Javier Baez 2014 ROY-MVP-World Series MVP Thread

[World's #1 Astros Fan]

But anyway Baez.

If Castro is actually back--not that I'm saying he is after he finally looked like the hitter we haven't seen all season tonight but work with me here for aminute--then what?  Before Schwarber got called up and proved he doesn't belong in the minors (and before Baez got hurt), I think the idea was to move Bryant to LF and Baez to 3B but I think that train has left the station.  I don't know what value either of those guys (Castro and Bryant) would have on the bench.  Nice problem to have though.

Why would that train have left the station? Put Bryant in left and Javy at third against lefties when Coghlan goes out, or just wait for Coghlan to get shitty again and make the switch. Or platoon Soler/Coghlan in right until Jorge gets hot. I suspect Joe Maddon, infamous lineup tinkerer will find a way to get them all in on a fairly consistent basis. Either way this team should go from having no bench for much of the season to having one of the deepest ones in the sport by September.

So where does Schwarber get his at-bats? Only against righties and only on LF?  It's clear he's not catching everyday. Under this scenario it would seem that Schwarber loses at-bats at the expense of Baez. Unless I'm missing something.

[SKO]

But anyway Baez.

If Castro is actually back--not that I'm saying he is after he finally looked like the hitter we haven't seen all season tonight but work with me here for aminute--then what?  Before Schwarber got called up and proved he doesn't belong in the minors (and before Baez got hurt), I think the idea was to move Bryant to LF and Baez to 3B but I think that train has left the station.  I don't know what value either of those guys (Castro and Bryant) would have on the bench.  Nice problem to have though.

Why would that train have left the station? Put Bryant in left and Javy at third against lefties when Coghlan goes out, or just wait for Coghlan to get shitty again and make the switch. Or platoon Soler/Coghlan in right until Jorge gets hot. I suspect Joe Maddon, infamous lineup tinkerer will find a way to get them all in on a fairly consistent basis. Either way this team should go from having no bench for much of the season to having one of the deepest ones in the sport by September.

So where does Schwarber get his at-bats? Only against righties and only on LF?  It's clear he's not catching everyday. Under this scenario it would seem that Schwarber loses at-bats at the expense of Baez. Unless I'm missing something.

Eh, Joe can play the matchups and the hot hands, rotate guys in and out. He'll figure it out. Feel like Bryant and Russell especially could actually benefit from some days off actually. They've barely had a breather since they came up. Could teach Schwarber to stand at first once every couple of weeks for Tony, too.

[InternetApex]

But anyway Baez.

If Castro is actually back--not that I'm saying he is after he finally looked like the hitter we haven't seen all season tonight but work with me here for aminute--then what?  Before Schwarber got called up and proved he doesn't belong in the minors (and before Baez got hurt), I think the idea was to move Bryant to LF and Baez to 3B but I think that train has left the station.  I don't know what value either of those guys (Castro and Bryant) would have on the bench.  Nice problem to have though.

Why would that train have left the station? Put Bryant in left and Javy at third against lefties when Coghlan goes out, or just wait for Coghlan to get shitty again and make the switch. Or platoon Soler/Coghlan in right until Jorge gets hot. I suspect Joe Maddon, infamous lineup tinkerer will find a way to get them all in on a fairly consistent basis. Either way this team should go from having no bench for much of the season to having one of the deepest ones in the sport by September.

So in other words, LeBron James will make them his bitch in the playoffs? That's so Chicago.

That's the pepper.

[World's #1 Astros Fan]

But anyway Baez.

If Castro is actually back--not that I'm saying he is after he finally looked like the hitter we haven't seen all season tonight but work with me here for aminute--then what?  Before Schwarber got called up and proved he doesn't belong in the minors (and before Baez got hurt), I think the idea was to move Bryant to LF and Baez to 3B but I think that train has left the station.  I don't know what value either of those guys (Castro and Bryant) would have on the bench.  Nice problem to have though.

Why would that train have left the station? Put Bryant in left and Javy at third against lefties when Coghlan goes out, or just wait for Coghlan to get shitty again and make the switch. Or platoon Soler/Coghlan in right until Jorge gets hot. I suspect Joe Maddon, infamous lineup tinkerer will find a way to get them all in on a fairly consistent basis. Either way this team should go from having no bench for much of the season to having one of the deepest ones in the sport by September.

So where does Schwarber get his at-bats? Only against righties and only on LF?  It's clear he's not catching everyday. Under this scenario it would seem that Schwarber loses at-bats at the expense of Baez. Unless I'm missing something.

Eh, Joe can play the matchups and the hot hands, rotate guys in and out. He'll figure it out. Feel like Bryant and Russell especially could actually benefit from some days off actually. They've barely had a breather since they came up. Could teach Schwarber to stand at first once every couple of weeks for Tony, too.

They mentioned on the SCORE this morning that Maddon's trying to give Rizzo a breather here and there but didn't want to do it while he's hitting so hot.  Since there's no natural backup for him at 1st I think plugging Schwarber in there a few times is the answer.  I also would suspect that Maddon has thought of this.  Let's hope so, since Schwarber's bat should really be in that lineup at least 6 out out of every 7 games IMO.

