GDT: July 10th, 2013 - Braves @ Marlins - Chris hitting 5th - Pastor SS

[AUTiger7222]

I like the strategy here. Let the Pitcher hit a triple and have to run the bases hard. That should help us in the top of the 5th.

Not if the Marlins score another run here or more.

 

[datdude12]

I like the strategy here. Let the Pitcher hit a triple and have to run the bases hard. That should help us in the top of the 5th.

except he wasn't exactly running hard haha

 

[TURBO]

Bj hit over 20 Hrs in 2nd half last year. Lets see if he can do that again.

 

[NinersSBChamps]

Wait, so 12 million to a guy who will strike out over 150 times and homer less than 15 times is ok?

And will hit around .280-.300. Yeah that's much better than the worse hitter and getting paid more.

 

[datdude12]

i want nothing to do with Stanton here

 

[DaneHill]

I'm rather glad work is overwhelming me today and I can't really watch the game.

 

[jason27nc]

Not if the Marlins score another run here or more.

Yeah, I was being sarcastic. Sorry

 

[jason27nc]

No Joe, he just sucks. It's not the knee.

 

[NinersSBChamps]

Cy Maholm!

 

[AUTiger7222]

Wow. Can't believe the Marlins didn't score there. Now get Paul out of the game!

 

[NinersSBChamps]

No Joe, he just sucks. It's not the knee.

Right? He was garbage in the first inning before he got hit in the knee.

 

[thethe]

His arm isn't as bad as you are making it out to be, it's not like he's Pierre. He makes up for it with his range. He covers a lot of ground. He's better defensively than Upton is. At least Bourn gives 100%. Our RF'ers have to get to balls Upton doesn't because he doesn't hustle.

Bourn is hitting 280, his OBP isn't good but like Niners said it never has been a strength. He'll give you an OBP of around 340 when all is said and done with a good avg, lots of SB's and runs scored.

He's a good player and would fit this team really well.

I just don't see whats good about Bourn. He strikes out a ton and doesn't traditionally walk at a really high clip. He relies on a high average which will diminish as his bat speed dwindles. He arm is not a good arm. I never said anything about his fielding. He is excellent out there in CF. I think you personally underrate BJ's defense but thats hard t ograde.

 

[thethe]

And will hit around .280-.300. Yeah that's much better than the worse hitter and getting paid more.

He has only hit higher than 280 twice in his career. What will Bourn be at 32? or 33?

 

[jason27nc]

Oh and for you Bourn lovers, He has already started his downward spiral. He is 10 for his last 48 giving him a .208 avg and a .224 OBP during that span. So he hasn't exactly been tearing it up either.

 

[thethe]

And will hit around .280-.300. Yeah that's much better than the worse hitter and getting paid more.

He has only hit over 280 twice in his career. What will he be at 32-33?

 

[jpx7]

Yeah, I was being sarcastic. Sorry

Never apologize for sarcasm.

 

[jason27nc]

Right? He was garbage in the first inning before he got hit in the knee.

Exactly. I will give him one thing, he don't throw in the towel after struggling.

 

[stpeteirish]

why the hell is Maholm hitting?

 

[ChapelHillMatt]

He has only hit higher than 280 twice in his career. What will Bourn be at 32? or 33?

I'm more worried abut his speed going than I am his bat. 33 is not old, you can still be a good hitter at that age.

But the decision was BJ vs Bourn and the choice should have been Bourn. It's not like BJ is going to be good either. You would have a better argument if we signed a productive player that fit the same role but we didn't, we went for a completely different type of player that was a horrible fit for this team.

 

[DaneHill]

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