Spring Training 2013 Edition

[tzill]

I like Pill's bat, but I'm having trouble envisioning him as an OF. I see DH in his future. Perhaps we should trade him for a more appropriate prospect?

For the guys here going to ST, please let us know what you see in this regard.

Thanks.

I think Pill is serviceable in LF and can play a little 3b as well. I'll report from Scottsdale when I get down there.

 

[sfsportsfan]

anyone see who the two highest paid Muts outfielders are?

 

[tzill]

RP RamRam
IF Theriot
OF Kieschnick

You think they'll get Riot back? That would be great.

 

[tzill]

Riot is a possibility, but I think that between Abreu and Tanaka (and Noonan, to a lesser extent), the org can save money and get similar production. I also doubt Riot will come back only to have to compete for a bench role.

I just do not think it is a good fit, unfortunately.

I think the OF spot is between Paggs, Kiesh and Gillespie (Cole, not Gonor)

That's a good take. Somebody will give Riot a shot at an everyday gig.

 

[ColinCoby]

anyone see who the two highest paid Muts outfielders are?

Nobody on the active roster making over $500,000... (I was curious...Why you ask?)

 

[ColinCoby]

That's a good take. Somebody will give Riot a shot at an everyday gig.

Hopefully Freddy gets a shot as well.

Freddy Sanchez not ready to retire yet | CSN Bay Area

 

[sfsportsfan]

Nobody on the active roster making over $500,000... (I was curious...Why you ask?)

Jason Bay and...*drum roll*


Bobby Bonilla

 

[gp956]

Riot is a possibility, but I think that between Abreu and Tanaka (and Noonan, to a lesser extent), the org can save money and get similar production. I also doubt Riot will come back only to have to compete for a bench role.

I just do not think it is a good fit, unfortunately.

I think the OF spot is between Paggs, Kiesh and Gillespie (Cole, not Gonor)

Theriot is a perfect fit for this team. If he doesn't find a regular gig somewhere else, I hope he comes back into the fold. And what leads you to believe that Abreu and Tanaka can produce similarly to Theriot?

 

[gp956]

You think they'll get Riot back? That would be great.

No team has offered him a starting job yet, so why not come back to the Giants? He'll get plenty of playing time, I think.

 

[tzill]

anyone see who the two highest paid Muts outfielders are?

Dan Murphy and Lucas Duda??

 

[tzill]

Jason Bay and...*drum roll*


Bobby Bonilla

Ahhh...forgot about Bay. I don't think they're still paying Bobby Bo though

 

[tzill]

And I used them perfectly. I got the answer, didnt I?



(Thanks Marco)

You Bastage....you will pay for that....

 

[sfsportsfan]

Ahhh...forgot about Bay. I don't think they're still paying Bobby Bo though

Bobby Bonilla Will Earn More Than Any Mets Outfielder in 2013 | The Big Lead

 

[Heathbar012]

No team has offered him a starting job yet, so why not come back to the Giants? He'll get plenty of playing time, I think.

This. When all else fails, go back to one of the teams that got you a ring and has a 37-year-old in front of you on the depth chart. Although, being honest, he might also be behind Arias. In which case, hello, St. Louis!

 

[tzill]

Bobby Bonilla Will Earn More Than Any Mets Outfielder in 2013 | The Big Lead

Ahhh...the deferred payments, gotcha. I should point out that Dan Murphy makes 2.93M this year, which is more than BBs payment.

Nonetheless, good catch.

 

[tzill]

Rags is a 3.0 WAR pitching coach.

Proof! With numbers and stuff!

Dave Righetti: Lord Of The HR/FB Rate | FanGraphs Baseball

 

[sfsportsfan]

Ahhh...the deferred payments, gotcha. I should point out that Dan Murphy makes 2.93M this year, which is more than BBs payment.

Nonetheless, good catch.

isnt he a 2nd baseman though?

 

[gp956]

Rags is a 3.0 WAR pitching coach.

Proof! With numbers and stuff!

Dave Righetti: Lord Of The HR/FB Rate | FanGraphs Baseball

Replace rags with "cool ocean air" and you get the same result! How did you find this two year old article?

 

[MarcoPolo]

anyone see who the two highest paid Muts outfielders are?

The Answer Is Jason Bay and Bobby Bonilla | Mets Merized Online

 

[MarcoPolo]

Ram
Tanaka
Pags

If neither of Tanaka or Abreu blow the socks off the competition, I think the nod goes to Abreu (simply because he's already on the 40-man roster). Tanaka would have to really beat Abreu out to get the spot (IMO). And a 32-year-old backup for a 37-year-old starting 2B ?