ST. STEVEN 4,395 Posted August 7, 2019 Share Posted August 7, 2019 Yeah he does have about everything you look for in a legit 5 tool prospect. Have any of you guys seen how oddly he holds the bat? It's sort of a modified golf grip, I believe he just started it this season. I will have to see if I can find a pic/story on it later. 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CounterPunch 124 Posted August 8, 2019 Share Posted August 8, 2019 9 hours ago, ST. STEVEN said: Yeah he does have about everything you look for in a legit 5 tool prospect. Have any of you guys seen how oddly he holds the bat? It's sort of a modified golf grip, I believe he just started it this season. I will have to see if I can find a pic/story on it later. Spot on observation: The 18-year-old high school senior from Richland, Texas, uses a golf-style grip at the plate, with thumbs positioned up along the bat. The outfielder said the unusual technique helps him with balance and bat control. A team scout said it's a bit unique. USA Today 2 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
herschel 1,995 Posted August 8, 2019 Share Posted August 8, 2019 so is he getting everyday ab's now? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ST. STEVEN 4,395 Posted August 8, 2019 Share Posted August 8, 2019 1 minute ago, herschel said: so is he getting everyday ab's now? Yeli day-to-day has been unavailable for 2 games now, Cain left after fouling a ball off his knee but is available off the bench. He's earning more PT tho, for sure. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DJSatane 728 Posted August 8, 2019 Share Posted August 8, 2019 He reallly needs to do more with this opportunity because at current rate he will be bench warmer once everyone is back to regular schedule 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mehtavg2000 278 Posted August 8, 2019 Share Posted August 8, 2019 2 minutes ago, DJSatane said: He reallly needs to do more with this opportunity because at current rate he will be bench warmer once everyone is back to regular schedule He's had a total of 20 ABs. 6 hits (including a double and HR). I don't know how you're coming to the conclusion that he's playing like a bench warmer based on such a limited sample size in which he hasn't fallen flat on his face. 6 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KilloWertz 2,544 Posted August 8, 2019 Share Posted August 8, 2019 18 hours ago, mehtavg2000 said: He's had a total of 20 ABs. 6 hits (including a double and HR). I don't know how you're coming to the conclusion that he's playing like a bench warmer based on such a limited sample size in which he hasn't fallen flat on his face. Exactly. He's performing. A .300 average with 5 RBIs in 5 games are definitely not potential bench warmer numbers. Sure, he's not setting the world on fire like some other prospects have right out of the gate, but at least he's been solid so far. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cs3 3,472 Posted August 9, 2019 Share Posted August 9, 2019 20 hours ago, DJSatane said: He reallly needs to do more with this opportunity because at current rate he will be bench warmer once everyone is back to regular schedule Wtf is this? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DJSatane 728 Posted August 9, 2019 Share Posted August 9, 2019 (edited) Considering there is no room for him to play except sit on bench when all the starters are healthy, I still say he will have to perform above expectations any chance he get. Yes, I get he has done good, but if you expect him to play as regularly as past few days then there maybe a shock coming. And yes, I own him(keeper league) because of his potential. Edited August 9, 2019 by DJSatane 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Members_Only_76 7,294 Posted August 9, 2019 Share Posted August 9, 2019 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DJSatane 728 Posted August 10, 2019 Share Posted August 10, 2019 0/fer with 3 K, not very encouraging fri night. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KilloWertz 2,544 Posted August 10, 2019 Share Posted August 10, 2019 I guess Grisham is doing something right though to have already graduated to getting his very own "this player sucks" member. Several other players have those, so feel good about yourself I guess, Trent. "No, I don't hope he fails. I own him." Well, sure sounds like it by the almost daily borderline "he sucks" posts. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
miasma16 3,344 Posted August 10, 2019 Share Posted August 10, 2019 2 hours ago, KilloWertz said: I guess Grisham is doing something right though to have already graduated to getting his very own "this player sucks" member. Several other players have those, so feel good about yourself I guess, Trent. "No, I don't hope he fails. I own him." Well, sure sounds like it by the almost daily borderline "he sucks" posts. You're told to zig when others zag in fantasy. And there are definitely a few posters on this board where when they zig, zagging is almost always the right move. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KilloWertz 2,544 Posted August 10, 2019 Share Posted August 10, 2019 1 hour ago, miasma16 said: You're told to zig when others zag in fantasy. And there are definitely a few posters on this board where when they zig, zagging is almost always the right move. I think my brain just zigged when you were trying to tell me to zag understanding your post... 😉 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DJSatane 728 Posted August 13, 2019 Share Posted August 13, 2019 Yelich is back and Grisham is on bench, although it maybe something about facing lefty? I worry about his playing time moving forward. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KilloWertz 2,544 Posted August 13, 2019 Share Posted August 13, 2019 (edited) 20 minutes ago, DJSatane said: Yelich is back and Grisham is on bench, although it maybe something about facing lefty? I worry about his playing time moving forward. When everybody was actually healthy (basically when Grisham got called up), he sat against most lefties. I remember venting about that several times in this thread. I still think there's a decent chance he plays everyday against righties. He's been solid but unspectacular, not exactly forcing them to play him no matter what (or in other words forced their hand like Aquino did in Cincy). Edited August 13, 2019 by KilloWertz 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lavaman 747 Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 Let's just hope for the best and maybe eventually he will hit more against lefties. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Flyman75 5,098 Posted August 18, 2019 Share Posted August 18, 2019 40 ABs in and hit his 3rd HR tonight...10 RBI, 8 R, 4 BB and 12 K. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tonycpsu 5,409 Posted August 18, 2019 Share Posted August 18, 2019 I'm still all in in dynasty leagues. Cain is using a walker to get around the bases. Solid prospect pedigree and holding his own in the bigs. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FoulPole 44 Posted August 19, 2019 Share Posted August 19, 2019 Will this guy ever steal a base Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ST. STEVEN 4,395 Posted August 19, 2019 Share Posted August 19, 2019 3 hours ago, FoulPole said: Will this guy ever steal a base My sources indicate...yes 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Macgregor 115 Posted August 19, 2019 Share Posted August 19, 2019 Six RHP on the schedule for the week... think he gets all those starts? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DJSatane 728 Posted August 23, 2019 Share Posted August 23, 2019 3 games benched in a row now, hoepfully he gets starting gig next season. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Zig Zag 640 Posted August 24, 2019 Share Posted August 24, 2019 1 hour ago, DJSatane said: 3 games benched in a row now, hoepfully he gets starting gig next season. Very frustrating... hard to hold him in a shallower keeper if he’s just a bench bat now. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Flyman75 5,098 Posted August 24, 2019 Share Posted August 24, 2019 15 hours ago, Zig Zag said: Very frustrating... hard to hold him in a shallower keeper if he’s just a bench bat now. He might be worth hanging onto in a keeper league, but that's pushing it, depending on how many keepers are allowed. In my two keeper leagues we keep 7 and 8, and he's only a keeper in those leagues if you sold everything to make a run and have nothing left. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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