Is Scotty Pods underrated?

[Milkman delivers]

Mack last 3 years against righties: .272, .258, .273

 

So you attribute a 50-60 point jump this year simply by him being on a better team? That's a stretch IMO.

 

And my main point is you devalue him if you make him try to do something he's never done -- with good reason. And your "he's played in 79 games, so he's not really a bench player" is a weak argument. How many games has he actually started? He can come off the bench for one at-bat to pinch-hit and that counts as a game played for him. And Ozzie was forced to play him 5 or 6 days in a row when Anderson was suspended.

 

We're just going to go around in another circle. You think Pods serves a purpose. I think he's the worst starter on the team, hands down.

 

EDIT: And remember that Pods was a minor leaguer for 10 years. If he can take that long to figure out how to break in the league, I think there's a chance that Mack could figure out hitting. You don't hit that much over .300 against righties by a fluke.

Edited August 7, 2006 by Milkman delivers

[The Ginger Kid]

I like Pods. He's our best option leading off. And by the way, he reads this board.

[Milkman delivers]

If that's the case, then I'd like to say something.

 

Learn how to bunt, play defense, strengthen your arm, protect with two strikes, steal bases, and show a little more hustle.

[SoxAce]

EDIT: And remember that Pods was a minor leaguer for 10 years.

 

FWIW, it was nine years.

[Felix]

Not that it means anything, or that anyone really cares, but I found this interesting since I thought the difference wouldn't be this large. Since his miserable start to the year (which can likely be attributed to the lack of a spring training), Pods has put up a .287/.361/.411 line, which is more than respectable, and pretty damn good for a leadoff man.

[Kalapse]

Not that it means anything, or that anyone really cares, but I found this interesting since I thought the difference wouldn't be this large. Since his miserable start to the year (which can likely be attributed to the lack of a spring training), Pods has put up a .287/.361/.411 line, which is more than respectable, and pretty damn good for a leadoff man.

What date does that start at?

[Felix]

What date does that start at?

April 15th to August 6th.

[Soxpranos]

If that's the case, then I'd like to say something.

 

Learn how to bunt, play defense, strengthen your arm, protect with two strikes, steal bases, and show a little more hustle.

 

Amen, guy with so some much speed is a total waste when you cant even bunt or play solid Defense. Hit the cut off man, your arm is weak pods.. hope you read this.

Edited August 8, 2006 by Soxpranos

[CWSGuy406]

Podsednik's OBP is now under .340, FWIW.

 

(I'm doing this for the reason that he usually makes me shove it when I post something like this.)