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Benchies of 2011
| Edgy DC Dec 12 2010 07:44 PM |
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I didn't see bench thread, but Tracksuit is tweeting that the Mets are sniffing around Reed Johnson, who apart from having a superhero secret identity name, is no Fred Lewis.
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| A Boy Named Seo Dec 12 2010 09:44 PM Re: Benchies of 2011 |
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Gimme Lou Collier, damn it.
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| smg58 Dec 13 2010 07:40 AM Re: Benchies of 2011 |
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Johnson is really coming off a bad season. He did have some back problems, but he's at an age where you can't be too optimistic about him bouncing back. For a minor-league deal he's still worth a look, but I wouldn't go above that.
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| Vic Sage Dec 13 2010 10:35 AM Re: Benchies of 2011 Edited 1 time(s), most recently on Dec 14 2010 08:18 AM |
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The bench looks like this, so far:
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| Edgy DC Dec 13 2010 10:39 AM Re: Benchies of 2011 |
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Paulino's not eliegible for opening day because he has to complete his suspension, so I guess that's good news for Mike Nickeas.
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| LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Dec 13 2010 10:52 AM Re: Benchies of 2011 |
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Always used to get him and Brady Clark confused. What DID happen to Fred Lewis? First, we're flirting, then we're really flirting, then... nothing.
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| seawolf17 Dec 13 2010 11:55 AM Re: Benchies of 2011 |
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Or bad news. I suppose the assumption is that he'll be called up at some point this season, but by forcing an extra catcher for the first eight games, you're potentially wasting an option year on someone.
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| metirish Dec 13 2010 11:57 AM Re: Benchies of 2011 |
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The visual is not appreciated
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| LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Dec 13 2010 12:09 PM Re: Benchies of 2011 Edited 1 time(s), most recently on Dec 13 2010 12:11 PM |
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What bugs you? Leaving aside the lack of names, this has the makings of being a really intriguing, skilled bench. Paulino KILLS lefties, and Duda did the same to righties in the minors and showed flashes of plus-power in the waning days of last year. Emaus/Murph/Hernandez make for an interesting, deep MI miasma. Toss, say, a Fred Lewis in there-- someone who can handle backup work, is a decent enough glove to come in as a defensive "closer," and gets on base some with the bat-- and we've got a stew going. Turner plays-- or "plays"-- short, too, no?
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| Edgy DC Dec 13 2010 12:11 PM Re: Benchies of 2011 |
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My understanding (which is always wrong when it comes to these things) is that if 2010 is an option year, 2011 will be an option year whether you're called up or not.
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| metirish Dec 13 2010 12:12 PM Re: Benchies of 2011 |
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You sold me at Lewis
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| bmfc1 Dec 13 2010 01:30 PM Re: Benchies of 2011 |
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Boy did I misread the thread title. I thought that it was referring to benchers, which is a small Hebrew prayer book:
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| G-Fafif Dec 13 2010 02:16 PM Re: Benchies of 2011 |
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I certainly hope Ike Davis is a starter.
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| HahnSolo Dec 13 2010 02:29 PM Re: Benchies of 2011 |
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Clearly I missed something over the last few days. I am sure I'm missing a joke, but "Mick Emaus" cannot possibly be a real name. Can it?
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| Edgy DC Dec 13 2010 02:36 PM Re: Benchies of 2011 |
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No, but Brad Emaus, 25yo Rule V claimee is.
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| Vic Sage Dec 14 2010 08:17 AM Re: Benchies of 2011 |
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I like Lewis, but he'll be at the expense of, not in addition to, Duda (or Pridie) as the LH OFer off the bench, or at the cost of a 12th pitcher, which i'd prefer.
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| TheOldMole Dec 14 2010 11:49 AM Re: Benchies of 2011 |
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I hate the idea of 12 pitchers.
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| LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Dec 14 2010 11:58 AM Re: Benchies of 2011 |
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So do I. But unless 2-3 of the 11 are swingmen (or potential swingmen), it may be prudent, considering what the rotation will look like, before and after Santana returns.
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