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SdK · « **Reply #68901 on:** April 18, 2017, 10:29:08 PM »

Starting to want to call him Eric Butler.

Jackstack99EMAW · « **Reply #68902 on:** April 18, 2017, 10:30:47 PM »

The dude's had like 6 years to figure it out and still wont fix his rough ridin' swing. Its infuriating.

Powercat Posse · « **Reply #68903 on:** April 18, 2017, 10:32:10 PM »

13 At bats w/RISP. 4 double plays. 3 Strikeouts. 2 Total bases (on 2 singles)
So in 13 ABs he has produced 15 outs.
Good grief Hosmer. Snap out of it dude.

Rage Against the McKee · « **Reply #68904 on:** April 18, 2017, 10:53:36 PM »

It is just really hard to win baseball games with Mondesi at 2nd base.

Jackstack99EMAW · « **Reply #68905 on:** April 18, 2017, 11:01:51 PM »

Quote from: Rage Against the McKee on April 18, 2017, 10:53:36 PM

It is just really hard to win baseball games with Mondesi at 2nd base.

Yep, dudes a good defender and amazing talent but he needs to be in triple a until he figures out hitting. Play whit and soler when hes back

Powercat Posse · « **Reply #68906 on:** April 18, 2017, 11:05:12 PM »

13 starts at 2nd base for 2 guys ....combined for a whopping 7 total bases, 2 BB, and a .103 Average.
Whit in 1 game had 5 total bases and 2 BB

It's not just the average, Mondo looks so overmatched it's not even funny. He had 36 Plate App where he wasn't trying to lay down a sac bunt....and he's struck out 33% of the time

if you want to keep him on roster, that's fine, but the starts need to be Whit 75% Mondo 25% if you do this.

wetwillie · « **Reply #68907 on:** April 18, 2017, 11:25:57 PM »

I hate losing to national league clubs

kso_FAN · « **Reply #68908 on:** April 19, 2017, 07:06:31 AM »

Quote from: Powercat Posse on April 18, 2017, 11:05:12 PM

13 starts at 2nd base for 2 guys ....combined for a whopping 7 total bases, 2 BB, and a .103 Average.
Whit in 1 game had 5 total bases and 2 BB

It's not just the average, Mondo looks so overmatched it's not even funny. He had 36 Plate App where he wasn't trying to lay down a sac bunt....and he's struck out 33% of the time

if you want to keep him on roster, that's fine, but the starts need to be Whit 75% Mondo 25% if you do this.

They jumped the gun on him, I can live with that. Now acknowledge the mistake and send him back down, it's clear he needs work to hit MLB pitching.

pissclams · « **Reply #68909 on:** April 19, 2017, 08:15:49 AM »

strategist idea: i thought he should have bunted down the 3b line last night in his last at bat

Rage Against the McKee · « **Reply #68910 on:** April 19, 2017, 08:17:26 AM »

I was mad at Ned for not pinch hitting, but maybe he was out of players or something. He still had Butera, right?

pissclams · « **Reply #68911 on:** April 19, 2017, 08:19:55 AM »

"stubborn" ned is what i call him

SdK · « **Reply #68912 on:** April 19, 2017, 08:31:16 AM »

Mondesi. You got to go.

mocat · « **Reply #68913 on:** April 19, 2017, 08:56:11 AM »

Quote from: Rage Against the McKee on April 19, 2017, 08:17:26 AM

I was mad at Ned for not pinch hitting, but maybe he was out of players or something. He still had Butera, right?

look at yourself. you are suggesting butera pinch hit FOR someone

Fake Sugar Dick (WARNING, NOT THE REAL SUGAR DICK!) · « **Reply #68914 on:** April 19, 2017, 09:15:59 AM »

Maybe I'm wrong (unlikely), but I think it is pretty obvious we have no intention of resigning Esky and expect Mondesi to slide over to SS full time next season. As such, they're going to let him take his lumps at the plate this year, rather than wait until next season.

What sucks, is we know Cuthbert and Whit can handle the stick and play 2b, and we aren't getting to see them. Particularly Cuthbert who is an intriguing prospect and played exceptionally well last season as a 23-year old rookie.

