The Pirates are calling up Starling Marte today. He was hitting .286/.348/.500 at AAA with 12 HR and 21 steals (but 12 CS). He has good speed, some power, and is a really good outfielder. His AVG could be shaky, but he should run and hit some balls into the gaps for doubles and triples. He is probably going to hit leadoff for the Bucs.
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Starling Marte called up (7/26/12)
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Originally posted by Old Hoss View PostMaybe an in-house option for the OF instead of a trade?
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Originally posted by joncarlos View PostHonestly I think they need to do both. Marte in LF, a real hitter in RF, and a platoon of GFJ/McGehee at 1B. There are other options too, some that might be simpler, but that is the easiest path to a big upgrade.
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I would love to pick him up, but my OF is Ellsbury, Trout and Trumbo. Where was he in May when I needed him?
Is Tabata going to make it as anything but pinch runner?
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Originally posted by joncarlos View PostStarling Marte is the first homegrown international prospect to play for the Pirates since 2005.
Wow.
Dave Littlefield - The gift that keeps on giving.
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Originally posted by onejayhawk View PostIs Tabata going to make it as anything but pinch runner?
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2013: $ 1 million
2014: $3 million
2015: $4 million
2016: $4.5 million
Honestly though, I don't know what to think of Jose anymore. If Marte is a success and Jose could just get his OBP up and steal some bases he can play better RF defense than their other current options, but I don't know anymore. In the short term the answer is don't expect much. In the future there is probably still a bit of hope.
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Originally posted by frae View PostHe will be one expensive pinch runner by 2016...
2013: $ 1 million
2014: $3 million
2015: $4 million
2016: $4.5 million
Honestly though, I don't know what to think of Jose anymore. If Marte is a success and Jose could just get his OBP up and steal some bases he can play better RF defense than their other current options, but I don't know anymore. In the short term the answer is don't expect much. In the future there is probably still a bit of hope.
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Originally posted by joncarlos View PostThis looks like a lost season. When Tabata signed the deal I said it was fine even if he ended up being a good 4th OF. Which is probably what he is when his head isn't up his a$$. He can be a .270/.330/.400 guy who can play all 3 OF positions. Right now he's even sucking at AAA, but if he turns it around at all, he has to be a better bench option than Gorkys.
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Originally posted by onejayhawk View PostI would love to pick him up, but my OF is Ellsbury, Trout and Trumbo. Where was he in May when I needed him?Originally posted by Kevin SeitzerWe pinch ran for Altuve specifically to screw over Mith's fantasy team.
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Originally posted by joncarlos View PostThe Pirates are calling up Starling Marte today. He was hitting .286/.348/.500 at AAA with 12 HR and 21 steals (but 12 CS). He has good speed, some power, and is a really good outfielder. His AVG could be shaky, but he should run and hit some balls into the gaps for doubles and triples. He is probably going to hit leadoff for the Bucs.
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Originally posted by Flyman View PostHe got caught stealing in the minors at an alarming rate...65 percent success rate at AA/AAA. I like Marte and hope he does well, but I can see some growing pains coming this year...low average with high K totals, some power and some SBs. It will be interesting to see how long his leash is and how long they'll leave him in the leadoff spot if he struggles.
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Originally posted by Erik View PostWho do you have at 3B? You could move Trumbo there if necessary.
But its a keeper league, so Marte is potentially valuable down the road.
JAd Astra per Aspera
Oh. In that case, never mind. - Wonderboy
GITH fails logic 101. - bryanbutler
Bah...OJH caught me. - Pogues
I don't know if you guys are being willfully ignorant, but... - Judge Jude
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Originally posted by Flyman View PostHe got caught stealing in the minors at an alarming rate...65 percent success rate at AA/AAA. I like Marte and hope he does well, but I can see some growing pains coming this year...low average with high K totals, some power and some SBs. It will be interesting to see how long his leash is and how long they'll leave him in the leadoff spot if he struggles.
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