flavum Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 Also on CSN (Cubs broadcast) https://twitter.com/ChiTribKane/status/581479156069715968 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shysocks Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 QUOTE (flavum @ Mar 27, 2015 -> 10:37 AM) Also on CSN (Cubs broadcast) https://twitter.com/ChiTribKane/status/581479156069715968 Cubs batting Jason Hammel 8th, slightly notable I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eminor3rd Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 Ok I'm tired of Spring Training now. Bring the season plz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YouCanPutItOnTheBoardYES! Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 QUOTE (Eminor3rd @ Mar 27, 2015 -> 10:53 AM) Ok I'm tired of Spring Training now. Bring the season plz. Same here. I love baseball as much as anything, but it's hard to take Spring Training too seriously. I want the games to actually mean something at this point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ptatc Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 QUOTE (shysocks @ Mar 27, 2015 -> 10:46 AM) Cubs batting Jason Hammel 8th, slightly notable I guess. Maddon said in an interview that if the pitcher is a decent hitter, he will do this alot. Something in the analytics shows it is more effective for scoring runs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Sacamano Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 QUOTE (ptatc @ Mar 27, 2015 -> 11:35 AM) Maddon said in an interview that if the pitcher is a decent hitter, he will do this alot. Something in the analytics shows it is more effective for scoring runs. I think he said to it depends on if they trust a pitcher stay longer in the game too. 5-7 possibly inning guy would hit 9th and someone able to possibly stay in the game longer 8th with someone in the 9 spot to get on base for top/middle of the order. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shysocks Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 QUOTE (ptatc @ Mar 27, 2015 -> 11:35 AM) Maddon said in an interview that if the pitcher is a decent hitter, he will do this alot. Something in the analytics shows it is more effective for scoring runs. Probably has to do with putting the pitcher closer to the meat of the order, meaning there are more likely to be guys on base and you can't walk the guy in front of him as comfortably. That and getting somebody who can hit in the 9-hole to be driven in by your top of the order. Hammel is not a decent hitter though, he's pretty much your typical pitcher at the plate. But it's just spring and it's definitely interesting. Pitchers in 2014: .122/.153/.153 Hammel career: .123/.144/.158 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elrockinMT Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 Thank God Beckham's in there ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eminor3rd Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 Hey there, DeMichelle is still in camp! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthSideSox72 Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 QUOTE (Eminor3rd @ Mar 27, 2015 -> 12:50 PM) Hey there, DeMichelle is still in camp! No. They pull a few guys from minor league camp for every game to get them a few AB's in a real game, but they are still in minor league camp. For example you may still see Hawkins play in an ST game. If you look at the stats, there are a dozen or more prospects and minor leaguers who have played in a game so far, that were never in big camp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 Samardzija continues to struggle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baron Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 Flowers looks like he's ready for another rough year at the plate. Hahn hopefully next year will replace him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 QUOTE (Baron @ Mar 27, 2015 -> 09:34 PM) Flowers looks like he's ready for another rough year at the plate. Hahn hopefully next year will replace him. I don't think he'll last past June if he's struggling and the team is in contention. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YouCanPutItOnTheBoardYES! Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 QUOTE (fathom @ Mar 27, 2015 -> 03:35 PM) I don't think he'll last past June if he's struggling and the team is in contention. Who would replace him then? Soto? I am not convinced he's as good as he once was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baron Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 QUOTE (fathom @ Mar 27, 2015 -> 03:35 PM) I don't think he'll last past June if he's struggling and the team is in contention. Well that's the thing...who do you replace him with? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 QUOTE (Baron @ Mar 27, 2015 -> 09:38 PM) Well that's the thing...who do you replace him with? Jason Castro when the Astros are terrible again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 QUOTE (Mike F. @ Mar 27, 2015 -> 03:36 PM) Who would replace him then? Soto? I am not convinced he's as good as he once was. If the team is in contention, they bring in their next ex-Catcher via trade of some sort. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baron Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 QUOTE (fathom @ Mar 27, 2015 -> 03:38 PM) Jason Castro when the Astros are terrible again Well that would certainly be at the top of the list. Hahn has wanted him for a while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ptatc Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 (edited) QUOTE (soxfan2014 @ Mar 27, 2015 -> 11:47 AM) I think he said to it depends on if they trust a pitcher stay longer in the game too. 5-7 possibly inning guy would hit 9th and someone able to possibly stay in the game longer 8th with someone in the 9 spot to get on base for top/middle of the order. Yeah, now that you mention it, that was discussed as well. Edited March 27, 2015 by ptatc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthSideSox72 Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 If Flowers is really bad, they'll trade for someone, or go with whomever of Soto, Smith, Brantly or Nieto seems most likely to be better. And it is impossible to know right now which it would be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Ginger Kid Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 Oooo...Hawks says Gordon's hitting the ball hard. I'm psyched! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Sacamano Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Mar 27, 2015 -> 03:45 PM) If Flowers is really bad, they'll trade for someone, or go with whomever of Soto, Smith, Brantly or Nieto seems most likely to be better. And it is impossible to know right now which it would be. I would say Soto is starting games by June, whoever we trade for in July. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Allen Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 In 2000 Schueler picked up Charles Johnson mid-season. He was awesome for the Sox. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buehrlesque Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 QUOTE (fathom @ Mar 27, 2015 -> 03:38 PM) Jason Castro when the Astros are terrible again Dioner Navarro would be an option as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soxfest Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 Cubs have hit a lot of HR's against the Sox this spring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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