Comments on: Post-Game Show: Blue Jays 5, Rangers 2

By: Coach

Coach — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 22:29:49 +0000

Why is everyone so high on Murphy. He’s never really done anything in professional baseball to give us any confidence that he can play. He had a decent year last year, but I’m afraid it was a fluke. Plus, his OBP sucked……….send him to the minors and play Byrd / Jones everyday. If Murph hits in the minors, then you might have something……….but the prediction here is you don’t.

Teagarden: He can play! He’ll be ok!

By: Chris

Chris — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 20:09:20 +0000

Manny Pina.

By: Fred

Fred — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 17:35:11 +0000

Evan-
A lot of comments on the Depot last night, despite competition from the Mav’s during last 3-4 innings.
Assume the hit-meter did well too. Stick with me!

By: Augie

Augie — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 16:08:04 +0000

Teagarden has got to be given more opportunities to hit big league pitching on a more consistent basis. In Suprise, he started slowly, no doubt getting his rhythm going. Just when his timing was improving towards the end of spring training, his average was up, his power was up, Wash sat him on the bench; permanently for all practical purposes. Hitting requires timing and timing requires more regular playing time. I supsect that is true for anyone, but it is certainly true for anyone just getting their feet wet in the bigs.

I’m sure he is frustrated with his performance, but sitting him out for the next 5 games, then throwing him back in will not help his offensive timing. We were lead to believe (by EG and others) that this would be a 60/40 deal and it is an 80/20 deal so far. If this is really an 80/20 situation, TRs should have kept Melhuse and left Teagarden in AAA hitting daily.

By: Fred

Fred — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 06:09:16 +0000

Lots of short memories around here.
1) let Murphy hit his way out of slump. To do that, has to play more than one game in a row. Although no hits tonight, approach looked better. If was 0-20 (or whatever he is now) in July, you’d hardly notice.
2) Teagarden’s a bit more of a concern, but he’s only playing once a week, and that’s tough for a guy who’s marginal with the bat, anyway. Those who thought last fall was real hadn’t looked at his history. Very up and down, with little success at upper minor levels. However, he’s a great “D” catcher, and hasn’t really had a shot at getting it together this year. Also, it’s not exactly like Salty is compensating for his defensive short comings (although I think he is much improved behind the plate) with a big bat, either.
Give them both at least 50 AB, with at least 10 in a row and stop the knee jerk executions.

By: Tom B

Tom B — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 06:03:08 +0000

When the total of the Batting Average figures of Six of your starters do not add up to the other Three in your starting lineup then there may be a problem. A guy has to hit his weight to stay viable. If I could spell Pathetic then I would tell you what this is….Not to be redundant.

By: Chris

Chris — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 05:16:17 +0000

Want a catching solution? Manny Pina. Simple.

By: David L

David L — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 04:02:00 +0000

Thanks Mike E for pointing that out. you can let Hank play first in that situation if you want Jason Jennings possibly getting his first plate appearance in however many years.

By: foam finger

foam finger — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 03:57:53 +0000

I miss Brandon.

By: Mike E

Mike E — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 03:48:27 +0000

I don’t think you could have moved Blalock to 1st without burning the DH slot. It had to be Jones or someone else off the bench.