Dickey and Pillar named finalists for Gold Glove

[rydermike]

I know this is in the General Jays discussion, but I think it's deserving of its own thread:

 

American League

 

Catcher

 

James McCann , Detroit Tigers (0)

Carlos Perez , Los Angeles Angels (0)

Salvador Perez , Kansas City Royals (3)

 

First Base

 

Chris Davis , Baltimore Orioles (0)

Eric Hosmer , Royals (3)

Mitch Moreland , Texas Rangers (0)

 

Second Base

 

Robinson Cano , Seattle Mariners (2)

Ian Kinsler , Tigers (0)

Dustin Pedroia , Boston Red Sox (4)

 

Shortstop

 

Jose Iglesias , Tigers (0)

Francisco Lindor , Cleveland Indians (0)

Andrelton Simmons , Angels (2)

 

Third Base

 

Adrian Beltre , Rangers (4)

Manny Machado , Orioles (2)

Kyle Seager , Mariners (1)

 

Left Field

 

Brett Gardner , New York Yankees (0)

Alex Gordon , Royals (4)

Colby Rasmus , Houston Astros (0)

 

Center Field

 

Jackie Bradley Jr., Red Sox (0)

Kevin Kiermaier , Tampa Bay Rays (1)

Kevin Pillar , Toronto Blue Jays (0)

 

Right Field

 

Mookie Betts , Red Sox (0)

Adam Eaton , Chicago White Sox (0)

George Springer , Astros (0)

 

Pitcher

 

R.A. Dickey , Blue Jays (1)

Dallas Keuchel , Astros (2)

Justin Verlander , Tigers (0)

[TheHurl]

My AL votes (cause they count)

 

1B - Moreland

2B - Pedroia (could go Kinsler, it's pretty equal...but I like to see Grant upset)

SS - Lindor, again close enough that if they give it to Simmons I won't rant...Tulo really should have been the 3rd on the ballot though)

3B - Beltre...always Beltre.

LF - Rasmus...half the innings which might hurt him

CF - Pillar No Doubter

RF - Betts. Can't go wrong with him or Eaton.

P - Tanaka but he's not on the ticket. So Kuechel.

C - Perez, always Sal Perez.

 

They didn't seem to do too badly in the AL this year...but what a f***ing travesty that Colon won't win the NL.

[Orgfiller]

Lol, Eric Hosmer will probably win another gold glove despite being a terrible first baseman.

[BlueRocky]

Why is dickey even in the discussion?

Serious question..

[Stangstag]

Lol, Eric Hosmer will probably win another gold glove despite being a terrible first baseman.

 

-20 defensive value this year.

 

The guy has no range at all. Edwin is a better defender.

[GD]

-20 defensive value this year.

 

The guy has no range at all. Edwin is a better defender.

 

Defense includes positional adjustment. -8.4 UZR, -6 DRS

[Orgfiller]

What the f*** happened to Joey Votto's defense though? He rated as the worst defender BY FAR by DRS and was equally terrible by UZR/150.

[Krylian]

What the f*** happened to Joey Votto's defense though? He rated as the worst defender BY FAR by DRS and was equally terrible by UZR/150.

 

Has he gone full Bautista with his D?

[Brownie19]

What the f*** happened to Joey Votto's defense though? He rated as the worst defender BY FAR by DRS and was equally terrible by UZR/150.

 

He needs to come DH for us. Use his terrible defense as a selling point and make Cincy eat a pile of the $$$.

[Mittens87]

He said he would retire if he was playing bad. Wouldn't be a bad idea. Would rather have him than Edwin next year. Worry about the money later. I think he would stick to what he said, would rather retire than embarrass himself Edited October 28, 2016 by Mittens87

[G-Snarls]

Really want Pillar to win

[Jonn]

Really want Pillar to win

 

Prefer they just gave it to Kiermaier will only raise his arbitration prices if he wins. And maybe he comes back with a chip on his shoulder and hits a little bit as well!

[Atothe]

Prefer they just gave it to Kiermaier will only raise his arbitration prices if he wins. And maybe he comes back with a chip on his shoulder and hits a little bit as well!

 

It's nice to see guys get rewarded for doing great things.

[Maahfaace]

Prefer they just gave it to Kiermaier will only raise his arbitration prices if he wins. And maybe he comes back with a chip on his shoulder and hits a little bit as well!

 

or a chip out of his shoulder for running into the CF wall again.

[Spanky99]

Prefer they just gave it to Kiermaier will only raise his arbitration prices if he wins. And maybe he comes back with a chip on his shoulder and hits a little bit as well!

 

This isn't how it works, Jonn.

[Jonn]

This isn't how it works, Jonn.

 

Sure it does!

[Spanky99]

Prefer they just gave it to Kiermaier will only raise his arbitration prices if he wins. And maybe he comes back with a chip on his shoulder and hits a little bit as well!

 

Sure it does!

 

No, it doesn't, even the GG wouldn't move the needle that much with concerns to his bat.

[Grant77]

Why is dickey even in the discussion?

Serious question..

 

You could easily argue that he's the best fielding pitcher in the league and has been for a long time. The better question is why don't you think he deserves the award?

[Spanky99]

You could easily argue that he's the best fielding pitcher in the league and has been for a long time. The better question is why don't you think he deserves the award?

 

Casual fan, man. FIP busters continue to beat it by defense, trick pitches(knuckleball), and pinpoint control.(Beuhrle, Keuchel, etc...) RA9 is out there to measure these facts.

[Pendleton]

Why is dickey even in the discussion?

Serious question..

 

Dickey is a great defender and is one of the game's best at holding base runners.

[reedjohnsonfan]

Prefer they just gave it to Kiermaier will only raise his arbitration prices if he wins. And maybe he comes back with a chip on his shoulder and hits a little bit as well!

 

Proof of this? Or do you just assume it raises his price irrationally?

[Mittens87]

Gold glove won't matter. Not like there is a million dollar gg bonus

[Grant77]

Proof of this? Or do you just assume it raises his price irrationally?

 

I think that awards may have an influence in arbitration. That's not a crazy thought.