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Running 2011 Baseball Thread, Vol. I: Dedicated to spnited

Discussion in 'Sports and News' started by Gutter, Mar 31, 2011.

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  1. outofplace

    outofplace Well-Known Member

    No, it's not just you. Espinosa is streaky and he may struggle to keep his average over .240, but he can play. He just fell back off a 30-HR pace this past week, will likely steal 20 bases and he's a very solid defender.
     
    outofplace, Jul 10, 2011
    #1945
  2. jr/shotglass

    jr/shotglass Well-Known Member

    My friend, I loved watching Espinosa last year. In fact, I loved watching him and Michael Martinez together in the same infield.
     
    jr/shotglass, Jul 10, 2011
    #1946
  3. LongTimeListener

    LongTimeListener Well-Known Member

    I blame Eric Wedge 100 percent for this. There is no way the dugout can lose track of the count. Pitcher and catcher are numbskulls too.
     
    LongTimeListener, Jul 11, 2011
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  4. JC

    JC Well-Known Member

    Not the dugouts job, not even remotely their fault
     
    JC, Jul 11, 2011
    #1948
  5. Flying Headbutt

    Flying Headbutt Moderator Staff Member

    Calling Espinosa a solid defender is like calling the Atlantic Ocean a solid body of water. Espinosa is the best defensive second baseman in the game right now. He should be ROY.
     
    Flying Headbutt, Jul 11, 2011
    #1949
  6. Football_Bat

    Football_Bat Well-Known Member

    Rangers never had a lead to blow. The only time they led was on the walk-off bomb.
     
    Football_Bat, Jul 11, 2011
    #1950
  7. mjp1542

    mjp1542 Member

    Last weekend when I was at Nats Park to see Pirates-Nationals, the Bucs were using Matt Diaz, he of zero home runs in 2011, as the cleanup hitter. Makes Nix look like Henry Aaron.

    And the Pirates are somehow 47-43. Amazing what pitching can do.
     
    mjp1542, Jul 11, 2011
    #1951
  8. Steak Snabler

    Steak Snabler Well-Known Member

    Having watched Matt Diaz during his entire run with the Braves, I can say that he actually has pretty good pop. But he should never be allowed to bat against a right-handed pitcher.
     
    Steak Snabler, Jul 11, 2011
    #1952
  9. mjp1542

    mjp1542 Member

    He hasn't driven the ball all season. His hits are for the most part flares to the opposite field and a few line drives to center and right-center. Somehow he has managed to hit around .270 without a home run.
     
    mjp1542, Jul 11, 2011
    #1953
  10. Tommy_Dreamer

    Tommy_Dreamer Well-Known Member

     
    Tommy_Dreamer, Jul 11, 2011
    #1954
  11. YankeeFan

    YankeeFan Well-Known Member

    Just saw this in the Post:

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    YankeeFan, Jul 12, 2011
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  12. Steak Snabler

    Steak Snabler Well-Known Member

    If idiot fans keep this up, it won't be long before there's barbed wire running across the top of every railing ...
     
    Steak Snabler, Jul 12, 2011
    #1956
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