Posted July 6, 200420 yr Josh Willingham and Joe Dillon have to be called up, now. They are both absolutely on fire. It's becoming obvious to me that Redmond, like we all believed, cannot handle being an every day starter. He has gotten continually worse since Castro went on the DL. and while Treanor has been ok, he's just not the answer, a solid backup, but not the answer. The good thing about Willingham, is that not only could he split time at catcher with Treanor and Redmond, but he can also play 1b, 3b, and LF. I know the argument has been that if we brought him up he would need to play almost every day, but with his versatility he would find plenty of playing time up here. With Dillon he does not need to play every day, although I think he could definetly see some time at 1st base against lefties. He can play also play 2nd and 3rd base which could be very valuable. So this is my plan. When Beckett goes on the DL instead of bringing up another pitcher you bring up Willingham, and I'm sorry I like the guy, but Lenny Harris is a worthless piece of crap. Release him and bring up Dillon. If we do get back in the race though, it is imperative that we get a left-handed bat.
July 6, 200420 yr when i read your first sentence I could have sworn that said they were both called up :banghead DAMMIT
July 6, 200420 yr If they call up Willy, the FO office must be convinced he is the real deal. If he struggles, we just lose on another potential trade. However, we are in panic mode now. And something must be done to stop the bleeding
July 6, 200420 yr Author Joe Dillon went 3-5 today, with 2 doubles and a homer. This wasn't in the launching pad that is Isotopes field, it was in Iowa. He is now hitting .372. Josh Willingham went 2-4 with a double and a walk today. He's gotten his average up to .282 and his OBP up to about .425. There's no doubt that his bat is ready.
July 6, 200420 yr if beckett goes on the dl i say we work with a 4 man rotation untill the break and bring up juan alvarez and put him in the pen.hes pitching great for the topes right now..
July 6, 200420 yr im pretty sure we will see dillon they moved him to LF for a reason BTW, did he play LF tonight? has he been playing it often?
July 6, 200420 yr Joe Dillon went 3-5 today, with 2 doubles and a homer. This wasn't in the launching pad that is Isotopes field, it was in Iowa. He is now hitting .372. Josh Willingham went 2-4 with a double and a walk today. He's gotten his average up to .282 and his OBP up to about .425. There's no doubt that his bat is ready. 442695[/snapback] Dillon even hits the Cubs (they are the Iowa Cubs...but still Cubs)
July 6, 200420 yr Author im pretty sure we will see dillon they moved him to LF for a reason BTW, did he play LF tonight? has he been playing it often? 442729[/snapback] I'm starting to think they didn't like what they saw of him in left. He's been the topes starting 2nd baseman for the last week. I still think he would be a very valuable player off the bench and could see time at 1st base and maybe give Luis or Mike a rest once in a while.
July 6, 200420 yr I wonder what it would take for Dillon to be called up. Why not yet? I realize that we need outfielders not infielders but just putting him in one game isn't going to hurt. We need a BAT here. You only need defense to protect a lead.
July 6, 200420 yr Author When Beckett goes on the DL instead of bringing up another pitcher you bring up Willingham 442668[/snapback] Damn, I called that one.
July 6, 200420 yr Author OK, Beinfest, now just do the other part I talked about. (getting Dillon up here, releasing Lenny Harris) Then I'll be happy.
July 6, 200420 yr OK, Beinfest, now just do the other part I talked about. (getting Dillon up here, releasing Lenny Harris) Then I'll be happy. 442822[/snapback] Just in case anyone hasn't been paying attention: Lenny Harris is hitting .130 as a pinch hitter. I agree, time to let him go and bring up Dillon.
July 6, 200420 yr When Beckett goes on the DL instead of bringing up another pitcher you bring up Willingham 442668[/snapback] Damn, I called that one. 442781[/snapback] You must be clairvoyant
July 6, 200420 yr Couldn't we get Lenny to accept a AAA assignment? He could walk, but why not at least try?
July 6, 200420 yr Couldn't we get Lenny to accept a AAA assignment? He could walk, but why not at least try? 442840[/snapback] Or he could pull a Ramon Castro and go on the DL, enabling him to stay with the major league team and not tinkering with the teams' chemistry.
July 6, 200420 yr im pretty sure we will see dillon they moved him to LF for a reason BTW, did he play LF tonight? has he been playing it often? 442729[/snapback] I'm starting to think they didn't like what they saw of him in left. He's been the topes starting 2nd baseman for the last week. I still think he would be a very valuable player off the bench and could see time at 1st base and maybe give Luis or Mike a rest once in a while. 442751[/snapback] off the bench...that is a scary thought, look what happened with Nunez by only using him off the bench....not the ideal situation for a consistent performer.
July 6, 200420 yr When Beckett goes on the DL instead of bringing up another pitcher you bring up Willingham 442668[/snapback] Damn, I called that one. 442781[/snapback] You must be clairvoyant 442839[/snapback] Where's Johnny Smith when you need him?
July 6, 200420 yr The picture is of Willingham. It is from the offical website (still has Willingham lsited on the 40 man roster).
July 6, 200420 yr 443416[/snapback] hey, whered you guys find my picture? 443418[/snapback] Then you better get to the Ball Park Josh! :lol
July 6, 200420 yr Lenny Harris has done nothing but hit weak ground balls to the infield lately. I think Conine needs to sit out for a game and give tradeboy OMGNunez a shot tonight. 9'er has been K'ing wayyyyy too much lately.
July 6, 200420 yr The picture is of Willingham. It is from the offical website (still has Willingham lsited on the 40 man roster). 443422[/snapback] :thumbup :thumbup :thumbup :thumbup
July 6, 200420 yr Author im pretty sure we will see dillon they moved him to LF for a reason BTW, did he play LF tonight? has he been playing it often? 442729[/snapback] I'm starting to think they didn't like what they saw of him in left. He's been the topes starting 2nd baseman for the last week. I still think he would be a very valuable player off the bench and could see time at 1st base and maybe give Luis or Mike a rest once in a while. 442751[/snapback] off the bench...that is a scary thought, look what happened with Nunez by only using him off the bench....not the ideal situation for a consistent performer. 443407[/snapback] It's at least worth a try, the guy has been around awhile he's 28 years old. He couldn't do any worse than Harris or Nunez.
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