GDT: A's @ Blue Jays Game 3 of 4 7:07 EST

[Abomination]

Morales is a career .340 wOBA hitter, you guys - that's comfortably above average. Even in this down year, he's still a league average bat. Obviously, for the contract he signed, we need more from him.

 

But wait!

 

His xStats indicate that his numbers this season should have been a lot better than they have been so far, so perhaps it's just a case of him getting more than his fair share of bad luck.

 

Everybody calm their titties!

 

He's been doing a lot of fishing for breaking balls, and teams have been happy to give him a steady supply of them. As soon as he knocks that nonsense off, he'll be fine.

[jays_fever]

What upside exactly?

 

He's been pretty good at hitting a baseball in his career?

[TBJ12]

He's been pretty good at hitting a baseball?

 

He hasn't this year. He's old as f*** and on the decline. He most certainly doesn't have "a lot of upside"

[Spanky99]

What upside exactly?

 

The post where he explains it, the one you just replied to.

[wk680]

Estrada falling apart in the 5th again ugh. I was hoping he could pitch 6 scoreless and restore some trade value.

 

With only 1 quality start in his past 9, there is only so much one good game now would be able to restore. At least he was able to finish off the 5th and striking out one their best hitters. Could be still in line for a quality start but considering the pitch count, I suspect he is done for the night. Probably last game pitching for the Jays, but I would not be surprised to see them keep him if nothing much is offered up for trade.

[Omar]

Blackburn one hitting us through five. *sigh*

[GoldBull]

Morales is a career .340 wOBA hitter, you guys - that's comfortably above average. Even in this down year, he's still a league average bat. Obviously, for the contract he signed, we need more from him.

 

But wait!

 

His xStats indicate that his numbers this season should have been a lot better than they have been so far, so perhaps it's just a case of him getting more than his fair share of bad luck.

 

Everybody calm their titties!

 

Morales will always underperform his xStats though, on account of his lack of speed and pull-heavy profile leading to defensive shifts, right? Honest question.

[jays_fever]

He hasn't this year. He's old as f*** and on the decline. He most certainly doesn't have "a lot of upside"

 

There's enough to make him a useful player for us next year. Watching him hit ground balls and trot around the bases on a daily basis may make it a lot more difficult to see it though I guess.

 

Just my opinion though

[TBJ12]

The post where he explains it, the one you just replied to.

 

Explains the fact that he's been a good hitter in the past? Guys like Morales aren't getting paid. Holy f*** gents. I like Shatkins, but let's admit the Morales deal was a mistake. He's not a pre 30's Smoak.

[P2F]

Morales will always underperform his xStats though, on account of his lack of speed and pull-heavy profile leading to defensive shifts, right? Honest question.

 

This is correct.

[Spanky99]

Explains the fact that he's been a good hitter in the past? Guys like Morales aren't getting paid. Holy f*** gents. I like Shatkins, but let's admit the Morales deal was a mistake. He's not a pre 30's Smoak.

 

It was a mistake, no one's defending the money and term, mate.

[TBJ12]

This is correct.

 

Why qutote them?

[TBJ12]

It was a mistake, no one's defending the money, mate.

 

I simply stated he could be replaced at league min.

[Spanky99]

I simply stated he could be replaced at league min.

 

By who?

[Spanky99]

C'mon Jays... Jesus!

[TBJ12]

By who?

 

Anyone providing positive value. WTF are you even arguing here? He's at -0.4 WAR though I'm sure you know that.

[Spanky99]

Might've been off the plate Buck?

[Abomination]

Anyone providing positive value. WTF are you even arguing here? He's at -0.4 WAR though I'm sure you know that.

 

Finding available, positive WAR hitters (at league min) at the DH spot might not be as easy as you think.

[P2F]

Lol.

[Spanky99]

Anyone providing positive value. WTF are you even arguing here? He's at -0.4 WAR though I'm sure you know that.

 

I'm not arguing man? lol... a league min player won't provide positive value unless he's a stud bat. We don't have one, plus we're stuck with Kendrys, so this is all moot.

[TBJ12]

Finding available, positive WAR hitters (at league min) at the DH spot might not be as easy as you think.

 

Easy to find at under $13M a season.

[TBJ12]

Lol.

 

Strong argument.

[Spanky99]

Easy to find at under $13M a season.

 

11M and what happened to league min?

[Dick_Pole]

Explains the fact that he's been a good hitter in the past? Guys like Morales aren't getting paid. Holy f*** gents. I like Shatkins, but let's admit the Morales deal was a mistake. He's not a pre 30's Smoak.

 

The win on Smoak versus EE is worth 2 Morales contracts but yes let's harp on the one bad move forever.

 

If the Jays' FO calls up Cleveland to offer Smoak and Morales for EE, Cleveland takes that in a heartbeat.

[P2F]

Strong argument.

 

It appears your jimmies are rustled.

[gruber92]

Easy to find at under $13M a season.

 

He makes $11M a season, just saying.

[gruber92]

Was it Morales that broke his ankle jumping on home plate after a walk off HR while playing for the Angels?

[TBJ12]

11M and what happened to league min?

 

This all started by me expressing my hatred/frustration with Morales. He's been pretty f***ing terrible. I'm sure a search would reveal many, players providing at least league avg production for near league min. Carry on with the hive like attack over a guy performing at JPA levels though.

[TBJ12]

It appears your jimmies are rustled.

 

It appears you took the emergency exit the first time you were questioned.

[Spanky99]

Was it Morales that broke his ankle jumping on home plate after a walk off HR while playing for the Angels?

 

Yup.