Author Topic: Escobar named starting center fielder (Read 5639 times)

Nat of the Living Dead · « **Reply #50 on:** July 13, 2007, 05:01:59 pm »

Quote from: Kenz aFan on July 13, 2007, 04:56:09 pm

The difference between Canadians and other countries, we embrace our neighbors, not make fun of them

Nah, the only reason you don't is because you guys know pretty much every other country has more guns than you do.

[I mean this in absolute jest...]

shoeshineboy · « **Reply #51 on:** July 13, 2007, 05:11:30 pm »

Quote from: Nat of the LivingDead on July 13, 2007, 02:51:10 pm

To make everyone happy, I vote we keep Logan on the payroll (cheap) and during games have him NOT on the field but behind the outfield wall on a raised platform running on a giant hamster wheel.

That way we keep him out of the lineup but continue to have people enjoy watching him run.

Excellent suggestion.

Air Zimmerman · « **Reply #52 on:** July 13, 2007, 06:32:08 pm »

Nook is starting in Center tonight!

Kenz aFan · « **Reply #53 on:** July 13, 2007, 06:42:27 pm »

Quote from: Nat of the LivingDead on July 13, 2007, 05:01:59 pm

Nah, the only reason you don't is because you guys know pretty much every other country has more guns than you do.

[I mean this in absolute jest...]

Pretty much? Hell, EVERYONE has more guns than we do, and their guns aren't army surplus.

iron_nat · « **Reply #54 on:** July 14, 2007, 02:57:20 pm »

I think the Nats should be patient until the off season and look at Eric Byrnes. Byrnes would be a dependable five tool player that would not break the bank and solve our centerfield problems. The Logan/Langerhans (.237/.170 BA) after this year should never be tolerated again never mind praised. There is no long term loss if either were lost while sending them down.

UMDNats · « **Reply #55 on:** July 14, 2007, 02:58:05 pm »

Eric Brynes is also a beast defensive outfielder. See him all over Baseball tonight with catches.

metssuck · « **Reply #56 on:** July 14, 2007, 03:30:40 pm »

Will Pablo be starting tonite?

spidernat · « **Reply #57 on:** July 14, 2007, 03:49:12 pm »

Quote from: iron_nat on July 14, 2007, 02:57:20 pm

I think the Nats should be patient until the off season and look at Eric Byrnes. Byrnes would be a dependable five tool player that would not break the bank and solve our centerfield problems. The Logan/Langerhans (.237/.170 BA) after this year should never be tolerated again never mind praised. There is no long term loss if either were lost while sending them down.

I don't know about anybody else here but I've never considered Eric Byrnes even in the vicinity of a 5 tool player.

iron_nat · « **Reply #58 on:** July 14, 2007, 03:56:33 pm »

364 AB 14 HR .310 BA 50 RBI 55 RUNS 17 SB

How many more tools is that compared to Nook/Langerhans?

spidernat · « **Reply #59 on:** July 14, 2007, 05:35:19 pm »

Quote from: iron_nat on July 14, 2007, 03:56:33 pm

364 AB 14 HR .310 BA 50 RBI 55 RUNS 17 SB

How many more tools is that compared to Nook/Langerhans?

Oh so we're judging this by comparison. OK let's try this one, compared to Mike Bacsik, Matt Chico is a stud ace.

iron_nat · « **Reply #60 on:** July 14, 2007, 05:47:45 pm »

Not a comparable comparison at all. Byrnes' numbers for midseason make him one of the better centerfielders in the game. Chico's numbers do not make him one of the better pitchers. The Nook/Langerhans combo is pathetic.

2k6nats · « **Reply #61 on:** July 14, 2007, 06:33:55 pm »

Langerhans is getting the start tonight. What the hell?

Dave B · « **Reply #62 on:** July 14, 2007, 06:50:18 pm »

Quote from: spidernat on July 14, 2007, 05:35:19 pm

Oh so we're judging this by comparison. OK let's try this one, compared to Mike Bacsik, Matt Chico is a stud ace.

