Old Socks Posted April 18, 2004 Share Posted April 18, 2004 Come on all you Jose lovers, doesn't this kid look like a better ball player than Jose? No question in my mind. Uribe at Short, Harris on Second. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxFanForever Posted April 18, 2004 Share Posted April 18, 2004 Valentin has looked washed up in the field and sometimes at the plate lately Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texsox Posted April 18, 2004 Share Posted April 18, 2004 I am very happy we have these three. Keep platooning them as Ozzie has been doing. Jose is a veteran and someone I want coming down the stretch. I do like Harris' speed and Uribe has certainly earned his ABs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Critic Posted April 18, 2004 Share Posted April 18, 2004 Valentin's bat will come in handy at times this year, but if he's back on his 35-error season pace again, then Uribe HAS GOT to play more SS this year. Juan will have no shortage of playing time this season, between replacing JosE6 and Wee Willie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elrockinMT Posted April 18, 2004 Share Posted April 18, 2004 Jose has made some errors on routine plays. Wasn't it in NY that he made two in a game? He has also showed some absolutely great defense. He is not washed up and is a solid and dangerous hitter. I am glad we have Jose Valentin at SS. Uribe has found his groove also and will be very valuable as the platoon infielder. It takes a full ball club to win and people knowing and filling their roles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xero Posted April 18, 2004 Share Posted April 18, 2004 Yeah, let Uribe play some more, see how well he can do... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxAce Posted April 18, 2004 Share Posted April 18, 2004 No question in my mind. Uribe at Short, Harris on Second. That is most likely for next year and the next couple years till Valido comes up. I wouldn't mind a DP combo at all with Uribe and Harris. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrandoFan Posted April 18, 2004 Share Posted April 18, 2004 Jose has made some errors on routine plays Most if not all of his errors come on routine plays. He gets arrogant and complacent with the mechanics, focus wanes...and BOOM the ball is in the stands. The amazing thing is, with 4 errors already, his adjusted Zone Rating is 5th highest of all SS, which means he already made 2 more plays than an average SS. Also, 4th in DP efficiency, although after tonight, it should drop back to the middle of the pack. Last April had 7 errors, in less games. After that s***ty start, basically played GG-caliber defense. Hopefully he repeats that again this year. Certainly looked better in ST (errorless) than this I must say. Uribe is playing like baby Berroa. That's why God made 2B. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texsox Posted April 18, 2004 Share Posted April 18, 2004 Great points Brando Lucky for Oz he has these choices. Looking down the road, I like the up the middle defense of Olivo, Harris, Uribe, and A-Row. Add an improving Crede and Lee and we are building a nice core for the next few seasons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWSHarris1 Posted April 18, 2004 Share Posted April 18, 2004 this isnt Jose's year put uribe at short and willie at 2nd! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bones Posted April 18, 2004 Share Posted April 18, 2004 jose will be fine, as long as they move him down to 7th in the lineup and move rowand up to the 2-hole Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witesoxfan Posted April 18, 2004 Share Posted April 18, 2004 I have a brilliant idea. LEAVE IT THE f*** ALONE. As they say, if it ain't broken, don't fix it. Jose's fine, Willie's fine, Uribe's fine...THEY ARE ALL FINE. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greasywheels121 Posted April 18, 2004 Share Posted April 18, 2004 I have a brilliant idea. LEAVE IT THE f*** ALONE. As they say, if it ain't broken, don't fix it. Jose's fine, Willie's fine, Uribe's fine...THEY ARE ALL FINE. Exactly. I loved seeing today's lineup though, with Willie and Uribe getting the starting nod. I know this can't be an everyday occurence, but it's a nice option to have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSteve Posted April 18, 2004 Share Posted April 18, 2004 I am not sold on Willie yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxAce Posted April 18, 2004 Share Posted April 18, 2004 As they say, if it ain't broken, don't fix it. Man I'm glad Ozzie's runnin the ship. We all know Manuel's motto: If it's fixed, you better break it.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witesoxfan Posted April 18, 2004 Share Posted April 18, 2004 I am not sold on Willie yet. I'm not either. But if he can hit .260 with a .330 OBP, he's done enough as far as I'm concerned, so long as when he is on first he does what he needs to(and not get picked off). If he can get in the pitcher's head, he wins, and we'll win more often. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YASNY Posted April 18, 2004 Share Posted April 18, 2004 Uribe has been great so far. But this utility is position is working for him and the team. The tinker king is gone. Leave well enough, alone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrandoFan Posted April 18, 2004 Share Posted April 18, 2004 Uribe has been great so far. But this utility is position is working for him and the team. The tinker king is gone. Leave well enough, alone. Jose was fielding and hitting well on the home stand, esp against the same lefties who used to overpower him in KC just a week ago. He was clearly gaining steam. Why the f*** did Ozzie take him out of the line-up against a righty and mess with his timing? I've seen enough of this s*** back in 2001 -- Manos would got 2-for-4 with a HR and would sit the next 2 days (with a day off) in favor of that rangeless, armless wonder Clayton who was batting .150 with no power at the time. Uribe should be in the line-up, I agree....at 2B. Barring an injury, Manos will be on this team for another couple of years until Valido is ready. After this year, if the team is competitive, they'll re-sign him for 2/4-type contract and all will be well. Why would he take only 1.5-2 Mill per season? For the same reason Frank Thomas took 5-6 Mill -- the market won't pay more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWSHarris1 Posted April 18, 2004 Share Posted April 18, 2004 just try it out with willie and uribe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cwsox Posted April 18, 2004 Share Posted April 18, 2004 just try it out with willie and uribe I am all for that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrandoFan Posted April 18, 2004 Share Posted April 18, 2004 I am all for that! 7-3 0-1 Guess what it stands for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greasywheels121 Posted April 18, 2004 Share Posted April 18, 2004 7-3 w/ Jose in the lineup, and 0-1 without. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrimsonWeltall Posted April 18, 2004 Share Posted April 18, 2004 What kind of pointless statistic is that supposed to be? Slightly more relevant statistic: Not Danny Wright: 7-2 Danny Wright: 0-2 (one of which Jose didn't play in) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YASNY Posted April 18, 2004 Share Posted April 18, 2004 Jose was fielding and hitting well on the home stand, esp against the same lefties who used to overpower him in KC just a week ago. He was clearly gaining steam. Why the f*** did Ozzie take him out of the line-up against a righty and mess with his timing? I've seen enough of this s*** back in 2001 -- Manos would got 2-for-4 with a HR and would sit the next 2 days (with a day off) in favor of that rangeless, armless wonder Clayton who was batting .150 with no power at the time. Uribe should be in the line-up, I agree....at 2B. Barring an injury, Manos will be on this team for another couple of years until Valido is ready. After this year, if the team is competitive, they'll re-sign him for 2/4-type contract and all will be well. Why would he take only 1.5-2 Mill per season? For the same reason Frank Thomas took 5-6 Mill -- the market won't pay more. Wasn't Uribe in the lineup in place of Crede? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cwsox Posted April 18, 2004 Share Posted April 18, 2004 Wasn't Uribe in the lineup in place of Crede? so I thought Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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