That depends on how much "stamina" he has.
Spring Training 2015
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That depends on how much "stamina" he has.
I was thinking about postcoital buffet wrecking.
Braves1976
It's OVER 5,000!
I am not really interested in defending Callaspo anymore after hearing about his history of domestic violence. So this is just for information purposes only, Callaspo is bad at second base as you know but at third base Callaspo has been mostly good unlike CJ. And their range at third isn't rated about the same (see Callaspo's fangraph's page here for his range numbers). Callaspo has consistently showed good range at third in the Majors while CJ is one of the worst in that area at third (see CJ's fangraph's page here for his range numbers). Chris Johnson has a -38.2 RngR and -60 DRS for his career at third while Callaspo has a 16.7 RngR and 11 DRS for his career at third.
That said, I thought most fans issue with Callaspo was more his history of domestic violence off the field. Personally, I could care less whether we keep him or not as I don't particularly like him or CJ for that matter. I have never liked the idea of playing Callaspo at second because he is pretty terrible there. The only use he has is at the corner infield spots, so basically third base.
Dalyn
Fredi Gonzalez Supporter
At this point, I'm more worried about his continued history of domestic violence on the field.
Tapate50
Well-known member
You are rollin' today sir.
Don't get me wrong - I definitely prefer the OBP/contact/speed route the organization seems to be moving towards - but if it's a choice between the Callaspo we've seen thus far and KJ, I'd much prefer KJ.
Julio3000
<B>A Chip Off the Old Rock</B>
I hear that's how Aaron and Jen Harang met.
yeezus
It's OVER 5,000!
"I'm so hungry I could eat your ass." -Aaron to Jen
50PoundHead
Hessmania Forever
I agree with many that given the direction the new leadership team embarked upon during the off-season, signing Callaspo was a little odd (as was signing Markakis). As a player, I've always thought Callaspo is alright. Switch-hitter. Some position flexibility. $3 million is a little steep for him given the team's short and long term needs and his current level of ability, BUT when you realize that we are set to pay Chris Johnson twice as much for 2015 (with an escalating cost in future seasons), the Callaspo deal by comparison isn't that horrid.
Things just worked out differently than Wren & Company expected, and they've said as much. Don't think you could have realistically expected that KJ and several other stopgap options would have been available on minor league deals, and they didn't want to force things with Peterson/Peraza if they didn't have to. As it turns out they could've passed on both Callaspo and KJ it appears.
Like you said though, it wasn't bad for a $3 million insurance policy - we've seen worse ones before.
Me too. He's been my favorite player since 2005, and I haven't given up on him. Plus, he's made a very good living being mediocre. So I have to give him full credit.
Braves1976
It's OVER 5,000!
Carson Cistulli at Fangraphs argues that Callaspo is basically Tommy La Stella (and Tommy is basically Corban Joseph).
So maybe we should pretend that chubby Callaspo is Tommy La Stella when he bats, lol.
So maybe we should pretend that chubby Callaspo is Tommy La Stella when he bats, lol.
Braves1976
It's OVER 5,000!
No Fredi, you're going to give fat boy a heart attack!
Seriously, this report goes against what Bowman has said for weeks about Stults being locked in while all but ignoring and playing down Wandy's chances. And that was before apparently creating his own trade rumor about him without a source (I say that is likely because of the timing of it and how unheard of it is for a NRI being traded in ST). If this is true then it seems Bowman and DOB have flip-flopped their roles as it is usually DOB with egg on his face and Bowman correcting his reports.
Braves1976
It's OVER 5,000!
BTW, does anyone know how much Stults will make if he makes the team?
UNCBlue012
Well-known member
Braves1976
It's OVER 5,000!
Yea, while I supported signing Stults to a minor league deal for depth in case Wandy didn't make it back, etc. Wandy is clearly the better pitcher when healthy, Bowman argues that they're basically the same pitcher but that isn't true. Further, Wandy's velocity seems to be back already this ST while Stults velocity has continued to decline. I saw Stults trying his best to make due with a 86-87 mph fastball a number of times last year too. Which makes me wonder how much he has left in the tank.
I am not ruling out Stults filling the 5th starter role till Minor is back. Whatever the case, I hope Mike Minor makes it back okay and isn't out very long.