Unlike many others, I still think there is some worth with Iglesias, as lets face it, he has been real unlucky the past 2 outings. True he has matched a year's worth of home runs in a fourth of the season. If that can be corrected, he'll still be useful. The last 2 pitches that killed him were low and well off the plate designed for a swing and miss. No one would have expected the batter to 1, reach out and make contact, and 2, actually turn it into a hit. Also, don't forget, he threw his out pitch to get him out of the inning, and the defense let him down. He also mishandled a ball in front of him that was just unlucky, as he is a good fielder. Again, I think there is something left there to work with him.
Lindsay, I know you come up with stats that are admirably compelling. But, Rasiels case, one must look at the body of work. Almost 1/3rd of the way through the season and a 6.70 ERA? For your CLOSER??? Not a lot of options, though.
OK, Allen booted the ball. Why does Snitker play the same guys over and over and over until the average begins sinking, the defense becomes weaker when there are PLAYERS ON THE BENCH WHO NEVER PLAY??? Gotta play Arcia for Allen, and for Ozzie!!! Don't let Ozzie keep going out there every night, pressing. Give him a couple of days off per week till he figures it out. Look what a night off did for Verdugo!
Yeah, as Mike said, I still think Allen's the right choice. His range is so much better that the ball's probably up the middle and in center if Arcia's in there.
I do agree that Ozzie's gotten an insane leash and needs a day off, but they don't want to play Luke Williams at second base apparently
In my opinion, it is the responsibility of the coach to provide a consistent play environment for his players. It is disruptive for everyone if a coach is constantly moving players around and in and out. As far as Allen is concerned, he was one of two shortstops left in the system who had not commited an error. Arcia would have never gotten to that ball last night, and to add Allen's batting average blows Arcia's out of the water, so there is the reasoning why Allen is playing ss instead of Arcia, which is a good thing. Albies, again my opinion, presents a whole different type of issues. I think ultimately the team will have to go out and get a 2nd baseman from outside the Braves, and that could become painful as to who we may have to give up. Stay tuned.....
Unlike many others, I still think there is some worth with Iglesias, as lets face it, he has been real unlucky the past 2 outings. True he has matched a year's worth of home runs in a fourth of the season. If that can be corrected, he'll still be useful. The last 2 pitches that killed him were low and well off the plate designed for a swing and miss. No one would have expected the batter to 1, reach out and make contact, and 2, actually turn it into a hit. Also, don't forget, he threw his out pitch to get him out of the inning, and the defense let him down. He also mishandled a ball in front of him that was just unlucky, as he is a good fielder. Again, I think there is something left there to work with him.
Lindsay, I know you come up with stats that are admirably compelling. But, Rasiels case, one must look at the body of work. Almost 1/3rd of the way through the season and a 6.70 ERA? For your CLOSER??? Not a lot of options, though.
OK, Allen booted the ball. Why does Snitker play the same guys over and over and over until the average begins sinking, the defense becomes weaker when there are PLAYERS ON THE BENCH WHO NEVER PLAY??? Gotta play Arcia for Allen, and for Ozzie!!! Don't let Ozzie keep going out there every night, pressing. Give him a couple of days off per week till he figures it out. Look what a night off did for Verdugo!
Yeah, as Mike said, I still think Allen's the right choice. His range is so much better that the ball's probably up the middle and in center if Arcia's in there.
I do agree that Ozzie's gotten an insane leash and needs a day off, but they don't want to play Luke Williams at second base apparently
In my opinion, it is the responsibility of the coach to provide a consistent play environment for his players. It is disruptive for everyone if a coach is constantly moving players around and in and out. As far as Allen is concerned, he was one of two shortstops left in the system who had not commited an error. Arcia would have never gotten to that ball last night, and to add Allen's batting average blows Arcia's out of the water, so there is the reasoning why Allen is playing ss instead of Arcia, which is a good thing. Albies, again my opinion, presents a whole different type of issues. I think ultimately the team will have to go out and get a 2nd baseman from outside the Braves, and that could become painful as to who we may have to give up. Stay tuned.....