He put up some good power numbers but he couldn't even hit for average in AAA. Why people thought he would bat above .250 in the majors I do not understand.

I think alot of that was the way the ball jumped off his bat.When he did make a connection with the ball(though it wasnt very often)the ball looked diffrent coming off his bat.He looked dangerous,ala Ryan Sweeney.

I think alot of that was the way the ball jumped off his bat.When he did make a connection with the ball(though it wasnt very often)the ball looked diffrent coming off his bat.He looked dangerous,ala Ryan Sweeney.

 

I wouldnt compare him to Sweeney as much as I would compare him to someone like Rob Deer. Someone who could absolutely annihilate the ball when he hit it, he just could never hit it. Ryan may not hit well, but he isnt going to be striking out nearly as much as Joe

I wouldnt compare him to Sweeney as much as I would compare him to someone like Rob Deer. Someone who could absolutely annihilate the ball when he hit it, he just could never hit it. Ryan may not hit well, but he isnt going to be striking out nearly as much as Joe

I agree.I didnt mean to compare him to Sweeney as the same type of hitter but the ball seems to jump off both of their bats in a special way.

He was another Dave Nicholson.

I think Jeff Liefer might have a shot to make the team IF Konerko happens to be traded. He'd be the backup 1B/corner OF. I'm not saying he's the ticket to the World Series, but if he performs well and an opportunity arises he could stick with the club.

I think Jeff Liefer might have a shot to make the team IF Konerko happens to be traded. He'd be the backup 1B/corner OF. I'm not saying he's the ticket to the World Series, but if he performs well and an opportunity arises he could stick with the club.

You can never say never, but those stats aren't very inspiring. He hit .252 in Japan for God's sake. I doubt he's even good enough to be labeled a AAAA player. I'm sure if Paulie's traded we can come up with a much better alternative in ST without giving up anything of value whatsoever. There are always halfway decent backups cut.

Eldred has some pop in his bat, do i have the right person in mind??

Eldred has some pop in his bat, do i have the right person in mind??

 

14HRs is 236 career ABs.

 

Brad Eldred

I like the Eldred pick up. He has some talent and even had a decent start in the Majors. Maybe they can fix something if they get lucky.