By The Way
by Jeff Sullivan on May 14, 2009 1:38 AM PDT
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Print- Remember that game against Texas where Felix missed a bunch of bats but still got torched? Jarrod Washburn today: 13 swinging strikes, 2 foul tips, eight line drives on 19 balls in play. Perhaps this is their M.O.
- There's no reason why Griffey should've been up there against CJ Wilson with men on the corners and one out in the 10th. Don Wakamatsu does a lot of things I like, but he needs to learn to pinch-hit for people during a game. Just because he has limited options doesn't mean there aren't still opportunities for him to make a difference by going to the bench, and I feel like he wasted a big one.
- Elvis Andrus is incredible. I don't care if he's a Ranger. I love him. You can get mad at a pitcher for celebrating after a strikeout, and you can get mad at a hitter for showboating after a home run, but I don't think you can ever get mad at a defender for making a magnificent play. If Andrus turns into the guy we thought Yuni was going to be, then that'll make him one of the more underrated assets in baseball.
- All of a sudden, Sean White isn't throwing 94 anymore. He was, however, flashing a pretty good changeup tonight, so I won't get too worried. I will, however, be wary.
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Don't be cruel now.
Fans are typically idiots.
by The Typical Idiot Fan on May 14, 2009 2:33 AM PDT up reply actions
I only hate him out of petty jealousy that he's not on our team and because he makes one of our rivals so much better
From what I’ve seen of him so far he is an incredible player.
Agreed
I think the kid is going to be a superstar in a few years. No wonder the Rangers wanted to move Michael Young off of short to slot him in there. Young has to be happy as crap as he’s hitting well and he gets to watch Andrus field like a frikkin’ superfiend next to him.
I can't possibly be mad at Elvis Andrus
He just makes outstanding plays. He’s just a joy to watch out there.
The Texiera deal might be the turning point for the AL WEst for a few years
It lost the Angels their young 1B and kept them from acquiring someone else, plus 3 of the 5 guys Texas got from Atlanta are already starters with Feliz in AAA and Jones looking like a MLB reliver.
At this point I just hope the Berdard nets a good return and the Nats are idiots.
I like the rebuild effort, centered around pitching and defense. I understand that the team is going to be in flux offensively. But the next 2 years or so is going to suck for Mariners fans.
So you think that this year will magically change the offense?
and then this off season all the possible FA stay? And then the teams adds FA to improve the lineup? That would be what it would take for it to happen in less than 2 years.
I figure a 2 year cycle is the quick route accepting that one of Beltre or Bedard gets traded if the team is out of it.
That leaves you with hopefully whoever was drafted, plus a player in trade plus hopefully somebody in system plus maybe a FA in 2 years to use as a core. I have a hard time believing that a 1 year turnaround is really possible with how the team is structured right now. Add into that next FA class sucks and there leaves little room outside of trades for external improvement.
And I am with Graham on the Ackley band wagon. I think he is going to be pretty damn good.
The Mariners have something like 30 million dollars coming off the books and a competent GM at the helm.
It wouldn’t be that hard to improve on this years’ edition.
That was from
Cot’s, by the way. And we have a solid fielding lefties (which is key for Safeco and for fixing our current lineup’s weaknesses) in Michael Saunders and Mike Carp tearing the cover off the ball in AAA and some solid catching talent in Moore, etc.. They look to be league average players in 2010. We will be much better next year.
We have two very interesting lefty bats coming up in Saunders and Carp
by Graham MacAree on May 14, 2009 9:34 AM PDT up reply actions
But not Clement because fuck you world
by Graham MacAree on May 14, 2009 9:35 AM PDT up reply actions
I'd be pissed if Griffey returned.
I get that some athletes don’t want to call it quits, but Griffey needs to hang ’em up after this season.
Free Jeffie!
Preserved In All His Greatness - R.I.P. The Reignman 1989 to 1997
If Griffey loves playing baseball and someone is willing to employ him,
he should continue playing baseball. I just would prefer that he isn’t the best option available to the Mariners. As much as I can’t stand watching him hit now, I realize that there weren’t exactly a ton of options when he was signed. If that’s still the case next year, I’d be concerned for the team. I doubt it will be the case, though.
I don't know much about Saunders' glovework.
Can he field?
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A little above average in a corner, very good arm
by Graham MacAree on May 14, 2009 9:36 AM PDT up reply actions
I'll take that coupled with a good bat.
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That seems optimistic.
I’d expect something like a league average player for his first two years up. Unless he plays a +10 corner or something.
"Even the stupidest of men, by some instinct of nature, is convinced on his own that with more observations his risk of failure is diminished."
-Jacques Bernoulli Ars conjectandi 1713
by Bearskin Rugburn on May 14, 2009 9:46 AM PDT up reply actions
I could see him being league average pretty easily
Much above that and you’re starting to dream. He strikes out waaaaaay too much right now
by Graham MacAree on May 14, 2009 9:46 AM PDT up reply actions
Then again look at Balentien's season so far
and there is a guy who had huge holes in his swing just a year ago. Saunders, I think, is a better talent than Balentien.
"Even the stupidest of men, by some instinct of nature, is convinced on his own that with more observations his risk of failure is diminished."
