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EXPECTATIONS FOR 18: Zach Borenstein

Edgy MD Feb 22 2018 08:49 PM

At the end of last season, I was battering PCL pitching in the Diamondbacks' system while Travis Taijeron was doing the same for the Mets. But seasons end, and with them, so too ends the tenures of veteran minor league outfielders. Disconcerting, but it's for the best. Travis went on to join the AAA Dodgers, and I came around to the Mets. If the universe is balanced, I'm sure the Diamondbacks signed a Dodgers minor league free agent outfielder. So, what do I have that Taijeron doesn't have? Well, I strike out less, but that's true of just about everybody. I don't reach base quite as much, but I get the job done, and while I haven't always out-slugged the big galoot, I did last year. And I field better. I don't even need to check the stats on that one. I've seen Tiajeron and I know it's true. And so do you. Approaching 27 I am and I haven't seen a day in the bigs, but you know, when a team has only four outfielders on the big league roster, and I'm the fifth outfielder, well ... things could be worse. I just need to get climb over one more speedbump to get the majors. At least, I have to do it before that big, stupid Tim Tebow gets there first. OOOOH, how I hate him! [fimg=350:rjcv3ex2]http://metsmerizedonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/WorldBaseballClassicPoolEGame6IsraelfHo3h_7JoW2l.jpg[/fimg:rjcv3ex2] [fimg=350:rjcv3ex2]http://metsminors.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/zachborenstein.jpg[/fimg:rjcv3ex2] [fimg=380:rjcv3ex2]https://i.ytimg.com/vi/dNjuGLGDmtw/maxresdefault.jpg[/fimg:rjcv3ex2] [fimg=320:rjcv3ex2]http://www4.pictures.zimbio.com/gi/Zach+Borenstein+World+Baseball+Classic+Pool+w5t5shFI089l.jpg[/fimg:rjcv3ex2] Don't be jealous just because I'm one handsome ginger. Tell me honestly ... what's my 2018 going to be like? Because I can practically taste the bigs. I heard Seth Lugo used to play there, and well, let me tell you something about Seth Lugo. [youtube:rjcv3ex2]zOfCJ1j8HZY[/youtube:rjcv3ex2]

Nymr83 Feb 22 2018 08:58 PM Re: EXPECTATIONS FOR 18: Zach Borenstein

well, based on the one swing i've ever seen him take he is going to displace Lagares before April 1st

Lefty Specialist Feb 23 2018 06:13 AM Re: EXPECTATIONS FOR 18: Zach Borenstein

Putting on quite the gun show for that sideline reporter. And I have houseplants that can field better than Travis Taijeron. Guess he'll get a cuppa since he's probably #7 on the outfield depth chart.

Chad Ochoseis Feb 24 2018 01:03 PM Re: EXPECTATIONS FOR 18: Zach Borenstein

And I field better. I don't even need to check the stats on that one. I've seen Tiajeron and I know it's true. And so do you. Not so fast, there, young Zach.

Edgy MD Feb 24 2018 01:09 PM Re: EXPECTATIONS FOR 18: Zach Borenstein

[fimg=500:2rx4qc1c]https://i.ytimg.com/vi/dNjuGLGDmtw/maxresdefault.jpg[/fimg:2rx4qc1c] Biggest guns in Mets camp since Andres Gallarraga 2005?

MFS62 Feb 24 2018 02:53 PM Re: EXPECTATIONS FOR 18: Zach Borenstein

Chad Ochoseis wrote: And I field better. I don't even need to check the stats on that one. I've seen Tiajeron and I know it's true. And so do you. Not so fast, there, young Zach. How bad was it? Do we have to hide our eyes every time a ball is hit in his direction, or was it one of the usual Spring Training "high skies" incidents? (or do we want to know?) Later

Chad Ochoseis Feb 24 2018 03:35 PM Re: EXPECTATIONS FOR 18: Zach Borenstein

I was listening, not watching. But it sounded like he misjudged one ball (probably just a spring baseball thing) and let another one bounce out of his glove. I was mainly trying to be a smartass; I really don't know that he's a defensive step down from Taijeron. But I strongly suspect we're comparing ice slicks and banana peels.

MFS62 Feb 24 2018 03:54 PM Re: EXPECTATIONS FOR 18: Zach Borenstein

Thanks. Edgy has mentioned his fielding before, so I guess this wasn't a rare occurrence. If he can hit, as long as he can keep it from going from bad through terrible to grotesque, we'll be happy. The old expression "he drives in more than he lets in" comes to mind. Later

Edgy MD Feb 24 2018 06:39 PM Re: EXPECTATIONS FOR 18: Zach Borenstein

On the one he dropped, he was fighting the sun all the way, lunged late, and seemingly made and off-balance basket catch. It looked to be in his pocket, but as he fell, it popped out. Those massive oak branches he calls arms sure aren't meant for cradling baby birds.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Feb 25 2018 12:20 PM Re: EXPECTATIONS FOR 18: Zach Borenstein

He's... um... pretty big.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Feb 25 2018 02:41 PM Re: EXPECTATIONS FOR 18: Zach Borenstein

Leads Las Vegas in home runs. Comes up in September and hits 2.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Feb 26 2018 10:25 PM Re: EXPECTATIONS FOR 18: Zach Borenstein

I'm of a similar mind. But I do think they'll be OMG-long ones.

bmfc1 Feb 27 2018 01:33 PM Re: EXPECTATIONS FOR 18: Zach Borenstein

John Cougar Lunchbucket wrote: Leads Las Vegas in home runs. Comes up in September and hits 2. One of them scores Tebow who reached on a "swinging bunt".

d'Kong76 Mar 01 2018 10:13 AM Re: EXPECTATIONS FOR 18: Zach Borenstein

bmfc1 wrote: One of them scores Tebow who reached on a "swinging bunt". Hopefully things are not so dire that we need Showbow in September. Generally agree with everyone he'll be up in September with some kaboom. Won't be surprised if injuries ups that timetable.

Edgy MD Mar 01 2018 10:48 AM Re: EXPECTATIONS FOR 18: Zach Borenstein

He may be one turned ankle away from the opening day roster. Our outfield depth is grave stuff!

G-Fafif Jun 28 2018 01:16 PM Re: EXPECTATIONS FOR 18: Zach Borenstein

The Las Vegas 51s' lone All-Star.