tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post5581213729687401968..comments2023-12-15T07:22:02.492-05:00Comments on The Tao of Stieb: Filling out our lineup cardTao of Stiebhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12459135109404905466noreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-18661952490692673392012-10-24T13:37:24.841-04:002012-10-24T13:37:24.841-04:00Touche, Tao. I'm merely pointing out that Bau...Touche, Tao. I'm merely pointing out that Bautista's splits haven't always been as extreme as last year's. Who says Cito will take him out vs. RH's? Especially if he's "comfortable" hitting there... Now that you mention it, he had the same OBP vs RH last year as 07 (0.331)...even with an AVG dangerously close to the Mendoza line.Dustinhttp://nickuheredial.soup.io/post/281935519/Easy-Ways-To-Improve-Your-Homes-Interiornoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-23612304398026626652010-02-25T10:07:56.140-05:002010-02-25T10:07:56.140-05:00Touche, Tao. I'm merely pointing out that Bau...Touche, Tao. I'm merely pointing out that Bautista's splits haven't always been as extreme as last year's. Who says Cito will take him out vs. RH's? Especially if he's "comfortable" hitting there...<br /><br />Now that you mention it, he had the same OBP vs RH last year as 07 (0.331)...even with an AVG dangerously close to the Mendoza line.Capnnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-53180753832337169912010-02-25T10:06:40.252-05:002010-02-25T10:06:40.252-05:00^^All I ask is that they give McCoy and Ruiz a cha...^^All I ask is that they give McCoy and Ruiz a chance....and I still don't buy this not part of the future crap....I've heard GM's have this thing they can do where they talk players into putting their names on papers, then theses players are with the team for a specified amount of time. That crazy thing may just work if, on the odd chance, a player like McCoy actually turns out to be good. (Ruiz is actually a different story as it doesn't look like there will be a long term spot....but fuck it, play him, trade him)Weezynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-6267924448864684462010-02-25T10:04:04.238-05:002010-02-25T10:04:04.238-05:00Cito gets killed over Tallet because he'd bloc...Cito gets killed over Tallet because he'd block any number of promising arms. Ruiz as the DH doesn't block anyone, really. The only downside is keeping Lind in the field. They aren't the same situations. <br /><br />Oh, and clogs the bases! Amazing. Breaking up double plays <<<<<<<<<< getting on baseDrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07271534213351978408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-28890176744233578292010-02-25T09:59:05.257-05:002010-02-25T09:59:05.257-05:00Hey Tao
Cito's gonna fill out your momma caus...Hey Tao<br /><br />Cito's gonna fill out your momma cause your dad can't get it up anymore.Fuck Facenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-53459224816474379102010-02-24T22:17:12.468-05:002010-02-24T22:17:12.468-05:00Yeah, McCoy would probaby be the best bet, but eve...Yeah, McCoy would probaby be the best bet, but even then, I wouldn't anticipate him putting up a huge year.<br /><br />I'd like to be wrong, though. I like surprises.Tao of Stiebhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12459135109404905466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-17517065755040175852010-02-24T18:16:30.299-05:002010-02-24T18:16:30.299-05:00Capn and Tao: Mike McCoy.Capn and Tao: Mike McCoy.andy mcnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-23921915357093536022010-02-24T18:12:03.046-05:002010-02-24T18:12:03.046-05:00No, Tallet overall wasn't pretty. But he was ...No, Tallet overall wasn't pretty. But he was expecting to be a reliever and hit a career high for innings pitched in a season at the end of May, (and actually the month of may overall was pretty decent)<br /><br />Skill level wasn't my point. Cito gets ripped to shreds for saying he's letting Tallet compete for a rotation spot because its not in the best interest of the future, but he could be the best option for 2010. Yet people are calling for Ruiz to get huge playing time even though he isn't the best option for the future but for present the 2010 season.<br /><br />Personally I'd like Tallet back in the pen and I'm rooting for Dopirak this spring. (the guy actually had a pretty good 09 in the minors)Bwillyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03228443864101162916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-19084559033511870182010-02-24T17:54:01.782-05:002010-02-24T17:54:01.782-05:00Well, those are batting averages, and who the hell...Well, those are batting averages, and who the hell pays attention to AVG anymore? <br /><br />In '07, Bautista put up a .331 OBP vs RHP (which is okay) and a .366 OBP vs LHP (which is pretty good, if not top of the charts.)<br /><br />And given the state of the 25 and 40 man rosters, and the non-roster invitees, and the performances of their prospects last year, no...there's probably nobody who is going to blow the roof off the dump this Spring. <br /><br />Except for Brett Wallace.Tao of Stiebhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12459135109404905466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-83043785337675107912010-02-24T17:33:05.495-05:002010-02-24T17:33:05.495-05:00I just can't fathom Overbay at leadoff.
