Princess Dye

QUOTE (lostfan @ Jun 15, 2009 -> 10:52 AM) Sounds like you're referring to plate discipline. When I think "bat control" I think contact ability. There is no question that CQ has better plate discipline than Alexei, but there is also no question that Alexei has pretty good bat control, too. But doesnt Alexei take a lot of big wallop swings? Just to consider an extreme transition: if AR wanted to become a slap hitter, I dont know if he'd be able. Other guys could make that transition easier. I could be wrong. He's a slender guy that tries to generate power with the type of swing he's taking. That's AR.

QUOTE (RockRaines @ Jun 15, 2009 -> 06:51 AM) Uh, ok, so he is doing well, but not doing well? Your subjective observations can be tempered by actually looking at his production in the 2-spot. Walking, hitting and overall getting on base is exactly what he is doing which is very valuable in front of our boppers. There is no better option. I dont know if it's subjective to say CQ has better bat control than Alexei. We have plenty of evidence that Alexei is a free swinger. I just think AR is perfect for lower in the order. He'll see more fastballs, instead of depending on Pods being on base to get him fastballs. Based on Pods' OBP, that argument indicates Alexei will get a fastball heavy at-bat only when Pods or the 8 or 9 hitters happen to be on base. I say get him up there following the bashers.

My point is twofold. Quentin has better bat control than Alexei and has the skills to get runners over better than AR. Yet for situations where you dont need that, he's still a little better than Alexei. So why not get him a lot of at-bats? The unique part of the situation... is that CQ is not out of this world this year. He's probably destined to come back and not be an elite run producer, at least for the remainder of his season. Could be right or wrong on that, but such are the decisions that Ozzie will have to make.

QUOTE (RockRaines @ Jun 14, 2009 -> 09:46 PM) no he's not. And maybe you should check out Alexei's stats in the 2-hole. To happen to do well while in the 2-hole vs. doing the 2-hole things well are two different things. We all know Alexei's skills set and it's tailor made for being lower in the order. He is taking more pitches, yes. But the ways in which he's producing now are still things that he could do effectively from lower in the order.

Also I think we get into this rigid mindset about what makes a 2 hitter, when actually...great teams very often have a 2 hitter that does tons of stuff.

A couple reasons. We still dont have someone with bat control doing everything necessary at that slot. Quentin, when here, was not reproducing last year. But he would be able to take walks and move the runner over. I know that's underusing him, but realistically we dont know where he's going to be at upon his return. And we wont have that long with him. When he left he was looking like an A's era Nick Swisher. Meanwhile it preserves what our current 3-4-5 is doing. You dont want to push Paulie lower in the order the way he's going. And of course CQ gives us some speed near the top (if not a ton). While still fulfilling all this other stuff better than Alexei and AJ. I know it sounds silly, but truth is Alexei should be batting lower in the order, and this would allow it to happen. It would work with a very small CQ season. OK now kill me. Or at least comment on new av.

notorious P.O.D. he's really shocked me this yr.

Josh Fields hopefully soon to be starting 3b for the Timbuktu Terrors

Why does Hawk say things like 'bunt it to the shortstop'

Too soon. Do we know if he can handle things behind the plate yet?

Rowand always had the bat control though

QUOTE (JPN366 @ Jun 13, 2009 -> 04:50 PM) Hey Princess Dye, are you going to have "Princess Dayan" as an alternate login? I was thinking recently how a Dye trade would necessitate a switch. Did not think of that but it's a great idea.

QUOTE (Disco72 @ Jun 13, 2009 -> 04:44 PM) Dare I say that Sox starters have been looking very good lately... Jose and Richard are making legit cases to stay at the back end of the rotation. I think it's pretty much decided they'll hold Bartolo out to see if they can get a young who-knows prospect in exchange for his misleading ERA.

QUOTE (shipps @ Jun 13, 2009 -> 04:04 PM) No but there is honey. An actual bear party?

I heard Matt Thornton interviewed on the Score once. The interviewer asked which member of the Sox would be eaten first if they were all stranded on a desert island together. Matt said: "Ha. Gavin Floyd." Didnt think about it too long either.

Bacon getting that OBP to climb today.

Incidentally, I think it probably bears mentioning that there are some guys who, on the flip side, got an unfair shake by being guys who you cant imagine having a beer with. Such as Rex Grossman, maybe Josh Fields. Although lately Josh has been saying some things that bring that treatment upon himself.

PK is one of those Chicagoans who isnt from here. It was so weird to hear him say in October "it's getting too cold for me" at the WS celebration. You just expect him to be Paulie. As opposed to California Paul. But didnt he grow up in New England?

We finally deserved one o' these games. I hate wasting PK this year (if we are)

For those not watching it was a blooper that was purely muscled out there. We'll take it.

Full count to Beckon.

I AM THE CUBAN PIMP EDIT: Then again perhaps it's Jayson Nix.

Outstanding back to back fork analogies, Jimmy.

castro batting fifth, sweet

Jermaine Dye: "very attractive rightfielder"