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I hope he has enough self confidence. He's making a big leap, and there will be some tough times ahead. It can be hard to keep focused on defense when you're having a golden sombrero day at the plate.

Why is his defense so highly valued if his range factor and fielding % is league average? Also .313 OBA isn't good. TA hits for a high average which helps negate his free swinging ways. I do like players who hit the ball hard though.

Low batting average. Never walks. good glove and good power. Really doesn't sound like anything special. Is there something else I should know about him? If that's all there is, I wouldn't mortgage the future for him.

Don't they replace the bad ligament with a larger ligament from the hip during TJS? Maybe he will be more durable after the surgery. So many guys have had this done now. Do any have improved durability going forward?

Taffy and Bill co wrote "take me home, country roads" with John denver.

He might end up taking Adam Engels place long term. A few years younger. He's had some success hitting in the minors. He is a pretty good outfielder at all three positions too. Of course, he could crap out just as easily.

Hasn't this happened to him every year for a month or so? Not gonna freak out yet.

I like to watch Cueto pitch. No fastball any more, but can still get them out anyway. Probably won't work against these fuckers though.

maybe the injuries are giving false hope to everyone. what if when everyone is healthy and we still suck? don't want to think about it.

Tony is a narcissist with out a doubt. A rational man resigns out of shame.

Launching TLR into deep space costs 4 billion. All in all a fair price.

God. What an asshole.

Chill out dude. I've been bummed since TLR got hired and I'll continue to shit post. It beats yelling at my wife.

If Tony had a shred of decency he'd resign today. LOL

In 1968 my folks gave me a Sox uniform for my 6th birthday. I've loved them ever since. Watching this old fool day after day is killing the love.

You're as high as a kite right now , aren't you?

How bad defensively would Jake have to be at 2B to justify keeping Harrison in the line up?

I see Burger in the title of this thread and have to chuckle. He's obviously the best player on our team. Not on the list, our whole stinking team.

did everyone notice how easily Jake made it to 2B even with a good play by the outfielder? don't under estimate his wheels just because he's thick.

Just gave the entire 1st page hearts. Wish I'd be able to give the people in charge a heart once in a while.

Compared to who? Mendick is playing short for the next 3 weeks, and Leury and Josh are really bad right now.

I think you're wrong. Jake is a much better athlete than people believe because of his build. He is actually a little faster than the average MLB player, with soft hands and a good arm. There is no rule that says a second baseman has to look a certain way.

Jake is the best option we have in house. Going outside will cost something in return. With a thin minor league system, staying in house is probably the thing to do. The only way to find out if he's ready for a full time job,is to give him one.

Put Jeff Kent Jr.(AKA Jake Burger) at 2B for the rest of the season.

At 2b, with Mendick at short. Please bench Leury and Josh for a month.