Loo...I just can't fathom Overbay at leadoff. <br /><br />Looking at Bautista's splits from a full season in 2007, he was almost equally as bad vs RH and LH: .253 vs. RH and .256 vs. LH. He figured out lefties last year, maybe this year he figures out righties...HOPE!!!<br /><br />Is there anyone from the minors -ANYONE- at Spring Training who has a chance at blowing the doors off the place and winning a leadoff job? How difficult would it be to beat out a Bautista or Encarcion or A-Gonz, Pt II? <br /><br />It would be a good blog topic, hint-hint.Capnnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-65023491243188264362010-02-24T17:14:36.041-05:002010-02-24T17:14:36.041-05:00Uh, Bwilly. Tallet pretty much sucked as a starte...Uh, Bwilly. Tallet pretty much sucked as a starter, outside of 3-4 games.<br /><br />Ruiz didn't suck.<br /><br />Pretty simple, no?<br /><br />I think this is a great lineup. I read somewhere today that they were considering Overbay for leadoff.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-11405406771245400912010-02-24T17:14:07.861-05:002010-02-24T17:14:07.861-05:00I can forgive/forget giving up on Werth, because J...I can forgive/forget giving up on Werth, because JP was able to unload RiosBwillyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03228443864101162916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-63258733269057280832010-02-24T16:45:51.007-05:002010-02-24T16:45:51.007-05:00@DustyLambchops
Nevermind Jayson Werth. Live in t...@DustyLambchops<br /><br />Nevermind Jayson Werth. Live in the now.Tao of Stiebhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12459135109404905466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-29372268640555200902010-02-24T16:11:44.795-05:002010-02-24T16:11:44.795-05:00Great job, Tao. This is exactly how I would have ...Great job, Tao. This is exactly how I would have the lineup.JBnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-10459688761143018152010-02-24T15:56:03.536-05:002010-02-24T15:56:03.536-05:00I wonder how Jayson Werth would look in a Jays uni...I wonder how Jayson Werth would look in a Jays uniform right about now...MelancholyInkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17647165282329959429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-53677950760289326712010-02-24T15:32:00.732-05:002010-02-24T15:32:00.732-05:00oops, not EXACTLY the same, mine was better ;)
sa...oops, not EXACTLY the same, mine was better ;)<br /><br />same idea though... overbay/jobau "platoon", ruiz cleanup 1B/DH etc...andy mcnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-13480767885282905352010-02-24T15:27:41.661-05:002010-02-24T15:27:41.661-05:00too bad Gene Tenace is gone, maybe.too bad Gene Tenace is gone, maybe.andy mcnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-78082186634355425222010-02-24T15:26:05.944-05:002010-02-24T15:26:05.944-05:00btw, they are the EXACT same lineups, see Wilner&#...btw, they are the EXACT same lineups, see Wilner's "Better in the Bahamas" post, comment #35.andy mcnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-42876665456794265362010-02-24T15:24:46.817-05:002010-02-24T15:24:46.817-05:00professor griff disagrees with your assessment of ...professor griff disagrees with your assessment of Ruiz. Therefore, this post is fatally flawed.<br /><br />Thank you. Come again!Apunoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-3919570782725508352010-02-24T15:20:36.955-05:002010-02-24T15:20:36.955-05:00These lineups seem very familiar to me... not that...These lineups seem very familiar to me... not that you stole them from me, but because they are the best possible lineups, the ones most likely to produce some very good baseball from our Jays.<br /><br />That is exactly why Cito won't use them - as Wilner told me in January, and told you as anon. 1:53 (I bet that was him, EXACT same answer).<br /><br />I have since resigned myself to the fact that Clarence will utilize JoBau as the everyday RF and leadoff guy, and strangely, I have come around to the idea. JoBau plays great defence, and seemed to have a great eye when working counts in the leadoff position last season. <br /><br />Having a plan at the plate is The Manager's philosphy (as well as Gene Tenace's, who was the OBP king at one time). I think they helped Scutaro develop that eye, and have done/will do the same with JoBau.<br /><br />The Jose Bautista Appreciation Society may be celebrating soon.andy mcnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-54471151923809716962010-02-24T15:09:28.374-05:002010-02-24T15:09:28.374-05:00Why not get Snider up in the lineup just for prote...Why not get Snider up in the lineup just for protection sake? If I'm a pitcher looking at Buck and Gonzalez following him in the lineup, he isn't getting shit to hit.Stedronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01505875328065401356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-61036425543751261412010-02-24T14:56:36.817-05:002010-02-24T14:56:36.817-05:00Overbay bat 2nd will just clog up the base path. h...Overbay bat 2nd will just clog up the base path. he does not break up double play well due to his slow foot speed. he is at his best when he is working the count, you need a consistent contact hitter to be in the 2 hole. pitchers will just keep pounding the strike zone to the 2nd hitter. So unless Overbay gets back to his old 40-50 gap-to-gap doubles self, there is almost no hope in batting him 2nd.<br /><br />Overbay is best suited to be on a contending team batting 6 or 7; he lengthen lineup and play good D at 1st.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-19168226365571394952010-02-24T14:49:30.984-05:002010-02-24T14:49:30.984-05:00(the above is a lie, by the way. I'll be losi...(the above is a lie, by the way. I'll be losing it by mid-April I'm sure...)<br /><br />Oh, and where does this gap-powered, can't hit lefties Cuban first baseman the Jays are apparently - wait for it - "in on" fit?The Ackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12374953233006854310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-32474536924078211792010-02-24T14:48:18.466-05:002010-02-24T14:48:18.466-05:00If this team and roster were still chock full of M...If this team and roster were still chock full of Menchersons, Delluccis, and Millars, I'd probably sit back and enjoy the batshit loony antics of The Manager. <br /><br />Basically, I'd probably be content if the edict came down that he is to play Snider every fucking day in the outfield and let Walton handle the rotation. Sleep in the dugout after that for all I care. Oh, wait...The Ackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12374953233006854310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-5474372375038994372010-02-24T14:45:22.076-05:002010-02-24T14:45:22.076-05:00Oh, and the lineup I predict Cito goes with on day...Oh, and the lineup I predict Cito goes with on day one is Bautista LF, Hill 2B, Lind DH, Wells CF, Overbay 1B, Encarnación 3B, Gonzalez, Snider and Buck.Ice Cream Jonseyhttp://www.caltrops.comnoreply@blogger.com