He did for one year. Despite a ****ty 233 avg he still jacked out 36 homers his first year here which is a career high.
The Official It's Better for Everyone That Dan Uggla's Done Thread
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He did for one year. Despite a ****ty 233 avg he still jacked out 36 homers his first year here which is a career high.
I don't buy it. And no he's nowhere near a statue. Just because he isn't a great defender at 2b, does not mean he's a poor athlete.
The irritational hate being spewed his way is ridiculous. I'd hate to have seen what some you would have said had the Internet been around during Murphys decline.
Yeah because Murphy is the same as Uggla. Why you white knighting for Uggla?
BremanFan88
Playing the Waiting Game
He's always had incredibly poor range though. Thus he's a statue.
Depends.
I think everyone knew Troy Glaus playing 3rd base for us at any point that season was the definition of a statue with his severely shot knees.
And then there's just Laird.
I think everyone knew Troy Glaus playing 3rd base for us at any point that season was the definition of a statue with his severely shot knees.
And then there's just Laird.
nsacpi
Expects Yuge Games
This is an interesting issue. Given his service time, he has to accept or volunteer for an assignment to the minors. I don't know whether he has done so or not. But I would think if he really wanted to put the team first, he would be ok with this.
Are you really having this hard of a time understanding that folks are comparing him to other MLB players when they say "poor athlete"? He is obviously a better athlete than anyone on this board, and probably a better athlete than anybody that anyone on this board knows in real life. But compared to, and playing against, the other premium athletes that populate MLB rosters, I think it is completely fair to say Uggla is not a good athlete.
GovClintonTyree
<B>Vencer a Los Doyers</B>
He's a good athlete. He just can't get around on the fastball anymore. He's an old good athlete.
50PoundHead
Hessmania Forever
What I was fumbling to say, you have said accurately. If you lined up all of the position players in baseball, Uggla would likely be in the bottom quarter in terms of raw tools. He has (had) a ton of power, but that was pretty much it in terms of physicality.
tvsportscaster
Approaching Buddy Hernandez Territory
Well, looks like we're stuck with Uggla all year, Braves just optioned Gosselin back to Gwinnett, so I guess Wren likes playing with a 24-man roster all year long.
chipchildress
Awaiting a Promotion
why worry about 24 men being the number when the rest of the bench is playing so well? oh wait.
tvsportscaster
Approaching Buddy Hernandez Territory
He can't be unless there is an injury. You have to stay down for 10 days unless there is an injury. So even if they do release Uggla this week, Gosselin can't return until the 24th.
Bummer
rico43
<B>Director of Minor League Reports</B>
Did anyone consider that this was so Gosselin could play in the Triple-A all-star game? Since he's on the 40-man again, his return is not a large problem since they don't play again until Friday.
tvsportscaster
Approaching Buddy Hernandez Territory
Even if that is the case he still can't return until the 24th at the earliest because of the 10-day rule.
nsacpi
Expects Yuge Games
Yup. There have been some claims and assumptions made around here that exaggerate the importance of the last bench player. He potentially becomes important when there are injuries. But only potentially, since there is also the second bench in AAA that can be drawn from when someone goes on the DL.