TaiwanMarlins Posted August 7, 2021 Share Posted August 7, 2021 If both hitting OK in the remaining games of this season, which one should be the backup OF in the next season ? or both of them ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hovertical Posted August 7, 2021 Share Posted August 7, 2021 11 minutes ago, taiwanmarlin said: If both hitting OK in the remaining games of this season, which one should be the backup OF in the next season ? or both of them ? Brinson, so far, has shown more pop in his bat this season and last as well. Shockingly, he's turned into a guy that appears to be a solid bench guy. He can play all 3 OF positions, has some pop in his bat, can pinch run as well - De La Cruz has some seriously sexy defense and is stupid fast but so far he hasn't shown much of anything with the bat except some infield dribblers he's legged out. Brinson is also out of options after this season I think? If Cruz missile has options left I'm sure they'll keep Brinson and have Cruz start out in the minors. Maybe have JP work with both Cruz and Brinson again heavily in the offseason? Man, Brinson is so hard to trust though at the same time. We've seen how utterly awful he can be and was for many years - do you give him yet another chance since he's been trending in the right direction finally? Or do you finally wish him well and see if he gains success on another team? (if the Rays sign him we know we're wrong - if the Muts sign him then hey, we made the right call). I'm seriously in love with Cruz's defense though and he obviously has some next level speed. Overall, I guess Brinson? If Cruz starts hitting though I think Brinson is gone. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverBullet Posted August 7, 2021 Share Posted August 7, 2021 50 minutes ago, hovertical said: Overall, I guess Brinson? If Cruz starts hitting though I think Brinson is gone. This is the answer. They're in line for the same spot, Brinson is technically first on the depth chart but he's on his last legs here and Cruz is there to step in next. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erick Posted August 7, 2021 Share Posted August 7, 2021 I’m tired of Lewis Brinson so my answer is De La Cruz. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Posted August 7, 2021 Share Posted August 7, 2021 Neither. Griffin Conine is taking that roster spot in spring training, you heard it here first. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pollythewog Posted August 7, 2021 Share Posted August 7, 2021 De la Cruz ceiling is a 4th OF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaiwanMarlins Posted August 7, 2021 Author Share Posted August 7, 2021 11 minutes ago, SonOfJack said: Neither. Griffin Conine is taking that roster spot in spring training, you heard it here first. I don't think Conine would starts his career as a backup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaiwanMarlins Posted August 7, 2021 Author Share Posted August 7, 2021 (edited) If I'm not wrong Brinson would be arbitration eligibled for the first time after this season, maybe it would be a disadvantage for him to stay with the team. Edited August 7, 2021 by taiwanmarlin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaiwanMarlins Posted August 7, 2021 Author Share Posted August 7, 2021 By the way, I think Sierra would not be with the team next season but what about the chance of Berti ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Posted August 7, 2021 Share Posted August 7, 2021 15 minutes ago, taiwanmarlin said: I don't think Conine would starts his career as a backup. I didn’t say he would be a backup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyggyMarlin Posted August 7, 2021 Share Posted August 7, 2021 1 hour ago, SonOfJack said: Neither. Griffin Conine is taking that roster spot in spring training, you heard it here first. The New "Scoop"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Posted August 7, 2021 Share Posted August 7, 2021 1 minute ago, CyggyMarlin said: The New "Scoop"? Yeah and I'm gonna be a dick on twitter for no reason too 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marlinsmaniac Posted August 7, 2021 Share Posted August 7, 2021 1 hour ago, taiwanmarlin said: By the way, I think Sierra would not be with the team next season but what about the chance of Berti ? I really hope neither Sierra or Berti are on this team next season. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
