Author Topic: Michael Taylor superstar (Read 68875 times)

RiotAct · « **Reply #525 on:** May 10, 2017, 11:32:24 pm »

Michael "Oriole Slayer" Taylor

DPMOmaha · « **Reply #526 on:** May 10, 2017, 11:49:29 pm »

That HR was kinda huge.

Mathguy · « **Reply #527 on:** May 11, 2017, 03:15:07 am »

It just shows he needs (and deserves) a chance to play regularly

aspenbubba · « **Reply #528 on:** May 11, 2017, 06:53:19 am »

Quote from: Mathguy on May 11, 2017, 03:15:07 am

It just shows he needs (and deserves) a chance to play regularly

Have you been paying attention the past two years

NatsAllThe Way · « **Reply #529 on:** May 11, 2017, 08:15:27 am »

Who's Michael Taylor? Are you guys talking about Michael A. Taylor?

JCA-CrystalCity · « **Reply #530 on:** May 11, 2017, 08:49:14 am »

I don't think playing MAT in CF and hitting him 8th is going to kill this team. The defense is pretty good, the occasional power is nice. It is very close to being like carrying Danny Espinosa, except in CF rather than SS. I think it was HattoriHanzo who clamored for Turner at SS and a real CF like Taylor down the stretch last year, rather than the Espinosa / Turner combo. If Taylor and Turner field well, fine.

I'd love to see Taylor develop into a guy who keeps his Ks <25%, draws a few walks, and keeps the power. I doubt it happens and I think something like a Cain / Herrera deal should happen to backfill for Eaton this year and to give us a better bullpen for this year and next. Short of that, Taylor or Goodwin is what we go with.

Natsinpwc · « **Reply #531 on:** May 11, 2017, 09:07:07 am »

Quote from: NatsAllThe Way on May 11, 2017, 08:15:27 am

Who's Michael Taylor? Are you guys talking about Michael A. Taylor?

Michael freakin A Taylor you mean.

mitlen · « **Reply #532 on:** May 11, 2017, 09:12:58 am »

I wanna like Michael A. Taylor.

Ray D · « **Reply #533 on:** May 14, 2017, 05:12:22 pm »

Quote from: mitlen on May 11, 2017, 09:12:58 am

I wanna like Michael A. Taylor.

I don't even want to like him anymore. After that bunt, I want him the freak off the team.

mitlen · « **Reply #534 on:** May 14, 2017, 05:17:43 pm »

Quote from: Ray D on May 14, 2017, 05:12:22 pm

I don't even want to like him anymore. After that bunt, I want him the freak off the team.

That was pitiful.

sph274 · « **Reply #535 on:** May 14, 2017, 10:51:12 pm »

so, realistically, we are happy with any OPS above .700 no? obviously not elite production but that is what happens when your starting CF goes down for the season. good defense in cf, steal some bases, hit some HRs, solid backup CF?

Mathguy · « **Reply #536 on:** May 14, 2017, 10:58:51 pm »

Change your mind yet ?

Quote from: Ray D on May 14, 2017, 05:12:22 pm

I don't even want to like him anymore. After that bunt, I want him the freak off the team.

RiotAct · « **Reply #537 on:** May 14, 2017, 11:05:35 pm »

The MAT giveth, and the MAT taketh away

mitlen · « **Reply #538 on:** May 15, 2017, 08:03:57 am »

I wanna like Michael A. Taylor.

tomterp · « **Reply #539 on:** May 15, 2017, 08:35:34 am »

I was liking that fair pole action last night.

Ray D · « **Reply #540 on:** May 15, 2017, 08:40:10 am »

Quote from: Mathguy on May 14, 2017, 10:58:51 pm

Change your mind yet ?

No. He's going to hit a homerun now and then, but the rest of the time he's a huge hole in the lineup.

tomterp · « **Reply #541 on:** May 15, 2017, 08:44:13 am »

Quote from: Ray D on May 15, 2017, 08:40:10 am

No. He's going to hit a homerun now and then, but the rest of the time he's a huge hole in the lineup.

He's at .267/ .300/ .427/ .727 now, which would be a career high should he sustain it. Which is doubtful, but he's only 26 and could improve some perhaps.

vernon337 · « **Reply #542 on:** May 15, 2017, 10:45:14 am »

Quote from: tomterp on May 15, 2017, 08:44:13 am

He's at .267/ .300/ .427/ .727 now, which would be a career high should he sustain it. Which is doubtful, but he's only 26 and could improve some perhaps.

Since Eaton's injury, he is at .333/.368/.526. Unsustainable, but it's been nice while it lasted. I hope his strikeout rate for that period is also unsustainable -- 37%.

I would be more than satisfied if he could wind up the season with a league average slash line and at least a slight decrease in strikeouts.

shoeshineboy · « **Reply #543 on:** May 15, 2017, 11:03:31 am »

With Taylor, it is less about regularly playing time and more about continued maturity at the plate. In recent games, he seems to be making some adjustments to go with the pitch and taking singles as opposed to the Desmond like swing for the fences hack regardless of pitch or situation.

Still think he is a mess in CF, so long term not sure where he fits. But if he can continue to focus on getting on base, he will find a spot.

bluestreak · « **Reply #544 on:** May 15, 2017, 11:24:59 am »

Quote from: shoeshineboy on May 15, 2017, 11:03:31 am

With Taylor, it is less about regularly playing time and more about continued maturity at the plate. In recent games, he seems to be making some adjustments to go with the pitch and taking singles as opposed to the Desmond like swing for the fences hack regardless of pitch or situation.

Still think he is a mess in CF, so long term not sure where he fits. But if he can continue to focus on getting on base, he will find a spot.

I thought his defense was generally regarded as pretty good.

Slateman · « **Reply #545 on:** May 15, 2017, 01:30:07 pm »

Quote from: bluestreak on May 15, 2017, 11:24:59 am

I thought his defense was generally regarded as pretty good.

Depends on what you look at and what you value. A lot of metrics seem to value range more than fielding percentage. Also have to factor in the arm. He's good enough to be a backup/defensive replacement.

NatsAllThe Way · « **Reply #546 on:** May 15, 2017, 01:31:35 pm »

I wish I would want to like Michael A. Taylor.

dshawg77 · « **Reply #547 on:** May 15, 2017, 04:06:19 pm »

huge homer last night in a pivotal game, great to see!

skippy1999 · « **Reply #548 on:** May 15, 2017, 04:09:36 pm »

Quote from: dshawg77 on May 15, 2017, 04:06:19 pm

huge homer last night in a pivotal game, great to see!

I had just started listening and I was

did NOT see that coming, I was as giddy as Charlie and Dave were after that

dshawg77 · « **Reply #549 on:** May 15, 2017, 04:11:59 pm »

Quote from: skippy1999 on May 15, 2017, 04:09:36 pm

I had just started listening and I was did NOT see that coming, I was as giddy as Charlie and Dave were after that

He had a great game against the last O's game too. Streaky guy..