July 15, 200422 yr 7/15 off-day. So... Saw Dillon on TV (AAA All-Star Game) last night. He didn't do much in his 3 AB's (long fly to left, smash grounder to 3rd, pop to left.) But, so help me, he reminded me of Kevin Millar. That attitude at the plate. That "Don't Tread On Me." Nasty, nasty. Beautiful. Thought also of Koch when he first took the mound as a Marlin. Down and out, unwanted, out of sync, and yet you knew you were watching a Pro who was going to get the job done no matter what it takes. Sometimes you know, just watching a guy if he has it or not, regardless of current stats. We gave Wilson Valdez to get Koch. Valdez was ready for the Bigs. He was SWEET. But, we have enough Sweetness up the middle. We need GUTS and Terror. Dillon has it. Son of Millar. Never to be a Hall of Famer. But, an igniter. Easy to make room for him. Fire Cox and Robinson, place Mordecai as 3b Coach and Lenny Harris as Hitting Coach. Instant Roster space. What a bummer we're not playing tonight!
July 15, 200422 yr If you're talking about the hunger Millar displayed early in his (scab) MLB career and for a couple of years thereafter, I'd agree 100% Dillon looks like a starving dog ready to fight to the death over an old bone. No question he hungers for the the opportunity, it will be interesting to see what he does with when his chance comes. Hopefully, if the Marlins have learned anything from their Sutton and Nunez experiences it is that you don't bring up a guy who's on fire and then sit him down on the bench. If and when he comes up he ought to get a couple of weeks of steady playing time. Hopefully he has better skills than Millar who now looks like the Pillsbury doughboy and plays about as well.
July 15, 200422 yr I agree 100% on comparing Dillon to Millar. In fact, I made that same argument earlier when someone brought up his age. I hope we give Dillon a chance to play - and send Willingham back down to work on playing catcher. But, that would require sanity...
July 16, 200422 yr If you're talking about the hunger Millar displayed early in his (scab) MLB career and for a couple of years thereafter, I'd agree 100% Dillon looks like a starving dog ready to fight to the death over an old bone. No question he hungers for the the opportunity, it will be interesting to see what he does with when his chance comes. Hopefully, if the Marlins have learned anything from their Sutton and Nunez experiences it is that you don't bring up a guy who's on fire and then sit him down on the bench. If and when he comes up he ought to get a couple of weeks of steady playing time. Hopefully he has better skills than Millar who now looks like the Pillsbury doughboy and plays about as well. 459748[/snapback] [/quote Was Millar a scab? You mean a replacement player in 95? Or is this reference to something else? I don't remember him being a scab for the fish, a frioend of mine was, but I don'T remember Millar. Just checking?!?!?
July 16, 200422 yr Yes Millar was a replacement player, he came from the Northern league if I remember correctly.
July 16, 200422 yr Author Curious... unintended twist on this thread, posters want to bash Millar. No one wants to pick up on "We need Guts and Terror" in the line-up (albeit within our budget.) Millar did provide that when he was a Marlin. And he provided more in the ClubHouse. So, if I call Dillon "Son of Millar" it's a complement to Millar the Marlin and Dillon the potential Marlin. Spikes up! (And no one wants to respond to dumping Cox and Robinson and having Mordy as 3rd base coach and Lenny as Hitting Coach.) Guess there's more interest in how much Orange we will have wiping out our Teal.)
July 16, 200422 yr (And no one wants to respond to dumping Cox and Robinson and having Mordy as 3rd base coach and Lenny as Hitting Coach.) Guess there's more interest in how much Orange we will have wiping out our Teal.) 460252[/snapback] No one is responding to firing Cox & Robinson and replacing them with Mordy & Harris because it is assine and does not warrant a logical response. The one piece of logical thinking in this thread was to demote Willingham (so he can catch everyday and improve his skills behind the plate) and call up Dillon to provide a spark. :whistle
July 16, 200422 yr (And no one wants to respond to dumping Cox and Robinson and having Mordy as 3rd base coach and Lenny as Hitting Coach.)? Guess there's more interest in how much Orange we will have wiping out our Teal.) 460252[/snapback] No one is responding to firing Cox & Robinson and replacing them with Mordy & Harris because it is assine and does not warrant a logical response. The one piece of logical thinking in this thread was to demote Willingham (so he can catch everyday and improve his skills behind the plate) and call up Dillon to provide a spark. :whistle 460282[/snapback] How much of a spark can a guy provide when he'll start maybe twice a week and pinch-hit? You don't think he'll START over anyone right now, do you?
July 16, 200422 yr (And no one wants to respond to dumping Cox and Robinson and having Mordy as 3rd base coach and Lenny as Hitting Coach.)? Guess there's more interest in how much Orange we will have wiping out our Teal.) 460252[/snapback] No one is responding to firing Cox & Robinson and replacing them with Mordy & Harris because it is assine and does not warrant a logical response. The one piece of logical thinking in this thread was to demote Willingham (so he can catch everyday and improve his skills behind the plate) and call up Dillon to provide a spark. :whistle 460282[/snapback] How much of a spark can a guy provide when he'll start maybe twice a week and pinch-hit? You don't think he'll START over anyone right now, do you? 460291[/snapback] This is why Jack should either Just bench Conine or stick with Conine.
July 16, 200422 yr How much of a spark can a guy provide when he'll start maybe twice a week and pinch-hit? You don't think he'll START over anyone right now, do you? 460291[/snapback] For a team like ours that relies on pitchign and defense to keep the score low and close a pinch-hitter is important.
July 16, 200422 yr for those of you who doubt my stellar memory (lol) and have emailed/PMed me regarding Millar being a scar...oh yea of little faith...here's the link. link
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