tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post86347949286182801..comments2023-12-15T07:22:02.492-05:00Comments on The Tao of Stieb: Money on the BenchTao of Stiebhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12459135109404905466noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-469819323665206252011-12-19T13:16:06.890-05:002011-12-19T13:16:06.890-05:00Teahan will go for a sandwich pick at the deadline...Teahan will go for a sandwich pick at the deadline. Unless he turns into a total surprise.<br />Hope he gets to play some, stay healthy, valuable, and has fun with the Jays!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-89615974071946058992011-12-13T08:33:13.590-05:002011-12-13T08:33:13.590-05:00I don't mind Teahen as a bench player at all, ...I don't mind Teahen as a bench player at all, and I refuse to believe that his $5.5 million salary is keeping the Blue Jays from making any moves they normally would have moving forward. If Beeston really did ask Anthopoulos two years ago if he needed money to chase Jason Bay or John Lackey, then I'm not buying this bullcrap their feeding us of payroll restrictions. Sure I believe that they are working within a budget, but I still think that there is money there if they wanted it.<br /><br />The good news: With Teahen and McCoy on the bench, we shouldn't see Edwin anywhere near third base in 2012. Which is not only a good thing from an error perspective, but if you look at EE's offensive numbers last year at 1B/DH versus when he played at 3B, it's almost staggering. I'm interested to see what he does with a full season at DH.Rob (North Side of the Diamond)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02752038763412456276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-84322910494820531142011-12-12T21:52:33.476-05:002011-12-12T21:52:33.476-05:00As recently as this past season, AA managed to pac...As recently as this past season, AA managed to package the likes of Corey Patterson - the consummate replacement level player - in a deal for Colby Rasmus... and he did this after many Blue Jays fans were calling for Patterson's outright release. <br /><br />Rather than DFA'ing Teahen prior to the season, I don't see the harm of putting him on the bench in the hopes that he can regain the form that got him that $5.5M contract. Who knows - maybe AA can once again make a silk purse out of a sow's ear.rdillon99https://twitter.com/#!/rdillon99noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-79910837111072554502011-12-12T21:27:12.144-05:002011-12-12T21:27:12.144-05:00Yea, but McCoy has a better ERA.Yea, but McCoy has a better ERA.Paulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11933150363003003531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-20764261869796524422011-12-12T15:05:23.803-05:002011-12-12T15:05:23.803-05:00If it's a backup shortstop you want, Valbuena ...If it's a backup shortstop you want, Valbuena fits the bill -- four years younger than McCoy but already has 482 more plate appearances, and a career OPS 93 points higher. Having a backup who can play EVERY position isn't necessary.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-37433125573807239512011-12-12T14:48:51.061-05:002011-12-12T14:48:51.061-05:00yeah and not just SS, in the last two years mccoy ...yeah and not just SS, in the last two years mccoy has played every position except 1b and catcherAlexhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04069436126808900990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-61606531354235821162011-12-12T13:58:27.636-05:002011-12-12T13:58:27.636-05:00McCoy functions as a backup SS on the bench so the...McCoy functions as a backup SS on the bench so the comparison isn't all that relevant.NorthYorkJayshttp://twitter.com/NorthYorkJaysnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-54190597972383213902011-12-12T13:54:23.076-05:002011-12-12T13:54:23.076-05:00Ooops, I transposed the OPSs of the McCoy and Teah...Ooops, I transposed the OPSs of the McCoy and Teahen. <br /><br />Teahen: A stupendous .736!<br />McCoy: A craptacular .537!Tao of Stiebhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12459135109404905466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-70298658055443914992011-12-12T09:56:59.531-05:002011-12-12T09:56:59.531-05:00And Teahen's CanCon* status trumps McCoy's...And Teahen's CanCon* status trumps McCoy's gritty scrappiness. <br /><br />Bench support at 4 defensive positions works for me and gets a platoon advantage for Lawrie's days off.<br /><br />He's no FP Santangelo, but who is really?Scrappynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-49053578259281418782011-12-12T09:02:06.079-05:002011-12-12T09:02:06.079-05:00Mark Teahen is actually two months younger than Mi...Mark Teahen is actually two months younger than Mike McCoy, and has a career OPS of .736, versus .537 for Teahen.<br /><br />I have no idea how someone makes the argument for McCoy, aside from his gritty scrappiness.Tao of Stiebhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12459135109404905466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-65416744008356471982011-12-12T07:06:49.016-05:002011-12-12T07:06:49.016-05:00Why not? The Org Guy asks.
Well, I would say beca...Why not? The Org Guy asks.<br /><br />Well, I would say because Teahen is an awful defender and he's never been a promising enough hitter for DH. So let's see what David Cooper can do instead. Or Mike McCoy (at second and third). But not Teahen, please.Woodman663http://www.bluebirdbanter.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-5681936100990490882011-12-11T21:04:14.064-05:002011-12-11T21:04:14.064-05:00Teahen's contract was the price for Rasmus. N...Teahen's contract was the price for Rasmus. No more no less.<br /><br />I want the Jays to try and sign Prince. I would think they can do it for similar money to Teixeira and A. Gonzalez. <br /><br />Spending money wisely is the key. A stud like Prince is much better value for $'s than taking on other teams bloated contracts, in my mind.<br /><br />The Price of sluggers never seems to go down, if not now - when?<br /><br />BTW - What is better value - Aaron Hill @ $11 mil for 2 years or Johnson at $7.5 mil for 1 season? I think AA was in such a mood because Johnson accepted Arb. Nothing to do with reporters or trading N. Molina as he let on.Stevenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-74574005224628464072011-12-11T20:48:39.101-05:002011-12-11T20:48:39.101-05:00BlueJays08 Jason Marques
@ESPY_TEAHEN you still p...BlueJays08 Jason Marques <br />@ESPY_TEAHEN you still play for the #JAYS ?<br /><br />@ESPY_TEAHEN<br />Mark Teahen <br />@BlueJays08 Barely.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-29285827333645697102011-12-11T20:37:00.818-05:002011-12-11T20:37:00.818-05:00I have no problem with Teahan on the bench. The J...I have no problem with Teahan on the bench. The Jays for the last while haven't spent any money on bench bats. Teahan was terrible last year but at one time he was a hitter I liked. If he can get any of that spark back he will be better than almost anyone else on the bench at this time. A possible power bat would be nice for a change off the bench compared to a bunting McCoy! If he's done then he's off the books at the end of the year.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-83582255188606498742011-12-11T20:23:06.349-05:002011-12-11T20:23:06.349-05:00There's no reason not to invite Mark Teahen to...There's no reason not to invite Mark Teahen to spring training, but if he makes the team it will signal to me this team isn't very serious about contention. A Mathis-Rajai-Teahen-Valbuena/McCoy bench is atrocious. If they actually cared about the 2012 season they'd acquire someone that pushes Encarnacion into Teahen's role on the bench.NorthYorkJayshttp://twitter.com/#!/NorthYorkJaysnoreply@blogger.com