tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7504646615318477533.post5022198880870510238..comments2024-02-15T03:08:19.233-05:00Comments on Bob Walk the Plank: Appropriate Sample SizeBobWalkthePlankhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16011292576523365641noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7504646615318477533.post-44578693038589488222015-09-06T18:31:16.206-04:002015-09-06T18:31:16.206-04:00I refuse to go to games in which he starts. If I&#...I refuse to go to games in which he starts. If I'm given tickets so be it, but never on my dime. He is just too frustrating. <br /><br />I don't think Sadler or Cumpton would have taken his spot, but Taillon and Kingham for sure. BobWalkthePlankhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16011292576523365641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7504646615318477533.post-28581461156651995032015-09-05T12:58:29.415-04:002015-09-05T12:58:29.415-04:00I was always amazed that Locke was the first of Th...I was always amazed that Locke was the first of The Altoona 4 ( Wilson, Locke, Owens, Morris) to make the majors. Every time he takes the mound I hope he is hitting those spots. If he walks a batter in first 2 innings, I know it's going to be a rough night. You said it in the beginning though, if Taillon, Kingham, Cumpton, or Sadler were healthy we wouldn't even be having these talks. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09795879355880087015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7504646615318477533.post-84619040235092123852015-09-04T15:47:56.314-04:002015-09-04T15:47:56.314-04:00Yeah, that one is pretty bad. We have the same iss...Yeah, that one is pretty bad. We have the same issue at first base with Alvarez/Morse/Rodriguez/Ishikawa. BobWalkthePlankhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16011292576523365641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7504646615318477533.post-75557229693015387602015-09-04T10:40:19.800-04:002015-09-04T10:40:19.800-04:00The nightmarish second base platoon that is Stephe...The nightmarish second base platoon that is Stephen Drew/Brendan Ryan.<br /><br />I'd be more willing to see what Robert Refsnyder and Jose Pirela can do.Zippy Zappyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06695389359056056119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7504646615318477533.post-43433148884307607192015-09-04T09:16:38.928-04:002015-09-04T09:16:38.928-04:00They would really have something with him if he ca...They would really have something with him if he can learn to be even a slightly below average fielder. That bat can play. BobWalkthePlankhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16011292576523365641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7504646615318477533.post-50991893017927026502015-09-04T09:03:44.933-04:002015-09-04T09:03:44.933-04:00Marcus Semien. The A's just need to make this...Marcus Semien. The A's just need to make this guy a below average designated hitter and prevent him from giving the other teams free baserunners.Fujihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00749100861086458307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7504646615318477533.post-88177405150461411572015-09-04T07:58:17.936-04:002015-09-04T07:58:17.936-04:00The Cubs are going to eat that contract hard. Prob...The Cubs are going to eat that contract hard. Probably the only way he gets moved is if half the salary is paid down or an exchange of bad contracts. Talk about a guy that peaked early. BobWalkthePlankhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16011292576523365641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7504646615318477533.post-63822789271919522392015-09-04T07:57:14.792-04:002015-09-04T07:57:14.792-04:00Yeah, that would be rough. At least with the Phil...Yeah, that would be rough. At least with the Phillies they are doing a complete rebuild and have to get guys like that to prevent all the young guys service clocks to start at the same time. BobWalkthePlankhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16011292576523365641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7504646615318477533.post-56878071554957673972015-09-04T07:54:51.099-04:002015-09-04T07:54:51.099-04:00This time of year I would be completely fine with ...This time of year I would be completely fine with a bullpen game. Burnett should be coming back next week so this will be mute. This makes the third year in a row that Locke has been pulled from the rotation during the playoff run. BobWalkthePlankhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16011292576523365641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7504646615318477533.post-60042790956303376992015-09-04T07:53:15.392-04:002015-09-04T07:53:15.392-04:00He has been blessed to pitch this long. He also do...He has been blessed to pitch this long. He also doesn't have any minor league options left which only complicates matters. The Pirates didn't have the depth to try and designate him for assignment. BobWalkthePlankhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16011292576523365641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7504646615318477533.post-27012880118171996142015-09-04T07:52:18.270-04:002015-09-04T07:52:18.270-04:00I think the Pirates would be thrilled if Locke wou...I think the Pirates would be thrilled if Locke would turn into Morton. When Morton is on his game he is tough to hit. Locke is pretty much always hittable. BobWalkthePlankhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16011292576523365641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7504646615318477533.post-51522870632333295032015-09-04T00:00:39.691-04:002015-09-04T00:00:39.691-04:00Up until a few weeks ago (when he was finally benc...Up until a few weeks ago (when he was finally benched), that guy was Starlin Castro for the Cubs.Nickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13508921644099472101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7504646615318477533.post-30324913611827889092015-09-03T23:40:11.417-04:002015-09-03T23:40:11.417-04:00You want Aaron Harang or Jerome Williams... ugh Ph...You want Aaron Harang or Jerome Williams... ugh PhilliesBrad's Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18419538627966164145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7504646615318477533.post-37666695367194815692015-09-03T19:00:59.375-04:002015-09-03T19:00:59.375-04:00Could write a book about the overuse of underperfo...Could write a book about the overuse of underperforming guys in MN. Starting with, and I hate to say it, but it is true, Joe Mauer. Not so much that they keep playing him, but that he keeps batting third all season... <br /><br />Then there's the bullpen... And Nolasco, Pelfrey, Hughes, E. Santana in the rotation- the only way out is the DL...<br /><br />Whew. Rant over. Would you rather they called up Worley?Brianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03580716283983922689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7504646615318477533.post-71227695373322850362015-09-03T18:58:46.386-04:002015-09-03T18:58:46.386-04:00His still being in the rotation is entirely depend...His still being in the rotation is entirely dependent on others not being able to go -- no question.<br />Tony L.https://www.blogger.com/profile/01349226671097456632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7504646615318477533.post-34121163120608165832015-09-03T18:56:21.395-04:002015-09-03T18:56:21.395-04:00I remember seeing his super low ERA and him making...I remember seeing his super low ERA and him making the all star game in '13. Haven't heard anything about him since which is usually a bad sign... at least you still have Charlie Morton? Jeff Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13723560307734983034noreply@blogger.com