CF/Leadoff
I am personally not a guy who obesses about the leadoff slot--but I do know that people put a lot of weight into it.
I am also probably one of the few Cardinal fans who actually kinda likes Skip Schumaker. I know he has limits, and that he's 28. However, I do feel confident that a combination of he and Brian Barton can do at least an adequate job of playing CF and manning the leadoff slot in the lineup. Have I totally lost it?
In over 1000 AAA at-bats Skip is at .298/.351/409/.760. In his 255 major league at-bats hes at .294/331/400/.731.
Again, I'm not saying they will be all-stars--or that Skip is a great player by himself. However, given the proper LaRussa favorite platoon splits can't they be league average? My question is--what would be an adequate statistical line from our CF combo (if it is those two).
My thoughts---.275/.340/.410/.750--is this good enough? Is this an attainable number for Barton/Skip to reach? Just wonderin.
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I agree with your assessment...
IMO Rasmus should start in Memphis and Barton should be the starting CF...though Skip could win the spot over Barton.
I still don't see two of the above three making the team out of March.
by cardzfanbub on
Mar 6, 2008 12:26 PM EST
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thanks
by beanocook on
Mar 6, 2008 1:04 PM EST
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back to the future
by sportsman on
Mar 6, 2008 7:06 PM EST
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Gonzalez for Barton
by easy on
Mar 6, 2008 8:16 PM EST
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Travis Hafner
Some candidates, just flipping through posted depth charts, team and player listed first on the DH chart:
Rangers -- Frank Catalanatto
Orioles -- Aubrey Huff
Royals -- Billy Butler
Angels -- Gary! Matthews!
I could see Juan Gone being popular in Texas again.
by liam on
Mar 6, 2008 8:27 PM EST
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That's a very good idea.
Although then you could train him to play 2B with no cost to the performance of this years team defensively.
by Red Blazer on
Mar 6, 2008 10:01 PM EST
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My boys? Like HCLs PJ!
Duncan and Shu packaged with a reliever (or TWO I can think of) to an AL team? DH and 1st base starter or security along with speed at any OF position backup and lead off.
That might net a solid starting and /or IF prospect to the right team?
An OF of Ankiel, Lud, Mather, Marti and Barton with Jaun getting ABs at Memphis until Barton makes it or breaks it would be ok with me. I think Mather could give us Duncs ABs, the same or better defense and backup at 1st and 3rd.
by cardschinmusic on
Mar 7, 2008 3:55 AM EST
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I don't dislike Schumaker
by roarke on
Mar 6, 2008 12:50 PM EST
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Those quotes from Skip and TLR
by MdRedbirdFreak on
Mar 6, 2008 1:13 PM EST
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Skip is tearing it up today.
by Red Blazer on
Mar 6, 2008 2:58 PM EST
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TRADE!!
Also just want to see Marti play MLB...I can dream. Mather will get ABs at Memphis otherwise and be ready if needed or makes himself a necessity with his hitting.
by cardschinmusic on
Mar 7, 2008 3:57 AM EST
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Skip also threw a runner out at home plate.
by Red Blazer on
Mar 6, 2008 3:25 PM EST
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I would love to see
by easy on
Mar 6, 2008 8:27 PM EST
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MY radical OF thoughts
How this affects Skip, I dunno.
by the Tewk on
Mar 7, 2008 4:11 PM EST
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Brian Barton
Will Tony LaRussa give him any playing time if he does?
I'm not a Cardinals fan, so I haven't been able to keep a close eye on this. I figure this is a good place to ask!
by jonk1982 on
Mar 9, 2008 10:32 PM EDT
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