Why hasn't this guy been given the everyday job in RF yet? It's OBVIOUS he is a better option than Borchard and Gload, and the experience factor (at least IMO) plays a huge factor in games like these.

 

Timo can bat up and down in the order where as Borchard and Gload can't. I find Borch to be quite worthless at this time in point, but Gload is a pretty decent player off the bench for pinch hitting.

 

But back to my point, Perez is a better fielder than both, and though without the power, he's a better hitter. Not to mention he has an ability to bunt and play Ozzie ball with Guillen, so here's my second question: Why isn't the top of the order Perez and Rowand? I feel it's the best 1-2 combo the Sox can put out with what they have.

After watching Timo turn two doubles into triples in this series, I don't know that I could say that he is better in the field than Borch, Gload yes, but I want to see more of Joe first.

Can't disagree with the logic.

I think Perez is the tallest midget of the three - is that a compliment on the back of my hand?

I think the Sox are still trying to see if Borchard is going to break out.

I cannot explain, EVER, the use of Ross Gload in right field.....did I mention EVER?

I really like Timo and what he's done for this team so far. What's his contract situation?

I want to see Borchard playing everyday. He is better defensively then Timo and looks comfortable at the plate. I want him to get a chance, because he could potentially add some much needed pop.

 

I prefer Timo off the bench.

I want to see Borchard playing everyday.  He is better defensively then Timo and looks comfortable at the plate.  I want him to get a chance, because he could potentially add some much needed pop.

 

I prefer Timo off the bench.

Agreed, Mr. Sultan.

I like timo....but i still say give joe some shots. Switch off everyday between timo/joe...see who wins the battle. Ross can sit on the bench everday for all I care.

I want to see Borchard playing everyday.  He is better defensively then Timo and looks comfortable at the plate.  I want him to get a chance, because he could potentially add some much needed pop.

 

I prefer Timo off the bench.

Yea, watching him K last night with the sacks packed last night was WELL worth it.

After watching Timo turn two doubles into triples in this series, I don't know that I could say that he is better in the field than Borch, Gload yes, but I want to see more of Joe first.

Timo is a CFer, and it takes some adjustment in playing the corners, so I'd give Timo some time to get adjusted to taking balls off the bat in right.

Timo is a CFer, and it takes some adjustment in playing the corners, so I'd give Timo some time to get adjusted to taking balls off the bat in right.

Its MUCH easier to adjust from CF to a corner than vice versa. You instantly cut down on a bunch of territory and lots of the funny angles and slices on hit balls.

Its MUCH easier to adjust from CF to a corner than vice versa.  You instantly cut down on a bunch of territory and lots of the funny angles and slices on hit balls.

Maybe, I never said it wasn't. But there still is an adjustment period. I've had to do it, and for awhile it's a little weird.

Maybe, I never said it wasn't. But there still is an adjustment period. I've had to do it, and for awhile it's a little weird.

I have been a utility player all of my life, granted now it is softball, but the physics are still the same. If you can play CF, you can play anywhere in the OF. Guys go from LF to RF which is much harder, without have those kind of problems. In a move like that, everything becomes mirror image. I think Timo's problem in the OF is he just doesn't concentrate very much. To me it seemed like every mistake he has made out there wasn't physical, but could have been prevented.

Timo just takes some bad lines to the ball. That complicates the problem with his average speed.

I have been a utility player all of my life, granted now it is softball, but the physics are still the same.  If you can play CF, you can play anywhere in the OF.  Guys go from LF to RF which is much harder, without have those kind of problems.  In a move like that, everything becomes mirror image.  I think Timo's problem in the OF is he just doesn't concentrate very much.  To me it seemed like every mistake he has made out there wasn't physical, but could have been prevented.

Going to LF to RF isn't harder. It's the same position, just opposite side. Reason it isn't harder is because you still face both hitters from both sides of the plate.

 

In baseball the switch isn't that easy. The ball comes off the bat differently, and the balls take different paths in the corner OF positions than they do in CF.

 

The biggest difference I noticed when I made the shift was that it took me longer to decide where the ball was going.

Going to LF to RF isn't harder. It's the same position, just opposite side. Reason it isn't harder is because you still face both hitters from both sides of the plate.

 

In baseball the switch isn't that easy. The ball comes off the bat differently, and the balls take different paths in the corner OF positions than they do in CF.

 

The biggest difference I noticed when I made the shift was that it took me longer to decide where the ball was going.

IMO, right field is a bit harder to get used to than left, at least in softball.

The ball carries differently, flyballs to right field usually have more tail and spin on them than flyballs to left.

Plus you have more long throws playing RF.

I know you all saw that bunt. Borchard and Gload can't do that. Put this guy at the top.

TIMO MF PEREZ!!!!!!!

 

I HEART YOU!!!!

 

IMO, right field is a bit harder to get used to than left, at least in softball.

The ball carries differently, flyballs to right field usually have more tail and spin on them than flyballs to left.

Plus you have more long throws playing RF.

Not to be a jerk or anything, but that's softball. The balls are completely different, the bats are different and the pitching is different. The flight paths and what not should be different than in baseball.

Not to be a jerk or anything, but that's softball. The balls are completely different, the bats are different and the pitching is different. The flight paths and what not should be different than in baseball.

I understand all that, YOU JERK!

But waaaaaaaay back when I played baseball, once we progressed to pony league ball you generally placed your best outfielder in RF, your fastest outfielder in CF and your "servicable" ( good but not great ) outfielder in LF.

Also, just to kinda demonstrate the difference in how a ball is hit, when a ball is hit into the corner in right it's usually tailing away, whereas a ball hit into the LF corner is usually on a straight path. It's the reverse for a left-handed hitter, but there are far more righty hitters in MLB, that's why I think it's harder to play RF in MLB than LF.

Again, it's only my opinion and it's worth whatever you want it to be.

I understand all that, YOU JERK! 

But waaaaaaaay back when I played baseball, once we progressed to pony league ball you generally placed your best outfielder in RF, your fastest outfielder in CF and your "servicable" ( good but not great ) outfielder in LF.

Also, just to kinda demonstrate the difference in how a ball is hit, when a ball is hit into the corner in right it's usually tailing away, whereas a ball hit into the LF corner is usually on a straight path. It's the reverse for a left-handed hitter, but there are far more righty hitters in MLB, that's why I think it's harder to play RF in MLB than LF.

Again, it's only my opinion and it's worth whatever you want it to be.

I agree to all points, but if you have two fast OFers, you'll put the better on in CF. That's about it.

Kudos to Timo for being clutch again today. He's been the closest guy we've had to Graffanino from last year.