June 18, 200519 yr i'm not even sure what to post this has got to be the stupidest thread i have EVER seen on this forum. EVER
June 18, 200519 yr Something needs to be done. I don't know how much value he has. Many love his dedication to the game, but is it significantly higher than your average professional athlete? and is it worth acquiring when clearly every team's scouts has found a way to get him out with the season almost half-way over? At the very least, JP should be platooning and batting lower in the order.
June 18, 200519 yr I think it'd be easier to trade him in the offseason than now, but if you can find a team to give up some decent prospects for him, do it, because this season he's not bringing too much to the table on the field.
June 18, 200519 yr He hit two balls today that go for hits more often than not. One required a great jump by the OC and the other was a hard shot that Cabrera just happened to snag. And as I type this the Hero of the Universe forgets to cover second. f***
June 18, 200519 yr i say keep him, this has just been a bad season so far, but he'll come around, just like lowell has
June 18, 200519 yr Author i say keep him, this has just been a bad season so far, but he'll come around, just like lowell has 815900[/snapback] Hopefully he does. and when he does hopefully the team will start scoring run.
June 18, 200519 yr Willingham wouldn't replace JP...but Eric Reed might. He has a lot of similarities to JP. I really can't believe that Juan is hitting around .250 right now. I never would have seen that coming at the beginning of the year.
June 18, 200519 yr Author Does "yes" mean he should stay or be traded? It doesn't really make sense to me. 816017[/snapback] Yes means to be traded no means to stay on the team. :cool
June 18, 200519 yr Do you guys remember all those articles in the offseason saying that JP shouldn't just be satisfied with 200 hits, that he should be leading the league in hitting too? I know Lenny was pushing him in particular. Maybe all that pressure got to him, and he's just pressing too much. We've all seen him, he's not playing his game -- he's flying out way too much.
June 18, 200519 yr Willingham wouldn't replace JP...but Eric Reed might. He has a lot of similarities to JP. I really can't believe that Juan is hitting around .250 right now. I never would have seen that coming at the beginning of the year. 816025[/snapback] Eric Reed isnt very good
June 18, 200519 yr Willingham wouldn't replace JP...but Eric Reed might. He has a lot of similarities to JP. The Eric Reed that broadcasts for the Heat or the Eric Reed that can't hit AA pitching?
June 18, 200519 yr Willingham wouldn't replace JP...but Eric Reed might. He has a lot of similarities to JP. 816025[/snapback] Willingham would relace JP's spot in the lineup. Encarnacion would move to center.
June 18, 200519 yr Willingham wouldn't replace JP...but Eric Reed might. He has a lot of similarities to JP. The Eric Reed that broadcasts for the Heat or the Eric Reed that can't hit AA pitching? 816037[/snapback] :lol :lol :o :plain
June 18, 200519 yr Does "yes" mean he should stay or be traded?? It doesn't really make sense to me. 816017[/snapback] Yes means to be traded no means to stay on the team. :cool 816026[/snapback] I voted wrong. This is the 2000 election in palm beach all over again.
June 18, 200519 yr Do you guys remember all those articles in the offseason saying that JP shouldn't just be satisfied with 200 hits, that he should be leading the league in hitting too? I know Lenny was pushing him in particular. Maybe all that pressure got to him, and he's just pressing too much. We've all seen him, he's not playing his game -- he's flying out way too much. 816030[/snapback] Either flying out or topping the ball. He needs to level out his swing. It's been that way all season. Why in the hell can't Robinson help him correct it? This is one of the main reasons I believe it is time for a new hitting coach with a new set of advice.
June 18, 200519 yr This is one of the main reasons I believe it is time for a new hitting coach with a new set of advice. 816064[/snapback] Bingo
June 18, 200519 yr Another startling JP stat: .182/.270/.291 in 55 at bats with runners in scoring position. Only Cabrera and Delgado have significantly more at bats in such situations (78 and 64 respectively. Next closest is 61.) Compare this to Washington in which their leadoff hitter, Brad Wilkerson, has atleast 15 less at bats than 5 other batters.
June 18, 200519 yr I really don't understand all this talk about trading JP. He lead the National league in hits last season and came in 2nd for stolen bases. I'm pretty sure he has a little something left in the tank.
June 18, 200519 yr I really don't understand all this talk about trading JP. He lead the National league in hits last season and came in 2nd for stolen bases. I'm pretty sure he has a little something left in the tank. 816149[/snapback] It's very easy to understand. You just have to realize that this board is mainly populated by kids going through puberty who have no idea what they're talking about.
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