WHarris1 Posted August 15, 2005 Share Posted August 15, 2005 (edited) QUOTE(Flash Tizzle @ Aug 14, 2005 -> 08:49 PM) Well, if we're getting Griffey you should say your farwells to Chris Young. That's not gonna be a problem. Edited August 15, 2005 by GBlum27 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnB Posted August 15, 2005 Share Posted August 15, 2005 QUOTE(Flash Tizzle @ Aug 14, 2005 -> 08:49 PM) Well, if we're getting Griffey you should say your farwells to Chris Young. I still don't understand where he'll play. Will Griffey be fine with a DH roll his extended stay in Chicago? we need griffey to have some sort of presence in the middle of this lineup. he'll play DH yes, but also maybe be able to give pods/rowand/dye a day off when needed as well. Both him and everett will get plenty of ABs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigSqwert Posted August 15, 2005 Share Posted August 15, 2005 (edited) QUOTE(SnB @ Aug 14, 2005 -> 08:51 PM) we need griffey to have some sort of presence in the middle of this lineup. he'll play DH yes, but also maybe be able to give pods/rowand/dye a day off when needed as well. Both him and everett will get plenty of ABs With Pods most likely going on the DL tomorrow he could play LF for a while or rotate with Hot Carl. Edited August 15, 2005 by BigSqwert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevHead0881 Posted August 15, 2005 Share Posted August 15, 2005 QUOTE(Flash Tizzle @ Aug 15, 2005 -> 01:49 AM) Well, if we're getting Griffey you should say your farwells to Chris Young. I still don't understand where he'll play. Will Griffey be fine with a DH roll his extended stay in Chicago? I'm think that if he was concerned about where he'd play, he wouldn't accept a trade here. Also, we wouldn't bring him here if we didn't have a plan on how'd we use him. My guess is that you can expect the bat to be in the lineup every day, while splitting time between CF and DH. If Scotty goes on the DL, you can definitely expect Junior to swap LF/CF duties with Aaron. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Showtime Posted August 15, 2005 Share Posted August 15, 2005 QUOTE(SnB @ Aug 14, 2005 -> 08:51 PM) we need griffey to have some sort of presence in the middle of this lineup. he'll play DH yes, but also maybe be able to give pods/rowand/dye a day off when needed as well. Both him and everett will get plenty of ABs A lot depends on Scott. I think they'd be better off letting him DH to save his legs and Griff could play LF, but no need to think that far ahead just yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnB Posted August 15, 2005 Share Posted August 15, 2005 QUOTE(Mr. Showtime @ Aug 14, 2005 -> 08:54 PM) A lot depends on Scott. I think they'd be better off letting him DH to save his legs and Griff could play LF, but no need to think that far ahead just yet. well whatever the case is, griffey HAS a spot on this team, none of this "where's he gonna play" hawk keeps gabbing about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Lopez Ghost (old) Posted August 15, 2005 Share Posted August 15, 2005 Comcast's earlier sports show at 6:00 said to be sure to watch for Bruce talking about Griffey in the 10:00 show tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted August 15, 2005 Share Posted August 15, 2005 Griffey Jr. would play CF, and Rowand would play LF. Griffey Jr. has played CF his entire career, while Rowand has a lot more experience playing LF. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Showtime Posted August 15, 2005 Share Posted August 15, 2005 QUOTE(Al Lopez's Ghost @ Aug 14, 2005 -> 09:00 PM) Comcast's earlier sports show at 6:00 said to be sure to watch for Bruce talking about Griffey in the 10:00 show tonight. I swear this better be some solid information. If Bruce comes on and says he cleared waivers and the Sox are still trying to get him, which I think everyone knows by now, I'm going to be upset. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daa84 Posted August 15, 2005 Share Posted August 15, 2005 QUOTE(Al Lopez's Ghost @ Aug 14, 2005 -> 08:00 PM) Comcast's earlier sports show at 6:00 said to be sure to watch for Bruce talking about Griffey in the 10:00 show tonight. bueno Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigSqwert Posted August 15, 2005 Share Posted August 15, 2005 QUOTE(fathom @ Aug 14, 2005 -> 09:01 PM) Griffey Jr. would play CF, and Rowand would play LF. Griffey Jr. has played CF his entire career, while Rowand has a lot more experience playing LF. He's older and fragile....might be a better idea to have Rowand stay in CF. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevHead0881 Posted August 15, 2005 Share Posted August 15, 2005 QUOTE(fathom @ Aug 15, 2005 -> 02:01 AM) Griffey Jr. would play CF, and Rowand would play LF. Griffey Jr. has played CF his entire career, while Rowand has a lot more experience playing LF. Pretty sure thats the way it'll go...at least till Scotty gets back. Once he does, I can see Junior being used mostly as a DH and being used in LF or CF when Scotty or Aaron need a day off. I sure hope Junior would be cool with the DH'ing, cause that would be my preference. His injury history and the fact that he's 35 still scare me, and I'd like to keep him healthy at all costs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Showtime Posted August 15, 2005 Share Posted August 15, 2005 We're awesome... or crazy. Over 650 views in less than 90 minutes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted August 15, 2005 Share Posted August 15, 2005 QUOTE(BigSqwert @ Aug 15, 2005 -> 02:04 AM) He's older and fragile....might be a better idea to have Rowand stay in CF. I agree with you....but that's not going to happen. I think KW and Ozzie would have an easier time telling Rowand to go to LF than they would a guy who's viewed as a HOF at the CF position. