QUOTE (DBAH0 @ Dec 31, 2004 -> 07:51 AM)
The problem with Willie wasn't his OBP or average. It was mainly two things.
1 - He was too god damn inconsistent, 5 for 5 one night, and then 0 for 5 the next. If the Sox are going to play small ball, they need consistent production every night.
HMMM , lemme do the math here. 5 for 5 one night + 0 for 5 the next night = .500 BA. I think I'll take that "inconsistency". Face it hitting a baseball is an inconsistent thing anyway, since a good hitter fails 7 out of every 10 at bats.
Do you dismiss entirely his range , defense and speed ?
Granted he sucks against lefties but he could get better and if not pinch hit for him in the late innings if need be.