-Jacques Bernoulli Ars conjectandi 1713
by Bearskin Rugburn on May 14, 2009 9:51 AM PDT up reply actions
Whatever we don't need lef... wait, Feldman did WHAT?
"Even the stupidest of men, by some instinct of nature, is convinced on his own that with more observations his risk of failure is diminished."
-Jacques Bernoulli Ars conjectandi 1713
by Bearskin Rugburn on May 14, 2009 9:56 AM PDT up reply actions
Feldman is interchangable with Baker, Padilla, Colon, Bannister, and Ponson.
Free Jeffie!
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I'd be pretty happy with a Wlad/Saunders platton in LF in '10,
although I would also like to see Wlad get more regular playing time.
"Even the stupidest of men, by some instinct of nature, is convinced on his own that with more observations his risk of failure is diminished."
-Jacques Bernoulli Ars conjectandi 1713
by Bearskin Rugburn on May 14, 2009 9:58 AM PDT up reply actions
Use DH as a Clement/Balentien juggle as well
Not a strict platoon but enough to get Wlad some starts in with Clement pushing Joh to the bench occaisionally
by Graham MacAree on May 14, 2009 10:00 AM PDT up reply actions
Where does Endy Chavez squeeze in with this scenario?
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And unnecessary should Saunders step up or Wlad improve
by Jeff Sullivan on May 14, 2009 10:06 AM PDT up reply actions
Got it.
Thanks. I was unaware of his free agency.
Free Jeffie!
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If he comes back, where he belongs -
4th OF/PR/defensive replacement.
"Even the stupidest of men, by some instinct of nature, is convinced on his own that with more observations his risk of failure is diminished."
-Jacques Bernoulli Ars conjectandi 1713
by Bearskin Rugburn on May 14, 2009 10:06 AM PDT up reply actions
Wait Michael Saunders bats left handed?
get him here now…
by seattlebruin on May 14, 2009 10:22 AM PDT up reply actions
I think we'll all agree that a turnaround in 2010 is unlikely and difficult but far from impossible
and I have faith that if anyone’s able to figure it out, it’ll be Zduriencik.
by Jeff Sullivan on May 14, 2009 9:46 AM PDT up reply actions
I had just put together this .gif of andrus this morning
hope you don’t mind.
the preceding post was a great success.
I don't get it
Why is he leaving his feet? I’m pretty sure shortstops aren’t supposed to do that.
by Jeff Sullivan on May 14, 2009 8:33 AM PDT up reply actions
Lmao.
I was so used to MY at short I had forgotten that these plays were even remotely possible.
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by Brandon Worley on May 14, 2009 8:45 AM PDT up reply actions
I don't think MY combined range for last season
covers as much distance as Elvis did in that highlight reel….
But… But… But… You can’t move Micheal Young, He won a gold glove….. God I hate hearing that.
That kid is going to be good for a long time
Stone:
Erik Bedard has a tight right hamstring, and manager Don Wakamatsu just told us that he’ a likely scratch for his next start, which was to be Saturday at Safeco against the Red Sox. Garrett Olson is likely to get the start. The Mariners don’t think the injury to Bedard — who tweaked his hammy in his last start — is serious enough for the disabled list. They think he will be able to pitch soon if they don’t push it.
Ronny Cedeno and Wladimir Balentien are both back in the lineup, as is Mike Sweeney. I’ll have much more — including Don Wakamatsu’s explanation for why he didn’t pinch-hit for Ken Griffey Jr. — once I transcribe my tape.
Color me interested.
Wak better have a good reason, and not just some “He told me that he felt good and that he thought he could get a hit” bullshit. That’s something Hargrove or McLaren would say.
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Could be because Junior had some terrible at bats last night; Wak seems to be on a war path.
I am assuming you’re referring to Sweeney, by the way, cause the other moves make all kinds of sense.
"Even the stupidest of men, by some instinct of nature, is convinced on his own that with more observations his risk of failure is diminished."
-Jacques Bernoulli Ars conjectandi 1713
by Bearskin Rugburn on May 14, 2009 9:44 AM PDT up reply actions
Should have clarified.
I’m referring to leaving Junior in against Wilson last night.
Free Jeffie!
Preserved In All His Greatness - R.I.P. The Reignman 1989 to 1997
Oh that
he hasn’t pinch hit for Griffey all season. IIRC he’s only pinch hit for guys like Johnson and Chavez so far, which is a bit troubling. Then again it’s not the most flexible bench so…
"Even the stupidest of men, by some instinct of nature, is convinced on his own that with more observations his risk of failure is diminished."
-Jacques Bernoulli Ars conjectandi 1713
by Bearskin Rugburn on May 14, 2009 9:49 AM PDT up reply actions
I think Sweeney has a much better chance against Wilson than Griffey does.
Free Jeffie!
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Yep, I thnk we're all with you on that.
"Even the stupidest of men, by some instinct of nature, is convinced on his own that with more observations his risk of failure is diminished."
-Jacques Bernoulli Ars conjectandi 1713
by Bearskin Rugburn on May 14, 2009 9:54 AM PDT up reply actions
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