Posted March 8, 200519 yr comment_447362 This kid has some pop off his bat, but looking at our INF reserves Easley/Niner are locks does Delgado make it?...where does Dillon fit? IMO you MAKE A SPOT available for this kid Link to comment https://www.marlinsbaseball.com/topic/25759-does-dillon-make-the-opening-day-roster/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
March 8, 200519 yr comment_447363 LOL Nice choices :lol But yes I have been impressed by both his approach at the plate as well as his defense. He's going to make it IMO. Link to comment https://www.marlinsbaseball.com/topic/25759-does-dillon-make-the-opening-day-roster/?&do=findComment&comment=447363 Share on other sites More sharing options...
March 8, 200519 yr Author comment_447364 LOL Nice choices :lol But yes I have been impressed by both his approach at the plate as well as his defense. He's going to make it IMO. 705449[/snapback] I know PB I can't change it... :lol Link to comment https://www.marlinsbaseball.com/topic/25759-does-dillon-make-the-opening-day-roster/?&do=findComment&comment=447364 Share on other sites More sharing options...
March 8, 200519 yr comment_447365 I don't think Delgado should make the team. Link to comment https://www.marlinsbaseball.com/topic/25759-does-dillon-make-the-opening-day-roster/?&do=findComment&comment=447365 Share on other sites More sharing options...
March 8, 200519 yr comment_447366 he has major talent and has come back with a vengence since his back injury...am pulling for this guy...he deserves a fair shot in the Bigs.. Link to comment https://www.marlinsbaseball.com/topic/25759-does-dillon-make-the-opening-day-roster/?&do=findComment&comment=447366 Share on other sites More sharing options...
March 8, 200519 yr comment_447367 Delgado doesn't have enough pop, IMO. Dillons has power and would be able to fill in admirably for Lowell and Sea Bass. Link to comment https://www.marlinsbaseball.com/topic/25759-does-dillon-make-the-opening-day-roster/?&do=findComment&comment=447367 Share on other sites More sharing options...
March 8, 200519 yr comment_447368 LOL Nice choices :lol But yes I have been impressed by both his approach at the plate as well as his defense. He's going to make it IMO. 705449[/snapback] I know PB I can't change it... :lol 705452[/snapback] There ya go. Link to comment https://www.marlinsbaseball.com/topic/25759-does-dillon-make-the-opening-day-roster/?&do=findComment&comment=447368 Share on other sites More sharing options...
March 8, 200519 yr comment_447369 I dont think he will Link to comment https://www.marlinsbaseball.com/topic/25759-does-dillon-make-the-opening-day-roster/?&do=findComment&comment=447369 Share on other sites More sharing options...
March 8, 200519 yr comment_447370 Lets figure we carry 13 position players: The starting 8: JP Louie Cabs Carlos Mikey Paul Juan Seabass That leaves 5 bench spots: Niner (For 1b defensive replacement) Easley (Backup infiedler) Treanor (and/or) Willingham (Backup catcher (s)) Aguila (backup OF) Lenny (a lefty off of the bench since we have none other) The only way I see Dillion making the opening day roster is that they decide to only carry 4 OFers and not carry Aguila. Or that they carry 14 position players and 6 relievers. Link to comment https://www.marlinsbaseball.com/topic/25759-does-dillon-make-the-opening-day-roster/?&do=findComment&comment=447370 Share on other sites More sharing options...
March 8, 200519 yr comment_447371 As much as I like Lenny him not being on the team would probably be for the best. It would be nice if could give a roster spoit to Dillon or Willingham but right now barring any sort of injury there just isn't room Link to comment https://www.marlinsbaseball.com/topic/25759-does-dillon-make-the-opening-day-roster/?&do=findComment&comment=447371 Share on other sites More sharing options...
