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Post by allenreed on Feb 28, 2014 12:54:18 GMT -5
I like Colvin as well, he looks like he can hit. Good looking swing. He's done better in even years. Let's hope that continues.
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Post by klaiggeb on Mar 1, 2014 10:55:33 GMT -5
Allen--I like Colvin as well, he looks like he can hit. Good looking swing. He's done better in even years. Let's hope that continues.
--bolt says--
I agree, Allen. I always liked Colvin, and was surprised when he didn't have a better career. But from what I read, he had injuries.
Only problem I see is that since Blanco is outfielder # 4, having another LHB as # 5 could be a problem.
boly
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Post by Rog on Mar 1, 2014 12:26:43 GMT -5
Boly -- Only problem I see is that since Blanco is outfielder # 4, having another LHB as # 5 could be a problem. Rog -- I agree about the somewhat duplicative lefty bat. As I mentioned, if Colvin makes it in the outfield, lefty-hitting Nick Noonan has almost no chance on the infield. Noonan has almost no chance anyway, as he has an option left while Tony Abreu and Ehire Adrianza doesn't. It's not as if Nick is a good enough player to blow the other pair away. Let's look at the likely bench bats aside from Blanco and Colvin. In the outfield, if it's not Colvin, it will likely be the right-handed bat of Juan Perez. Hector Sanchez behind the plate is a switch hitter. His OPS from the right side is 100 points higher. Joaquin hits from the right side. Abreu is a switch hitter who also hits better from the right side. Adrianza also switch hits. I'm not sure which side of the plate he hits from, but I'm guessing the right. So while it would be less than ideal to have the two both lefty bats come from the outfield, another lefty bat (especially one with power) might actually be a better balance. Read more: sfgiantsmessageboard.proboards.com/thread/2194/importance-average?page=2#ixzz2ujQZXo1q |
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Post by allenreed on Mar 1, 2014 14:32:58 GMT -5
To me, if Colvin shows almost anything at all, Blanco becomes expendable.
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Post by Rog on Mar 1, 2014 14:53:16 GMT -5
Allen -- To me, if Colvin shows almost anything at all, Blanco becomes expendable. Rog -- You could be right in that Juan Perez could then take Blanco's spot. But Blanco's a pretty good fourth outfielder. And he and Colvin have complementary talents. In addition, the likely make up of the roster seems to indicate the Giants might benefit from having more than one lefty bat. There are two indeed two good arguments for trading Blanco if Colvin comes through. First, the Giants would save close to $2 million if they substituted Perez for Blanco. Second, the Giants should be able to get a decent return for Blanco, and they could use a reliever or a backup infielder. The Giants might also keep Blanco around for added ammunition at the trade deadline. He clearly wouldn't be the difference maker in a trade, but he might be the necessary icing on the cake. I have to say that as much as I like Gregor, I'm beginning to warm to your idea a bit. But I just had a thought that is making me back off again. Pence has been extremely healthy, but both Morse and Pagan have had a hard time putting together full seasons. It may be that the Giants would benefit from having extra outfielders for depth. They could probably send Perez back down without losing him, which would provide added depth. About the only other depth outfielder the Giants have is Roger Kieschnick, who is probably even more duplicative with Colvin than Perez is with Blanco. Gary Brown could be up at some point if he shows he can hit at a higher level. Read more: sfgiantsmessageboard.proboards.com/thread/2194/importance-average?page=2#ixzz2uk34oFyG |
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Post by allenreed on Mar 3, 2014 22:05:32 GMT -5
I'd say Perez or Colvin could replace Blanco. Gregor's biggest offensive asset is his speed, but he doesn't run much. Colvin can play good defense (though not as good as Blanco) and can potentially hit with much more power.
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Post by islandboagie on Mar 3, 2014 23:39:31 GMT -5
Career OBP:
Tyler Colvin - .289
Juan Perez - .302
Gregor Blanco - .347
Need I say more?
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Post by Rog on Mar 4, 2014 2:10:44 GMT -5
Boagie -- Career OBP: Tyler Colvin - .289 Juan Perez - .302 Gregor Blanco - .347 Need I say more? Rog -- You make a strong point here, Boagie. As of right now, I consider Gregor to be a pretty decent all-around 4th outfielder. I don't really see Colvin's displacing him in that role. Still, if Tyler is able to approach the .290/.327/.531/.858 he put up in 420 at bats in 2012, he'll make an impact. Admittedly though, those stats were significantly bolstered by playing in Coors Field. Speaking of Coors, I don't think there is any question it helps hitters a lot. But what might be overlooked is that when leaving Coors, the Rockies' players have to once again adjust to breaking pitches moving with the added bite afforded by the low appetite. I know when the A's picked up Matt Holliday, former Santa Rosa Press Democrat Giants beat writer Jeff Fletcher analyzed Matt's stats and found that once Matt had time to adjust a few games after the Rockies went on the road, he actually hit very well at sea level. That the analysis was pretty accurate is validated by how well Matt has continued to hit since leaving the Rockies. Read more: sfgiantsmessageboard.proboards.com/thread/2194/importance-average?page=2#ixzz2uyWOF3Dz |
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