tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2893512317902577458.post2227728181680072830..comments2024-01-06T02:22:33.000-05:00Comments on Camden Depot: No, Manny Machado Shouldn't Bat ThirdJon Shepherdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03521809778977098687noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2893512317902577458.post-25132261041536527002016-03-28T18:31:20.810-04:002016-03-28T18:31:20.810-04:00On that note, with the David Murphy and Matt Joyce...On that note, with the David Murphy and Matt Joyce rumors and Franklin Morales available, how would that change the roster? Morales would supplant Phillips.... But who goes out if Murphy or Joyce are brought in? Kim??? Is all that harumphing about releasing Kim for real?Rogernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2893512317902577458.post-66134594173643075372016-03-28T18:28:14.824-04:002016-03-28T18:28:14.824-04:00That was kinda the point. We've been hearing ...That was kinda the point. We've been hearing so much trash about Reimold - some of which was based upon that he was batting .190 in the Spring - that I just got sick of it. He's hot now and I think showing his true potential but, as everyone says, it's still just Spring and he has to perform in regular season too.Rogernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2893512317902577458.post-73524323830036080362016-03-28T17:23:28.761-04:002016-03-28T17:23:28.761-04:00I would think any opinion one had a week ago, they...I would think any opinion one had a week ago, they should probably hold the same opinion today. If said opinion was based on 40 spring training PAs, then their right to having opinions should be revoked.Jon Shepherdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03521809778977098687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2893512317902577458.post-62051044048359902382016-03-28T15:16:05.510-04:002016-03-28T15:16:05.510-04:00Hey, Anonymous. That doggoned Reimold dude now ba...Hey, Anonymous. That doggoned Reimold dude now batting .280 w/.345 OBP and 3 HR in last 4 (or is it 5) games. Starting to come around.Rogernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2893512317902577458.post-84339970796430569802016-03-28T06:49:31.221-04:002016-03-28T06:49:31.221-04:00Sure, that lineup would also be fine. Machado firs...Sure, that lineup would also be fine. Machado first and Davis second is intriguing. But it's more realistic that Alvarez would bat second than Davis. And yes, he doesn't have a great OBP. The Orioles don't really have a lot of those guys. But in terms of overall offensive skills, he's one of the team's best hitters against left-handed pitching. OBP is more important, but don't ignore the power.Matt Kremnitzerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15693430925266947705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2893512317902577458.post-32411628565928296992016-03-27T20:48:26.334-04:002016-03-27T20:48:26.334-04:00Seriously people? Alvarez 2nd. The guy with a care...Seriously people? Alvarez 2nd. The guy with a career .309 OB%? <br /><br />Machado should be batting 2nd with Davis 3rd and Jones 4th (another guy with low OB%). The team doesn't have a leadoff hitter. That is fine. Scoot everyone up a slot. Top 2 team OB% at the top. Pretty much everyone can hit 20+ HRs in a good year. <br /><br />3B Machado<br />1B Davis<br />CF Jones<br />DH Alvarez<br />RF Trumbo<br />C Wieters<br />2B Schoop<br />SS Hardy<br />LF (Whoever)Draven X 23https://www.blogger.com/profile/17472599496094717311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2893512317902577458.post-17799574570308147812016-03-25T12:04:12.757-04:002016-03-25T12:04:12.757-04:00OK, so why doesn't Buck ever bat Hardy ninth??...OK, so why doesn't Buck ever bat Hardy ninth??? I sorta get it when Caleb is playing but why bat him ahead of Kim and Schoop (betting sixth today)?Rogernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2893512317902577458.post-10352069932013069362016-03-23T21:32:56.379-04:002016-03-23T21:32:56.379-04:00DFA day is coming soon for the glass man!!! 0-3, b...DFA day is coming soon for the glass man!!! 0-3, batting a robust .150!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2893512317902577458.post-11696410969586092922016-03-22T17:34:01.247-04:002016-03-22T17:34:01.247-04:00I think Anonymous is Reimold's ex-girlfriend.I think Anonymous is Reimold's ex-girlfriend.Pipnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2893512317902577458.post-17163584425976331832016-03-22T12:25:12.616-04:002016-03-22T12:25:12.616-04:00Alvarez is Hall worthy compared to Reimold! He sti...Alvarez is Hall worthy compared to Reimold! He stinks, don't get the love!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2893512317902577458.post-49550265629272253952016-03-22T11:42:08.138-04:002016-03-22T11:42:08.138-04:00Alvarez has a career 118 wRC+ against right-hander...Alvarez has a career 118 wRC+ against right-handers. Jones clocks in at 112. So there isn't a huge difference there, but there is a small one. Jones gets the benefit of being the faster/better baserunner, so all told, it's pretty even. It wasn't a dig at Jones by any means. <br /><br />Yes, the lefty-righty mix is part of why I do that, since Showalter has shown that's what he prefers. Walk rate wasn't a factor in it for me.Matt Kremnitzerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15693430925266947705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2893512317902577458.post-63345871865471895102016-03-22T10:47:03.056-04:002016-03-22T10:47:03.056-04:00I like Carl's suggestion. And I'm pretty c...I like Carl's suggestion. And I'm pretty confident that Rickard will make the team since we have no OF who could possibly back up Adam Jones if he got hurt. He hurt his shoulder last year and now that he's older we can't expect him to be as durable as he was for several years.