420seriouscat69 · « **Reply #68915 on:** April 19, 2017, 09:30:22 AM »

Whit is the heart of this team. He needs to be leading off.

Cartierfor3 · « **Reply #68916 on:** April 19, 2017, 09:38:14 AM »

Quote from: SdK on April 18, 2017, 10:29:08 PM

Starting to want to call him Eric Butler.

that's an insult to Billy

Cartierfor3 · « **Reply #68917 on:** April 19, 2017, 10:00:37 AM »

I want Eric to start packing his bags guys. This is unacceptable.

mocat · « **Reply #68918 on:** April 19, 2017, 10:06:33 AM »

Quote from: Cartierfor3 on April 19, 2017, 09:38:14 AM

Quote from: SdK on April 18, 2017, 10:29:08 PM
Starting to want to call him Eric Butler.

that's an insult to Billy

pfffft

Quote from: mocat on November 25, 2013, 11:36:18 AM

i would think being a dumb hick does not matter at all on Billy's likability scale, in comparison to his absolutely astounding penchant for GIDP's

Quote from: mocat on December 05, 2013, 10:14:07 AM

i just wish billy would run the GIDP plate approach less often

Quote from: mocat on April 02, 2014, 12:26:34 PM

i love 2012 Billy and i hate 2013 Billy. jury is out on 2014 Billy but GIDP'ing on a 3-0 count is a pretty terrible start

Quote from: mocat on April 08, 2014, 08:51:26 PM

Billy is on pace for 952 GIDPs this year (not even mocat mathing)

Quote from: mocat on April 08, 2014, 09:00:00 PM

omg Billy really tried to hit that sweet sweet GIDP spot just now

kso_FAN · « **Reply #68919 on:** April 19, 2017, 11:15:22 AM »

Quote from: Fake Sugar Dick (WARNING, NOT THE REAL SUGAR DICK!) on April 19, 2017, 09:15:59 AM

Maybe I'm wrong (unlikely), but I think it is pretty obvious we have no intention of resigning Esky and expect Mondesi to slide over to SS full time next season. As such, they're going to let him take his lumps at the plate this year, rather than wait until next season.

What sucks, is we know Cuthbert and Whit can handle the stick and play 2b, and we aren't getting to see them. Particularly Cuthbert who is an intriguing prospect and played exceptionally well last season as a 23-year old rookie.

That makes sense, but goes against the "win this year" mentality that nearly every other decision for the roster was made with.

mocat · « **Reply #68920 on:** April 19, 2017, 11:28:41 AM »

He'll be sent down when Soler returns

SdK · « **Reply #68921 on:** April 19, 2017, 11:29:33 AM »

Quote from: Cartierfor3 on April 19, 2017, 09:38:14 AM

Quote from: SdK on April 18, 2017, 10:29:08 PM
Starting to want to call him Eric Butler.

that's an insult to Billy

Hahaha I thought about that after I typed it. I think it was you that reminded us how much better Billys stats are career wise that even Gordon.

Cartierfor3 · « **Reply #68922 on:** April 19, 2017, 11:54:45 AM »

Last night's game:

You have to PH Cheslor in the 9th. Once Mondesi comes up in the 11th, there's nothing you can do. Also, Wood finally looked good. That was nice to see.

But that game is on Hosmer. He is dog crap right now. I can live with Escobar or Orlando hitting like crap, but good grief Eric get it together.

CF3's lineup idea:

1. Whit 2B
2. Gordon
3. Cain
4. Moose
5. Salvy
6. Moss
7. Escobar
8. Hosmer
9. Orlando

We can readjust when Soler is healthy. Until then, enjoy the 8 hole Hollywood Hosmer.

420seriouscat69 · « **Reply #68923 on:** April 19, 2017, 12:02:05 PM »

mocat · « **Reply #68924 on:** April 19, 2017, 12:04:17 PM »

last night was the first time in Hosmer's career that it looked like his mind isn't right. he was visibly super pissed at the 3rd base umpire for calling a swinging strike ON A PITCH (the first of the AB) 4 FEET OUTSIDE THE STRIKE ZONE. this is not usually his body language, but he continued to glare in that direction after the AB as well.