Lowell came from the same district I played in, when I was in High School. He is one of my favorite players. He really is one of SF's own. He's also killing us offensively this year:

 

1. Zero pop this year. 6 Homeruns? What's going on? Conclusion: There is something physically wrong with him. He looks old and sluggish. Maybe they're "really" testing this year and he can't take his "pep" pills anymore. No, I don't mean steroids, more like amphetamines.

 

2. He seems mentally distant. Near the trading deadline he seemed to get some pep back and actually played better. ( Do you guys remember?) I thought he was going to turn it around. He swings at clear "balls" all the time. He doesn't wait for his pitch anymore. Today in his 3rd "at bat", every pitch he swung at was a ball. (not a close ball either) In other words he's lost his focus. Conclusion: There's something mentally wrong with him.

 

Maybe he'll turn it around next year, but this year he needs to sit for a while. Maybe he can clear his mind.

 

So, do you keep one of the "worst" hitters in the league on a team that struggles offensively(with players like Conine on the bench) in there just for his glove?

 

Traditionally, the "glove" positions are shortstop and second base because so many balls get hit there that even if they are poor offensively, they can still help your team overall. 3rd base is such a reactionary postition and not as many balls get hit there so you can sacrafice a little defense for offense. Miguel is actually pretty good at 3rd base.

 

Unless Jack knows something we don't, I can't see any reason why Lowell should keep his job. Third and first base are "offensive" infield positions on good baseball teams. Something must be done, Sorry Mikey. Maybe next year or later this year when you get your head out of your arse...

 

regards,

 

Alex

Unfortunately, I concur.

I agree. I've been supportive of leaving him in & letting him try to play his way out of this probably as long as anyone.

 

But I can't support letting him start every game during this final month while the team's in a playoff chase and he shows no signs of improvement. I don't know how solid Cabrera will be at 3rd, but I think it has to be done. We don't score runs already, and having a power position reduced to a marginal singles hitter is just too much.

 

If he was even the doubles hitter he was before the home run power came, I could live with that. But not only are the homers not coming back, there are no doubles anymore either.

 

Hell, there aren't even enough singles.

I love Mike but you gotta be realistic Jack! Hes gotten enough chances! We need offense!

 

SIT HIM DOWN! :mad

The guy does nothing but provide solid D at third. We need a spark. Sit this guy down.

i dont think there is anybody out there that disagrees anymore

I love Mikey but he needs to be benched... Just put Miggy at 3rd and Hermida in Right. We have nothing to lose because Mikey did NOTHING!

I totally agree, even if they dont play Hermida just take Mike out of the lineup.

"You gotta ride it... ride it..."

There's no reason Mike Lowell should start another game this season

"You gotta ride it... ride it..."

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:lol

Niner........I believe he's earned it.

Niner........I believe he's earned it.

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Niner........I believe he's earned it.

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Couldn't agree more.

I boo'ed him every time today. Other Marlins fans should boo him like they boo a relief pitched for not doing his job.

 

 

He really should not start a game because he isnt helping this team at all.

By the way............ does anyone know which is the official Mike Lowell bashing thread? I cant differentiate between the 3 pages of topics I found. :lol

By the way............ does anyone know which is the official Mike Lowell bashing thread? I cant differentiate between the 3 pages of topics I found. :lol

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I dont either... I am thinking this is the "official" Thead.

get him back on the roids

 

if he gets caught, he will still be out of the lineup

 

 

its a win-win situation

 

 

 

:plain

get him back on the roids

 

if he gets caught, he will still be out of the lineup

 

 

its a win-win situation

 

 

 

:plain

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get him back on the roids

 

if he gets caught, he will still be out of the lineup

 

 

its a win-win situation

 

 

 

:plain

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:plain :thumbup

 

Is it bad that I secretly hope he breaks his pinkie every time he gets near the tarp? I mean, I don't wish injury on him, but that's about the only way to get him out of the lineup without having him go through serious bodily harm.

STEROIDS!!!!

 

5mph off his swing tells the whole story....

 

unfortunate...but true....

one thing, if you bench him you will never be able to trade him. Just something to consider.

 

 

But, I dont know anymore. I have been his strongest of supporters but it is getting old.

I boo'ed him every time today. Other Marlins fans should boo him like they boo a relief pitched for not doing his job.

 

 

He really should not start a game because he isnt helping this team at all.

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People blasted me for saying to boo him, but he deserves it. Its part of his occupation and he has NOT performed.

yeah, but what does it accomplish that he, Lowell, does not already know. Do you really think he feels positive about his performance? A 3-time recent all star deserves better than some 'fans' booing him.

yeah, but what does it accomplish that he, Lowell, does not already know. Do you really think he feels positive about his performance? A 3-time recent all star deserves better than some 'fans' booing him.

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I agree, but Jack is the person who has to take control and make the decision. Its just hard to watch. I still have high hopes for the guy, but the reality is that hes not performing. I would think that management would be realistic and stop thinking more ABs is gonna help him out when all they may be doing is making it worse.