<br /><br />Matt: I'm curious why you would say Machado/Alvarez over Machado/Jones in an optimal lineup? Yes, Pedro draws more walks, but Adam most assuredly would garner more hits. He has a higher contact rate and runs faster than Alvarez, so it is reasonable to conclude that Adam's BABIP would be higher---it has been for years. I understand that a low walk rate usually portends problems, but people have been saying for years that Jones' low walk rate would depress his numbers sooner rather than later but it hasn't happened. They said that about Cano in his earlier years too. Some guys just have that combination of athleticism and pitch recognition that allows them to get away with habits that are otherwise undesirable. <br /><br />And I can't see how anybody would prefer to have Alvarez as a baserunner over Jones. Alvarez has never managed double digits in steals.<br /><br />There are also some concerns about Alvarez,i.e., his fly ball rate last year was the lowest since 2011. The only reason that he banged out as many HRs as he did last year was that his HR/FB rate was the highest of his career. Meanwhile, there has been little variation in Jones' HR/FB rate. Wouldn't you prefer him getting the extra ABs?<br /><br />So why Alvarez over Jones in the #2 slot? The lefty/righty mix that Showalter likes? Is Buck that rigid? <br /><br />I value your insights. Looking forward to an explanation.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2893512317902577458.post-61571318381162466472016-03-22T09:56:09.586-04:002016-03-22T09:56:09.586-04:00Great article. So assuming Rickard does see decent...Great article. So assuming Rickard does see decent playing time, would there be cause to bat him in the 9 spot, effectively making Machado a #2 hitter 3/4 times in a game with someone with speed/OBP in front of him?Carlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2893512317902577458.post-10685146860276717172016-03-22T09:15:14.654-04:002016-03-22T09:15:14.654-04:00With a shaky corner outfield defense using Kim in ...With a shaky corner outfield defense using Kim in LF and Trumbo in RF, it makes sense to keep Reimold around. Kim is an unproven commodity. If Nolan can stay healthy all year, he's still a good option. DH Trumbo and put Nolan in RF. Healsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2893512317902577458.post-37946459659553568222016-03-22T07:42:30.308-04:002016-03-22T07:42:30.308-04:00It's the same troll that has posted on several...It's the same troll that has posted on several threads - just one guy (gal?).Rogernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2893512317902577458.post-16863472336099448802016-03-22T04:00:20.414-04:002016-03-22T04:00:20.414-04:00Weird to see the Reimold hate. He's a fine res...Weird to see the Reimold hate. He's a fine reserve outfielder.Matt Kremnitzerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15693430925266947705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2893512317902577458.post-63122138360304280382016-03-21T20:56:39.497-04:002016-03-21T20:56:39.497-04:00No, no, no Nolan!!!No, no, no Nolan!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2893512317902577458.post-70108007809878558622016-03-21T20:54:49.565-04:002016-03-21T20:54:49.565-04:00Can't wait to hear Reimold is DFA, me myself a...Can't wait to hear Reimold is DFA, me myself and I are gonna drink a little bear, and dear old Grand Dad will be there, too!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2893512317902577458.post-1517200217228472992016-03-21T20:53:07.023-04:002016-03-21T20:53:07.023-04:00No, Reimold should not make this team, any more th...No, Reimold should not make this team, any more than Mark Hendrickson! should!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2893512317902577458.post-82750419020796059002016-03-21T20:47:53.161-04:002016-03-21T20:47:53.161-04:00I'll modify that statement. He had great spli...I'll modify that statement. He had great splits against lefties last year..... Overall, you're right, there's been no discernible difference. Anyway, when I thought about it, I put him at eigth..... :-)Rogernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2893512317902577458.post-11882114811475962462016-03-21T18:54:14.100-04:002016-03-21T18:54:14.100-04:00Reimold doesn't have great splits against left...Reimold doesn't have great splits against lefties.Matt Kremnitzerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15693430925266947705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2893512317902577458.post-53865964148954337362016-03-21T18:14:59.156-04:002016-03-21T18:14:59.156-04:00Thinking more on it, I kinda like it
Machado, Jon...Thinking more on it, I kinda like it<br /><br />Machado, Jones, Trumbo, Davis, Wieters, Schoop, Rickard, Reimold, Hardy<br /><br />That would work against lefties and the OF defense wouldn't be too bad either.Rogernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2893512317902577458.post-27990433150388281342016-03-21T18:08:24.587-04:002016-03-21T18:08:24.587-04:00I know you don't like it Matt, but Buck used R...I know you don't like it Matt, but Buck used Reimold at leadoff against LH last September and he has great splits against lefties. I'm not saying the data supports it but there is some logic.<br /><br />Let me do ask, though, how would you rate a "hot hand" as far as lineup goes? Buck put Paredes at #2 when he was hot. If one of the lesser options is hot then the lineup against lefties could have MAchado at leadoff with the hot hand at #2.<br /><br />Anybody think Schoop might work at #2 against lefties? Jones with Trumbo 3rd?Rogernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2893512317902577458.post-80713810026184146682016-03-21T15:51:28.917-04:002016-03-21T15:51:28.917-04:00I'd leave him at leadoff. Ideally, there would...I'd leave him at leadoff. Ideally, there would be a logical fit in front of him and he'd be able to bat second. I would have no problem at all with a top four of Machado-Alvarez-Jones-Davis against RHP.Matt Kremnitzerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15693430925266947705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2893512317902577458.post-73699405211675325302016-03-21T14:15:44.031-04:002016-03-21T14:15:44.031-04:00If Machado doesn't lead off, than who should?
...If Machado doesn't lead off, than who should?<br />Kim is hitting better, but he is still only hitting around 200, Reimold isn't hitting well at all, and you have put the kibosh on the idea of Rickard leading off.<br />That really leaves Machado as the only choice. If Davis is 4rth, Jones third, then what?Pipnoreply@blogger.com