Fan Gauge: Justin Smoak
by Matthew on Jul 10, 2010 5:33 PM PDT
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Yeah I think its all about hope
I’ve probably got about 75% of my hope for the future in Smoak.
by Edgar for Pres on Jul 10, 2010 5:50 PM PDT up reply actions
I feel the same way about Ackley.
This was just a big prospect shift that netted us Smoak and 3 months of amazement.
According to my calculations, your problem doesn't exist.
by the other side on Jul 10, 2010 5:52 PM PDT up reply actions
Holy crap yeah.
Of the 8 homers this year, 7 were upper deck shots.
Love him
Probably because he basically embodies my optimism for this team in the future which may or may not be reasonable
My thoughts exactly.
Karma police, arrest this man.
by wyte_lightning on Jul 10, 2010 5:44 PM PDT up reply actions
I love the idea of Justin Smoak.
I didn’t need to wait until Felix made his major league debut to fall in love. Just the idea of Felix made me feel that way. The same can be said of Smoak.
Now go hit some dingers!
By the way, who else is paranoid about the outcomes of Montero/Smoak?
After what happened, they’re probably going to always be compared to each other (think Morrow and Lincecum?) I would have been elated with either, but the fact that we pulled some shenanigans and went out of our way for Smoak just makes me think Montero is going to blow up.
At this point they sound about equal to me.
I’m not going to burn Safeco down if Smoak turns into Lyle Overbay and Montero turns into Frank Thomas. If they both develop into star hitters, I’d be afraid Montero would be worth about a win per season less than Smoak defensively, and I’m not certain Montero would become more than a win per season better than Smoak with the bat.
However, the age difference certainly tips the scales toward Montero in my eyes. I’m happy to trust Z and Co.’s talent evaluation in this case.
I WOULD RATHER BE WATCHING SOCCER -- Jeff Sullivan
I'm really hopeful,
though watching him this year has underwhelmed me. I know he’s young, was rushed, etc… but I’m going to be realy sad if he ends up being a dud.
Holy shit.
According to my calculations, your problem doesn't exist.
by the other side on Jul 10, 2010 6:11 PM PDT up reply actions
I think you mean Holy Smoaks.
Someone flag me immediately.
"Ever tried? Ever failed? No matter. Try again. Fail again. Fail better." - Samuel Beckett Mariners Minors
by JY on Jul 10, 2010 7:00 PM PDT up reply actions
I like the Texas announcer as soon as Smoak swung.
“It’s 3-1, Texas.” Camera hadn’t even switched to follow the ball yet.
Fans are typically idiots.
by The Typical Idiot Fan on Jul 11, 2010 3:53 AM PDT up reply actions
I'm anxious to see what all the talks about
Heard some great things about Justin Smoak, but haven’t paid any attention to him until now. For me and probably most fans, tonight’s game is a ‘must see.’ Hope he has a solid start with us. He’s probably feeling a little bit of pressure.
Actually, all along I wanted to keep Lee if possible, but this is an awful close second. Stay tuned I guess. Prospects are prospects, but if we’ve discovered our 1B of the future, one corner of the infield is solidified. Big plus if it happens. Sounds like there’s plenty of hope for all 4 of the players we got. Time will tell.
I expect Smoak will underwhelm people who undervalue walks.
He will make me happy if he develops as I think he will.
We still have so many holes to fill on this team though it makes me sad.
But they will be fine with his 35 HR age 35 season, even if 100 BB doesn't impress them.
My expectations are firmly connected with reality.
Did you know that Blake Beaven is going to start throwing 94-96 next spring, and that his change up is going to become a genuine outpitch?
At first I didn't have a strong opinion of him,
but when he’s not in a Rangers uni he just looks way less Redneck-ish. And he can hit, not to mention he’s young and cheap (for now). So I like him.
I don't have high expectations for him this year since he's been pushed through the minors so fast
But the next 5 (6?) years will hopefully be a joy to watch our star blossom.
Karma police, arrest this man.
I liked him
until I saw the picture above. Now for some reason I love him. Maybe it’s just the M’s cap?
Let's see. The OF may be OK for a little while,
and if Dustin Ackley comes through we have 2B, maybe Nick Franklin at SS, Adam Moore at C.
3B and some relief pitchers, another starter (though Pineda for one is not too far away) or two — and maybe we’ll have a serious young team. Pieces are falling into place.
ignacio
LOL Smoaks ahoy.
