August 31, 20214 yr 17 hours ago, ZfromCIS said: He’s batting .235 with a 28 % k rate and a .1 WAR. He grades as the worst starting OF in baseball. His wRC+ is 102. That means 2 percent better than average. Batting average is a dated stat that is devoid of context. If he was a singles hitter, that number would be telling, but he hits for extra bases at a high enough clip that that his batting average is misleading. The WAR is only so low because Fangraphs rates his defense as poor. Defensive metrics vary so wildly so you should check how they rate on other sites. For Baseball Reference, he rates as around average. For Baseball Prospectus he rates as just above. Also, Fangraphs uses UZR which needs adjustment. All of that together does not scream worst starting OF in baseball. And for the record, he is a rookie. How many active players can you name that peaked as a rookie?
September 1, 20214 yr On 8/29/2021 at 4:31 PM, Das Texan said: LF is far easier than 3b. You dont need the quick reaction time in LF you do at 3b, but you know that since you played it so much. THIS IS WHAT I SAID ABOUT THE OUTFIELD (LEFT FIELD). THAT IT IS EASIER THAN 3B. NOT THAT IT WAS EASY IN GENERAL. Since some want to believe I said playing outfield was easy. *caps added on purpose* @ZfromCIS
September 1, 20214 yr On 8/29/2021 at 3:03 PM, ZfromCIS said: Play him at 3rd. He’s a completely different hitter outside of being behind the plate. He offers more power, more athleticism, and a bigger arm than BA. We need a replacement. Anybody thinking BA should be extended and is part of this teams future is insane. He’s such an overrated part of this team. This is hilarious. So BA isn’t the answer at 3B but Jorge Alfaro, who is worse, might just be the guy…
September 1, 20214 yr 1 minute ago, Erick said: This is hilarious. So BA isn’t the answer at 3B but Jorge Alfaro, who is worse, might just be the guy… Stop questioning the man, he played 3B at North Florida.
September 1, 20214 yr 38 minutes ago, Erick said: This is hilarious. So BA isn’t the answer at 3B but Jorge Alfaro, who is worse, might just be the guy… Did I say that? Or did I say give him a shot and see if we can create more depth? Do you always like putting words in people’s mouths? Or is critical thinking not your forte? Edited September 1, 20214 yr by ZfromCIS
September 1, 20214 yr 1 hour ago, Erick said: This is hilarious. So BA isn’t the answer at 3B but Jorge Alfaro, who is worse, might just be the guy… Also last time I checked (since you like picking and choosing which post you want to respond to) This is what we should do at 3rd. Apparently @SonOfJack has dementia. https://www.marlinsbaseball.com/topic/78848-what-to-do-with-alfaro/?do=findComment&comment=1792172&_rid=14449
September 2, 20214 yr 6 minutes ago, Entendu said: Lol.... This is the perfect response for this thread
September 2, 20214 yr 15 hours ago, ZfromCIS said: Apparently @SonOfJack has dementia. I have read this post and the linked post 10 times now and I still have no idea what you're referring to and why you believe I have dementia.
September 2, 20214 yr 15 hours ago, ZfromCIS said: Also last time I checked (since you like picking and choosing which post you want to respond to) This is what we should do at 3rd. Apparently @SonOfJack has dementia. Ironic you mention picking and choosing what you want to respond to. Pot meet kettle.
September 2, 20214 yr On 8/30/2021 at 2:41 AM, ZfromCIS said: Or ship BA out of here because he fucking sucks like the rest of this team. Move an aging Miggy to 3rd and sign a SS. Just looked at his numbers. He has a 101 wRC+ according to fangraphs which means 1 percent better than league average. This has been his worst year health and numbers wise but he has still been league average offensively. He has had a slight positive value defensively and running as well. He is not the one weighing the team or his position down. Good chance he rebounds next year assuming he stays healthy.
September 3, 20214 yr 13 hours ago, SonOfJack said: They should rename it to the Easy Corner, Hot Corner makes it sound difficult. wtf
September 4, 20214 yr Author On 9/2/2021 at 9:10 PM, SonOfJack said: They should rename it to the Easy Corner, Hot Corner makes it sound difficult. How about Cold Corner ?
September 4, 20214 yr 6 hours ago, taiwanmarlin said: How about Cold Corner ? If Alfaro plays the cold corner, does it mean he has to socially distance himself from the rest of the team?
September 4, 20214 yr 9 hours ago, Erick said: If Alfaro plays the cold corner, does it mean he has to socially distance himself from the rest of the team? Alfaro should be playing the cold corner - the corner of the bench lol.
September 4, 20214 yr 4 minutes ago, rmc523 said: Alfaro should be playing the cold corner - the corner of the bench lol. WE MUST GET HIM INTO THE LINEUP!
September 14, 20214 yr MLB Network on why 3rd base may no longer be the hot corner. Sounds like they are on the same thought process of this thread... https://www.mlb.com/video/mlb-tonight-hot-corner
September 14, 20214 yr 7 minutes ago, SilverBullet said: MLB Network on why 3rd base may no longer be the hot corner. Sounds like they are on the same thought process of this thread... https://www.mlb.com/video/mlb-tonight-hot-corner But did they attend North Florida?
September 16, 20214 yr 6 hours ago, taiwanmarlin said: Are we sure Stallings is the answer though? I don't know much about him but seems like he was nothing until a strong 2020. Sounds like the kind of guy who we trade a lot for and suddenly he goes back to being nothing. Plus he's already almost 32, could have already peaked. Doesn't sound like a sure thing to me, might be buying too high on him.
September 16, 20214 yr 1 hour ago, SilverBullet said: Are we sure Stallings is the answer though? I don't know much about him but seems like he was nothing until a strong 2020. Sounds like the kind of guy who we trade a lot for and suddenly he goes back to being nothing. Plus he's already almost 32, could have already peaked. Doesn't sound like a sure thing to me, might be buying too high on him. If he remains a good receiver and is at about a 85-90 wRC+ for three years while Joe Mack develops, he'd be absolutely fine.
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