Posted September 11, 200519 yr Shortstop Alex Gonzalez had another MRI exam taken on his right elbow on Saturday. The result remains the same -- inflammation and a bone bruise. The shortstop also had a cortisone shot, and he remains day-to-day. The earliest, however, he is expected to play is Tuesday or Wednesday in Houston. Even then, it is uncertain. "I'll say this about him, he wants to play," McKeon said. With the way Easley has been swinging the bat and how well this new lineup has been performing, i'm not so sure it's such a good idea to put Alex back in right now.
September 11, 200519 yr Alex needs to come back, but he can't come back prematurely. Easley is a defensive liability, but at least he can make the throw...
September 11, 200519 yr Author If Alex is still throwing like a girl (no offense holly :thumbup ), then he needs more time.
September 11, 200519 yr an injured Alex is a liability on the D and on the offense. Bring him only if he is 100%
September 11, 200519 yr If he's 100% healthy, then that's great to hear, but I hope he isn't being rushed back.
September 11, 200519 yr easley's offense may be much needed against houston...plus if we need some sure handedness...we do have wilson and andino on the roster too
September 11, 200519 yr Alex needs to come back, but he can't come back prematurely. Easley is a defensive liability, but at least he can make the throw... 939834[/snapback] easley is not a defesnsive liability, he is a backup infielder that makes routine plays.. what else could you ask for.
September 11, 200519 yr Author That double play turned by Easley tonight was spectacular, there are many starting short stops in baseball that are far worse defensively than Easley. Easley is average defensively, nothing great, but he is most definitely not a liability.
September 11, 200519 yr I'm looking forward to this. At the shortstop position, defense >> offense. 939829[/snapback] We would not have won today if Alex was playing instead of Easley. I say we leave Easley in until he starts to slump or make some notable errors.
September 11, 200519 yr I want Easley in the lineup if LoDuca isn't playing. We need offense in the 6 spot
September 11, 200519 yr easley's offense may be much needed against houston...plus if we need some sure handedness...we do have wilson and andino on the roster too 939880[/snapback] Easley's Offense?!?!?!?!? What offense????? Please tell me when you find it!!!
September 11, 200519 yr easley's offense may be much needed against houston...plus if we need some sure handedness...we do have wilson and andino on the roster too 939880[/snapback] Easley's Offense?!?!?!?!? What offense????? Please tell me when you find it!!! 940065[/snapback] The ability to hit for extra base hits and get the timely hit is where you find it. Or just the fact he's 10-22 since Sea Bass went down.
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