May 1, 200620 yr 1. Someone 2. Hanley 3. Hermida 4. Cabs That would be ideal, but since we don't have a stereotypical leadoff guy (read: Juan Pierre), that wont be happening. Batting Hermida leadoff reminds me of what Washington/Montreal used to do with Brad Wilkerson; Wilkerson had the OBP to bat leadoff but would benefit from hitting lower in the lineup. lets see who on this team is always on base and has the best strkeout/onbase/up at the plate/steals . for that number 1 spot ..lets see, someone with alot of ability to find a way on base, w/ speed and talent thats sorta like Juan?? :whistle mmmm? oh yea do your research I DARE YA If he's "always on base," it's because all he's good for is pinch-running. WOW more GREAT RESEARCH WRITE ME WHEN YOU KNOW WHATS UP OK?? JUST DO THE RESEARCH AND THEN TALK THATS ALL AN HONEST LOOK CAUSE AN UNEDUCATED OPINION IS ABSOLUTELY USELESS PUT DOWN THE X BOX
May 1, 200620 yr oi, I really think we're now putting way too much emphasis on where someone hits in the lineup. No sir :thumbup :lol OK! hmmm protection from Cabs and Hammer or "protection" from Kool Aid and Olivo 1. Someone 2. Hanley 3. Hermida 4. Cabs That would be ideal, but since we don't have a stereotypical leadoff guy (read: Juan Pierre), that wont be happening. Batting Hermida leadoff reminds me of what Washington/Montreal used to do with Brad Wilkerson; Wilkerson had the OBP to bat leadoff but would benefit from hitting lower in the lineup. lets see who on this team is always on base and has the best strkeout/onbase/up at the plate/steals . for that number 1 spot ..lets see, someone with alot of ability to find a way on base, w/ speed and talent thats sorta like Juan?? :whistle mmmm? oh yea do your research I DARE YA dude, your boy stinks. WoW some ReaL SOLID RESEARCH your laughable you're is fanboy... how about you do some research for me and prove me wrong.... watch a game or two... he looks like absolute crap at the plate I know what he has done in the minors... but the kid aint ready
May 1, 200620 yr yea ok another uneducated debate if ya know what he did in the minors then educate us ok tell us more JUST EXACTLY WHAT I THOUGHT BLAH BLAH BLAH
May 1, 200620 yr Hermida projects to get on base more often than Hanley with his ability to draw walks and he should strike out a lot less, some things that make him more suited for the leadoff spot. Not to mention his ability to hit. He also has some speed and could steal a number of bases. I know Hermida has more power, but with the lack of a true leadoff hitter it falls on Hermida or Hanley to bat first. Things need to be shaken up in the Marlins lineup and I think this might be the move to make. The true question is, can this result to be pure genious, and maybe Hermida has the ability to be the next Johnny Damon, or would that be a tall order for the guy?
May 1, 200620 yr yea ok another uneducated debate if ya know what he did in the minors then educate us ok tell us more JUST EXACTLY WHAT I THOUGHT BLAH BLAH BLAH AVG .115 | HR 0 | RBI 0 | OBP .179 | SLG .115 in majors + Eyes = Truth He gives fans as much heart breaking stress as he does the opposing pitcher everytime he takes a lead. Reed wasn't exactly on a nuclear fire during Spring Training either.
May 1, 200620 yr these numbers arent reflecting whats happening with Eric and you know it ya just wont admit it I know your fast to make exscuses for some of the other players but ya just dont see do ya
May 1, 200620 yr these numbers arent reflecting whats happening with Eric and you know it ya just wont admit it I know your fast to make exscuses for some of the other players but ya just dont see do ya You're going to have to knock off this stuff. There's nothing wrong with being a fan of a particular player but take it easy.
May 1, 200620 yr But you haven't made a single coherant reason why Reed is any good, all you're doing is saying no one understands. Well make a point then. More to the point, this thread isn't about Eric Reed. If you want to talk about how good Eric Reed is, start a different thread.
May 1, 200620 yr these numbers arent reflecting whats happening with Eric and you know it ya just wont admit it I know your fast to make exscuses for some of the other players but ya just dont see do ya ...You wouldn't happen to be Eric Reed, would you? My first un-game thread post, I gave no one an excuse. I equally scream at Girardi as much as a piece of me dies whenever I see Herges come out or Reed pinch-running for Hammer/Cabrera. For speed to be useful, you need hits. Last night it was Jacobs - Uggla - Olivo - Reed or something like that. Jacobs getting a hit is unlikely, and telling Uggla to bunt when Jacobs is on 2nd is saying "I believe either Olivo or Reed can score him." The problem with this is if Olvio doesn't hit, then you need Reed to hit. And besides, Reed usually gets on base with 2 outs and the pitcher/Jacobs/some unthreatening player up to bat. What's he going to do, run all the way to 3rd and hope no one sees him? And he's not on an uphill climb either, the past 7 games he's hitting .250. Yeah, he's been stealing, but being a track runner doesn't make you a great baseball player. Buddy needs to slowdown his mindset, establish consistency. EDIT: However, I don't mind letting Reed try the leadoff spot maybe a few times. It's the only place he could possibly be useful.
