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....does he start every game? The reason I bring this up is because Dietrich has played very well in his absence. I would have said Gordon returns as the starter over a month ago but Miami is playing decent enough baseball where they could contend as a wild-card. if the Marlins make the play-off my understanding from what I have read Gordon would not be eligible. Here is the article I read: http://thesportsquotient.com/mlb/201...rom-suspension
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Gordon will be a utility player for the rest of 2016After former Broncos quarterback Brian Griese sprained his ankle and said he was tripped on the stairs of his home by his golden retriever, Bella: “The dog stood up on his hind legs and gave him a push? You might want to get rid of that dog, or put him in the circus, one of the two.” -
I this conjecture? If this is verified, that is big news.Originally posted by Hammer View PostComment
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Originally posted by Sour Masher View Post
just my opinionAfter former Broncos quarterback Brian Griese sprained his ankle and said he was tripped on the stairs of his home by his golden retriever, Bella: “The dog stood up on his hind legs and gave him a push? You might want to get rid of that dog, or put him in the circus, one of the two.”Comment
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I don't see a part time role...he's a gold glove winning batting champion who's going to come back fully rested for the last 2 months of the season. I really don't expect any drop in his play, other than to knock the rust off."Never interrupt your enemy when he is making a mistake."
- Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821)
"Your shitty future continues to offend me."
-Warren EllisComment
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it is true that if they make the postseason, he will NOT be on the roster.
but I doubt they make it anyway.finished 10th in this 37th yr in 11-team-only NL 5x5
own picks 1, 2, 5, 6, 9 in April 2022 1st-rd farmhand draft
won in 2017 15 07 05 04 02 93 90 84
SP SGray 16, TWalker 10, AWood 10, Price 3, KH Kim 2, Corbin 10
RP Bednar 10, Bender 10, Graterol 2
C Stallings 2, Casali 1
1B Votto 10, 3B ERios 2, 1B Zimmerman 2, 2S Chisholm 5, 2B Hoerner 5, 2B Solano 2, 2B LGarcia 10, SS Gregorius 17
OF Cain 14, Bader 1, Daza 1Comment
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I doubt this. The Marlins are going for it as evidenced by their quick-strike deal for Rodney, and Gordon is way too valuable (and well-paid) a player to shift around. If anything, Dietrich, who has MLB time at 2B, 3B and LF, should be the guy who shifts around.Originally posted by Hammer View PostComment
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Dietrich is getting on base at a .400 clip. steals arent nearly as important in real baseball and while he wont give what Gordon does with his glove, Gordon isnt the hitter Dietrich is. Unless Prado is gone, pay wont mean much for this season and because the Marlins are going for it and Gordon isnt post season eligible is another reason in Dietrichs favor. Dietrich will get more PAs in the final two months than Gordon.After former Broncos quarterback Brian Griese sprained his ankle and said he was tripped on the stairs of his home by his golden retriever, Bella: “The dog stood up on his hind legs and gave him a push? You might want to get rid of that dog, or put him in the circus, one of the two.”Comment
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Dietrich this year .302 AVG, .257 xBA after hitting - surprise! - .256 last year in 289 PA
if you think that tells you he's a .300 hitter and .400 OBP, good luck with thatfinished 10th in this 37th yr in 11-team-only NL 5x5
own picks 1, 2, 5, 6, 9 in April 2022 1st-rd farmhand draft
won in 2017 15 07 05 04 02 93 90 84
SP SGray 16, TWalker 10, AWood 10, Price 3, KH Kim 2, Corbin 10
RP Bednar 10, Bender 10, Graterol 2
C Stallings 2, Casali 1
1B Votto 10, 3B ERios 2, 1B Zimmerman 2, 2S Chisholm 5, 2B Hoerner 5, 2B Solano 2, 2B LGarcia 10, SS Gregorius 17
OF Cain 14, Bader 1, Daza 1Comment
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Not gonna happen...clanky glove in MI = bad things for pitchers. Good glove in MI = good things for pitchers. Defense more important than bat...Originally posted by Hammer View Post
And BTW, Gordon is a legit .300 hitter...
"Never interrupt your enemy when he is making a mistake."
- Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821)
"Your shitty future continues to offend me."
-Warren EllisComment
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Another thing to look at is his 50 mil contract extension. Doesn't seem like it would make sense to make him a utility player. I only brought this up because the article I read did make a case for this possibly. My baseball sense tells me Gordon plays 2B with Dietrich spelling him, Prado and maybe in the OF or 1B giving him 3-4 starts a week.Comment
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Maybe. Does the absence of his substance effect his play (either physically or mentally)?Originally posted by Hornsby View PostComment
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I don't see why it would...maybe it improved his reflexes and eyesight, but it certainly didn't do anything for his musculature. I'm guessing that he took it to help with the wear and tear on his body over a long season...only a guess mind you. Base stealers get beat up pretty bad during the course of a season...but with only a couple of months to play, it shouldn't be an issue if my speculation is correct.Originally posted by Gregg View Post
But we'll find out for sure in a few weeks..."Never interrupt your enemy when he is making a mistake."
- Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821)
"Your shitty future continues to offend me."
-Warren EllisComment
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Yeah, that is why I mentioned the mental side of it. If he thinks it helped him than it did.Originally posted by Hornsby View Post
I would add that if it helped his eyesight and reflexes that would have a great impact on his ability to get on base. Getting on then helps his sbs.
I wouldn't discount him if I owned him, but I might not pay full boat if I was trying to get him.Comment
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[QUOTEAnd BTW, Gordon is a legit .300 hitter...[/QUOTE]
You do realize PEDs were involved in that correct? If you don't think they help, read some of the articles from recent Lenny Dykstra interviews....Comment
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