ShakyWalton Posted December 20, 2015 Share Posted December 20, 2015 56 minutes ago, Wild Sean Monahan said: Yep. I've come to terms with that now but still desperately wish for a Jose Fernandez trade. The raw tools on this Junior Lake are pretty solid though. Could end up being a good player. aint gonna be there...Revere, Saunders, Pillar and Bats make it almost impossible for this kid...I wish they would trade Pillar for pitching help....great field, no stick we can live with...Saunders can go get em...except for his fracked knee...we will see...dont forget Pompey...Bats can be moved to DH but what about EE....I really think he should go too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Monahan Posted December 20, 2015 Share Posted December 20, 2015 4 minutes ago, ShakyWalton said: aint gonna be there...Revere, Saunders, Pillar and Bats make it almost impossible for this kid...I wish they would trade Pillar for pitching help....great field, no stick we can live with...Saunders can go get em...except for his fracked knee...we will see...dont forget Pompey...Bats can be moved to DH but what about EE....I really think he should go too. I think there's a good chance EE is in s different uniform next year. Luckily I think Lake is eligible for the minors unlike rule 5 players. Get him lots of reps, see what he can do. I think Pillar has the makings of an adequate offensive player, definitely needs to draw more walks and find more ways on base though. The defence he brings at a premium position is too valuable to let go IMO, unless you're somehow acquiring a guy who's great on both sides of the ball. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShakyWalton Posted December 20, 2015 Share Posted December 20, 2015 3 minutes ago, Wild Sean Monahan said: I think there's a good chance EE is in s different uniform next year. Luckily I think Lake is eligible for the minors unlike rule 5 players. Get him lots of reps, see what he can do. I think Pillar has the makings of an adequate offensive player, definitely needs to draw more walks and find more ways on base though. The defence he brings at a premium position is too valuable to let go IMO, unless you're somehow acquiring a guy who's great on both sides of the ball. Agreed..but I cant stand Pillar..I have for a couple of years now..I just dont like the guy and I find myself hoping for his downfall...strange..eh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Monahan Posted December 20, 2015 Share Posted December 20, 2015 29 minutes ago, ShakyWalton said: Agreed..but I cant stand Pillar..I have for a couple of years now..I just dont like the guy and I find myself hoping for his downfall...strange..eh? Haha a little but I can see where some people would take issue with him. I like his competitiveness though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShakyWalton Posted December 20, 2015 Share Posted December 20, 2015 5 minutes ago, Wild Sean Monahan said: Haha a little but I can see where some people would take issue with him. I like his competitiveness though. He is a hell of a fielder..but I just dont get him as a Jay..just me I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flickyoursedin Posted December 20, 2015 Share Posted December 20, 2015 Junior Lake has also taken reps as a SS earlier in his career. Could he be a good utility bench guy for almost every position? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Heffy Posted December 20, 2015 Share Posted December 20, 2015 17 hours ago, ShakyWalton said: He is a hell of a fielder..but I just dont get him as a Jay..just me I guess. Frustrating mental mistakes in the field. Great talent but doesn't seem to think the game as well as you'd want in a center fielder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shiznak Posted December 23, 2015 Share Posted December 23, 2015 (edited) Reports have it that AA might be joining the Marlins front office in some capacity (not GM), after the new year. I'm surprised he would work for that POS owner Loria, with him being a die-hard Expos fan growing up. Edited December 23, 2015 by shiznak Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Monahan Posted December 23, 2015 Share Posted December 23, 2015 3 hours ago, shiznak said: Reports have it that AA might be joining the Marlins front office in some capacity (not GM), after the new year. I'm surprised he would work for that POS owner Loria, with him being a die-hard Expos fan growing up. Money talks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shiznak Posted December 23, 2015 Share Posted December 23, 2015 1 hour ago, Wild Sean Monahan said: Money talks Then there's something called pride. Loria is arguably one of worst owners in baseball history. The shady stuff he did with the Expos and Marlins, makes Steinbrenner look like a Saint to Red Sox fans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilbur Posted December 23, 2015 Share Posted December 23, 2015 6 hours ago, shiznak said: Reports have it that AA might be joining the Marlins front office in some capacity (not GM), after the new year. I'm surprised he would work for that POS owner Loria, with him being a die-hard Expos fan growing up. Well, you know, as they say "keep your friends close and your enemies closer" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldnews Posted December 23, 2015 Share Posted December 23, 2015 On 12/20/2015 at 2:33 PM, King Heffy said: Frustrating mental mistakes in the field. Great talent but doesn't seem to think the game as well as you'd want in a center fielder. Do elaborate - feel free to provide a context. