msstate7
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Ok, it's small then. At least to me, it will be interesting if kemp's presence helps FF and Markakis. Maybe it's too small, but I don't think it's too small to consider
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Ok, it's small then. At least to me, it will be interesting if kemp's presence helps FF and Markakis. Maybe it's too small, but I don't think it's too small to consider
Yes, 1 full season is a small sample.
This issue has been debunked over and over throughout the years.
It could help Freeman some. I'm not a big believer in lineup protection but for certain situations it might matter. For Nick I don't think much will change. He just isn't a good offensive player anymore and no matter who is around him will increase his power.
msstate7
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If kemp continues to hit well down the stretch, I think FF will be less likely to be pitched around than if Markakis was behind him. Is my reasoning wrong? Could be
DirkPiggler
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Nick needs to give PEDs a shot. Might help his power, and could help the Braves avoid paying him for half a season. Win/Win.
msstate7
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Then maybe the presence of mallex and Albies in 1-2 holes next year could help FF and kemp
Russ2dollas
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protection has not been proven to be real.
I do think it helps to have more good hitters and more stress on the pitcher. Right now our team is half easy outs. The more good hitters the less the pitcher can relax.
I do think it helps to have more good hitters and more stress on the pitcher. Right now our team is half easy outs. The more good hitters the less the pitcher can relax.
Yes. It sounds good in theory, but there is nothing to support this. Its a common thought process though, for sure.
Certainly. Assuming both are getting on base a decent amount of time.
Russ2dollas
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I don't think Mallex hits well enough to be a top of the order guy. Just my opinion. I hope Albies can be a leadoff guy. I hope Swanson can be a 2.
chop2chip
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It makes it more difficult to bring in a LOOGY late in games if Kemp is hitting behind Freeman, so it makes qualitative sense that he would help.
Time will tell on that. Right now I think he has to much of an issue with lefties to be in there everyday at the top but against righthanders he should certainly be up there.
Yes, there may be some logic in that that it could make it more difficult for the opposing team. They may have to burn a lefty in the 7th.
Then again, the team would have to be competitive for it to even make sense.
Unless their manager is like Snit and blows through 4 relievers in one inning.
sturg33
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I actually think it goes the other way. If Kemp is hitting well, I'm going to be even more careful pitching to Freeman... I'm not going to start piping him fastballs down the middle, as that will likely end badly for me.. so I'd nibble and be very careful to try to get the out
Julio3000
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yeezus
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But nibbling leads to more walks, putting guys on base for a power threat.
sturg33
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Right...
But if I'm a pitcher - I'm not just going to say... "Since Kemp is not hitting behind Freeman, I'm going to groove him fastballs"