I hated that signing from day 1 because it seemed like an indicator Cespedes was gone and somehow his play on the field has been even more disappointing than that.
He hit RH pitchers pretty well last year and his sporadic ABs this year don't lend to much of a BA. I've seen him as an accomplished outfielder, although not with a great arm.
Last week it was Loney who had to go. This week de Aza takes the heat.
Big difference between an emergency pickup on a minimum deal (Loney)
and someone we paid almost $6M for in the offseason. Loney has done a pretty admirable job, but I don't think anyone should have expected him to be anything more than a bandaid. AdA has been a total whiff.
Obviously it makes sense Nimmo is not in the lineup
sort of like how Flores was a complete whiff until he stopped rotting on the bench for 2-3 weeks at a time and started getting regular playing time. Amazing how a little rhythm can help a hitter.
I think the Six Million Dollar Man is getting one final opportunity
and someone we paid almost $6M for in the offseason. Loney has done a pretty admirable job, but I don't think anyone should have expected him to be anything more than a bandaid. AdA has been a total whiff.
Loney has been everything you could ask. A huge upgrade defensively and he has hit enough to earn his keep.
RE: Big difference between an emergency pickup on a minimum deal (Loney)
and someone we paid almost $6M for in the offseason. Loney has done a pretty admirable job, but I don't think anyone should have expected him to be anything more than a bandaid. AdA has been a total whiff.
How much he's getting paid is irrelevant, especially since he was signed to play semi-regularly opposite Lagares against RH pitching. If they knew they would end up with Ces I'm sure they would have gone in a different direction for a 6th OFer. I can't imagine they would cut him. He plays all 3 OF positions. With Legares out who plays CF when Ces gets dinged?
If things stay as they are we will be 2 1/2 out at the start of tonight. The Nats are losing 6-1 in the 4th inning. Remember how good Gio Gonzalez was earlier in the year....Matz like....he stinks now...2 HBP back to back in the 3rd.
and someone we paid almost $6M for in the offseason. Loney has done a pretty admirable job, but I don't think anyone should have expected him to be anything more than a bandaid. AdA has been a total whiff.
How much he's getting paid is irrelevant, especially since he was signed to play semi-regularly opposite Lagares against RH pitching. If they knew they would end up with Ces I'm sure they would have gone in a different direction for a 6th OFer. I can't imagine they would cut him. He plays all 3 OF positions. With Legares out who plays CF when Ces gets dinged?
want to hear about the ankle as he turned it going in standing up last night! That and having to make those choppy steps at full speed impact the feet/ankles.
want to hear about the ankle as he turned it going in standing up last night! That and having to make those choppy steps at full speed impact the feet/ankles.
My beef isn't really that he didn't slide but more that he tried to take 2B in the first place. His wrist is sprained, his ankle is wrapped up/sprained, and he's had hip issues on and off all year. He's clearly banged up but then dont run.
His defense is very overrated. He's slick, makes the right plays, and is fine on the DP. He does the little things but we can still do much better. He has zero range for sure.
No Nimmo and 73 of 73 for Cabrera. Him and Walker are really being pushed. Reyes will help in that regard to give Cabrera a breather.
Conforto: "I'll be back, and I'll be doing what I did in April."
Matt Ehalt
Conforto handled it well. No excuses. Said it was on him. Said it was approach issue.
James Wagner
Conforto handled his demotion well. Wouldn't blame wrist for slump. Believes he needs to fix his approach. "I know I'll be back."
Marc Carig
Conforto believes his issues were mostly approach based. Downplayed impact of his wrist. Said it will be good to get away to fix things.
Marc Carig
"I know I can play here," said Conforto, who insisted he'll be back.
Nimmo has not arrived to the ballpark yet. De Aza will start in LF tonight.
He hit RH pitchers pretty well last year and his sporadic ABs this year don't lend to much of a BA. I've seen him as an accomplished outfielder, although not with a great arm.
Last week it was Loney who had to go. This week de Aza takes the heat.
But if he does not start to hit, look for him to be gone in the not too distant future.
Loney has been everything you could ask. A huge upgrade defensively and he has hit enough to earn his keep.
How much he's getting paid is irrelevant, especially since he was signed to play semi-regularly opposite Lagares against RH pitching. If they knew they would end up with Ces I'm sure they would have gone in a different direction for a 6th OFer. I can't imagine they would cut him. He plays all 3 OF positions. With Legares out who plays CF when Ces gets dinged?
Scherzer has been mortal now as well.
Conforto could have left before speaking with the media. But insisted on staying to speak with reporters before departing for the airport.
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and someone we paid almost $6M for in the offseason. Loney has done a pretty admirable job, but I don't think anyone should have expected him to be anything more than a bandaid. AdA has been a total whiff.
How much he's getting paid is irrelevant, especially since he was signed to play semi-regularly opposite Lagares against RH pitching. If they knew they would end up with Ces I'm sure they would have gone in a different direction for a 6th OFer. I can't imagine they would cut him. He plays all 3 OF positions. With Legares out who plays CF when Ces gets dinged?
ding ding ding.
Kind of glad Nimmo doesn't have to face this beast right off the bat.
My beef isn't really that he didn't slide but more that he tried to take 2B in the first place. His wrist is sprained, his ankle is wrapped up/sprained, and he's had hip issues on and off all year. He's clearly banged up but then dont run.
His defense is very overrated. He's slick, makes the right plays, and is fine on the DP. He does the little things but we can still do much better. He has zero range for sure.
He is a douche. Just says idiotic things.
Like "they should play a baseball game at Mount Rushmore on the 4th of July." It's the mountains you dweeb. Hence the name "Mount" Rushmore.