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#66120 | 06/07/2019 2:33:43 pm | Mar 15th, 2041 | |
JJNZ Joined: 12/09/2014 Posts: 1580 Yakima Monster III.3 | I can't stand Shakespeare, however it seemed an appropriate title..... Due to a combination of poor planning and poor luck, Boulders outlook at 2B this season (and maybe for a few to come) is bleak at best. Looking for feedback on a few options I have. Current starter: Camacho Good: Switch hitter V Good hitter 15 range - enough to get by but that's about it 17 speed which he appears to use very well Fully trained at 2B Bad: 85SI at 27 yo Missed a chunk of time in AAA Starts the season with a fielding rating of 10 Low OBP likely which goes against how Boulder likes to play Back up: Harrison Good: Best defensive option I've got Looks like he may be able to get around my desired .750OPS v LHP Bad: Expensive back up Dudes 35 already! Has no SS training as a back up Options: Goodwin Good: Lefty swinger Trained at 2B Good FB rate in the minors Bad: Only a 'solid' fielder Lots of SI tied up in BC and Speed which he doesn't use 27 years old and still needs 12 SI to reach pot. Will need a platoon partner - likely Harrison Guajardo Good: A better version of Goodwin in ALMOST every way Lefty swinger Excellent FB rates Has a little pop in his bat Outstanding fielder Bad: Has NO training at 2B. In fact the only position training he has at all are for C and 1B, his two worst positions Will need a platoon partner - Harrison again. Hitting likely maxes at 10 Minors: Blackburn Good: He's my first NZ position player! 89 SI at 24 and still gaining well Hits LHP well Bad: 12 pot - lowest on the list Below par defensively with only a 'solid' fielding comment and 14 range Probably best used in a platoon Not trained at 2B or able to be used as a back up SS Only a 'good' hitter Coyle Good: 15 pot Amazing fielder - more likely an SS than a 2B Bad: Under developed Poor minor league numbers Not trained at either SS or 2B Wright: Good: Has a hitting comment Already trained at 2B and learning SS May be able to steal 20 bases a year Bad: 60 SI at 22 - he needs to gain 10 per season to even have a shot and has so far been a slow grower Above average potential More likely to end up at SS to replace Fallows given his age and timeframe to the majors. I've sought a couple of opinions already but I think the more the merrier in this case - who would you play/cut/build towards? Cheers! |
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#66122 | 06/07/2019 2:54:31 pm | Mar 15th, 2041 | |
FreddyTheEye Joined: 11/11/2014 Posts: 625 Inactive | Of the listed players I'd go with one of: http://brokenbat.org/player/118966 http://brokenbat.org/player/154796 http://brokenbat.org/player/145275 http://brokenbat.org/player/123498 http://brokenbat.org/player/114117 *sends roll of duct tape* -tape somebody up and send them out there! LOL |
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#66123 | 06/07/2019 3:13:38 pm | Mar 15th, 2041 | |
Pig_Cola Joined: 09/15/2013 Posts: 1445 Glendale Marshals II.1 | I'd start Harrison for this season and train Blackburn at 2B since he has a little bit of experience there. I'd also keep Wright for the future. Camacho needs about a season in AAA and at 27, I don't think he'll play a game in AAA. |
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#66131 | 06/07/2019 6:11:25 pm | Mar 16th, 2041 | |
xLee227 Joined: 07/06/2015 Posts: 269 Inactive | Oof that's a tough situation...I think an important factor would be whether you envision being competitive for the division title - personally, I'd platoon Harrison/Goodwin if my goals are more short-term, or platoon Guajardo/Blackburn if I'm looking more long-term and live with the consequences as they both learn 2B. I have a hard time envisioning Camacho as a feasible option - he has almost no reps in AAA and I don't think it's an accident he spent most of the 2040 season unsigned. | ||
#66133 | 06/07/2019 6:51:56 pm | Mar 16th, 2041 | |
Seca Joined: 05/05/2014 Posts: 5194 Waterloo Dinosaurs Legends | Goodness JJNZ. You need to have a yard sale. I think the best option is Waverly Herse. |
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#66159 | 06/08/2019 11:09:43 am | Mar 16th, 2041 | |
amalric7 Joined: 01/20/2016 Posts: 2235 New York Lancers IV.2 | OH MY EYES. They're all terrible, bar Coyle who looks like the future. I'd follow one of @Freddy's suggestions and try and sign former Lancer Barry for now, best combo of hitting, power, speed and fielding at both positions, to hold the fort until Coyle is ready. The rest are all bums for me. You don't fancy a 2B that can hit? Must be something in the water in Miss...erm, I mean...Boulder. |
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#66257 | 06/10/2019 5:38:21 pm | Mar 25th, 2041 | |
JJNZ Joined: 12/09/2014 Posts: 1580 Yakima Monster III.3 | I do have to apologise, I should've put a disclaimer before posting those links. Something like 'This will hurt not only your eyes but also your soul....." Camacho earned enough of a look that he got to see cup action today - he's no longer a Free Zoner after that effort...... The Goodwin/Harrison combo get their chance on an equally short leash starting today. Freddy - I don't like any of those vet's enough to justify holding off playing time for anyone who has room to grow (and also because you found them!) - but thanks for the effort PC - thanks for the feedback on Wright, glad I'm not wasting space on him! Lee - I think you're right on the long-term prospects, hence the short leash on the current platoon combo, watch this space! Seca - the issue with holding a yard sale is that you have to have items that people want to purchase - I couldn't give away most of these guys even with a free bucket of KFC amalric - what is a 2B that can hit?! I don't understand this concept. I can put together an all-star team from players that have played for Missoula/Boulder over the years - at every position but 2B, I don't have a single memorable 2B over 20+ seasons. Clearly an error with the user! Thanks for the feedback team, appreciate it |