farmer_fran Posted May 25, 2005 Share Posted May 25, 2005 Willy came in at #16 on BA's weekly prospect hotsheet that unveiled today. 16. Josh Willingham, c, Marlins (Triple-A Albuquerque) The PCL slugging leader (.669) has 33 RBIs in 36 games, much of it thanks to some deadly clutch hitting (.571 average with runners in scoring position). Willingham is also 1-3 with his 12th homer in today's game against Tucson. He hit the homer off his former teammate Bill Murphy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramp Posted May 25, 2005 Share Posted May 25, 2005 yea, he isnt too good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildMarlinMan2003 Posted May 25, 2005 Share Posted May 25, 2005 Wow, it looks more and more like he will be trade bait at the all star break. With Easley/Conine/Dillon on the bench there is no room for him. Maybe we could send down Aguila or Treanor but I doubt we will. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shamrock Posted May 25, 2005 Share Posted May 25, 2005 I think he's the minor league slugging leader now at .680SLG. wee! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarlinsContinueTo ShowDomi Posted May 25, 2005 Share Posted May 25, 2005 Sadly they might trade him, although personally I think he will be a great MLB player. Doesn't really help him to sit in the bench behind Conine, Dillon, etc. unless they'd rather have him as a backup catcher, which is a bit of a risk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildMarlinMan2003 Posted May 25, 2005 Share Posted May 25, 2005 He will be a lot better than Treanor in the future but I don't think we will get rid of Treanor right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmer_fran Posted May 25, 2005 Author Share Posted May 25, 2005 When's the last time Treanor appeared in a game. I forget he's even on the team sometimes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorick Posted May 25, 2005 Share Posted May 25, 2005 When's the last time Treanor appeared in a game. I forget he's even on the team sometimes. 782980[/snapback] Agreed, if Jack doesn't get the backup in there more things will be looking grim down the stretch for Lo Duca. I think last night it said he was tied for games started with Mike Piazza..or something like that :o Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Posted May 25, 2005 Share Posted May 25, 2005 When's the last time Treanor appeared in a game. I forget he's even on the team sometimes. 782980[/snapback] May 15th and he's been involved in a grand total of 6 games this season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heckeroo Posted May 25, 2005 Share Posted May 25, 2005 it makes me a little worried when I see Paulie in there everyday, especially with his history of wearing down over the course of the season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramp Posted May 26, 2005 Share Posted May 26, 2005 Willy went yard again... numero 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildMarlinMan2003 Posted May 26, 2005 Share Posted May 26, 2005 He is on absolute fire. If he stays there all season, he could put up Joe Dillon numbers from last year (39 HR). However, I dont think he'll be there for long. Either, he will be called up because of an injury or he will be traded at the deadline. Call him up for Aguila!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hotcorner Posted May 26, 2005 Share Posted May 26, 2005 yikes. :blink: man i wish we could find a spot for this guy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calvinball Posted May 26, 2005 Share Posted May 26, 2005 Wow, SLG% is now up to .695, that's right .695! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramp Posted May 26, 2005 Share Posted May 26, 2005 and the worst part is that if he were to get called up he would be the new Aguila 15 at bats in 40 games Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FreshFish Posted May 26, 2005 Share Posted May 26, 2005 Why call him up to rot on the bench? I have a feeling that Willi will be a good MLB player some day, but not for the Marlins Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmer_fran Posted May 27, 2005 Author Share Posted May 27, 2005 The Hammer went deep again today, his 14th. Needless to say he's on fire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calvinball Posted May 27, 2005 Share Posted May 27, 2005 The Hammer went deep again today, his 14th. Needless to say he's on fire. 785654[/snapback] 14th of the season... Impressive. 11th in the month of May... That's just ridiculous! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flag Man Posted May 27, 2005 Share Posted May 27, 2005 Guess I'm lazy. Remind me of what I once knew. Willingham plays IF and OF corners. Wasn't he being worked at Catcher (with a continuing stigma that he wasn't good defensively?) So my question... is he still being tested at Catcher? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shamrock Posted May 27, 2005 Share Posted May 27, 2005 The Hammer went deep again today, his 14th. Needless to say he's on fire. 785654[/snapback] What the hell man. Jebus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nc marlin Posted May 27, 2005 Share Posted May 27, 2005 Guess I'm lazy. Remind me of what I once knew. Willingham plays IF and OF corners. Wasn't he being worked at Catcher (with a continuing stigma that he wasn't good defensively?) So my question... is he still being tested at Catcher? Thanks. 785754[/snapback] Yeah, he's been playing catcher much more than any other position. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malman Posted May 27, 2005 Share Posted May 27, 2005 Why call him up to rot on the bench? I have a feeling that Willi will be a good MLB player some day, but not for the Marlins 784559[/snapback] He will be starting someplace for the Marlins next year. Aguila will be a journeyman and never play for any meaningful stretch with the Marlins. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramp Posted May 27, 2005 Share Posted May 27, 2005 Why call him up to rot on the bench? I have a feeling that Willi will be a good MLB player some day, but not for the Marlins 784559[/snapback] He will be starting someplace for the Marlins next year. Aguila will be a journeyman and never play for any meaningful stretch with the Marlins. 785818[/snapback] there are only 2 ways he is starting for the Marlins next year 1) if the FO believes Hermida needs atleast another half year in the minors, so Willy could play one of the corner OF spots or 2) if Mike Lowell is moved, Cabrera goes to 3rd, Hermida in one corner, Willy in the other..... hey, a guy can dream cant he? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fanofthefish Posted May 28, 2005 Share Posted May 28, 2005 yikes. :blink: man i wish we could find a spot for this guy. 784368[/snapback] They could always use Lenny's. I know its best for a veteran to PH, but this guy is stroking the ball. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nc marlin Posted May 28, 2005 Share Posted May 28, 2005 He hit another one already tonight. Pretty sure that makes 4 straight games with a homer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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