tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2893512317902577458.post3301448454761339086..comments2024-01-06T02:22:33.000-05:00Comments on Camden Depot: On Jim Johnson and Jemile WeeksJon Shepherdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03521809778977098687noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2893512317902577458.post-82088942651901778462013-12-06T19:35:29.894-05:002013-12-06T19:35:29.894-05:00Good article and nice site. Bookmarked.Good article and nice site. Bookmarked.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2893512317902577458.post-7677341819527988032013-12-05T19:17:17.766-05:002013-12-05T19:17:17.766-05:00Interesting. It's certainly possible for Weeks...Interesting. It's certainly possible for Weeks to become serviceable, though I'm not sure I'd bet on it.Matt Kremnitzerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15693430925266947705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2893512317902577458.post-39999437373121997512013-12-05T17:10:58.188-05:002013-12-05T17:10:58.188-05:00I was fairly satisfied with this trade, largely be...I was fairly satisfied with this trade, largely because I agree that $10 million is way to much money for Jim Johnson. But I also think Weeks has some upside that might bypass statistical analysis. <br /><br />From what I understand, the A's tried to significantly alter Weeks' approach at the plate to get him to walk more, which he did in 2012, but obviously it backfired because his average dropped 80 points. After he made some enemies within the organization who felt that he was uncoachable and wasn't putting in enough effort. He seems like a guy that could really use a change of scenery and a fresh opportunity to resurrect his career- obviously the talent is there but he hasn't been able to harness it the past couple years. Obviously there isn't Chris Davis upside here but I wouldn't be shocked to see him turn into a serviceable second baseman. <br /><br />The Orioles seem to have developed great organizational infield coaches and seem to encourage guys to be aggressive at the plate, which could be a match for Weeks' skills.Liamnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2893512317902577458.post-50105108463718363842013-12-04T09:44:32.025-05:002013-12-04T09:44:32.025-05:00Nice. I am glad you may have read my work at Baseb...Nice. I am glad you may have read my work at Baseball Prospectus. Stuart has written there too.<br /><br />You might want to try to reread this discussion and think about what I am writing. My process is very consistent and I ask that from my writers as well.Jon Shepherdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03521809778977098687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2893512317902577458.post-57073977072492197392013-12-04T09:41:15.239-05:002013-12-04T09:41:15.239-05:00I tend to prefer Baseball Prospectus and similar s...I tend to prefer Baseball Prospectus and similar sites, where they define their terms consistently and don't adjust the player pools and sample sizes to support a predetermined conclusion.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09600335128169193822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2893512317902577458.post-77006542783641129312013-12-04T09:40:30.516-05:002013-12-04T09:40:30.516-05:00McFarland and Flaherty were both rule 5 picks. I&#...McFarland and Flaherty were both rule 5 picks. I'm not sure why anyone would have a problem with picking up players that way.<br /><br />Why do people keep comparing Jemile Weeks to Chris Davis? I've seen that at least a few times. Perhaps try reading the article above, in which both players are mentioned.<br /><br />Again, no one here really has that big of a problem with the trade. And it's not completed yet, so who knows for sure. But I don't think any A's fan is really concerned about losing Weeks.Matt Kremnitzerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15693430925266947705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2893512317902577458.post-28246503732986670582013-12-04T09:17:29.755-05:002013-12-04T09:17:29.755-05:00You need to read the site more often. You need to read the site more often. Jon Shepherdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03521809778977098687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2893512317902577458.post-56518433970883138232013-12-04T09:06:17.019-05:002013-12-04T09:06:17.019-05:00If Weeks succeeds here, I have no doubt that you&#...If Weeks succeeds here, I have no doubt that you'll dismiss it as "he was a former first-round pick and always had plus speed -- if only he could increase his contact rate."Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09600335128169193822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2893512317902577458.post-41571897765301975902013-12-04T08:56:24.460-05:002013-12-04T08:56:24.460-05:00We mentioned differences with Davis in the article...We mentioned differences with Davis in the article.Jon Shepherdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03521809778977098687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2893512317902577458.post-50874910448863969962013-12-04T08:53:59.192-05:002013-12-04T08:53:59.192-05:00It is a rule 5 issue. Performance based clauses mu...It is a rule 5 issue. Performance based clauses must be resolved within 6 months of deal.Jon Shepherdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03521809778977098687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2893512317902577458.post-40509174555808288132013-12-04T08:37:13.138-05:002013-12-04T08:37:13.138-05:00I don't have information to support this, but ...I don't have information to support this, but based on the history of similar deals I am inclined to think that the PTBNL is either a Rule 5-eligible player who both teams hope go unpicked or a player who will be determined based on Johnson's performance.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18347209822215185644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2893512317902577458.post-76535608620062810372013-12-04T08:36:23.774-05:002013-12-04T08:36:23.774-05:00Acquiring 4A players in deals is a bad idea. Much ...Acquiring 4A players in deals is a bad idea. Much better to get lower-level prospects instead.<br /><br />Sincerely,<br /><br />Chris Davis and Tommy Hunter.<br /><br />Also, if your argument is that playing low-budget jeopardy hasn't worked, you should probably at least also include T.J. McFarland and Ryan Flaherty as useful guys acquired for free.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09600335128169193822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2893512317902577458.post-22677306500703659472013-12-04T07:41:37.782-05:002013-12-04T07:41:37.782-05:00Johnson had a rough May. He was pretty solid the ...Johnson had a rough May. He was pretty solid the rest of the year.<br /><br />http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/gl.cgi?id=johnsji04&t=p&year=2013<br /><br />He is a very good reliever.Jon Shepherdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03521809778977098687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2893512317902577458.post-51863565134402238802013-12-04T07:38:30.735-05:002013-12-04T07:38:30.735-05:00I have to assume that there was no interest in acq...I have to assume that there was no interest in acquiring JJ. <br /><br />The Yankees have Rivera retiring and could certainly afford 10 Million per Year. <br /><br />As we all observed, JJ had a meltdown in the later part of 2013 and became a liability. <br /><br />Apparently, other teams saw this as well and shied away despite his 50 saves. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10639510251774284041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2893512317902577458.post-58617024779773122732013-12-04T06:15:58.104-05:002013-12-04T06:15:58.104-05:00I left out Miguel Gonzalez, who should also be lis...I left out Miguel Gonzalez, who should also be listed along with McLouth and Valencia.Matt Kremnitzerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15693430925266947705noreply@blogger.com