TimTebow15 Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 Is our offense still too power oriented????? Griffey is still a good hitter, but he is aging and hits for a low average and is a below-average CF. Also, he no longer runs well and could clog the basepaths. While possible, it's hard to have a deep playoff run with just a lineup of power hitters (only once in 40 years). Even AJ and Alexei (especially Alexei) are free-swingers. Cabrera is not a true leadoff hitter. He is more suited for the 2 hole. I get concerned watching them try to hit good pitching, b/c they all swing for the fence. And you'll see nothing but good pitching in the playoffs (assuming they get there) and it's hard to hit 3 or 4 HR's off Joe Saunders or Josh Beckett no matter who's hitting, good pitching shuts down good hitting. I hope they trade for either a good contact hitter or a speed player, they badly need it. Junior may be a HOFer, but he is past his prime and will not cover the gaps the way he used to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WCSox Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 Griffey isn't the perfect match but his .355 OBP is pretty respectable, not to mention a major upgrade over Paulie's .312 OBP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sircaffey Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 Considering Griff should sit vs the vast majority of LHP, you're looking at adding a ~.380 OBP vs RHP. If Pauly were to turn it around even just a little, you are also looking at having a quality bat off the bench vs LHP and RHP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 meh, when you play in the cell why would you build the twins Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo's Drinker Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 QUOTE (bmags @ Jul 31, 2008 -> 11:44 AM) meh, when you play in the cell why would you build the twins 1/2 the games are on the road?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 QUOTE (Jimbo's Drinker @ Jul 31, 2008 -> 06:53 PM) 1/2 the games are on the road?? 1/2 are on the road, not a single other stadium. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witesoxfan Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 QUOTE (Jimbo's Drinker @ Jul 31, 2008 -> 11:53 AM) 1/2 the games are on the road?? You build your team around the park you play in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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