JFS179 3,772 Posted March 30, 2017 Share Posted March 30, 2017 11 hours ago, oswald737 said: This past week, the Brewers have played 5 games. Here are the most common player in each line-up slot: 1 - Villar (4/5) 2 - Thames (4/5) 3 - Braun (3/5) 4. Shaw (3/5) 5. Santana (3/5) No other spot in the line-up had a single player bat at the same spot in any of the 5 games. Other key point, the Brewers faced all righties. Based on the fact that the regular Brewers line-up only has 2 lefties (Shaw and Thames), I suspect Thames gets all of the games against righties. Aguilar may see some games against rigties, but in those cases, Thames plays the OF. Against a lefty alternatively, I suspect you'll see Thames play a fair bit (since 7/9 hitters are already righties), but when the manager wants to give him a day off, it probably comes against a tough lefty. Basically, I dont't see a likely scenario where the Brewers look to have 8 righties unless Thames looks terrible or Aguilar hits like Ted Williams. I would bet that if Aguilar is stealing time from anyone, its as likely (or perhaps more likely) to be Santana than Thames. I'd throw Broxton in that bucket too, especially if he ends up hitting at the bottom of the lineup and not 2nd. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JFS179 3,772 Posted March 30, 2017 Share Posted March 30, 2017 33 minutes ago, wily mo said: thames-themed article in the mlw journal-sentinel today http://www.jsonline.com/story/sports/mlb/brewers/2017/03/29/brewers-camp-matter-adjustments-eric-thames/99757372/ talks about where he is and the various adustments he's been going through (schedule, seeing new pitchers, etc). recommend reading the whole thing if you're interested in the subject of thames Big quote out of that article: Quote "Getting on base is a big thing for me, and stealing when I get a chance.” We saw with Wil Myers that the desire to run has a big affect on how often a guy runs, and with the Brewers almost everyone has the green light. If Thames steals 20 bags, his value shoots way up in my eyes. I personally wasn't banking on anything over 10. Also, for any of you expecting Aguilar to be the starting 1B: Quote Thames has displayed the athleticism that Counsell and his staff expected. He handles himself well around the bag and as a former outfielder, has looked comfortable when playing there, which could open chances for slugging backup Jesús Aguilar to get some starts at first base. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Slatykamora 2,827 Posted March 30, 2017 Share Posted March 30, 2017 1 hour ago, JFS179 said: I'd throw Broxton in that bucket too, especially if he ends up hitting at the bottom of the lineup and not 2nd. Broxton being a plus defensive CF has more leeway with his hitting than Santana or Thames.. Broxton's only real threat is Brinson. Broxton bombing is a brinson call up i'd wager.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hailtoyourvictor 1,662 Posted March 30, 2017 Share Posted March 30, 2017 25 minutes ago, Slatykamora said: Broxton being a plus defensive CF has more leeway with his hitting than Santana or Thames.. Broxton's only real threat is Brinson. Broxton bombing is a brinson call up i'd wager.. Hernan Perez possibly. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
soisoisoi 42 Posted April 1, 2017 Share Posted April 1, 2017 surprised there's no chatter here after he didn't get the start today with the rest of the starters Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FouLLine 2,849 Posted April 1, 2017 Share Posted April 1, 2017 On 3/30/2017 at 6:46 AM, Chaco Chicken said: Korea and that would make for an awesome analog if they were AA/AAA stats. Guys don't go 40/40 in AA/AAA really at all and if they come close they are everyday major league players. I don't know where his current ADP rests but he went for $2 and $4 in my local auctions so definitely not proven slugger territory. I have to think AA is better competition than Korea. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mevins31 1,305 Posted April 1, 2017 Share Posted April 1, 2017 Not planning on full playing time at first anyways. Never thought it would be that way. Give them a few weeks to let them realize Travis Shaw is still Travis Shaw ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jericho 485 Posted April 1, 2017 Share Posted April 1, 2017 32 minutes ago, soisoisoi said: surprised there's no chatter here after he didn't get the start today with the rest of the starters If I had to guess, it's probably because they were facing a lefty (some thought he'd platoon anyway). I see he did enter the game later Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chaco Chicken 249 Posted April 1, 2017 Share Posted April 1, 2017 1 hour ago, FouLLine said: I have to think AA is better competition than Korea. That was my point. If the KBO had a predictable baseline of talent Thames would have got a much higher contract offer and from several teams. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
colepenhagen 3,561 Posted April 3, 2017 Author Share Posted April 3, 2017 thames looks like he could be brothers with yoel romero Quote Link to post Share on other sites
borindia 381 Posted April 3, 2017 Share Posted April 3, 2017 Loving the points left on the bench today. He should be batting lower in the order after today. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Red Sox Nation 3,178 Posted April 3, 2017 Share Posted April 3, 2017 8 minutes ago, borindia said: Loving the points left on the bench today. He should be batting lower in the order after today. Hitting 2nd between Villar/Braun is just fine by me Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dirtywater97 1,074 Posted April 3, 2017 Share Posted April 3, 2017 I prefer 2nd as well. More opportunity to run and plenty of rbi/runs Quote Link to post Share on other sites
borindia 381 Posted April 3, 2017 Share Posted April 3, 2017 Any idea whether or not and when he gets 1B eligibility in Yahoo leagues? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PPolanco 1,218 Posted April 3, 2017 Share Posted April 3, 2017 4 minutes ago, borindia said: Any idea whether or not and when he gets 1B eligibility in Yahoo leagues? After 5 starts Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JFS179 3,772 Posted April 3, 2017 Share Posted April 3, 2017 1 hour ago, Red Sox Nation said: Hitting 2nd between Villar/Braun is just fine by me Would much, much prefer he hit in front of the best bat in that lineup. I don't want him going anywhere but that 2nd spot. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
evillaw4eva 537 Posted April 3, 2017 Share Posted April 3, 2017 1 hour ago, borindia said: Loving the points left on the bench today. He should be batting lower in the order after today. You think he should bat lower? Why? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
VitorSH 212 Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 2 hours ago, evillaw4eva said: You think he should bat lower? Why? Because he doesn't own him Quote Link to post Share on other sites
borindia 381 Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 13 minutes ago, VitorSH said: Because he doesn't own him Negative. He's a bench reserve. The 2-hole just doesn't seem natural for the type of hitter he is. But I'm fine with him being sandwiched btwn Villar and Braun. Whatever works. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
borindia 381 Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 Sitting against RHP tonight. So much for a plug and play. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JFS179 3,772 Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 1 minute ago, borindia said: Sitting against RHP tonight. So much for a plug and play. Except Tyler Anderson is a LHP. But yes, Thames is sitting. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
merlin401 855 Posted April 6, 2017 Share Posted April 6, 2017 So Big River goes deep for the first time: I think that deserves a bump. Only 29 more to go am I right? Productive start to the year: I have complete confidence in 550+ PAs, even if we have to deal with this pesky AAAA poser eating away a bit of his 1b time (too harsh?) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Members_Only_76 7,283 Posted April 6, 2017 Share Posted April 6, 2017 Yoked! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
colepenhagen 3,561 Posted April 6, 2017 Author Share Posted April 6, 2017 also lined out to 2b and had a line drive 1b to cf... looked good Quote Link to post Share on other sites
My Dinner With Andre 5,803 Posted April 6, 2017 Share Posted April 6, 2017 I swear he looks like a straight-up comic-book character. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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