MLB Daily Thread: 4.13.15 Clays big dump, Those 6-0 Tigers & Royals & Hu's new shoes

[obxyankeefan]

If Bradley can figure out the strike zone and even be a merely below average hitter, his defense would make him a very useful 4th OF.

A 4th OFer is not what the "experts" were saying he was going to be, and that is the point. The "experts" are wrong more then they are right. Nick Johnson and Andy Phillips were supposed to be great, and how did that turn out for the Yankees?

 

[Rock Strongo]

Jackie Bradley would start on numerous MLB times right now. He shouldn't be dumped in the same class as Anderson. And I'd note that Middlebrooks is, in fact, starting on the Padres. Neither have lived up to expectations, but I wouldn't imply that they are busts.

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and lars...gulp...stillll plays!

 

[Rock Strongo]

A 4th OFer is not what the "experts" were saying he was going to be, and that is the point. The "experts" are wrong more then they are right. Nick Johnson and Andy Phillips were supposed to be great, and how did that turn out for the Yankees?

4th OFer?

bradley would start on many, many a team in CF.

 

[obxyankeefan]

4th OFer?

bradley would start on many, many a team in CF.

 

[bksballer89]

Red Sox fans are dumb

 

[obxyankeefan]

Red Sox fans are dumb

Let's not be prejudiced, they do have Navamind.

 

[cerealboi]

Yankee fans scoffing at starting a 25 year old elite defender in CF who has batted about .200 over the course of one season. Same fans hail a 25 year old career .240 hitter who plays marginal defense at short as the next franchise savior.

 

[obxyankeefan]

Yankee fans scoffing at starting a 25 year old elite defender in CF who has batted about .200 over the course of one season. Same fans hail a 25 year old career .240 hitter who plays marginal defense at short as the next franchise savior.

Where did anybody say Didi was going to be the Yankees saviour?

And name me a player that went on to be a superstar after batting under .200 for his first 160 games?

 

[Rock Strongo]

i guarantee you if the sox outright released JBJ, he'd be on a MLB starting roster in days.

 

[obxyankeefan]

i guarantee you if the sox outright released JBJ, he'd be on a MLB starting roster in days.

So you're in agreement that JBJ will not be putting up the same numbers as Ellsbury.

 

[Rock Strongo]

So you're in agreement that JBJ will not be putting up the same numbers as Ellsbury.

huh?

 

[obxyankeefan]

huh?

That is what we kept hearing last year, that the Sox could afford to lose Ellsbury because JBJ was just as good but cheaper.

Now this year it is JBJ could start for other MLB teams.

Just another player that is nowhere near what the "experts" project him to be, which was my original point.

 

[Rock Strongo]

That is what we kept hearing last year, that the Sox could afford to lose Ellsbury because JBJ was just as good but cheaper.

Now this year it is JBJ could start for other MLB teams.

Just another player that is nowhere near what the "experts" project him to be, which was my original point.

it is?

 

[Inquisitor95]

And the Tigers are no longer undefeated.

 

[cerealboi]

Looks like the Nats could use a Jackie Bradley Jr. right about now.

 

[obxyankeefan]

How bad has the Nationals fielding been this year? A 2.32 team Era before today and they are only 2-4

 

[cerealboi]

How bad has the Nationals fielding been this year? A 2.32 team Era before today and they are only 2-4

Ian Desmond has 4 or 5 errors already. He's a mess.

 

[obxyankeefan]

Ian Desmond has 4 or 5 errors already. He's a mess.

Should have had one on Betts last hit.

 

[obxyankeefan]

One good thing about this Sox team, if you give them extra outs you are in trouble.

 

[gobigred]

How bad has the Nationals fielding been this year? A 2.32 team Era before today and they are only 2-4

Lol. I love seeing the gNats suck it up especially how ESPN and all the media people were swinging from their nuts before season starts