Gose should start in CF next year

[GD]

One thing I'm confident in though is that if Goins was our catcher instead of JPA, we'd be better off.

 

The saddest part is that this is probably 100% true lol

[theblujay]

The saddest part is that this is probably 100% true lol

 

Lol please tell me you're not serious

[GD]

Lol please tell me you're not serious

 

to a marginal extent

[KSaw]

Gose should replace Rajai on the bench. The end.

[gruber92]

Nice to see a plan in that AB. Another year of seasoning could see him start in CF come 2015,with Rasmus in left.

[Laika]

*Takes Gose out of the oven*

 

Smells pretty good, but I think it needs a bit more!

 

*Adds more mustard glaze, then places Gose back in oven. Sets dial to "full MLB season as 4th OF / part time player".

[theblujay]

Just stick the man in CF if not just for the entertainment value of having an exciting player to watch everyday instead of what we saw during this mess of a season.

[kgm1]

If we are going to field Gose in center , Goins at 2nd and Melky at DH we might as well blow the whole frigging team up and trade EE ,Bautista ,Dickless, Rasmus ,Eat money on Reyes Buehrle ,Lind and dump them and play for the #1 frigging pick . That is one thing we could actually win.

[Laika]

If we are going to field Gose in center , Goins at 2nd and Melky at DH we might as well blow the whole frigging team up and trade EE ,Bautista ,Dickless, Rasmus ,Eat money on Reyes Buehrle ,Lind and dump them and play for the #1 frigging pick . That is one thing we could actually win.

 

Yup.

 

Studs and Duds doesn't really work well in baseball. Several of these positions need to be upgraded into reliable regulars or productive platoons:

 

C

2B

LF

DH

Jose Reyes' obligatory ~70 game replacement SS

 

And that's to say nothing about the pitching, which is the biggest issue obviously.

 

If AA can't make significant upgrades at several of those positions, then he might as well admit failure and commit Seppuku

[kgm1]

Yup.

 

Studs and Duds doesn't really work well in baseball. Several of these positions need to be upgraded into reliable regulars or productive platoons:

 

C

2B

LF

DH

Jose Reyes' obligatory ~70 game replacement SS

 

And that's to say nothing about the pitching, which is the biggest issue obviously.

 

If AA can't make significant upgrades at several of those positions, then he might as well admit failure and commit Seppuku

 

If Melky can't play a decent LF then he is a bench bat . Ruiz ( I doubt McCann could be paid to come here ) is the biggest priority . I hate having Gose as our 4th OF cause he needs to play every day to see IF he can hit . I hate to admit it but I would like Davis back .

[flafson]

Davis is probably looking for a multi year deal, he's not getting any younger.

[G-Snarls]

Davis is probably looking for a multi year deal, he's not getting any younger.

 

Agree

 

Someone will give him 2-3 years. We shouldn't.

 

Gose is the new (and cheaper) Davis but with better defense

[SAAviour]

Gose will play nearly every day as a 4th out fielder on this tem due to the inevitable injuries to Bautista and melky. Even Rasmus will miss time. I bet Gose plays 120+ games as the 4th outfielder.

[G-Snarls]

Gose will play nearly every day as a 4th out fielder on this tem due to the inevitable injuries to Bautista and melky. Even Rasmus will miss time. I bet Gose plays 120+ games as the 4th outfielder.

 

Yep. Your 4th OF usually gets a lot of playing time. Not just for injuries, but for pitcher matchups and sometimes just days off even if your regulars are healthy. It's a more important position on the team than some would think.

[GeorgiaPeach]

If we are going to field Gose in center , Goins at 2nd and Melky at DH we might as well blow the whole frigging team up and trade EE ,Bautista ,Dickless, Rasmus ,Eat money on Reyes Buehrle ,Lind and dump them and play for the #1 frigging pick . That is one thing we could actually win.

 

You're not a fan of trading those players?

[kgm1]

You're not a fan of trading those players?

 

Either we field a team that can win or go full rebuild . I would wait till the trade deadline then if we aren't in first trade the works Makes absolutely no sense to just trade one or two . Gut the frigging thing and look to get some # 1 picks .

 

The question is would you let AA,s team do the gut job and the rebuild ?