el_gmac Posted August 8, 2021 Share Posted August 8, 2021 10 hours ago, SonOfJack said: Neither. Griffin Conine is taking that roster spot in spring training, you heard it here first. you the new scoop ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaiwanMarlins Posted August 8, 2021 Author Share Posted August 8, 2021 Don't know why, but Brinson and Alfaro hitting not bad after the trade deadline, it's great to raise their value anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FishFan95 Posted August 8, 2021 Share Posted August 8, 2021 What is happening? Lewis Brinson: Brian Anderson: 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1.618 Posted August 8, 2021 Share Posted August 8, 2021 40 minutes ago, FishFan95 said: What is happening? Lewis Brinson: Brian Anderson: Pls don’t convert BA in the OF we will have another Brinson. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZfromCIS Posted August 8, 2021 Share Posted August 8, 2021 (edited) Na, LB has a way higher ceiling. Adam Jones’s career started out the very same way when it didn’t really click until his third shot. If he keeps hitting and can become a 260 hitter then we might be looking at a borderline all star. We already know he can play decent D and hit 20 out. I think it is very possible that both with be on roster next year especially if a DH is added. The Marlins might want Sanchez to be the DH. Edited August 8, 2021 by ZfromCIS 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Posted August 8, 2021 Share Posted August 8, 2021 16 minutes ago, ZfromCIS said: I think it is very possible that both with be on roster next year especially if a DH is added. The Marlins might want Sanchez to be the DH. As of now, Aguilar is in the plans, so if he and Lewin are both on the roster, Aguilar is DHing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fanofthefish Posted August 8, 2021 Share Posted August 8, 2021 Maybe an unpopular opinion but if either of them are starters next year, they aren't contending Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Posted August 9, 2021 Share Posted August 9, 2021 To get this topic back on track with the original post, I split out the other commentary related to the incident on Sunday into its own thread at https://www.marlinsbaseball.com/topic/78766-possible-racial-slur-in-colorado/ Please continue that discussion in that thread and please continue the Brinson vs De La Cruz discussion in this thread here. Thanks. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Entendu Posted August 9, 2021 Share Posted August 9, 2021 I hope Brinson figured it out. It would be great to have a hometown guy play a key role on this team. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaiwanMarlins Posted August 10, 2021 Author Share Posted August 10, 2021 6 hours ago, Entendu said: I hope Brinson figured it out. It would be great to have a hometown guy play a key role on this team. Not against him as a backup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FishFan95 Posted August 10, 2021 Share Posted August 10, 2021 Lewis Binson's career batting average after the 2nd inning hit tonight was .199773. This is the highest amount it has ever been in his career. As hot as he is it seems likely that he will finally get over the Mendoza line for a career. At the same time, there is a reason to still be hesitant about Brinson. Coming into the game today he has a .741 OPS on the season after 125 PA. But in 2020, he had a .758 OPS after 90 PA. It dropped down to .636 by the end of the season (112 PA) as he ended the year ice cold. So Brinson could go ice cold at any point and infuriate us fans like he always has. The reason to be optimistic is that his decent numbers are as of the start of the game, 35 PA longer than in 2020. Plus he was mainly limited to platooning vs lefties in 2020 whereas during his current hot streak, he is facing everyone and performing well against everyone. It really does seem like he has made some meaningful adjustments. All of this in mind, if he can keep the hot streak up to minimize any loses due to slumping then we might have something here. Not prepared to hand him a starting spot, but I would be willing to pencil him in as the 4th OF with ample opportunities for spot starts. We should have a backup plan so that the season does not rest in his hands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FishFan95 Posted August 10, 2021 Share Posted August 10, 2021 25 minutes ago, FishFan95 said: Lewis Binson's career batting average after the 2nd inning hit tonight was .199773. This is the highest amount it has ever been in his career. As hot as he is it seems likely that he will finally get over the Mendoza line for a career. At the same time, there is a reason to still be hesitant about Brinson. Coming into the game today he has a .741 OPS on the season after 125 PA. But in 2020, he had a .758 OPS after 90 PA. It dropped down to .636 by the end of the season (112 PA) as he ended the year ice cold. So Brinson could go ice cold at any point and infuriate us fans like he always has. The reason to be optimistic is that his decent numbers are as of the start of the game, 35 PA longer than in 2020. Plus he was mainly limited to platooning vs lefties in 2020 whereas during his current hot streak, he is facing everyone and performing well against everyone. It really does seem like he has made some meaningful adjustments. All of this in mind, if he can keep the hot streak up to minimize any loses due to slumping then we might have something here. Not prepared to hand him a starting spot, but I would be willing to pencil him in as the 4th OF with ample opportunities for spot starts. We should have a backup plan so that the season does not rest in his hands. With his 8th inning homer, he is officially over the Mendoza line for the 1st time ever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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