Byrnes Numbers are pretty legit. He's had some down years recently. But this year he is putting it together

KnorrForYourMoney · « **Reply #63 on:** July 14, 2007, 06:54:51 pm »

Quote from: 2k6nats on July 14, 2007, 06:33:55 pm

Langerhans is getting the start tonight. What the hell?

Better than Nook.

2k6nats · « **Reply #64 on:** July 14, 2007, 07:01:54 pm »

Quote from: ACTAvation Energy on July 14, 2007, 06:54:51 pm

Better than Nook.

Oh, I know. But not as good as Esco.

Dave B · « **Reply #65 on:** July 14, 2007, 07:06:06 pm »

I know nook has been basically horrid this year, but recently (in July, post baserunning gaffe) he hasnt done anything to hurt his situation.

In July, he's been hitting .304 with a .429 OBP and he's stolen his last six bases. He's raised his game in response to his job being in jeopardy while Langerhans has shrunk. I dont think it is a foregone conclusion that he will be gone when Esco gets here.

If we had a legit CF, Logan could be more useful off the bench than Langerhans. For the rest of this year Langerhans might be a better solution, but this isnt about this year.

Might have to keep Lnagerhans though. He is one of the featured acts of Hardcore Christian Day

spidernat · « **Reply #66 on:** July 14, 2007, 08:41:14 pm »

Quote from: Dave B on July 14, 2007, 06:50:18 pm

Byrnes Numbers are pretty legit. He's had some down years recently. But this year he is putting it together

My only point was that Byrnes is in no way considered a 5 tool player.

Dave B · « **Reply #67 on:** July 14, 2007, 09:54:13 pm »

Quote from: spidernat on July 14, 2007, 08:41:14 pm

My only point was that Byrnes is in no way considered a 5 tool player.

average .310
power 14 (pace for 24/25),
speed 17/23 SB/CS
arm i think is pretty good
fielding ability i think very good

spidernat · « **Reply #68 on:** July 15, 2007, 11:22:14 am »

Quote from: Dave B on July 14, 2007, 09:54:13 pm

average .310
power 14 (pace for 24/25),
speed 17/23 SB/CS
arm i think is pretty good
fielding ability i think very good

Dave B · « **Reply #69 on:** July 15, 2007, 03:35:49 pm »

Quote from: spidernat on July 15, 2007, 11:22:14 am

what? are those not the five tools? he seems to be good in all five categories? does he need to be great in all five?

Obed_Marsh · « **Reply #70 on:** July 15, 2007, 07:50:26 pm »

Quote from: Kenz aFan on July 13, 2007, 06:42:27 pm

Pretty much? Hell, EVERYONE has more guns than we do, and their guns aren't army surplus.

I bet y'all can take Saba. If you do, can I live there?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saba

NatMan · « **Reply #71 on:** July 16, 2007, 12:28:41 pm »

so where was alex this weekend? dont tell me he got 3rd degree burn in the Fl sun and therefore is back on the dl......Seriously, did they say he was still on rehab assignment.

shoeshineboy · « **Reply #72 on:** July 16, 2007, 12:39:57 pm »

Quote from: NatMan on July 16, 2007, 12:28:41 pm

so where was alex this weekend? dont tell me he got 3rd degree burn in the Fl sun and therefore is back on the dl......Seriously, did they say he was still on rehab assignment.

Yes, he is still playing in Columbus.

PANatsFan · « **Reply #73 on:** July 16, 2007, 12:49:25 pm »

He needs to get hot so he can come up and be a superstar left fielder.

Nat of the Living Dead · « **Reply #74 on:** July 16, 2007, 01:06:16 pm »

Quote from: PANatsFan on July 16, 2007, 12:49:25 pm

He needs to get hot so he can come up and be a superstar left fielder.

I wouldn't go betting in Vegas on that. I am all for bringing him up and seeing if there is any spark to the offense but I am not expecting or depending on Alex Escobar to become a "superstar." I would think its just "super" him finishing off the rest of the season and not getting injured.