shipps Posted January 13, 2008 Share Posted January 13, 2008 QUOTE(max power @ Jan 13, 2008 -> 09:04 AM) He put up some good power numbers but he couldn't even hit for average in AAA. Why people thought he would bat above .250 in the majors I do not understand. I think alot of that was the way the ball jumped off his bat.When he did make a connection with the ball(though it wasnt very often)the ball looked diffrent coming off his bat.He looked dangerous,ala Ryan Sweeney. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyyle23 Posted January 13, 2008 Share Posted January 13, 2008 QUOTE(shipps @ Jan 13, 2008 -> 09:16 AM) I think alot of that was the way the ball jumped off his bat.When he did make a connection with the ball(though it wasnt very often)the ball looked diffrent coming off his bat.He looked dangerous,ala Ryan Sweeney. I wouldnt compare him to Sweeney as much as I would compare him to someone like Rob Deer. Someone who could absolutely annihilate the ball when he hit it, he just could never hit it. Ryan may not hit well, but he isnt going to be striking out nearly as much as Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shipps Posted January 13, 2008 Share Posted January 13, 2008 QUOTE(kyyle23 @ Jan 13, 2008 -> 09:23 AM) I wouldnt compare him to Sweeney as much as I would compare him to someone like Rob Deer. Someone who could absolutely annihilate the ball when he hit it, he just could never hit it. Ryan may not hit well, but he isnt going to be striking out nearly as much as Joe I agree.I didnt mean to compare him to Sweeney as the same type of hitter but the ball seems to jump off both of their bats in a special way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YASNY Posted January 13, 2008 Share Posted January 13, 2008 He was another Dave Nicholson. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
103 mph screwball Posted January 13, 2008 Share Posted January 13, 2008 I think Jeff Liefer might have a shot to make the team IF Konerko happens to be traded. He'd be the backup 1B/corner OF. I'm not saying he's the ticket to the World Series, but if he performs well and an opportunity arises he could stick with the club. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenny Hates Prospects Posted January 14, 2008 Share Posted January 14, 2008 QUOTE(103 mph screwball @ Jan 13, 2008 -> 01:09 PM) I think Jeff Liefer might have a shot to make the team IF Konerko happens to be traded. He'd be the backup 1B/corner OF. I'm not saying he's the ticket to the World Series, but if he performs well and an opportunity arises he could stick with the club. You can never say never, but those stats aren't very inspiring. He hit .252 in Japan for God's sake. I doubt he's even good enough to be labeled a AAAA player. I'm sure if Paulie's traded we can come up with a much better alternative in ST without giving up anything of value whatsoever. There are always halfway decent backups cut. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo's Drinker Posted January 14, 2008 Share Posted January 14, 2008 Eldred has some pop in his bat, do i have the right person in mind?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaseballNick Posted January 14, 2008 Share Posted January 14, 2008 QUOTE(Jimbo's Drinker @ Jan 13, 2008 -> 11:50 PM) Eldred has some pop in his bat, do i have the right person in mind?? 14HRs is 236 career ABs. Brad Eldred Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danman31 Posted January 14, 2008 Share Posted January 14, 2008 I like the Eldred pick up. He has some talent and even had a decent start in the Majors. Maybe they can fix something if they get lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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