BobDylan Posted September 9, 2005 Share Posted September 9, 2005 When Crede comes back off the DL is he going to get an automatic bid back into the starting line-up? If you ask me, and I'm no genius, but I don't activate Crede. I keep him on the DL and go with Ozuna and Blum the rest of the way. It's obvious Ozuna has given the Sox some spark with his speed, but he's not quite the defender Crede is. However, Blum can toss some leather at 3B. Would it be wise to go with Ozuna and Blum the rest of the way? Discuss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punch and Judy Garland Posted September 9, 2005 Share Posted September 9, 2005 Eh. I don't know. Not a lot of inspiring choices there. As much as I don't care for Crede, I don't think Pablo will do much against October power pitching (neither will Crede) so I'd take Crede's D but am hoping for another option in 06. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lukeman89 Posted September 9, 2005 Share Posted September 9, 2005 play crede for his glove and if we need to get some speed on the basepaths late in the game put in ozuna. i dont like blum's glove at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeGone! Posted September 9, 2005 Share Posted September 9, 2005 If Crede comes back before the postseason, have Ozuna and Blum finish the season at third, because we'll have the division over with by then. In the playoffs though I agree that Crede should be a starter with Pablo coming in in the late innings for some offensive speed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That funky motion Posted September 9, 2005 Share Posted September 9, 2005 Ozuna! He is starting to look comfortable at 3rd. He also fits our style of play. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
South Side Fireworks Man Posted September 9, 2005 Share Posted September 9, 2005 Continue to start Ozuna as long as he's playing well, with Crede coming in as a late inning defensive replacement. If Ozuna begins to falter,either at the plate or in the field, Crede can resume his role as starter. But if Ozuna continues to play as he has been, he should not go back to the bench. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traveler1776 Posted September 9, 2005 Share Posted September 9, 2005 As much as it seems like Blum is a good guy (as a person) he hasn't shown the defense of Crede nor the O of Ozuna. You have to activate Crede and hope that he hits a hot streak during the playoffs and wins us one or more of his patented late inning heroic shots that have been lacking this year. I'd be mortified if the Sox stuck with Blum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg775 Posted September 9, 2005 Share Posted September 9, 2005 Crede, baby, Crede. He's a better player IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witesoxfan Posted September 9, 2005 Share Posted September 9, 2005 Ozuna's 5 for 25 in September with no walks. Just throwing it out there for those that say go with the hot bat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan4life_2007 Posted September 9, 2005 Share Posted September 9, 2005 If Crede's healthy, he's our guy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyho7476 Posted September 9, 2005 Share Posted September 9, 2005 I go with Ozuna...Crede's bat just sucks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBAHO Posted September 9, 2005 Share Posted September 9, 2005 Definitely Crede. Ozuna is good in short bursts, not a starting 3rd baseman in the playoffs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shawnhillegas Posted September 9, 2005 Share Posted September 9, 2005 i think we should start mike schmidt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg The Bull Luzinski Posted September 9, 2005 Share Posted September 9, 2005 The fact that we are asking this question and seriously thinking about it lends to the school of thought that Joe Crede os not a Major League 3rd baseman. Ozuna has cool a bit in Spetember, but lets see Crede give the sox a spark by stealing home. Ozuna has been getting better at 3rd, and as long as he hits better than .230, he is an improvement on offense. With Crede abitration eligible and BorAss as his agent, we may need to get more used to seeing Ozuna at 3rd this year. Management wants to give Crede little argument for a raise (not much problem there). I suspect Ozuna could be big in the playoffs, that unknown guy who does something big. If this is true, Ozuna could be at third opening day 2006. No matter what, keep the Crede banner! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve9347 Posted September 9, 2005 Share Posted September 9, 2005 Crede. Ozuna is a bench player/spot starter, and Crede's defense will be big in the playoffs where every run is huge. Blum was picked up by KW as Crede insurance. When Crede is back, send him to the bench... PLEASE! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowand44 Posted September 9, 2005 Share Posted September 9, 2005 I'd rather keep Pablo out there. He's become very comfortable at 3rd and he's been solid out there for a while now, plus having him in the 9 slot can really make things happen for the bottom of the order with his speed turning the lineup over to Pods. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg The Bull Luzinski Posted September 9, 2005 Share Posted September 9, 2005 QUOTE(Rowand44 @ Sep 9, 2005 -> 09:29 AM) I'd rather keep Pablo out there. He's become very comfortable at 3rd and he's been solid out there for a while now, plus having him in the 9 slot can really make things happen for the bottom of the order with his speed turning the lineup over to Pods. Plus with Crede in the line up in place of Ozuna, there are no automatic outs in the line up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted September 9, 2005 Share Posted September 9, 2005 I cringe everytime a ball is hit to the 3rd base side of the infield when Ozuna is in the field. He's a good SS, but a mediocre defender at best. With a team that relies on its defense to help its pitching, you have got to start Crede if he is healthy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YASNY Posted September 9, 2005 Share Posted September 9, 2005 Crede. That's a no-brainer. Pitching and defense, folks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LVSoxFan Posted September 9, 2005 Share Posted September 9, 2005 Those are good points. I was going to say, what a choice from hell: Crede's gold glove defense but awful hitting. Ozuna seems to hit well, but can be iffy over there (although he seems to have settled down lately). But as you guys said: if we're built around pitching and defense, I guess I go with the guy who's the better defender. And hold on to your hats should Crede find his swing during the final stretch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yossarian Posted September 9, 2005 Share Posted September 9, 2005 I posted this before. Here it is again, Joe Crede's numbers. 2002 .285 .311 .515 .826 2003 .261 .308 .433 .741 2004 .239 .299 .418 .717 2005 .232 .285 .408 .693 His career is hanging by a thread right now. I like the guy and of course his D is solid, but the offensive numbers don't lie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigSqwert Posted September 9, 2005 Share Posted September 9, 2005 Has the Geoff Blum experiment ended? Not seeing him much lately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg The Bull Luzinski Posted September 9, 2005 Share Posted September 9, 2005 QUOTE(Yossarian @ Sep 9, 2005 -> 11:27 AM) I posted this before. Here it is again, Joe Crede's numbers. 2002 .285 .311 .515 .826 2003 .261 .308 .433 .741 2004 .239 .299 .418 .717 2005 .232 .285 .408 .693 His career is hanging by a thread right now. I like the guy and of course his D is solid, but the offensive numbers don't lie. Realistically, not many guys have a break out year in their fourth or fifth season. If it doesn't happened in a guys first two or three years in the league, he is bagging my groceries for me if he did not save his money. This is as good as it gets, he will probably only go down from here. Defense important, but how about some offense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalapse Posted September 9, 2005 Share Posted September 9, 2005 QUOTE(Greg The Bull Luzinski @ Sep 9, 2005 -> 11:47 AM) Realistically, not many guys have a break out year in their fourth or fifth season. If it doesn't happened in a guys first two or three years in the league, he is bagging my groceries for me if he did not save his money. This is as good as it gets, he will probably only go down from here. Defense important, but how about some offense. Brian Roberts, 5th season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg The Bull Luzinski Posted September 9, 2005 Share Posted September 9, 2005 QUOTE(Kalapse @ Sep 9, 2005 -> 11:50 AM) Brian Roberts, 5th season. That's one. For every one you name, I can give 20 failures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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