Dan Uggla - 2010 Performance Discussion

[gizmo]

Welcome back boys and girls. On this edition of the Florida Marlins 2010 Player Evaluations, we look at our stud 2B, Daniel Cooley Uggla

 

 

 

 

 

 

2010 Stats

 

 

PA: 636

HR: 33

RBI: 105

BA: .287

OBP: .369

SLG: .508

OPS: .877

OPS+: 130

WAR*: 3.7

BABIP: .330

 

 

*Baseball-reference.com WAR

 

2010 Performance

 

 

A career year for Uggla in many categories (specifically HRs, RBIs, and OPS), Uggla's bat was a consistent source of run production from the get go. And I'm not exaggerating when I say his production was consistent. This is the first year Uggla was batting in the cleanup spot for a good chunk of the season. The only month in which Uggla had an .OPS under .850 was the month of June, slugging a low .396 yet still gathering 15 RBIs. He followed up however with a MONSTER July, hitting 8 HRs, slugging .611 and reaching base at rate (.398 OBP). Of course on the last day of July, Uggla set the Marlins all-time career mark in HRs.

 

Uggla also made MLB history this season. On September 13, he became the first second baseman in Major League History to hit 30 or more home runs in four seasons (in consecutive years to boot). Defensively, Uggla is still mediocre at best playing 2B. He has the ability to make fantastic plays (quite a few this season), but doesn't have the range of Brandon Phillips. Still, he more than makes up for his defensive miscues with his powerful bat.

 

What To Expect Next Season?

 

 

This is the big question. The Marlins are trying to get Uggla signed for at least another 3 years. Last we heard, there are some disagreements over years and $ of course. Still, we are hopeful that some deal may be reached. The team, however, might float Uggla's name out there in the winter to see what offers may arise for the powerful 2B. The team has made it known that they are in need of a lefty starter.

 

Uggla without a doubt is in his prime years right now and he'll turn 31 at the start of next season. I don't think it would be reaching to say that he'll hit 30 HR again and maybe 100 RBI if he stays in the cleanup spot. He's slowly getting better at not swinging for the fences at every pitch so I expect his SO to continue to go down and walks to go up. He batted a career high .287 but im expecting that to dip into the .270s for next season. All in all, I'm expecting Uggla to have another great season next year.

 

Favorite Moment of 2010?

 

 

It's a tossup for me between his HR that broke the Marlins all-time record:

 

http://florida.marli...ent_id=10485135

 

and the one that set the MLB record for 30 HRs in 4 seasons for a 2B:

http://florida.marli...ent_id=12039877

[mystikol87]

Welcome back boys and girls. On this edition of the Florida Marlins 2010 Player Evaluations, we look at our stud 2B, Daniel Cooley Uggla

 

 

Way to bias the voting, jerk.

[Eddie Altamonte]

I wouldnt have been happier with Uggla if he had hit .300

Uggla was just sensational this year too bad he didnt make the all-star game

[gizmo]

Welcome back boys and girls. On this edition of the Florida Marlins 2010 Player Evaluations, we look at our stud 2B, Daniel Cooley Uggla

 

 

Way to bias the voting, jerk.

 

Just wait till the paper ballots get mailed to you. I filled them out already to save you guys some time.

[dim]

This may piss some people off, but Uggla's trade value may never get higher than it is right now (except for at the trade deadline).

 

I'm just saying...

[Eddie Altamonte]

Unfortunately it's true, couldn't think of a better moment to to make a move if he is ever to be traded

[Erick]

Season Grade: A

 

Why?: Despite his below average glove, he more than made up for it with his bat. The best hitter in our lineup this year, and he only missed 3 games.

 

Offseason hopes: Considering the year he had offensively + the consistency he's had over the years, I wonder what his trade value is at this point. All in all though, I'd love to have him back next year. After Hanley, the only certain thing in the lineup next year is Uggla. The lineup is full of potential, but Gaby, Morrison, and Stanton (assuming all 3 stay) will be going into their sophmore years where I'm sure they'll have some long stretches of slumps, depending on how quickly they adjust to the pitchers adjustments. You never really know with a 2nd year player because now big league teams have an entire offseason to get the correct scouting report, etc. We all saw it with Coghlan this past year. I'm not worried about the offense, but having Uggla's bat back will certainly only further help things.

[HitDaCycle]

What no A+? Bah, fine.. I say A. Uggla had a great season. Well worth an A with all the career highs and all.

