April 7, 200422 yr * Gonzo followed up his measly 2003 numbers with a ho-hum spring (.250 with 8 RBI in 56 games) *1 for 4 with 2K and 1 LOB yesterday. Now, I know he's arguably one of the top 3 defensive SS in the NL and all that, but he creates a vast, gaping expanse of nothingness in the lineup with his little stick. He looks like a drunk 12 year old girl at the plate, and the Fish cannot afford offensively to carry his pathetic offensive performances this year. Cabs would look good at short with Nunez in right field. WOW! After one freakin' game we're already hearing the "move Cabrera to SS and put Nunez in RF". GEEZ, ONE FREAKIN' GAME!!! This ain't softball kids, you need defense. Plus, Abraham Nunez is not the answer in LF/RF. Here are a few names for you to look back on from spring's past: Brant Brown, Josh Booty, Rafael Medina, Brian Meadows, Ralph Millard. Each had amazing springs and then did bubkiss in the regular season. Spring is Spring. Also remember that Nunez hit a whopping .179 the last time he was up. Look, I think Gonzo is great at D but we have two viable options in Cabrera at SS and the future looks like Wilson Valdez who impressed me in the spring. Abe Nunez is getting too much hype but please don't compare him to those other names. The kid is the real deal and if Gonzalez hits .200 this April and we are lacking offense, I can see a platoon coming.
April 7, 200422 yr Author I dont ever see Alex being platooned.... I think Way to go out on a limb there Ramp. Gonzo would make a greeat late-inning defensive substitution.
April 7, 200422 yr I want to believe Valdez is ready now but even if he's a year away AGon may never see year two of his contract regardless of his performance in 2004. I subscribe to Gobucks theory that without a stadium plan the Marlins will start trading players and AGon has value. Imagine having Pierre, Castillo and Valdez at the top of your lineup followed by Cabs, Lowell, Conine, Choi, etc. (and dare I say it Nunez somewhere in the mix). It could be explosive.
April 7, 200422 yr It's way too early to predict how Alex will do at the plate this year. He has made adjustments. He is back in his stance, his feet a bit more spread apart. He looks more comfortable at the plate. He got 1 more hit than Castillo yesterday. Although he K's twice, so did Castillo and Conine. Give the credit to Hernandez as he had a wicked, knee buckling, 60 mph breaking ball going. Let's see how he is doing in a month. My bet is that he'll be a lot closer to .275 than .200.
April 7, 200422 yr I think Gonzo has at least average power for a SS....its getting on base thats his problem.
April 7, 200422 yr It's way too early to predict how Alex will do at the plate this year. He has made adjustments. He is back in his stance, his feet a bit more spread apart. He looks more comfortable at the plate. He got 1 more hit than Castillo yesterday. Although he K's twice, so did Castillo and Conine. Give the credit to Hernandez as he had a wicked, knee buckling,? 60 mph breaking ball going. Let's see how he is doing in a month. My bet is that he'll be? a lot closer to .275 than .200. I agree. Gonzo main purpose is his defense like Ramp pointed it out.If he excels at the plate is a plus and I do think his average will be closer to .275 than .200. Marlins2003 brings up a good point that this year will likely be Gonzo last season with the fish.He will most likely be traded to cut salary and allow Valdez to play SS.
April 7, 200422 yr Let me just say this I will gladly take the offensive numbers Alex put up last year, the only way I could see Alex benched or traded is if he's hitting near .200 in July and I don't think that will happen.
April 8, 200422 yr Why waste any time hating anyone? Well except stupid people who hate for no good reason. If you already hate him, go ahead and still hate him. But remember this, he set a team record for HR's by a SS last year and his defense other than Edgar is better than anyone else in NL. He's like anyone else on this team replaceable. So try not to get to caught up in your feelings towards him.
April 8, 200422 yr I dont ever see Alex being platooned.... I think sea bass would have to hit under .200 or play like garbage defensively for that to ever be considered. i think.
April 8, 200422 yr Author 0 for 4 with a K tonite. And as an added extra special bonus, he left 4 on base. Kinda handy leaving 4 on base in a one-run loss... Don'cha think?
April 8, 200422 yr We had 15 left on base tonight vs. 4 for the Expos......so plenty of room for others to improve as well.
April 8, 200422 yr Are we going to be subjected to your crap after every bad game Gonzalez has??? We can all read the boxscore...dont'cha think?
April 8, 200422 yr 0 for 4 with a K tonite. And as an added extra special bonus, he left 4 on base. Kinda handy leaving 4 on base in a one-run loss... Don'cha think? I'm beginning to think A.GON is a NUISANCE at the plate but I can live with it if his defense doesn't suffer.
April 8, 200422 yr 0 for 4 with a K tonite. And as an added extra special bonus, he left 4 on base. Kinda handy leaving 4 on base in a one-run loss... Don'cha think? quit the crusade, I was there and he smoked the ball really hard 3 times. This is baseball. . .
April 8, 200422 yr yes he went 0-4 but from what I heard, it sounded like he just got unlucky tonight he hit the ball really well 3 times
April 8, 200422 yr yes he went 0-4 but from what I heard, it sounded like he just got unlucky tonight he hit the ball really well 3 times Really?I was unable to attend the game because I was at school but at least now have some facts.At least he is hitting the ball hard which is a good sign.
April 8, 200422 yr * Gonzo followed up his measly 2003 numbers with a ho-hum spring (.250 with 8 RBI in 56 games) *1 for 4 with 2K and 1 LOB yesterday. Now, I know he's arguably one of the top 3 defensive SS in the NL and all that, but he creates a vast, gaping expanse of nothingness in the lineup with his little stick. He looks like a drunk 12 year old girl at the plate, and the Fish cannot afford offensively to carry his pathetic offensive performances this year. Cabs would look good at short with Nunez in right field. Cabs would look good at short with Nunez in right field. I think they should try this out.
April 8, 200422 yr Author Yeah, it's because of bad luck that he doesn't get more hits. No, wait, it's because he hits in the 8 spot and doesn't see alot of good pitches. But don't worry, he's improving his strike zone judgement, learning to not hit for power, working with his hitting coach, learning how to situational hit..Blah Blah Blah. All of the above are good excuses for a year of atrocious offensive production, but not two, much less two and a half. In combination with the P's spot he KILLS two innings a game offensively. The 8 & 9 spots are a mere formality. Combine this with two light hitters at the 1 and 2 holes and it makes it impossible score runs without at least three strait hits.
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