Author Topic: Michael Taylor superstar (Read 69138 times)

aussienatsfan · « **Reply #200 on:** July 26, 2015, 06:49:36 pm »

The kid is good

More of #34 · « **Reply #201 on:** July 26, 2015, 07:07:09 pm »

Really like this kid - both his hitting and his fielding.

aussienatsfan · « **Reply #202 on:** July 26, 2015, 07:38:29 pm »

Quote from: More of #34 on July 26, 2015, 07:07:09 pm

Really like this kid - both his hitting and his fielding.

Just a nice compact swing, once he develops better pitch recognition and makes more contact he will be great - he always makes good contact when he hits it

aBaltoNat · « **Reply #203 on:** July 26, 2015, 09:50:50 pm »

Given the shared last name, I'll be ordering a jersey soon.

welch · « **Reply #204 on:** July 26, 2015, 10:11:28 pm »

Michael Taylor has learned to field CF. Tough way to learn major league hitting. Just wait til next year?

JCA-CrystalCity · « **Reply #205 on:** July 27, 2015, 09:14:55 am »

His age 24 season (2015) compares favorably to Carlos Gomez's age 24 season (2010). Better ISO and HRs, slightly worse OBP, better defense, fewer steals, and worse K rate. Gomez had had 1100 MLB PAs before age 24.

Carlos Gomez - http://www.fangraphs.com/statss.aspx?playerid=4881&position=OF
MAT - http://www.fangraphs.com/statss.aspx?playerid=11489&position=OF

Truconfidence · « **Reply #206 on:** July 27, 2015, 10:16:42 am »

Dreaming of a Harper, Taylor and Robles OF in 2 years.

vernon337 · « **Reply #207 on:** July 27, 2015, 11:27:18 am »

Quote from: Truconfidence on July 27, 2015, 10:16:42 am

Dreaming of a Harper, Taylor and Robles OF in 2 years.

That's some truconfidence there.

HalfSmokes · « **Reply #208 on:** July 27, 2015, 11:29:11 am »

Quote from: Truconfidence on July 27, 2015, 10:16:42 am

Dreaming of a Harper, Taylor and Robles OF in 2 years.

Werth is under contract through '17, so unless you find someone willing to pick up a $21 million broken down werth, he's your left fielder for the next two years

dshawg77 · « **Reply #209 on:** July 27, 2015, 11:44:04 am »

Quote from: HalfSmokes on July 27, 2015, 11:29:11 am

Werth is under contract through '17, so unless you find someone willing to pick up a $21 million broken down werth, he's your left fielder for the next two years

I think at some point they just cut bait. A lot of money, but Rizzo is a smart guy.

deeznatz · « **Reply #210 on:** July 27, 2015, 11:53:41 am »

I think he'll still be productive. Sorry, but I'll go on his track record of the past 3 years and not the 100 ABs this year. If he's healthy this guy is going to be a productive batter for us. I do worry about him in the OF, tho.

HattoriHanzo · « **Reply #211 on:** July 27, 2015, 12:16:57 pm »

Werth to 1B and pick someone up for a couple of years to play LF until one of the OF prospects is ready to play? I think it will take Robles 3 to 5 years to become a regular in the league and there's no way I can stand watching den dekker play if Werth gets injured again.

I doubt Span will be extended given that Taylor looks ready to take the CF job full time. I am just worried about LF right now and for the next couple of years. I am really bummed out that Goodwin hasn't shown progress imho.

HalfSmokes · « **Reply #212 on:** July 27, 2015, 12:18:22 pm »

Quote from: HattoriHanzo on July 27, 2015, 12:16:57 pm

Werth to 1B

Zimmerman is under contract for a very long time

mmzznnxx · « **Reply #213 on:** July 27, 2015, 12:21:26 pm »

Quote from: HalfSmokes on July 27, 2015, 12:18:22 pm

Zimmerman is under contract for a very long time

You're right, Werth to catcher.

Smithian · « **Reply #214 on:** July 27, 2015, 01:00:41 pm »

Werth has been pretty good the last few years. No reason not to believe he can give the Nats solid play next couple seasons. Even if his power is just gone he can slot in at leadoff like he did in 2012.

JCA-CrystalCity · « **Reply #215 on:** July 27, 2015, 01:33:02 pm »

Quote from: HalfSmokes on July 27, 2015, 11:29:11 am

Werth is under contract through '17, so unless you find someone willing to pick up a $21 million broken down werth, he's your left fielder for the next two years

In 2017, he'll be the Christine Rampone of the World Champs. Spiritual leader and captain on the bench who gets into a couple games to spell exhausted regulars.

Ali the Baseball Cat · « **Reply #216 on:** July 27, 2015, 01:34:50 pm »

Doesn't mean he'll be playing for a very long time though

Quote from: HalfSmokes on July 27, 2015, 12:18:22 pm

Zimmerman is under contract for a very long time

Ray D · « **Reply #217 on:** July 27, 2015, 01:36:00 pm »

Quote from: Smithian on July 27, 2015, 01:00:41 pm

Werth has been pretty good the last few years. No reason not to believe he can give the Nats solid play next couple seasons.

But what reason is there to believe he can stay healthy enough to play even 100 games.

HalfSmokes · « **Reply #218 on:** July 27, 2015, 01:36:16 pm »

Quote from: Ali the Baseball Cat on July 27, 2015, 01:34:50 pm

Doesn't mean he'll be playing for a very long time though

that's a lot of money to sit on the bench and MLB players with that much left on a deal have no incentive to retire

Ray D · « **Reply #219 on:** July 27, 2015, 01:37:14 pm »

Quote from: Ali the Baseball Cat on July 27, 2015, 01:34:50 pm

Doesn't mean he'll be playing for a very long time though

You think he would quit before the end of his contract, and leave all that money behind?

Ali the Baseball Cat · « **Reply #220 on:** July 27, 2015, 01:38:14 pm »

That's true, but it may not be voluntary if his body decides to retire before his brain does.

Quote from: HalfSmokes on July 27, 2015, 01:36:16 pm

that's a lot of money to sit on the bench and MLB players with that much left on a deal have no incentive to retire

Matugi · « **Reply #221 on:** July 27, 2015, 04:51:09 pm »

Quote from: Smithian on July 27, 2015, 01:00:41 pm

Werth has been pretty good the last few years. No reason not to believe he can give the Nats solid play next couple seasons. Even if his power is just gone he can slot in at leadoff like he did in 2012.

I think his power being gone is reactionary to his injury this year. As you mentioned, he's coming off a combined 10 WAR in 2013 and 2014.

HalfSmokes · « **Reply #222 on:** July 27, 2015, 04:53:49 pm »

he's also 36 and coming off season surgery- at some point, he's no going to be the same player

skippy1999 · « **Reply #223 on:** July 27, 2015, 04:58:32 pm »

Quote from: HalfSmokes on July 27, 2015, 04:53:49 pm

he's also 36 and coming off season surgery- at some point, he's no going to be the same player

Arod's 40 and coming off hip surgeries and he's mashing away

HalfSmokes · « **Reply #224 on:** July 27, 2015, 05:07:07 pm »

Quote from: skippy1999 on July 27, 2015, 04:58:32 pm

Arod's 40 and coming off hip surgeries and he's mashing away

werth needs better 'doctor'