Rounding_Third Posted February 5, 2021 Share Posted February 5, 2021 (edited) On 2/4/2021 at 5:30 PM, hi8is said: Seems like he was hurt last year... trash in 2018 and 2019... but really good before then for quite some time. Wonder if injuries contributed to his decline. In July 2019, he was collided at home plate, with concussion & broken nose. Angels released him less than a month later. He's since had very short stints with 3 other teams. Wondering if he has lingering concussion issues. Edited February 11, 2021 by Rounding_Third correction: 2018 to 2019 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perfect Vision Posted February 5, 2021 Share Posted February 5, 2021 12 hours ago, quickman said: The Collins love on this site is incredible. The guy is not exactly a front line player. He is not great defensively and what we’re his stats in the minors? He is not that great. Neither is lecroy but he probably knows how to handle pitchers and is a smart catcher. Good depth for sure , nice sign. That’s it no all star no starter just good damn depth. Actually, Collins stats in the minors are exactly why people want to see him get a legitimate chance. With his elite walk rate, he always seemed like someone who could OBP around .350 even with a very low batting average, and hit at least an average number of homeruns for a catcher. The problem is his short sample sizes against MLB pitching have not been good and we still haven't gotten an indication that his catching is even at an adequate level for MLB. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiSox59 Posted February 5, 2021 Share Posted February 5, 2021 15 hours ago, Joshua Strong said: How many games should Grandal catch next year? 100? 95? 130+. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiSox59 Posted February 5, 2021 Share Posted February 5, 2021 12 hours ago, fathom said: Mendick can cover 2nd but it’s just scary how many slap hitters they can very easily end up putting in the lineup. 4 of the 5 you mentioned have had injury issues throughout their career. Precisely why Marwin Gonzalez needs to be brought on board. Can't imagine it would take more than 1/$5, 2/$9M type deal. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Sacamano Posted February 5, 2021 Share Posted February 5, 2021 11 minutes ago, Perfect Vision said: Actually, Collins stats in the minors are exactly why people want to see him get a legitimate chance. With his elite walk rate, he always seemed like someone who could OBP around .350 even with a very low batting average, and hit at least an average number of homeruns for a catcher. The problem is his short sample sizes against MLB pitching have not been good and we still haven't gotten an indication that his catching is even at an adequate level for MLB. He seems like a guy who can get better with consistent at bats, which he will not get here in a backup role. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harold's Leg Lift Posted February 5, 2021 Share Posted February 5, 2021 23 minutes ago, ChiSox59 said: 130+. ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted February 5, 2021 Share Posted February 5, 2021 2 hours ago, oldsox said: Yeah. Kinda like EE last year. And a couple other guys the year before. All Yermin can do is hit. Don't let him near the roster. What is the market for a back up DH? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CentralChamps21 Posted February 5, 2021 Share Posted February 5, 2021 15 hours ago, Joshua Strong said: How many games should Grandal catch next year? 100? 95? I count 53 series in the season. Start times aren't set yet, but nearly every series has a day game following a night game in there, so 110 is about an upper limit I would think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rounding_Third Posted February 5, 2021 Share Posted February 5, 2021 15 hours ago, Joshua Strong said: How many games should Grandal catch next year? 100? 95? 115 + 20 games at 1B, 10 as DH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiSox59 Posted February 5, 2021 Share Posted February 5, 2021 1 hour ago, Harold's Leg Lift said: ? Grandal should be playing damn near everyday. Just has as he has done pretty much every season of his career. He was way under utilized last year, though I do know he struggled with back issues. Now that your loverboy McCann is gone, no reason Yasmani should not be catching pretty much all but the 1 or 2 day games after a night game per week. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y2Jimmy0 Posted February 5, 2021 Share Posted February 5, 2021 1 hour ago, Harold's Leg Lift said: ? They don't have a choice. There isn't going to be a DH spot open. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harold's Leg Lift Posted February 5, 2021 Share Posted February 5, 2021 19 minutes ago, ChiSox59 said: Grandal should be playing damn near everyday. Just has as he has done pretty much every season of his career. He was way under utilized last year, though I do know he struggled with back issues. Now that your loverboy McCann is gone, no reason Yasmani should not be catching pretty much all but the 1 or 2 day games after a night game per week. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiSox59 Posted February 5, 2021 Share Posted February 5, 2021 9 minutes ago, Harold's Leg Lift said: Pretty much exactly how I feel about every single one of your posts. 1 2 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCCWS Posted February 5, 2021 Share Posted February 5, 2021 2 hours ago, ChiSox59 said: Grandal should be playing damn near everyday. Just has as he has done pretty much every season of his career. He was way under utilized last year, though I do know he struggled with back issues. Now that your loverboy McCann is gone, no reason Yasmani should not be catching pretty much all but the 1 or 2 day games after a night game per week. It will be interesting how the Sox use him this year. He usually plays 130+ games . However, historically his production takes a drop after the All-Star game. That would indicate he tends to break down later in season. He also tends to struggle offensively when he plays other positions other than Catcher. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poppysox Posted February 5, 2021 Share Posted February 5, 2021 5 hours ago, oldsox said: Yeah. Kinda like EE last year. And a couple other guys the year before. All Yermin can do is hit. Don't let him near the roster. Amen! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenSox Posted February 7, 2021 Share Posted February 7, 2021 Even if Lucroy can catch decently (which is not a certainty), the Sox really can't afford his dead bat in the lineup. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poppysox Posted February 8, 2021 Share Posted February 8, 2021 1 hour ago, GreenSox said: Even if Lucroy can catch decently (which is not a certainty), the Sox really can't afford his dead bat in the lineup. I much prefer Flowers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squirmin' for Yermin Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 Big fan of this signing still. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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MiddleCoastBias Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 40 minutes ago, southsider2k5 said: To extend that metaphor, you don't give the keys to a Lamborghini to an inexperienced driver like Collins without expecting an accident or two. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScootsMcGoots Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 On 2/9/2021 at 5:36 PM, southsider2k5 said: Neck surgery...yikes.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rounding_Third Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 (edited) 2 hours ago, ScooterMcGee said: Neck surgery...yikes.. Pretty tough dude! Evidently, he played with a herniated neck disk for 3 years which kind of matches up with his struggles as it got worse. He also got concussed and a broken nose in a July 2019 home plate collision. Surely that couldn't have helped it. His surgery was last off season over a year ago (not sure exact date). But its sounds like he's feeling pretty good now and ready to get back to it. He could be a heck of a pickup! Edited February 11, 2021 by Rounding_Third 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScootsMcGoots Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 27 minutes ago, Rounding_Third said: Pretty tough dude! Evidently, he played with a herniated neck disk for 3 years which kind of matches up with his struggles as it got worse. He also got concussed and a broken nose in a July 2019 home plate collision. Surely that couldn't have helped it. His surgery was last off season over a year ago (not sure exact date). But its sounds like he's feeling pretty good now and ready to get back to it. He could be a heck of a pickup! Hopefully! Maybe James McCann-esque? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
South Side Hit Men Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 (edited) 3 hours ago, MiddleCoastBias said: To extend that metaphor, you don't give the keys to a Lamborghini to an inexperienced driver like Collins without expecting an accident or two. I wouldn't give go-kart keys to LaRussa. Hoping Katz, learning from McCann last year, the addition of Narron and a commitment to working will result in Grandal significantly improving his game calling this season. Edited February 11, 2021 by South Side Hit Men Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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