"Ever tried? Ever failed? No matter. Try again. Fail again. Fail better." - Samuel Beckett Mariners Minors
by JY on Jul 10, 2010 6:52 PM PDT up reply actions
Lee vs. Tillman
Crazy that Lee’s first non Mariners start is vs. Chris Tillman.
Also crazy that Tillman is no-hitting the Rangers thru 5 innings.
Further crazy that Corey Patterson who has walked less than 200 times in a 10 year career just had an 11 pitch AB vs Lee.
BTW – This is my first post here. Love the site.
As to my handle – I grew up in Calgary AB, former home of the Cannons. Danny Tartabull showed up in Calgary with a Corvette with personalized plates that said ICANHIT. So, I’m copping that.
Lee's getting knocked around a wee bit (3 HR's)
Last time he let up more than 3 runes: May 21.
by SgtSasquatch on Jul 10, 2010 6:49 PM PDT up reply actions
If there ever was a "sell high!" player Seattle has pulled the trigger on,
it’s Cliff Lee 2010. I don’t advocate rejoicing in a player’s difficulties or failures, since the players are essentially just pieces of a machine. I DO however advocate rivalry between teams, and when Baltimore pulls a Bedar’ on us I think it’s fair for them to wave it in our faces a bit.
All of that said, Cliff Lee is going to make the Rangers awfully tough in a short series. In that regard, I’m happy we aren’t headed to the playoffs this year.
If I was a hungry man with a gun in my hand and some promises to keep...
People have given Ruben Amaro a lot of grief over getting less from Seattle than Seattle got from Texas,
but while Lee was riding high from his World Series performance, he was riding higher with Seattle from his World Series performance AND one of the greatest two months of pitching you’ll ever see. The new reputation may very well outweigh the perceived value of having him for a whole season over half a season.
Amaro could have gotten more, probably, but I think it’s not as straight forward as people are making it.
Now back on topic! Smoak!
He has given up 5 runs now in seven innings
Lee was probably happy that he was going to a team with an offense and the Rangers are getting shut out. Funny how that happens.
by Coug1990 on Jul 10, 2010 7:11 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
That's great, but this post is not about Cliff Lee.
We prefer to keep threads on their designated topic. There are many threads here per day and also FanPosts, etc.
Like Smoak, eager to love him, hate his name.
"Ever tried? Ever failed? No matter. Try again. Fail again. Fail better." - Samuel Beckett Mariners Minors
It's more that I'm a masochist.
It’s a good trait to have in a Mariners/minor league fan.
"Ever tried? Ever failed? No matter. Try again. Fail again. Fail better." - Samuel Beckett Mariners Minors
by JY on Jul 10, 2010 7:08 PM PDT up reply actions
Love him.
The thought of a lineup that includes Ichiro,Ackely,Smoak.Saunders, and Guti(and I guess Figgins too) for the next few years makes me clap with glee.
You're dead to me.
Ackley and Smoak will actually reform the entire offense, even if they don't hit their upside projections.
They are both patient hitters who at a very young age have very impressive eye ratios. We haven’t had guys like that since Edgar or Olerud.
They both also happen to be picture-perfect fits to the park. Finally, the team is going to have the opportunity to field an offense that is built for the park, and we can stop asking for the LCF fence to be brought in.
If I was a hungry man with a gun in my hand and some promises to keep...
This where I am.
My love is split into two spheres:
Present- Ichiro, Guti, Felix
Future: Ackley, Smoak, Condor.
Since I dipped into the gulf of Cairo I’ve been smiling about the future sphere.
I also have the fucked-up-love sphere (See Wilson, Josh) but that’s another story.
Dissenting opinions are welcome, and should be encouraged, at Lookout Landing. -LL Style Guide
Swoooooooooooooooon
I’ve loved him since draft day 2008, when I got pissed about how fortunate the Rangers were to have him fall in their lap and my jealousy ran wild. Why can’t we have one of those guys who make the prospect experts say, “This kid is going to hit. Period. It’s just a matter of when.” Our hitting prospects have been so high-risk lately. Smoak may not turn into a perennial All-Star, but he feels like a sure thing to be a productive and valuable major leaguer in the coming years. And that is neat.
by Teej on Jul 10, 2010 9:34 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
8 people need to die in a fire as I make terrible Smoak jokes.
by Fuckmikereilly on Jul 10, 2010 10:47 PM PDT reply actions
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