Dalton Pompey sent to minor league camp

[gbill2004]

Dalton Pompey sent to minor league camp. #BlueJays

[KingKat]

Makes sense. Don't want him in a bench role. He'll get his chance.

[BTS]

So, Junior Lake has to be the favourite for the 4th OF spot?

[Dr. Dinger]

So, Junior Lake has to be the favourite for the 4th OF spot?

 

I would say Ceciliani has the inside track. Lake is just such a useless hitter, it's hard to see him providing value on either side of the ball.

[HERPDERP]

So, Junior Lake has to be the favourite for the 4th OF spot?

 

I'm lovin Italian dude and it seems Gibby is going to give him a decent shot

[flafson]

I would say Ceciliani has the inside track. Lake is just such a useless hitter, it's hard to see him providing value on either side of the ball.

 

I agree, Ceciliani looks like the more likely candidate of being this year's Colabelo than Lake is...

[Sammy225]

Why no Dom Brown love.... Isn't he the one we couldn't have in the Halladay deal lol

[HERPDERP]

Why no Dom Brown love.... Isn't he the one we couldn't have in the Halladay deal lol

 

s*** bat and s*** defense

 

He's like 3rd on the depth chart.

[BTS]

I would say Ceciliani has the inside track. Lake is just such a useless hitter, it's hard to see him providing value on either side of the ball.

 

I'd much prefer to see Ceciliani. By all accounts he's a legit defender at all three spots, can run, and has hit a bit in the minors. He's interesting. Lake can't hit, or play defense. But he's out of options, so I could see the team keeping him up.

[Grant77]

So, Junior Lake has to be the favourite for the 4th OF spot?

 

Lake makes more sense than Ceciliani being a RHB. He's a worse on D, but I expect Pillar to play most or all of the games in April so I'll take the better bat in LF.

[Dr. Dinger]

I'd much prefer to see Ceciliani. By all accounts he's a legit defender at all three spots, can run, and has hit a bit in the minors. He's interesting. Lake can't hit, or play defense. But he's out of options, so I could see the team keeping him up.

 

I feel like Lake has had 200 MLB games to show he can hit, and he hasn't. At least with Ceciliani there's an unknown element and possibly the upside of a league average bat.

[Atothe]

So I assuming they build value for Saunders and try to trade again during the stretch run for relief help

[Sammy225]

s*** bat and s*** defense

 

He's like 3rd on the depth chart.

 

Sarcasm Bud hard to detect on here i know.

[BTS]

I feel like Lake has had 200 MLB games to show he can hit, and he hasn't. At least with Ceciliani there's an unknown element and possibly the upside of a league average bat.

 

For me the big difference is that Ceciliani can apparently handle CF pretty well and Lake is a disaster.

[flafson]

Lake makes more sense than Ceciliani being a RHB. He's a worse on D, but I expect Pillar to play most or all of the games in April so I'll take the better bat in LF.

 

Because we love having all RHB lineup? I don't see any other reason for it...

[Sammy225]

So I assuming they build value for Saunders and try to trade again during the stretch run for relief help

 

Not if he stays healthy and plays like he can...... That healthy this is the big unknown. He has shown he can hit in the past when healthy.

[glory]

I think Ceciliani has a better 4th OF skill set. Looks like a good defensive player and base runner. Only issue is there won't be anyone to platoon with Saunders, but if they intend on playing Saunders everyday then it's irrelevant.

 

Only thing holding Ceciliani back is options. He has options, while Lake/Carrera don't. We will see if that plays into their decision making.

[BTS]

I think Ceciliani has a better 4th OF skill set. Looks like a good defensive player and base runner. Only issue is there won't be anyone to platoon with Saunders, but if they intend on playing Saunders everyday then it's irrelevant.

 

Only thing holding Ceciliani back is options. He has options, while Lake/Carrera don't. We will see if that plays into their decision making.

 

I really hope Carrera gets claimed by some NL team and I never see him on my TV again.

[Dr. Dinger]

For me the big difference is that Ceciliani can apparently handle CF pretty well and Lake is a disaster.

 

Lake has no business ever playing CF, same with Dom Brown.

[Angrioter]

So, Junior Lake has to be the favourite for the 4th OF spot?

Lake is a good player, but Cecilliani is the man

[Dr. Dinger]

I think Ceciliani has a better 4th OF skill set. Looks like a good defensive player and base runner. Only issue is there won't be anyone to platoon with Saunders, but if they intend on playing Saunders everyday then it's irrelevant.

 

Only thing holding Ceciliani back is options. He has options, while Lake/Carrera don't. We will see if that plays into their decision making.

 

This is a competitive team and we are talking about fungible 4th OF types, I don't see why options should play any consideration. None of these guys are long-term assets, just pick the one that can help our team the most right now. Ezequiel Carreras and Junior Lakes are a dime a dozen.

[Dr. Dinger]

Lake is a good player

 

Huh? Maybe in your buscone butt buddy beer league, but in the majors he's a worthless turd.

[Atothe]

Not if he stays healthy and plays like he can...... That healthy this is the big unknown. He has shown he can hit in the past when healthy.

 

Isn't he entering free agency after the season?

[burlingtonbandit]

I think it comes down to is where the 4th OF gets his playing time. If its in LF vs LHP then Lake makes more sense. I can't see Pillar getting many days off in the early part of the season so being a backup CF might not be a big factor in the decision making process.

[Angrioter]

Huh? Maybe in your buscone butt buddy beer league, but in the majors he's a worthless turd.

 

Wait and see. He's a great athlete with some upside bat, and can run very well...... but can't catch the ball.

 

We can get something of value from him ALA Juan Francisco

[Dr. Dinger]

Wait and see. He's a great athlete with some upside bat, and can run very well...... but can't catch the ball.

 

We can get something of value from him ALA Juan Francisco

 

WTF kind of name is Lake, anyway? That doesn't sound very Latino.

[flafson]

Wait and see. He's a great athlete with some upside bat, and can run very well...... but can't catch the ball.

 

We can get something of value from him ALA Juan Francisco

 

The same Juan Francisco that is listed on Baseball-Reference as "Pinch Hitter" for his position?

 

And no, I didn't make it up.

http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/f/francju02.shtml

[Angrioter]

WTF kind of name is Lake, anyway? That doesn't sound very Latino.

 

In my town, San Pedro de Macoris, live many immigrants from England and France.

Johnson (My mom last name), Lake, James, Smith, Clark

[Grant77]

Because we love having all RHB lineup? I don't see any other reason for it...

 

I suspect the great majority of backup OF at-bats in April will be against LHP at the expense of Saunders.

[o2cui2i]

s*** bat and s*** defense

 

He's like 3rd on the depth chart.

 

3rd in the depth as 4th outfielder... that's something to write home to mom about. lol