[I Love Me Some Fish]

A+

 

He got the plus because he is full with awesomeness.

[MrMarlinPride]

This may piss some people off, but Uggla's trade value may never get higher than it is right now (except for at the trade deadline).

 

I'm just saying...

 

 

Which is very true.

I mean I wouldn't be mad if we got a surefire ace or number two starting pitcher for him.

 

But then Again I love Daniel so so much.

[Schnellders]

Has to be an A. Way better than expected in the batting average department and finally reaching the 100 RBI plateau for the first time.

[EricWiener]

I gave him an A.

 

Offense: His power remains top notch, and his OBP skills are not insignificant either. All in all, as good a hitter at 2B as there is in the NL.

 

Defense: It is unfairly maligned. He is firmly average at the position. I think he has more arm than the position demands, and his best plays are when it is his reaction time that is called into question. I wouldn't be shocked if he were to be a solid 3B defensively.

[mystikol87]

This may piss some people off, but Uggla's trade value may never get higher than it is right now (except for at the trade deadline).

 

I'm just saying...

 

 

Which is very true.

I mean I wouldn't be mad if we got a surefire ace or number two starting pitcher for him.

 

But then Again I love Daniel so so much.

 

MMP, you keep asserting these ridiculous trade values for our guys. Would you trade JJ for Uggla, if Uggla wasn't on the Marlins? Never. Same if you had King Felix, Lincecum, etc., any of the "surefire ace."

 

A number two? Maybe, if everything falls into place. We'd still probably have to give more.

[floridafly]

22 A's and counting.

 

As it should be.

[Eddie Altamonte]

I gave him an A.

 

Offense: His power remains top notch, and his OBP skills are not insignificant either. All in all, as good a hitter at 2B as there is in the NL.

 

Defense: It is unfairly maligned. He is firmly average at the position. I think he has more arm than the position demands, and his best plays are when it is his reaction time that is called into question. I wouldn't be shocked if he were to be a solid 3B defensively.

 

 

 

I have considered Uggla at 3rd base often however I consider that he would not be very rangy at 3rd imo Uggla has always reminded me of Steve Garvey

[gizmo]

This may piss some people off, but Uggla's trade value may never get higher than it is right now (except for at the trade deadline).

 

I'm just saying...

 

 

Which is very true.

I mean I wouldn't be mad if we got a surefire ace or number two starting pitcher for him.

 

But then Again I love Daniel so so much.

 

MMP, you keep asserting these ridiculous trade values for our guys. Would you trade JJ for Uggla, if Uggla wasn't on the Marlins? Never. Same if you had King Felix, Lincecum, etc., any of the "surefire ace."

 

A number two? Maybe, if everything falls into place. We'd still probably have to give more.

 

Yeah this. Ugga alone might get us a #2. MAYBE. Uggla and Gaby might get us a great return however.

[MrMarlinPride]

This may piss some people off, but Uggla's trade value may never get higher than it is right now (except for at the trade deadline).

 

I'm just saying...

 

 

Which is very true.

I mean I wouldn't be mad if we got a surefire ace or number two starting pitcher for him.

 

But then Again I love Daniel so so much.

 

MMP, you keep asserting these ridiculous trade values for our guys. Would you trade JJ for Uggla, if Uggla wasn't on the Marlins? Never. Same if you had King Felix, Lincecum, etc., any of the "surefire ace."

 

A number two? Maybe, if everything falls into place. We'd still probably have to give more.

 

I could definitely see any team trading us a number two for Uggla, the Giants almost did it last season and Uggla put up even better numbers this year.

[mystikol87]

This may piss some people off, but Uggla's trade value may never get higher than it is right now (except for at the trade deadline).

 

I'm just saying...

 

 

Which is very true.

I mean I wouldn't be mad if we got a surefire ace or number two starting pitcher for him.

 

But then Again I love Daniel so so much.

 

MMP, you keep asserting these ridiculous trade values for our guys. Would you trade JJ for Uggla, if Uggla wasn't on the Marlins? Never. Same if you had King Felix, Lincecum, etc., any of the "surefire ace."

 

A number two? Maybe, if everything falls into place. We'd still probably have to give more.

 

I could definitely see any team trading us a number two for Uggla, the Giants almost did it last season and Uggla put up even better numbers this year.

 

Sanchez has a 4.24 ERA last year. He wasn't a #2 at the time.

[Anonymous]

I could see a team trading away a potential number 2 caliber pitcher, but not a proven one.