March 8, 200519 yr comment_447372 As much as I like Lenny him not being on the team would probably be for the best. 705561[/snapback] Then we have no lefty to come off the bench. Even if e doesn't hit, you can throw him up there to make the other team pull a right handed reliever and make them put in a lefty before putting in another PH. Link to comment https://www.marlinsbaseball.com/topic/25759-does-dillon-make-the-opening-day-roster/?&do=findComment&comment=447372 Share on other sites More sharing options...
March 8, 200519 yr comment_447373 As much as I like Lenny him not being on the team would probably be for the best. It would be nice if could give a roster spoit to Dillon or Willingham but right now barring any sort of injury there just isn't room 705561[/snapback] So you are advocating cutting the top pinch hitter in the history of baseball (and the only lefty off the bench) for a guy who never had an AB in the major leagues, has a history of back problems and was an assistant coach at Texas Tech two years ago? I say Dillon should go back to "Burque until we have an injury. Link to comment https://www.marlinsbaseball.com/topic/25759-does-dillon-make-the-opening-day-roster/?&do=findComment&comment=447373 Share on other sites More sharing options...
March 8, 200519 yr comment_447374 As much as I like Lenny him not being on the team would probably be for the best. It would be nice if could give a roster spoit to Dillon or Willingham but right now barring any sort of injury there just isn't room 705561[/snapback] So you are advocating cutting the top pinch hitter in the history of baseball (and the only lefty off the bench) for a guy who never had an AB in the major leagues, has a history of back problems and was an assistant coach at Texas Tech two years ago? I say Dillon should go back to "Burque until we have an injury. 705570[/snapback] Yes Link to comment https://www.marlinsbaseball.com/topic/25759-does-dillon-make-the-opening-day-roster/?&do=findComment&comment=447374 Share on other sites More sharing options...
March 8, 200519 yr comment_447375 Also for those who think Dillion should be on the roster in place of Lenny: Which would benefit Dllion more? Playing everyday in AAA, or at best getting 4 ABs a week on the ML club? I doubt even that much, that is a best case scenario really. Lenny is used to sitting on the bench and having to hit when called upon, its his job. Plus Lenny is our only lefty. Link to comment https://www.marlinsbaseball.com/topic/25759-does-dillon-make-the-opening-day-roster/?&do=findComment&comment=447375 Share on other sites More sharing options...
March 8, 200519 yr comment_447376 As much as I like Lenny him not being on the team would probably be for the best. It would be nice if could give a roster spoit to Dillon or Willingham but right now barring any sort of injury there just isn't room 705561[/snapback] So you are advocating cutting the top pinch hitter in the history of baseball (and the only lefty off the bench) for a guy who never had an AB in the major leagues, has a history of back problems and was an assistant coach at Texas Tech two years ago? I say Dillon should go back to "Burque until we have an injury. 705570[/snapback] that argument never fails to give me a hearty laugh out loud. Link to comment https://www.marlinsbaseball.com/topic/25759-does-dillon-make-the-opening-day-roster/?&do=findComment&comment=447376 Share on other sites More sharing options...
March 8, 200519 yr comment_447377 Also for those who think Dillion should be on the roster in place of Lenny: Which would benefit Dllion more? Playing everyday in AAA, or at best getting 4 ABs a week on the ML club? I doubt even that much, that is a best case scenario really. Lenny is used to sitting on the bench and having to hit when called upon, its his job. Plus Lenny is our only lefty. 705575[/snapback] Dillon is 29...at his age playing in the minors won't't really benefit him. He probably will not get much better even if he did have 4 at bats every day. I am confident Dillon would be able to hit .232 pinch hitting. Link to comment https://www.marlinsbaseball.com/topic/25759-does-dillon-make-the-opening-day-roster/?&do=findComment&comment=447377 Share on other sites More sharing options...
