Nevin isn't even close to being a true OFer. He'll be playing 1B for them next year.

oh my bad :thumbdown

ESPNRadio is reporting that the dodgers have not claimed reggie sanders off waivers.

 

just a heads up

and pudge can be a true outfielder or third baseman?

and pudge can be a true outfielder or third baseman?

do we really want to waste another thread on this?

and pudge can be a true outfielder or third baseman?

Pudge has more speed and a better arm than Nevin.

ESPNRadio is reporting that the dodgers have not claimed reggie sanders off waivers.

 

just a heads up

Damn. I guess we are going to go after vanderwal or just keep Banker at left. Lets see if we can get another OF. Come one Beinfest make a move....

3 and a half hours left to make a move...

I think both Reggie Sanders and Matt Stairs would do a solid job replacing Lowell's bat in the lineup. I haven't really followed who's cleared waivers and who hasn't, but if either player can be acquired cheaply, then I think it's worth it.

 

Still, it's not a huge loss if we don't acquire anybody. Bobby Valentine (of all people) made a good point on BBTN: Lowell is just one player, and even with an average replacement, you probably lose about 9 or 10 additional runs over the last 26 games without him in the lineup. That's not a whole lot (about one less run every 3 games). Then take into consideration that Lowell was slumping even before the injury, and his loss probably has even less impact. The bottom line is, if the Fish wanna stay in this race, the current batters need to start hitting the way they're capable of hitting. Specifically, Pudge, Encarnacion, and Lee need to step it up. All three hit well below their usual levels in August. If those players can just return to their usual levels of production, then the offense should be fine. The pitching also needs to get better, as Redman and Willis have not been as good as they were in the beginning of the season. But I don't think Lowell's injury takes us out of the playoff picture.

I dont like the idea of Stairs. He cant hit no more and his average has been down the past few years as well as Sanders but the good thing is Sander drives in alot of runs.

I dont like the idea of Stairs. He cant hit no more and his average has been down the past few years as well as Sanders but the good thing is Sander drives in alot of runs.

Look at Matt STairs stats against right-handed pitching. Then talk.

I think both Reggie Sanders and Matt Stairs would do a solid job replacing Lowell's bat in the lineup. I haven't really followed who's cleared waivers and who hasn't, but if either player can be acquired cheaply, then I think it's worth it.

 

Still, it's not a huge loss if we don't acquire anybody. Bobby Valentine (of all people) made a good point on BBTN: Lowell is just one player, and even with an average replacement, you probably lose about 9 or 10 additional runs over the last 26 games without him in the lineup. That's not a whole lot (about one less run every 3 games). Then take into consideration that Lowell was slumping even before the injury, and his loss probably has even less impact. The bottom line is, if the Fish wanna stay in this race, the current batters need to start hitting the way they're capable of hitting. Specifically, Pudge, Encarnacion, and Lee need to step it up. All three hit well below their usual levels in August. If those players can just return to their usual levels of production, then the offense should be fine. The pitching also needs to get better, as Redman and Willis have not been as good as they were in the beginning of the season. But I don't think Lowell's injury takes us out of the playoff picture.

If we don't aquire anybody then most likely Todd Hollandsworth will be in left with Cabs at third(However,Cabs is really struggling.). Pudge did very well today along with D.Lee and Banks doing a nice job. Our pitching has been very good as of late,Redman accumulated 10 K's over 6 innings today while Chad Fox and Urbina did fantastic jobs. Everythig was solid, I do think we need to make a move though, Hollandsworth hasn't been that productive and I don't think Banks will be able to fill in for Lowell's offensive wonders.(Even though he did great today.)

Look at Matt STairs stats against right-handed pitching. Then talk.

I admit he is doing good this year. He is batting .298 with 16 homers but i meant career wise he is a .268 hitter. Also he isnt going to face righties all the time. We got some games coming up against southpaws.

I admit he is doing good this year. He is batting .298 with 16 homers but i meant career wise he is a .268 hitter. Also he isnt going to face righties all the time. We got some games coming up against southpaws.

Well that's the thing. You play Stairs against righties, and leave him out of the line-up against lefties and put in Banks.

Matt Stairs

 

Against Righties: . 304, . 394 OBP, .978 OPS

 

Against Lefties: . 217, . 308 OBP, .786 OPS

Nevin isn't even close to being a true OFer. He'll be playing 1B for them next year.

If that's the case, than Klesko IS expendable. He said he doesn't want to move off first and if they move him, he wants to be traded, so...

Well that's the thing. You play Stairs against righties, and leave him out of the line-up against lefties and put in Banks.

Its actually a beautiful little platoon. Get it done Admin.

If that's the case, than Klesko IS expendable. He said he doesn't want to move off first and if they move him, he wants to be traded, so...

it would be stupid for the Padres to trade away Klesko....

I agree with ramp why would they trade klesko. Next year they should have an awesome lineup wit klesko,giles,nevin,kotsay,loretta,and burroughs. pitching's another story though. lol

they will "purchase" pitching

Well, if Nevin is going to play first next year, then either it's going to be for someone else or Klesko's going to be gone. Klesko has flat-out said he's not playing the outfield anymore (granted, this WAS a good while ago, he might have changed his mind), but if that is the case, one of them is going to have to go at some point. I'm not saying the Fish are going to get Klesko, I'm not even saying he's going to be traded, I'm just saying there's a situation there that is going to have to get fixed somehow, unless, of course, Nevin just stays in the outfield.