[mystikol87]

I could see a team trading away a potential number 2 caliber pitcher, but not a proven one.

 

 

Yeah. For example, Matt Cain? NO. Madison Bumgarner? Maaaaaaaaybe. He might be is a bad example after putting up a sub-4.00 ERA as a 21-year-old tho.

[Anonymous]

The prospect doesn't even have to be Bumgarner, who we are all obsessed with.

[Erick]

This may piss some people off, but Uggla's trade value may never get higher than it is right now (except for at the trade deadline).

 

I'm just saying...

 

 

Which is very true.

I mean I wouldn't be mad if we got a surefire ace or number two starting pitcher for him.

 

But then Again I love Daniel so so much.

 

MMP, you keep asserting these ridiculous trade values for our guys. Would you trade JJ for Uggla, if Uggla wasn't on the Marlins? Never. Same if you had King Felix, Lincecum, etc., any of the "surefire ace."

 

A number two? Maybe, if everything falls into place. We'd still probably have to give more.

 

Yeah this. Ugga alone might get us a #2. MAYBE. Uggla and Gaby might get us a great return however.

 

It would get you a similar return, considering quantity doesn't = more quality. Gaby's trade value isn't great. He's an average 1B who's likely already reached his potential.

[mystikol87]

This may piss some people off, but Uggla's trade value may never get higher than it is right now (except for at the trade deadline).

 

I'm just saying...

 

 

Which is very true.

I mean I wouldn't be mad if we got a surefire ace or number two starting pitcher for him.

 

But then Again I love Daniel so so much.

 

MMP, you keep asserting these ridiculous trade values for our guys. Would you trade JJ for Uggla, if Uggla wasn't on the Marlins? Never. Same if you had King Felix, Lincecum, etc., any of the "surefire ace."

 

A number two? Maybe, if everything falls into place. We'd still probably have to give more.

 

Yeah this. Ugga alone might get us a #2. MAYBE. Uggla and Gaby might get us a great return however.

 

It would get you a similar return, considering quantity doesn't = more quality. Gaby's trade value isn't great. He's an average 1B who's likely already reached his potential.

 

IIRC The MLBTR post today listed something like 10-12 teams that need 1B help. If one of those also wants to save some money with a club-controlled $400k guy, then he might have more value than you think. And if a team has an LHP platoon partner, Gaby could be studly starting 80 games a year.

[Erick]

IIRC The MLBTR post today listed something like 10-12 teams that need 1B help. If one of those also wants to save some money with a club-controlled $400k guy, then he might have more value than you think. And if a team has an LHP platoon partner, Gaby could be studly starting 80 games a year.

 

 

I highly doubt that Gaby's trade value is anything more than a potential quality reliever.

That's what below .800 .OPS with average defense at 1B will get you. His salary is a bonus, but the fact that he's best suited to probably platoon instead of play everyday doesn't help his value; it hurts it.

 

Gaby's not going to be the difference in any trade in terms of us getting a #2 starter/potential #2 starter. That's way too much for him.

[Marlins1]

I think what Gaby gets us is this.

 

Gaby Sanchez should be the National League Rookie of the Year. Do you think he did enough to win the award?

-- Christian R., Hallandale Beach, Fla.

If the voters really looked at the overall numbers, and the fact that Sanchez was in the lineup every day all season, his case would seem to be a lot stronger. Unfortunately, the publicity surrounding Jason Heyward from Spring Training throughout the season, plus Buster Posey enjoying a strong season with the Giants, could make it tough for Sanchez.

Sanchez was so steady throughout the season that he tended to be taken for granted. He played in 151 games. The only rookie to see action in more games was Ian Desmond of the Nationals (154). Sanchez led all rookies in at-bats (572), hits (156), RBIs (85) and doubles (37). He hit .273, compared to .277 for Heyward. Sanchez had 19 homers, which was tied with the Mets' Ike Davis for third among rookies. Posey, meanwhile, played in 108 games and hit .305 with 18 homers and 67 RBIs. No doubt Posey and Heyward are tremendous players. Both are in the playoffs, which helps their cause. If they had as many at-bats and games as Sanchez, would their numbers dip or improve? We don't know. We do know Sanchez was steady from Day 1. That should account for something

 

this is Joe Frisaro

 

I think Gaby is going to be with us for a few years until he gets to expensive .then he'll go to another team and come back and kick our ass.or we sign him long term .we need to enjoy this great player and stop writing bull.