March 8, 200519 yr comment_447378 If it comes down to Dillon or Willingham, I would rather see Willingham make the team. If you are looking at pinch-hitting, I think Willingham would be a more logical choice because of his impressive OBP (led Southern League with .449) combined with the power numbers. Dillon?s numbers are stout in their own right, but the difference is JW?s ability to be patient and to draw the walk when the pitch is not there combined with his ability to be aggressive and hit the ball hard when it the pitch is there. This shows up especially in the walk to strike out ratio where: Willingham had 91 BB and 87 SO Dillon had 46 BB and 86 SO JW also seems more versatile in the field (though neither will be picked up for the their defensive prowess). Link to comment https://www.marlinsbaseball.com/topic/25759-does-dillon-make-the-opening-day-roster/?&do=findComment&comment=447378 Share on other sites More sharing options...
March 8, 200519 yr comment_447379 Joe Dillon = Crash Davis He is, was and will be nothing more than a career minor leaguer. Link to comment https://www.marlinsbaseball.com/topic/25759-does-dillon-make-the-opening-day-roster/?&do=findComment&comment=447379 Share on other sites More sharing options...
March 9, 200519 yr Author comment_447380 If it comes down to Dillon or Willingham, I would rather see Willingham make the team. If you are looking at pinch-hitting, I think Willingham would be a more logical choice because of his impressive OBP (led Southern League with .449) combined with the power numbers. Dillon?s numbers are stout in their own right, but the difference is JW?s ability to be patient and to draw the walk when the pitch is not there combined with his ability to be aggressive and hit the ball hard when it the pitch is there. This shows up especially in the walk to strike out ratio where: Willingham had 91 BB and 87 SO Dillon had 46 BB and 86 SO JW also seems more versatile in the field (though neither will be picked up for the their defensive prowess). 705656[/snapback] Great point...watching Willingham play 1B today, I feel he'll get the last spot "IF" he hits. But Treanor could also get beat out for the catcher position which could give Dillon a shot. I just feel this kid could be another Millar a non-prospect that just pushes his way onto the ML roster with his power JMO Link to comment https://www.marlinsbaseball.com/topic/25759-does-dillon-make-the-opening-day-roster/?&do=findComment&comment=447380 Share on other sites More sharing options...
March 9, 200519 yr comment_447381 Where's he going to play? Admittedly, I'm not sure about this, but I don't think he's faster or more defensively capable than Aguila, so that's the tie-breaker. Link to comment https://www.marlinsbaseball.com/topic/25759-does-dillon-make-the-opening-day-roster/?&do=findComment&comment=447381 Share on other sites More sharing options...
March 9, 200519 yr comment_447382 No. Harris has the reputation and relationships. Wathan, Delgado, Wilson and Willngham are more versatile and can play positions few others can. Aguila had a respectable cup of coffee last year and brings more to the table. Link to comment https://www.marlinsbaseball.com/topic/25759-does-dillon-make-the-opening-day-roster/?&do=findComment&comment=447382 Share on other sites More sharing options...
March 9, 200519 yr comment_447383 I hope WDelgado makes the team Link to comment https://www.marlinsbaseball.com/topic/25759-does-dillon-make-the-opening-day-roster/?&do=findComment&comment=447383 Share on other sites More sharing options...
March 9, 200519 yr comment_447384 Harris always seemed to be first in line to pinch hit (sometimes before Easley even). Maybe that was because Easley had 2 more pinch hits than I did last season? Link to comment https://www.marlinsbaseball.com/topic/25759-does-dillon-make-the-opening-day-roster/?&do=findComment&comment=447384 Share on other sites More sharing options...
March 9, 200519 yr comment_447385 Or that Easley was good enough to start a few games? Link to comment https://www.marlinsbaseball.com/topic/25759-does-dillon-make-the-opening-day-roster/?&do=findComment&comment=447385 Share on other sites More sharing options...
March 9, 200519 yr comment_447386 I don't think he'll make the opening day roster, but he'll definately be there some time by the middle of the season. Link to comment https://www.marlinsbaseball.com/topic/25759-does-dillon-make-the-opening-day-roster/?&do=findComment&comment=447386 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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