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Monahan Posted December 23, 2015 Share Posted December 23, 2015 7 minutes ago, oldnews said: Do elaborate - feel free to provide a context. Probably the issue some fans have with him over-running his corner guys on balls in the gap. I actually like the mentality he has of catching whatever he can get to, he just needs to communicate better with his corner guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldnews Posted December 23, 2015 Share Posted December 23, 2015 8 minutes ago, Wild Sean Monahan said: Probably the issue some fans have with him over-running his corner guys on balls in the gap. I actually like the mentality he has of catching whatever he can get to, he just needs to communicate better with his corner guys. I agree that you want that mentality out of your centerfielder. Most of the criticisms I've heard come from people who don't know what they're talking about. I also think some people simply don't respect him because they perceive him to be a leprechaun or something lol. People tried to blame him for Tulo's injury - but they obviously never played the position and don't know the game. As for 'over-running his corner guys' - he's the field general - what he wants is his - it's not up to him to yield to L/R fielders - it's really that simple. Bautista is a decent outfielder - with a great arm, but he's not a vacuum cleaner like Pillar. He might yield a bit with the kind of speed they have in left field - particularly Revere, but on the other hand, Revere's arm is weak and regardless, Pillar's role is to run the outfield. He's a playmaker - you want him aggressive and making plays. It's true that it's his job to back up on balls he clearly can't get to (that goes both ways), but Pillar is a special talent- the type you let do what he does and live with the odd time his judgement isn't perfect - no player's is. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Monahan Posted December 23, 2015 Share Posted December 23, 2015 27 minutes ago, oldnews said: I agree that you want that mentality out of your centerfielder. Most of the criticisms I've heard come from people who don't know what they're talking about. I also think some people simply don't respect him because they perceive him to be a leprechaun or something lol. People tried to blame him for Tulo's injury - but they obviously never played the position and don't know the game. As for 'over-running his corner guys' - he's the field general - what he wants is his - it's not up to him to yield to L/R fielders - it's really that simple. Bautista is a decent outfielder - with a great arm, but he's not a vacuum cleaner like Pillar. He might yield a bit with the kind of speed they have in left field - particularly Revere, but on the other hand, Revere's arm is weak and regardless, Pillar's role is to run the outfield. He's a playmaker - you want him aggressive and making plays. It's true that it's his job to back up on balls he clearly can't get to (that goes both ways), but Pillar is a special talent- the type you let do what he does and live with the odd time his judgement isn't perfect - no player's is. Trust me I know the game and played it at s high level. The CF gets priority but there's times where the corner guys have a better angle to come through the ball and make s throw and sometimes he ignores that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CANUCK-EXPRESS Posted December 23, 2015 Share Posted December 23, 2015 *pokes blue jays* Do something..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xbox Posted December 24, 2015 Share Posted December 24, 2015 (edited) At this point i just hope we re-sign all of our stars. Former Presidet Beeston also said there's no way he'd offer Price more than 5 years, so it's not really a Shapiro problem. Edited December 24, 2015 by Xbox Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Romo Posted December 25, 2015 Share Posted December 25, 2015 How did we not score Pompey from 3rd with 0 outs.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldnews Posted December 25, 2015 Share Posted December 25, 2015 51 minutes ago, Tony Romo said: How did we not score Pompey from 3rd with 0 outs.. Why did we pass on 2nd and goal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Romo Posted December 25, 2015 Share Posted December 25, 2015 4 hours ago, oldnews said: Why did we pass on 2nd and goal? Because Seattle had 1 time out left. Throw on 2nd and goal they thought worst case scenario was incomplete. Then you can run 3rd down call a time out if you don't get it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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