks with no clear leader. He was that kind of pick.

It is hard to say, not knowing the future and all, whether the death of Nick Adenhart will affect the divisional race, but given that he was only expected to hold down a minor role on the Angels team this year, my educated guess would be that no, his passing with not personally affect the outcome of the division. His unavailability may play a part in it though.

Thanks for stopping by!

by Matthew on Apr 12, 2009 11:01 AM PDT reply actions 7 recs