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daa84 Posted August 15, 2005 Share Posted August 15, 2005 QUOTE(BigSqwert @ Aug 14, 2005 -> 08:04 PM) He's older and fragile....might be a better idea to have Rowand stay in CF. Jr. should DH, with carl returning to his rotation that he had before with thomas, where he can play DH once a week, left, right, to spell dye, griffey, pods, and aaron once a week. it keep everyone fresh giving everyone at least a day off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted August 15, 2005 Share Posted August 15, 2005 Love or hate Kenny Williams, the one thing you can always say is that this dude tries everything to win today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sircaffey Posted August 15, 2005 Share Posted August 15, 2005 QUOTE(fathom @ Aug 14, 2005 -> 08:06 PM) I agree with you....but that's not going to happen. I think KW and Ozzie would have an easier time telling Rowand to go to LF than they would a guy who's viewed as a HOF at the CF position. I think KW would sit down and tell Griffey that he would DH 90% of the time with us. I would much rather see Everett in LF, Rowand in CF, and Griffey at DH while Scotty's on the DL for those 2 weeks. We don't need to push for anything, and Griffey's bat would be one of the most important things that this team would need come October. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted August 15, 2005 Share Posted August 15, 2005 QUOTE(sircaffey @ Aug 15, 2005 -> 02:09 AM) I think KW would sit down and tell Griffey that he would DH 90% of the time with us. I would much rather see Everett in LF, Rowand in CF, and Griffey at DH while Scotty's on the DL for those 2 weeks. We don't need to push for anything, and Griffey's bat would be one of the most important things that this team would need come October. Everett in the field over Griffey Jr.? Are you nuts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Showtime Posted August 15, 2005 Share Posted August 15, 2005 QUOTE(southsider2k5 @ Aug 14, 2005 -> 09:08 PM) Love or hate Kenny Williams, the one thing you can always say is that this dude tries everything to win today. This is about 80's toys not KW.. *don't hit me* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted August 15, 2005 Share Posted August 15, 2005 QUOTE(Mr. Showtime @ Aug 15, 2005 -> 02:10 AM) Cartoon TMNT? No clue, sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VAfan Posted August 15, 2005 Share Posted August 15, 2005 QUOTE(fathom @ Aug 15, 2005 -> 02:01 AM) Griffey Jr. would play CF, and Rowand would play LF. Griffey Jr. has played CF his entire career, while Rowand has a lot more experience playing LF. That would be a NO. Here's the zone rating of all major league CFs. Notice that Rowand is #2, and Griffey is dead last. Sure, Griffey could fill in for Pods while he's on the DL (if he goes), or spell Dye like Everett does, but he's a DH, plain and simple. Jeremy Reed, Sea .950 Aaron Rowand, CWS .930 Grady Sizemore, Cle .923 Vernon Wells, Tor .919 David DeJesus, KC .917 Nook Logan, Det .907 Corey Patterson, ChC .903 Brady Clark, Mil .896 Torii Hunter, Min .891 Andruw Jones, Atl .890 Jim Edmonds, StL .889 Brad Wilkerson, Was .888 Carlos Beltran, NYM .880 Juan Pierre, Fla .872 Johnny Damon, Bos .872 Preston Wilson, Was/Col .867 Willy Taveras, Hou .854 Mark Kotsay, Oak .850 Steve Finley, LAA .845 Ken Griffey Jr., Cin .821 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Showtime Posted August 15, 2005 Share Posted August 15, 2005 QUOTE(SnB @ Aug 14, 2005 -> 09:09 PM) guys, i created a thread in SLP, let's move the toy discussion over there for mucho fun. Good call, I'll move stuff... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted August 15, 2005 Share Posted August 15, 2005 QUOTE(fathom @ Aug 14, 2005 -> 09:11 PM) Everett in the field over Griffey Jr.? Are you nuts? Do you want to keep Griffey healthy? Almost every injury he has had is because of his defensive aggresiveness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sircaffey Posted August 15, 2005 Share Posted August 15, 2005 QUOTE(fathom @ Aug 14, 2005 -> 08:11 PM) Everett in the field over Griffey Jr.? Are you nuts? For those 2 weeks while Scotty is on the DL? FOR SURE. Defensively Griffey is far superior. However, that upgrade in LF does not justify the injury risk that there would be for those 2 weeks. Griffey would be brought here SOLELY because of his bat. To put that in jepardy would be a mistake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punch and Judy Garland Posted August 15, 2005 Share Posted August 15, 2005 Griffey shouldn't be used in left because the corner outfield is harder on the hammy's. I'd play him in center pretty often and DH him a bit too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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