platoon Stories - Amazin' Avenue
The Problem(s) With Ryan Garko
Based on blog posts, comment sections and Twitter exchanges regarding free agent hitter Ryan Garko, here is how I would generalize a conversation between a pro-Garko and an anti-Garko Mets fan: Pro: Ryan Garko! Platoon with Murphy! .887 OPS vs. lefties! Anti: He's one dimensional. Or even 1/2...
How About A Francoeur/Pagan Platoon?
Conventional Mets wisdom says that Jeff Francoeur will be the starting right fielder on Opening Day 2010 and for the remainder of the season, barring injury or catastrophic performance. The hope is that his .836 OPS with the Mets in 2009 is sustainable and his positive aura will rub off on...
Let's Split Up, Gang!
Would you want this player playing firstbase for the Mets next year? versus Righties: .286/.373/.523 versus Lefties: .276/.335/.486 That's a .896 OPS versus righties and .821 versus lefties. What about this guy at right in 2010? versus Righties: .254/.315/.452 versus Lefties:...
The 2009 A's Are In A Great Position To Platoon
With Orlando Cabrera on the way and Nomar Garciaparra on the way to being on the way, the A's roster for position players is coming together. It's still unclear whether Chris Denorfia or Rajai Davis might win the 4th OF spot, but Davis may have the edge because of the two only Denorfia can be...
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