BearSox Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 Is Josh Fields a bust? Outside of the early going, Josh Fields has been pitiful. His average is down, he's hitting for almost no power, not coming through in any situations, and is striking out at a record setting pace. Also, he is late on everything and struggles catching up to 90 mph fastballs. Also, it seems to me he has no clue what he's doing at the plate. Personally, I've seen enough of Fields and I am willing to put the bust label on him. Maybe with a better hitting coach he can become a decent hitter. If Fields and/or Walker would smart, Fields would take this approach at the plate: Back off the plate some and use a more straight away stance. Also, loosen up a bit, he seems very tense. His swing is slow, so he either needs to choke up an inch or use a lighter bat. At bat, he needs to step into the pitch and drive the ball to center field. If he does that, I think he could be much improved. However, it's easier said than done, and either Fields doesn't get it, Greg doesn't get it, or both. Thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobDylan Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 He's a bust. Nothing will change my mind. Not even 120 RBI's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lostfan Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 Give him another couple hundred PA's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Ginger Kid Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 doesn't sizemore have more K's than josh? Bust? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 Clearly, there's some work that needs done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearSox Posted May 14, 2009 Author Share Posted May 14, 2009 QUOTE (The Ginger Kid @ May 13, 2009 -> 09:17 PM) doesn't sizemore have more K's than josh? Bust? Fail on two accounts: 1. Sizemore is proven to be 10x the player Josh will ever be. 2. I never said K's were the reason he's a bust. K's factor in, but in today's game, you gotta look past K's a lot of times. Also, they are both at 39. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rangercal Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 QUOTE (BobDylan @ May 13, 2009 -> 10:05 PM) He's a bust. Nothing will change my mind. Not even 120 RBI's. That would change my mind, but what do I know? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyozzie02 Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 Im gonna say no on the bust factor as of now. I chalk it up to him being the number two hitter for most of the season so far. Once they let him get back to the 7-8-9 area and he doesn't preform so well, then the bust tag will go out on him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobDylan Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 QUOTE (rangercal @ May 13, 2009 -> 08:28 PM) That would change my mind, but what do I know? My sense of humor is often dry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyyle23 Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 QUOTE (BearSox @ May 13, 2009 -> 09:26 PM) Fail on two accounts: 1. Sizemore is proven to be 10x the player Josh will ever be. 2. I never said K's were the reason he's a bust. K's factor in, but in today's game, you gotta look past K's a lot of times. Also, they are both at 39. why did you use it as part of your title then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxAce Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 Ah, this is the old BearSox I know and love. I was getting worried for a sec. ...... <_> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyozzie02 Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 lets just hope that if he is a bust that DV gets good real quick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenksycat Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 QUOTE (kyyle23 @ May 13, 2009 -> 09:56 PM) why did you use it as part of your title then? You're supposed to ignore K's if it contradicts the stupid argument, obviously He also hit 25 HR's as a rookie in 100 games? Or does this argument only work if you're bashing him? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 QUOTE (Jenksy Cat @ May 13, 2009 -> 08:16 PM) He also hit 25 HR's as a rookie in 100 games? Or does this argument only work if you're bashing him? There's the rub. Josh Fields clearly has talent. Worked his way up solidly through the minors, earned the right to be here, has had success here in the past. He's struggling now. He hopefully is smart enough to ask for help and learn. His issues are mechanical; they can be fixed. If they are fixed, then we've got a better player here than I thought we'd get, since I was genuinely scared that his defense was going to be a lot worse than it's been so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxFan562004 Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 It's too bad that he doesn't have a person in uniform who the org or this board would hold responsible to help him deal with his long swing, which as far as I can see, is starting at a weird drop of his hands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalapse Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 3 for 23 w/ 11 K, 1 BB and 1 RBI since he changed his f***ing number. He's seen his OPS drop .086 points since that day. That's right, I'm blaming Podsednik! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxAce Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 3 for 23 w/ 11 K, 1 BB and 1 RBI since he changed his f***ing number. He's seen his OPS drop .086 points since that day. That's right, I'm blaming Podsednik! I'm a superstitious person myself even when I was playing ball. Josh really has to change it either back to #27, or go back to 22 when Pods is gone (BA and Wise come back) Preferably, like I said all season, please Josh... go back to #27 when you were putting up a .750+ ops Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobDylan Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 QUOTE (Kalapse @ May 13, 2009 -> 09:25 PM) 3 for 23 w/ 11 K, 1 BB and 1 RBI since he changed his f***ing number. He's seen his OPS drop .086 points since that day. That's right, I'm blaming Podsednik! Not to mention he is wearing #7.............................................................................. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalapse Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 QUOTE (SoxAce @ May 13, 2009 -> 10:28 PM) I'm a superstitious person myself even when I was playing ball. Josh really has to change it either back to #27, or go back to 22 when Pods is gone (BA and Wise come back) Preferably, like I said all season, please Josh... go back to #27 when you were putting up a .750+ ops When he wore #27 he played like we'd expect Josh Fields to play. When he wore #22 he played a lot like Scott Podsednik. He now wears #7 and he's producing like Jerry f***ing Owens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThunderBolt Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 He's also changed from the Quentin-like stance he was using to start the season. Just saying... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lostfan Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 QUOTE (Kalapse @ May 13, 2009 -> 11:31 PM) When he wore #27 he played like we'd expect Josh Fields to play. When he wore #22 he played a lot like Scott Podsednik. He now wears #7 and he's producing like Jerry f***ing Owens. I was just about to make a similar post but went to put clothes in my laundry... f***. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dasox24 Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 So in conclusion... f*** you, Pods! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxFan1 Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 He's played what, 150 MLB games? Please. Fire Walker, hire BearSox. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg775 Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 Im gonna say no on the bust factor as of now. I chalk it up to him being the number two hitter for most of the season so far. Once they let him get back to the 7-8-9 area and he doesn't preform so well, then the bust tag will go out on him He definitely is the King of Ohfers lately. This is a serious question about the No. 2 hole. After the first at bat, does it really matter where you bat in the order? Is there some mathematical formula that says you will be the 2 hitter in every plate appearance? Of you sabermetricians out there ... does it really matter where you bat in the order after your first at bat if you are a 2 hitter? Where is Josh's power? I thought he was going to be a home run, RBI guy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearSox Posted May 14, 2009 Author Share Posted May 14, 2009 QUOTE (kyyle23 @ May 13, 2009 -> 09:56 PM) why did you use it as part of your title then? Um, cause that's the fun fact of the day. I saw that and was amazed. It just shows how badly he has been playing the past month. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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