March 3, 200719 yr I didn't misread anything The original poster wanted to know how Sanchez stole 2 bases when his OBP was .200 in 5 ABs (1 time on base). She answered that Sanchez was able to reach base one additional time through a fielder's choice, implying that that's how he was able to steal 2 bases. Your answer was not related to the question. You misread.
March 3, 200719 yr Author PlayerChanceNotesStats of Importance Reggie Abercrombie no strikeouts today; because he didnt play4ab .250/.250/.250 Joe Borchard only one who seems to want the CF job, hasn't played CF yet6ab .667/.667/.883 Alex Sanchez pinch running duties today5ab .200/.200/.200 2sb B.J. Upton Jayson Stark suggest both him and Elijah Dukes are back on the Marlins radar 1ab 1.000/1.000/2.000 Eric Reed 0fer today, but did hit one out of the infield5ab .200/.200/.200 Cody Ross Cody Ross eyes CF job; says more 7rbi games in sight7ab .143/.143/.143 Brett Carroll not getting many opportunities to strut his stuff 1ab 1.000/1.000/2.000
March 4, 200719 yr Time may very well prove me wrong but I still don't think (unless Sanchez goes wild this spring) we've yet seen who will ultimately be playing CF come opening day.
March 4, 200719 yr Anybody keeping up with assists? Ross has one with a throw to home plate. Any others?
March 4, 200719 yr I like Cody Ross, if nobody gets aquired by the Marlins than I want to see him start.
March 5, 200719 yr Author PlayerChanceNotesStats of Importance Reggie Abercrombie no strikeouts today; because he didnt play4ab .250/.250/.250 Joe Borchard struck looking with the bases loaded today; still no time in CF7ab .571/.571/.714 Alex Sanchez 1/3 with a run today5ab .250/.250/.375 2sb B.J. Upton Jayson Stark suggest both him and Elijah Dukes are back on the Marlins radar Eric Reed did not play today5ab .200/.200/.200 Cody Ross Cody Ross eyes CF job; says more 7rbi games in sight7ab .143/.143/.143 Brett Carroll got another chance, and again came through 3ab .667/.667/1.000
March 5, 200719 yr I'm still wondering how Cody Ross had so many memorable performances yet finished last season with such an ugly line... :mischief2
March 5, 200719 yr Last year it was obvious the best CF option was the Cody / Alfredo platoon and I think that's the best option we now have. I don't follow ST that closely so I could be wrong about this but it seems to me the Cody / Alfredo option is not even an option. I don't get it.
March 5, 200719 yr Despite striking out, Borchard made two great put outs in center today. One while on the run and one a great over the shoulder grab. Pretty damned impressive for someone who hasn't played CF at all.
March 5, 200719 yr Author Despite striking out, Borchard made two great put outs in center today. One while on the run and one a great over the shoulder grab. Pretty damned impressive for someone who hasn't played CF at all. Were you there?... that's good news
March 5, 200719 yr Despite striking out, Borchard made two great put outs in center today. One while on the run and one a great over the shoulder grab. Pretty damned impressive for someone who hasn't played CF at all. Were you there?... that's good news Yep. I was there today. Borchard totally outperformed Sanchez and Abercrombie today, as far as fielding goes. Scott Seabol also had a decent day, from what I saw. I got mad autographs too including Beinfest and former pitcher Alex Fernandez who were both on hand. I had an awesome time and I'm definitely going again to one of the other two Orioles vs Marlins games. Autographs received: Alfredo Amezaga Miguel Cabrera Josh Willingham Paul Hoover Scott Seabol Reggie Abercrombie Joe Borchard Cody Ross Aaron Boone Admin Beinfest Alex Fernandez
March 5, 200719 yr Despite striking out, Borchard made two great put outs in center today. One while on the run and one a great over the shoulder grab. Pretty damned impressive for someone who hasn't played CF at all. Man, I couldn't agree more. He made a statement out there today he has to be in the mix :thumbup I think his athletic ability is underappreciated here (which is not to say he's any kind of elite MLB player or ever be anything more than average but frankly a .270 BA CFer with 15 Hrs would fill my plate thank you very much). And how about Jason Wood? He's nobody's slouch out there and somebody ought to take notice... *cough* Aaron Boone *cough*
March 5, 200719 yr Despite striking out, Borchard made two great put outs in center today. One while on the run and one a great over the shoulder grab. Pretty damned impressive for someone who hasn't played CF at all. Man, I couldn't agree more. He made a statement out there today he has to be in the mix:thumbup I think his athletic ability is underappreciated here (which is not to say he's any kind of elite MLB player or ever be anything more than average but frankly a .270 BA CFer with 15 Hrs would fill my plate thank you very much). And how about Jason Wood? He's nobody's slouch out there and somebody ought to take notice... *cough* Aaron Boone *cough* I asked him before the game when he was signing my baseball when he's going to see some time in center. When he laughed and told me "Today", I was so happy for him. He's hit well this spring up until this point, also. Correct me if I'm wrong but I think he's still above .400. That over-the-shoulder grab amazed me. You'd think he'd been playing center for years. He definitely deserves to be considered right up there with Sanchez. I think your next table of ratings should see Borchard at the top of the list, without a doubt, Ramp.