[SKO]

But anyway Baez.

If Castro is actually back--not that I'm saying he is after he finally looked like the hitter we haven't seen all season tonight but work with me here for aminute--then what?  Before Schwarber got called up and proved he doesn't belong in the minors (and before Baez got hurt), I think the idea was to move Bryant to LF and Baez to 3B but I think that train has left the station.  I don't know what value either of those guys (Castro and Bryant) would have on the bench.  Nice problem to have though.

Why would that train have left the station? Put Bryant in left and Javy at third against lefties when Coghlan goes out, or just wait for Coghlan to get shitty again and make the switch. Or platoon Soler/Coghlan in right until Jorge gets hot. I suspect Joe Maddon, infamous lineup tinkerer will find a way to get them all in on a fairly consistent basis. Either way this team should go from having no bench for much of the season to having one of the deepest ones in the sport by September.

So where does Schwarber get his at-bats? Only against righties and only on LF?  It's clear he's not catching everyday. Under this scenario it would seem that Schwarber loses at-bats at the expense of Baez. Unless I'm missing something.

Eh, Joe can play the matchups and the hot hands, rotate guys in and out. He'll figure it out. Feel like Bryant and Russell especially could actually benefit from some days off actually. They've barely had a breather since they came up. Could teach Schwarber to stand at first once every couple of weeks for Tony, too.

They mentioned on the SCORE this morning that Maddon's trying to give Rizzo a breather here and there but didn't want to do it while he's hitting so hot.  Since there's no natural backup for him at 1st I think plugging Schwarber in there a few times is the answer.  I also would suspect that Maddon has thought of this.  Let's hope so, since Schwarber's bat should really be in that lineup at least 6 out out of every 7 games IMO.

I'll settle for 3 of 5 and now I demand we fight to the death over this.

[World's #1 Astros Fan]

But anyway Baez.

If Castro is actually back--not that I'm saying he is after he finally looked like the hitter we haven't seen all season tonight but work with me here for aminute--then what?  Before Schwarber got called up and proved he doesn't belong in the minors (and before Baez got hurt), I think the idea was to move Bryant to LF and Baez to 3B but I think that train has left the station.  I don't know what value either of those guys (Castro and Bryant) would have on the bench.  Nice problem to have though.

Why would that train have left the station? Put Bryant in left and Javy at third against lefties when Coghlan goes out, or just wait for Coghlan to get shitty again and make the switch. Or platoon Soler/Coghlan in right until Jorge gets hot. I suspect Joe Maddon, infamous lineup tinkerer will find a way to get them all in on a fairly consistent basis. Either way this team should go from having no bench for much of the season to having one of the deepest ones in the sport by September.

So where does Schwarber get his at-bats? Only against righties and only on LF?  It's clear he's not catching everyday. Under this scenario it would seem that Schwarber loses at-bats at the expense of Baez. Unless I'm missing something.

Eh, Joe can play the matchups and the hot hands, rotate guys in and out. He'll figure it out. Feel like Bryant and Russell especially could actually benefit from some days off actually. They've barely had a breather since they came up. Could teach Schwarber to stand at first once every couple of weeks for Tony, too.

They mentioned on the SCORE this morning that Maddon's trying to give Rizzo a breather here and there but didn't want to do it while he's hitting so hot.  Since there's no natural backup for him at 1st I think plugging Schwarber in there a few times is the answer.  I also would suspect that Maddon has thought of this.  Let's hope so, since Schwarber's bat should really be in that lineup at least 6 out out of every 7 games IMO.

I'll settle for 3 of 5 and now I demand we fight to the death over this.

4 out of 6 or fight me.

[SKO]

But anyway Baez.

If Castro is actually back--not that I'm saying he is after he finally looked like the hitter we haven't seen all season tonight but work with me here for aminute--then what?  Before Schwarber got called up and proved he doesn't belong in the minors (and before Baez got hurt), I think the idea was to move Bryant to LF and Baez to 3B but I think that train has left the station.  I don't know what value either of those guys (Castro and Bryant) would have on the bench.  Nice problem to have though.

Why would that train have left the station? Put Bryant in left and Javy at third against lefties when Coghlan goes out, or just wait for Coghlan to get shitty again and make the switch. Or platoon Soler/Coghlan in right until Jorge gets hot. I suspect Joe Maddon, infamous lineup tinkerer will find a way to get them all in on a fairly consistent basis. Either way this team should go from having no bench for much of the season to having one of the deepest ones in the sport by September.

So where does Schwarber get his at-bats? Only against righties and only on LF?  It's clear he's not catching everyday. Under this scenario it would seem that Schwarber loses at-bats at the expense of Baez. Unless I'm missing something.

Eh, Joe can play the matchups and the hot hands, rotate guys in and out. He'll figure it out. Feel like Bryant and Russell especially could actually benefit from some days off actually. They've barely had a breather since they came up. Could teach Schwarber to stand at first once every couple of weeks for Tony, too.

