August 2, 200916 yr I prefer Nix out there. He actually takes a ball (gasp! sometimes more than one per at bat, gasp!), he doesn't swing the for fences every time (gasp!) and with Getz and Pods we have a team that can run, run, run. We lose Alexei's crazy strong arm at SS, but I don't think Nix makes the X number of errors Alexei is going to make, so to me, that's a wash. What say you?
August 2, 200916 yr QUOTE (Jenksismyb**** @ Aug 1, 2009 -> 08:15 PM) I prefer Nix out there. He actually takes a ball (gasp! sometimes more than one per at bat, gasp!), he doesn't swing the for fences every time (gasp!) and with Getz and Pods we have a team that can run, run, run. We lose Alexei's crazy strong arm at SS, but I don't think Nix makes the X number of errors Alexei is going to make, so to me, that's a wash. What say you? Crazy.
August 2, 200916 yr QUOTE (Jenksismyb**** @ Aug 1, 2009 -> 08:15 PM) I prefer Nix out there. He actually takes a ball (gasp! sometimes more than one per at bat, gasp!), he doesn't swing the for fences every time (gasp!) and with Getz and Pods we have a team that can run, run, run. We lose Alexei's crazy strong arm at SS, but I don't think Nix makes the X number of errors Alexei is going to make, so to me, that's a wash. What say you? yea, its not happening lol
August 2, 200916 yr Not gonna lie, I likes me some Nix too. But, I don't think he'll even get close to more PT unless Alexei stinks up the joint when he comes back.
August 2, 200916 yr Today's 4 walks for Nix were an abberation, don't consider it something that will happen regularly. And he really does try to swing for the fences every time from what I've seen of him this season. He definitely tries to pull everything, regardless of where it's thrown.
August 2, 200916 yr Yeah, Alexei is the better choice at SS, but Nix has looked good. He's a very good utility IF guy, and he's stepping when we need him.
August 2, 200916 yr I also feel that while Alexei certainly has his share of brainfarts, Nix is making him look 10X better out there on defense. 2B seems to be much more of Nix's forte' than SS. He has made some pretty simple play errors and a couple of really hideous throws.
August 2, 200916 yr QUOTE (Jenksismyb**** @ Aug 1, 2009 -> 07:15 PM) I prefer Nix out there. He actually takes a ball (gasp! sometimes more than one per at bat, gasp!), he doesn't swing the for fences every time (gasp!) and with Getz and Pods we have a team that can run, run, run. We lose Alexei's crazy strong arm at SS, but I don't think Nix makes the X number of errors Alexei is going to make, so to me, that's a wash. What say you? Ramirez takes walks, he is not Uribe. Ramirez is 4th on the team in walks. Swinging for the fences? Nix hits a HR every 18 ABs and Ramirez hits one every 33 ABs. Are you sure you don't have your logic reversed? Nix is a very solid Utility player, but I would rather have Ramirez in the lineup. With Quentin getting back into shape and Getz heating up, the lineup is looking really solid from top to bottom.
August 2, 200916 yr Ramirez is a free swinger but he's getting better at taking pitches that he normally fouls off. He's got all the talent in the world, he needs to realize it.
August 2, 200916 yr Nix may not be better than Ramirez but I'm certainly happy to keep him around as a bench option.
August 2, 200916 yr Author QUOTE (RME JICO @ Aug 1, 2009 -> 08:35 PM) Ramirez takes walks, he is not Uribe. Ramirez is 4th on the team in walks. Swinging for the fences? Nix hits a HR every 18 ABs and Ramirez hits one every 33 ABs. Are you sure you don't have your logic reversed? Nix is a very solid Utility player, but I would rather have Ramirez in the lineup. With Quentin getting back into shape and Getz heating up, the lineup is looking really solid from top to bottom. I guess it's just the eye test. To me Nix' approach is better. I don't see him swinging at balls in the dirt. I'm not saying he's the next Pete Rose, but to me he's making things happen, more so than Alexei, who I always pray doesn't kill a promising inning.
August 2, 200916 yr QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Aug 1, 2009 -> 08:28 PM) Didn't Nix also have a couple errors today? And one the other day too.
August 2, 200916 yr Nix got away with a couple of calls on his walks today. I've never seen him this patient before TBH with you. His OPS is a nice .771, almost 25 points better than Alexei's. Jayson Nix that sees regular pitching could be pretty good, as he seems really rusty when he's platooning.
August 2, 200916 yr QUOTE (chw42 @ Aug 1, 2009 -> 09:16 PM) Nix got away with a couple of calls on his walks today. I've never seen him this patient before TBH with you. His OPS is a nice .771, almost 25 points better than Alexei's. Jayson Nix that sees regular pitching could be pretty good, as he seems really rusty when he's platooning. Nix's numbers are as good as they are because Ozzie is using him perfectly in match ups. He would get exploited big time if he played everyday.
August 2, 200916 yr QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Aug 1, 2009 -> 09:34 PM) Nix's numbers are as good as they are because Ozzie is using him perfectly in match ups. He would get exploited big time if he played everyday. Yeah, he usually sucks against RHP. But he did see a pretty good right hander out there today and went 1-1 with 2 walks against Burnett.
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