March 5, 200719 yr Author PlayerChanceNotesStats of Importance Reggie Abercrombie first multi hit game of the spring7ab .429/.429/.429 Joe Borchard finally played some CF today(and apparently looked good), if he gets another chance soon, he could take over the top spot8ab .500/.500/.625 Alex Sanchez 0/1 today 8ab .250/.250/.375 2sb B.J. Upton with Ricky Nolasco possibly injured, it looks like these guys will be staying in Tampa Alejandro De Aza welcome to the big board, let's see how far he can climb7ab .429/.429/.429 Eric Reed did not play today5ab .200/.200/.200 Cody Ross Fine 1/3 with a BB day10ab .200/.273/.300 Brett Carroll just not getting the opportunities3ab .667/.667/1.000
March 6, 200719 yr I was there, and I'd hardly give Reggie the green arrow. His hits were lame (one was a broken bat infield hit) and he misplayed another flyball. He did have a nice assist, though. And I agree on Borchard, he had a fine day in CF.
March 6, 200719 yr Despite striking out, Borchard made two great put outs in center today. One while on the run and one a great over the shoulder grab. Pretty damned impressive for someone who hasn't played CF at all. :thumbup but omg how can that be? he's too big to play CF! :whistle
March 6, 200719 yr I dont want to be down on the performance because I didnt see it...but it's likely he made routine plays look hard. As early as 2002 scouts were saying Borchard didn't have the range for CF and this is 5 years later. Still, im becoming more open to him platooning out there with Ross because I want Reggie playing everyday in AA/AAA, Amezega playing IF, Sanchez as the 5th OF, and De Aza/Reed/Carroll in the minors.
March 6, 200719 yr I dont want to be down on the performance because I didnt see it...but it's likely he made routine plays look hard. As early as 2002 scouts were saying Borchard didn't have the range for CF and this is 5 years later. Still, im becoming more open to him platooning out there with Ross because I want Reggie playing everyday in AA/AAA, Amezega playing IF, Sanchez as the 5th OF, and De Aza/Reed/Carroll in the minors. No. On the one where he had to come in, he was on the charge hard. On the one where he had to go out, same thing. He made the catch completely over his shoulder. Like I said, you'd think he's been doing it for years.
March 6, 200719 yr Well, he's an excellent athelete. Ive read he doesnt have the range (read: speed I guess?), but maybe he can make up for it with plus instincts. Will be interesting to see if any press comes out about JoBo and CF. Im rooting for him
March 6, 200719 yr Despite striking out, Borchard made two great put outs in center today. One while on the run and one a great over the shoulder grab. Pretty damned impressive for someone who hasn't played CF at all. :thumbup but omg how can that be? he's too big to play CF! :whistle While I agree that Borchard is capable of playing CF, I don't give some of these scouting reports much credence although it depends. Like so many other things in life, the devil is in the details. Someone posted something yesterday that turned out to be around six years old. It wasn't done in malice or even stupidity, it was just something that seemed current and wasn't as ESPN often doesn't dateline their stories. Scouting reports are the same way, the fresher (usually) the better. Borchard (or any player) probably isn't the same player as three years ago. They gain a step from better reads, they lose a step being older, they finally have Lasik instead on contacts, they change their batting stance, the list of variables is endless. And for the record Borchard's catches yesterday were everything you'd want to see from your centerfielder.
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