The Case for Johnny Giavotella

[weams]

Just now, Il BuonO said:

And then you'll give a tacit denial of any insider info. 

None whatsoever!

[Legend_Of_Joey]

34 minutes ago, OFFNY said:

 

 

 

 

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Well, it remains to be seen how Giavotella will fare with the Orioles ........ but your request has been accepted.

 

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*Goes and writes "The Case For" posts for Austin Wynns, Cedric Mullins, Austin Hays, Tanner Scott and Lucas Long*

[eddie83]

I bet Tejada's days are numbered. Buck mention defense last night and how the hitter before the pitcher needs to put the ball in play. He was talking about him without mentioning him by name.  

[eddie83]

I hope Washington gets a chance with someone in September at least. Hate to see him go 0-6 and never get back to the big leagues. 

[OFFNY]

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Giavotella was initially chosen to play in last night's AAA All-Star game in Tacoma, Washington.

I'm sure that he is glad that he missed it, due to the circumstances.

 

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[1968_bills_fan]

I read elsewhere the idea of moving Scope to right field after we move Seith Smith in a trade and then bring in Mr G to play second base.   Scope is not your classic nimble second baseman- he gets by with a strong arm and okay catch skills.  He would look good in right field as a power hitting corner outfield.  It would be nice to have a smaller,  classic infielder at second, where somebody with a good OBP as a lead off hitter, a wider range, and good fielding,  You can hide somebody who does these things there if he doesn't have a real strong arm.  Could be a plan for next year or at least give it a try out later this year.

[Roll Tide]

9 hours ago, 1968_bills_fan said:

I read elsewhere the idea of moving Scope to right field after we move Seith Smith in a trade and then bring in Mr G to play second base.   Scope is not your classic nimble second baseman- he gets by with a strong arm and okay catch skills.  He would look good in right field as a power hitting corner outfield.  It would be nice to have a smaller,  classic infielder at second, where somebody with a good OBP as a lead off hitter, a wider range, and good fielding,  You can hide somebody who does these things there if he doesn't have a real strong arm.  Could be a plan for next year or at least give it a try out later this year.

Never heard a whisper of moving Schoop to the OF. It's more likely imo that he be moved to 3B if/when Manny is dealt. He could be used to bridge the gap from Hardy, although I'm not sure he's a good option.

Giovatella has a good glove, but nothing in his stats would indicate plans need to be made around him. He's basically a nonpower hitter that doesn't walk much. I like the .260 batting average over Flaherty if you could get away with him filling that role?