Just thought there should be some positives after we've already discounted Burger from playing 3rd, Collins from catching and Adolfo's injury. Oh, and now concerns about LouieRob hitting a breaking ball after 2 K's in 3 AB's.

 

I'm joking, but not completely...as some of those are going to be real concerns, others just a minor blip that will be long forgotten.

 

Actually, Basabe has pretty much the same amount of raw talent as Adolfo...particularly on the defensive (has looked awesome throwing) side of things. He's a true RFer.

 

Of course, his power upside (especially projected homers) isn't that high, at least not yet, and he's really now flying under the radar because of all the struggles last season (and the huge influx of talent, Rutherford, etc.), but he has really been impressive the first few times I've watched him this year.

 

(Yes, it's ONLY spring training, Ryan Sweeney, etc....and also trying to remember that utility infielder (3B) who hit like 6-7 homers in spring training at least 5 years ago that never turned out to be much of a factor during the regular season.)

Edited February 26, 20188 yr by caulfield12

Just thought there should be some positives after we've already discounted Burger from playing 3rd, Collins from catching and Adolfo's injury. Oh, and now concerns about LouieRob hitting a breaking ball after 2 K's in 3 AB's.

 

I'm joking, but not completely...as some of those are going to be real concerns, others just a minor blip that will be long forgotten.

 

Actually, Basabe has pretty much the same amount of raw talent as Adolfo...particularly on the defensive (has looked awesome throwing) side of things. He's a true RFer.

 

Of course, his power upside (especially projected homers) isn't that high, at least not yet, and he's really now flying under the radar because of all the struggles last season (and the huge influx of talent, Rutherford, etc.), but he has really been impressive the first few times I've watched him this year.

 

(Yes, it's ONLY spring training, Ryan Sweeney, etc....and also trying to remember that utility infielder (3B) who hit like 6-7 homers in spring training at least 5 years ago that never turned out to be much of a factor during the regular season.)

Stop trying to make LouieRob happen. Its not going to happen.

 

But seriously, I'm kind of surprised he's been playing RF because I thought he was a definite CF long term. I wonder if its just a spring training thing or if they wanted to switch him for good. If he has to go off center, then I am much more worried about his bat profiling anywhere else besides as a 4th OF.

Stop trying to make LouieRob happen. Its not going to happen.

 

But seriously, I'm kind of surprised he's been playing RF because I thought he was a definite CF long term. I wonder if its just a spring training thing or if they wanted to switch him for good. If he has to go off center, then I am much more worried about his bat profiling anywhere else besides as a 4th OF.

 

I'm part of that's about Robert, if they're both slated for W-S.

 

Not sure if it matters, now that Adolfo will be out or DHing...it opens up more PT in RF/LF.

 

As far as CF and spring training, the problem's at the big league level. You have Tilson, Leury, Cordell and Engel all fighting over the same spot/s...so they need to play there everyday in spring. Plus they're probably holding Rutherford back from playing too much in spring at a corner spot because he struggled so much last year.

 

I'm assuming that Basabe will be starting in CF, wherever he's placed. I'm not an expert on Call, Fisher or Booker, but Basabe should definitely be given priority to play center, at least IMO.

 

Now you can argue that Rutherford is a Top 100 prospect, and normally he would play CF as long as he could ... like a Kyle Tucker situation coming up with HOU, but it seems the consensus is that Rutherford couldn't handle that.

Edited February 26, 20188 yr by caulfield12

Am I the only one who read this thread title as "Boss Baby" at first, or is it just me?

Am I the only one who read this thread title as "Boss Baby" at first, or is it just me?

Totally did the same thing. I think we just found a new nickname for him.

I'm part of that's about Robert, if they're both slated for W-S.

 

Not sure if it matters, now that Adolfo will be out or DHing...it opens up more PT in RF/LF.

 

As far as CF and spring training, the problem's at the big league level. You have Tilson, Leury, Cordell and Engel all fighting over the same spot/s...so they need to play there everyday in spring. Plus they're probably holding Rutherford back from playing too much in spring at a corner spot because he struggled so much last year.

 

I'm assuming that Basabe will be starting in CF, wherever he's placed. I'm not an expert on Call, Fisher or Booker, but Basabe should definitely be given priority to play center, at least IMO.

 

Now you can argue that Rutherford is a Top 100 prospect, and normally he would play CF as long as he could ... like a Kyle Tucker situation coming up with HOU, but it seems the consensus is that Rutherford couldn't handle that.

Fisher is definitely not a CF and probably not even RF. He is basically limited to LF/1B/DH. I'd say Robert has priority over Call/Booker, but they probably have as much claim to CF time as anyone else including Basabe. As for Rutherford, I would probably see if he can handle right and maybe increase his arm a little because otherwise its LF and that puts a ton of pressure on his bat.

Yay, I created a new nickname to counteract my getting voted down on LouieRob/LouieBob...

 

MODS, can I please change from BENCH COACH listing (very boring!) to "Originator of BOSS BABY nickname"???

 

Thanks!

https://www.mlb.com/video/basabes-diving-grab/c-1878171583

 

https://www.mlb.com/video/basabe-cuts-down-...am/c-1876898583 throwing out Gordon Beckham

 

I know, he just struck out...but some of his DEF this spring

Edited February 27, 20188 yr by caulfield12

Yay, I created a new nickname to counteract my getting voted down on LouieRob/LouieBob...

 

MODS, can I please change from BENCH COACH listing (very boring!) to "Originator of BOSS BABY nickname"???

 

Thanks!

Well if you watch hockey you'd know that Roberto Luongo's nickname is Bobby Lu so that is probably why you got shot down on Louie Bob for Robert.

 

When I clicked on this thread, I half-expected there to be a tweet about Basabe being injured.

 

That aside, I don't see how Basabe is at all like a strikeout machine whose body is made entirely of glass. I have somewhat higher hopes for him than I do for Adolfo.

Edited February 28, 20188 yr by Two-Gun Pete

Just thought there should be some positives after we've already discounted Burger from playing 3rd, Collins from catching and Adolfo's injury. Oh, and now concerns about LouieRob hitting a breaking ball after 2 K's in 3 AB's.

 

I'm joking, but not completely...as some of those are going to be real concerns, others just a minor blip that will be long forgotten.

 

Actually, Basabe has pretty much the same amount of raw talent as Adolfo...particularly on the defensive (has looked awesome throwing) side of things. He's a true RFer.

 

Of course, his power upside (especially projected homers) isn't that high, at least not yet, and he's really now flying under the radar because of all the struggles last season (and the huge influx of talent, Rutherford, etc.), but he has really been impressive the first few times I've watched him this year.

 

(Yes, it's ONLY spring training, Ryan Sweeney, etc....and also trying to remember that utility infielder (3B) who hit like 6-7 homers in spring training at least 5 years ago that never turned out to be much of a factor during the regular season.)

utility infielder (3B) who hit like 6-7 homers in spring training ...Wilson Betemit ?

utility infielder (3B) who hit like 6-7 homers in spring training ...Wilson Betemit ?

 

Right...