GDT: 3/3 Baltimore@Toronto 4:07pm

[Carlos Danger]

So the results oriented person didn't take into account his .310 OPS? He didn't double, and 2b is a much easier defensive position to play than short. Welcome to the IL, almost made it through the first week of April

 

He was awarded a double on the score sheet. He was thrown out at 3rd trying to extend to a triple.. I was replying to the "quality" of the hits yesterday. I am not saying he has been tearing it up since day one. Fact of the matter is, he got two hits yesterday and 2 RBIs.

 

It totally depends on the players strengths and familiarization as to which is easier to play SS, vs. 2b. Some players like making the throw more direct to 1B. Yes, you need more range at SS and a stronger arm, however, when turning two you can run straight at 2b and make a straight throw etc. It has been pointed out repeatedly that Gurriel has more issues with the throws/angles footwork at 2b.

 

Ask Gurriel, I will translate for you. From every report I have seen, he prefers and is more comfortable and has shown to be better at SS vs. 2b.

[tercet]

Gurribabips problem is that he swings at absolutely everything, and he has to realize that he should look for an area and swing if its close like most hitters. He will not succeed if he continues this approach, he will fail miserably vs major league pitching.

 

His hits yesterday were a groundball single on a fastball that was several feet above the strikezone, and a flukey double due to shifts on a slider that ended up in the LH batters box.

[tercet]

I am a result oriented person, not so much how you got there.. The fact of the matter, irrespective of exit velocity.. He got two hits, one a double and 2 RBIs.

 

He very well could have Kd, our first run was because a hitter put a ball in play and the 3b made an error..Gurriel put balls in play. It is early, as mentioned I think he hits better when he is SS.. I feel 2b is not his strength and his D gets in his head at the plate. Just like when EE was 3B(E5).

 

We have given many hitters much more leash... Still early... He will come around...

 

Process >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Results

 

Gurribabip looked dreadful last year on O and D. So far this year he has looked dreadful on O and D again, yesterday he got two flukey hits on bad process.