[Howard Roark]

Half-measures are his franchise's trademark. How else can you expect to finish middle of the pack every year?

 

I was all for gutting this thing months ago. I just know that it's not going to happen, for the fact that it would make for horrendous PR with the horde of casuals they succeeded in reeling in this past offseason. Baseball decisions take a back seat to PR with this team, unfortunately, so get ready for the same team plus a past-it Halladay next year.

[theblujay]

Bump. Great night for Gose

[theblujay]

Maybe Gose does have a decent bat. I really think he can start the season as our CF. put Rasmus in left, just get rid of Melky. He's still got work to do with the bat obviously, but I really think he can get better with some coaching. Who knows, but I'll stay optimistic.

[G-Snarls]

Maybe Gose does have a decent bat. I really think he can start the season as our CF. put Rasmus in left, just get rid of Melky. He's still got work to do with the bat obviously, but I really think he can get better with some coaching. Who knows, but I'll stay optimistic.

 

Gose may be capable of starting, but I still want to keep Melky.

[GD]

Gose is a player that it's reasonable to stay optimistic on haha

 

How is he only in his age 22 season? Feels like he's been around forever

[KingKat]

Gose may be capable of starting, but I still want to keep Melky.

 

Gose is a nice contingency if Melky doesn't work out but best case scenario is still a bounce back from the Melk man.

[DH12]

Strong accurate arm, blazing speed and he is proving he can hit. He showcased all of that tonight.

[reedjohnsonfan]

The difference is Gose is an excellent defender, has an amazing arm and great speed.

 

But he also can't hit at all. His defense won't get any better, and while he is still young his hitting doesn't look very promising. Not a guy you can run out there everyday. Hopefully he's a useful 4th OFer at some point, I like Rajai better but for the price difference may as well just use Gose and spend that money on pitching/catcher/2B.

[DH12]

Unless Colby is moving to LF. I think Gose should start the season at Buffalo next year. I would also like to see them bring back Davis. People seem to think hes going to get paid. I think he is a valuable bench player that we will sorely miss if he leaves. Gose may be younger and a better defender. But Davis hits lefties and steals bases. 2 things we don't do very well. Gose is fast but hes not on the base stealing level of Davis. I think Davis and Gose can be on the same roster.

 

Gose in Center, Rasmus in Left. Sign Choo to play RF, and move Bautista to 1B. Have Davis play LF agianst Lefties and Rasmus in CF with Gose on bench.

 

Gose is too good to be on the bench

[DuckDuckGose]

Unless Colby is moving to LF. I think Gose should start the season at Buffalo next year. I would also like to see them bring back Davis. People seem to think hes going to get paid. I think he is a valuable bench player that we will sorely miss if he leaves. Gose may be younger and a better defender. But Davis hits lefties and steals bases. 2 things we don't do very well. Gose is fast but hes not on the base stealing level of Davis. I think Davis and Gose can be on the same roster.

 

Gose in Center, Rasmus in Left. Sign Choo to play RF, and move Bautista to 1B. Have Davis play LF agianst Lefties and Rasmus in CF with Gose on bench.

 

IMO it would be Jose 3b, Eddy 1B, Lawrie 2B in that scenario.

[Tuco]

IMO it would be Jose 3b, Eddy 1B, Lawrie 2B in that scenario.

 

Theres no chance Bautista will ever play 3rd base again in any scenario.

 

His body would hold up about 10 games at that position.

[GeorgiaPeach]

But he also can't hit at all. His defense won't get any better, and while he is still young his hitting doesn't look very promising. Not a guy you can run out there everyday. Hopefully he's a useful 4th OFer at some point, I like Rajai better but for the price difference may as well just use Gose and spend that money on pitching/catcher/2B.

 

Catching on I see. Nice!

[G-Snarls]

Theres no chance Bautista will ever play 3rd base again in any scenario.

 

His body would hold up about 10 games at that position.

 

Which is a shame. He looked like a boss there in the couple games he played earlier this year.

[G-Snarls]

And there's not a good platoon option either.

 

Rasmus and Gose both hit left

 

Bautista plays every day when healthy

 

Melky is truly a pure switch hitter - his career numbers are identical hitting right and left