They mentioned on the SCORE this morning that Maddon's trying to give Rizzo a breather here and there but didn't want to do it while he's hitting so hot.  Since there's no natural backup for him at 1st I think plugging Schwarber in there a few times is the answer.  I also would suspect that Maddon has thought of this.  Let's hope so, since Schwarber's bat should really be in that lineup at least 6 out out of every 7 games IMO.

I'll settle for 3 of 5 and now I demand we fight to the death over this.

4 out of 6 or fight me.

54-40 or fight!

[Oleg]

But anyway Baez.

If Castro is actually back--not that I'm saying he is after he finally looked like the hitter we haven't seen all season tonight but work with me here for aminute--then what?  Before Schwarber got called up and proved he doesn't belong in the minors (and before Baez got hurt), I think the idea was to move Bryant to LF and Baez to 3B but I think that train has left the station.  I don't know what value either of those guys (Castro and Bryant) would have on the bench.  Nice problem to have though.

Why would that train have left the station? Put Bryant in left and Javy at third against lefties when Coghlan goes out, or just wait for Coghlan to get shitty again and make the switch. Or platoon Soler/Coghlan in right until Jorge gets hot. I suspect Joe Maddon, infamous lineup tinkerer will find a way to get them all in on a fairly consistent basis. Either way this team should go from having no bench for much of the season to having one of the deepest ones in the sport by September.

So where does Schwarber get his at-bats? Only against righties and only on LF?  It's clear he's not catching everyday. Under this scenario it would seem that Schwarber loses at-bats at the expense of Baez. Unless I'm missing something.

Eh, Joe can play the matchups and the hot hands, rotate guys in and out. He'll figure it out. Feel like Bryant and Russell especially could actually benefit from some days off actually. They've barely had a breather since they came up. Could teach Schwarber to stand at first once every couple of weeks for Tony, too.

They mentioned on the SCORE this morning that Maddon's trying to give Rizzo a breather here and there but didn't want to do it while he's hitting so hot.  Since there's no natural backup for him at 1st I think plugging Schwarber in there a few times is the answer.  I also would suspect that Maddon has thought of this.  Let's hope so, since Schwarber's bat should really be in that lineup at least 6 out out of every 7 games IMO.

I'll settle for 3 of 5 and now I demand we fight to the death over this.

4 out of 6 or fight me.

54-40 or fight!

This is the worst game of Name That Tune I've ever seen.

[Quality Start Machine]

August has not been kind to our boy so far.

[SKO]

August has not been kind to our boy so far.

He had an 0-18 that sucked, but he only K'd 4 times in those 18 outs, I believe. He also walked 4 times in that stretch if I'm not mistaken. Given the season he's had overall down there I'm not going to worry about a slump that didn't even reach 20 at bats. Think he's had hits in each of his last two games. Overall the K rate is down to 26.1% and hopefully will keep descending.

[InternetApex]

August has not been kind to our boy so far.

It's been even worse to Alcantarra. Don't even look.

[Oleg]

August has not been kind to our boy so far.

Huh?

He's walked in about 9% of his PAs.  He only has 12 Ks in those same 47 PAs (~25%) -- not a small number but from Baez, all good.  He only has 4 XBH in those 10 games but that's a pretty small sample (he has 10 hits in those 10 games).

Granted, it's not setting the world on fire but I'll take that over a 10 game stretch that's mostly randomness anyway.

[SKO]

August has not been kind to our boy so far.

Huh?

He's walked in about 9% of his PAs.  He only has 12 Ks in those same 47 PAs (~25%) -- not a small number but from Baez, all good.  He only has 4 XBH in those 10 games but that's a pretty small sample (he has 10 hits in those 10 games).

Granted, it's not setting the world on fire but I'll take that over a 10 game stretch that's mostly randomness anyway.

Well and given how insanely hot he was when he first came off the DL a little bit of regression as bound to happen. He went 0-18 and didn't do so by swinging and missing a lot. I'll call that progress.

[Oleg]

August has not been kind to our boy so far.

Huh?

He's walked in about 9% of his PAs.  He only has 12 Ks in those same 47 PAs (~25%) -- not a small number but from Baez, all good.  He only has 4 XBH in those 10 games but that's a pretty small sample (he has 10 hits in those 10 games).

Granted, it's not setting the world on fire but I'll take that over a 10 game stretch that's mostly randomness anyway.

Well and given how insanely hot he was when he first came off the DL a little bit of regression as bound to happen. He went 0-18 and didn't do so by swinging and missing a lot. I'll call that progress.

Wait...4 hitless games?  That's Fork's "not so kind" sample size?  And, in those 4 games, he scored a run in 3 of them.  And, in one of them, he walked twice.

If that's a slump for the kid, it's bonertime.

[Quality Start Machine]

August has not been kind to our boy so far.

It's been even worse to Alcantarra. Don't even look.

2015 has been the pigeon and Mendy's been the statue.