July 19, 200422 yr Hoping (praying) Willingham will actually get a chance (e.g. Some significant playing time with successive starts.) As a well-schooled catcher, I see Josh not doing some things that will come naturally with some more time and some good coaching. I think his arm is okay and his release will improve. But, it doesn't matter much since most of the steals are off of our undisciplined Pitchers. I am a Redmond fan and Treanor rooter. But, when Josh is at-bat I get a different feeling! The pop is there and he is not timid. And Chris Aguila didn't solve all our problems on his brief stay up here. The other day, in a four-game series, he hit 421 including 3 HR's & 6 Ribbies. Wonder if our swinging dug-out door hit him in the butt too soon. And Joe Dillon is 2nd on the 'Topes with a 339 BA. I think he's back at 3B. Don't know what happened with the OF experiment. We have a lousy track-record experimenting with our young talent. I hope that doesn't extend to Josh Ready&Willingham. This time lock the dug-out door.
July 19, 200422 yr I'm betting Willy will get another start tonight. The way he works an at-bat, if his defense were up to par (which it doesn't seem to be yet) I think you could almost name him the starting catcher right now. How's that? I guess he misplayed a little dribbler last night, & probably isn't going to throw out many basestealers, but his arm looks strong enough, so I think with enough work he could keep runners honest. Agreed though, most of our pitchers are terrible at holding runners on.
July 19, 200422 yr We have a lousy track-record experimenting with our young talent. I hope that doesn't extend to Josh Ready&Willingham. This time lock the dug-out door. 464430[/snapback] Actually our track record is pretty good (Willis and Cabrera). Lets hope Willingham will join them.
July 19, 200422 yr We have a lousy track-record experimenting with our young talent.? I hope that doesn't extend to Josh Ready&Willingham.? This time lock the dug-out door. 464430[/snapback] Actually our track record is pretty good (Willis and Cabrera). Lets hope Willingham will join them. 464561[/snapback] No, it isn't. Those are just two of many.
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