May 1, 200620 yr Every time hes on the field he kicks butt for this team whether its a diving catch at Houston or causing so much crap in chicago that the fish actuallywin\ my point is that .. but then again i imagine someone has a better idea of what he does rite>>?? ab and hes only stuck out 1 in 7 at bats thats twice as good as the heart of the order crap get a clue best prospect this team has for a leadoff man and hes good too be thankful oh yea dont know the guy never met him but he is what he is a hustler on this team see it know it
May 1, 200620 yr Author Hermida projects to get on base more often than Hanley with his ability to draw walks and he should strike out a lot less, some things that make him more suited for the leadoff spot. Not to mention his ability to hit. He also has some speed and could steal a number of bases. I know Hermida has more power, but with the lack of a true leadoff hitter it falls on Hermida or Hanley to bat first. Things need to be shaken up in the Marlins lineup and I think this might be the move to make. The true question is, can this result to be pure genious, and maybe Hermida has the ability to be the next Johnny Damon, or would that be a tall order for the guy? I think it is definitely possible for Hermida to put up numbers very similiar to what Damon posted in 2004. In 2004, Damon hit .304/.380/.477 with 20 HR and 19 SB. Hermida has the potential to still post those type of numbers this season.
May 1, 200620 yr this year is a wash regardless we should just stick reed in the leadoff spot for about a month and see what happens
May 1, 200620 yr this year is a wash regardless we should just stick reed in the leadoff spot for about a month and see what happens yes my point exactly wew :thumbup
May 2, 200620 yr Every time hes on the field he kicks butt for this team whether its a diving catch at Houston or causing so much crap in chicago that the fish actuallywin\ my point is that .. but then again i imagine someone has a better idea of what he does rite>>?? ab and hes only stuck out 1 in 7 at bats thats twice as good as the heart of the order crap get a clue best prospect this team has for a leadoff man and hes good too be thankful oh yea dont know the guy never met him but he is what he is a hustler on this team see it know it dude, no one is arguing that he doesnt bust his ass... but he isnt ready for the show... yes, his defense is, and probably his baserunning but his bat is absolutely awful and just because he is the best CF prospect we have right now isnt saying much
May 2, 200620 yr I think we've found our leadoff hitter of the future in Hanley. He hits well there and runs the bases well. Who the feck cares about strikeouts when you rarely step in when baserunners are on to advance and those that are many times pitchers or catchers? Hanley Ramirez could be Derek Jeter and Rickey Henderson. No point in moving him to another spot in favor of Juan Pierre or Vince Coleman. Save that 5th or 6th spot in the order for someone who brings more to the offense. However, I do agree that Hermida might be best suited at this time from the leadoff or #2 spot. He can get on base, utilize his speed, show the opposing pitcher's repetoire to the team while he puts it all together on the MLB level. He's not going to get any protection from Jacobs or Olivo. He would from Hanley, Uggla or Cabrera.
May 2, 200620 yr Hermida was taken out early. Anyone know why? Marlins RF Jeremy Hermida (hip flexor) complained of stiffness after playing three innings in a rehabilitation assignment Monday for Single-A Jupiter, delaying his scheduled return Wednesday from the disabled list. He'll be re-evaluated Tuesday. http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/recap?gameId=260501128 under game notes
May 2, 200620 yr :kicknutz oi, I really think we're now putting way too much emphasis on where someone hits in the lineup. No sir :thumbup :lol OK! hmmm protection from Cabs and Hammer or "protection" from Kool Aid and Olivo 1. Someone 2. Hanley 3. Hermida 4. Cabs That would be ideal, but since we don't have a stereotypical leadoff guy (read: Juan Pierre), that wont be happening. Batting Hermida leadoff reminds me of what Washington/Montreal used to do with Brad Wilkerson; Wilkerson had the OBP to bat leadoff but would benefit from hitting lower in the lineup. lets see who on this team is always on base and has the best strkeout/onbase/up at the plate/steals . for that number 1 spot ..lets see, someone with alot of ability to find a way on base, w/ speed and talent thats sorta like Juan?? :whistle mmmm? oh yea do your research I DARE YA dude, your boy stinks. WoW some ReaL SOLID RESEARCH your laughable Here's some research for ya. Eric Reed can't spell OFFENSE :kicknutz
May 2, 200620 yr Hermida was taken out early. Anyone know why? Marlins RF Jeremy Hermida (hip flexor) complained of stiffness after playing three innings in a rehabilitation assignment Monday for Single-A Jupiter, delaying his scheduled return Wednesday from the disabled list. He'll be re-evaluated Tuesday. http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/recap?gameId=260501128 under game notes I hope its nothing too serious.
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