Ellsbury

Raiders · Post by **Raiders** » Sat Apr 05, 2008 5:33 am

Will Ellsbury be the biggest bust this year? If he platoons with Crisp and bats eighth when he plays, he will be one of the worst picks this year. Do you think they are showcasing Crisp for a possible trade?

bosco · Post by **bosco** » Sat Apr 05, 2008 6:01 am

I think they are just showcasing Crisp.

Ellsbury isn't hurt and he hasn't done enough bad to be tossed into a platoon to this point.

eddiejag · Post by **eddiejag** » Sat Apr 05, 2008 6:52 am

That was my first thought when Ellsbury was out of the lineup again.I know its early but i would be worried about a 8th round draft pick not playing.

Gordon Gekko · Post by **Gordon Gekko** » Sat Apr 05, 2008 7:00 am

Could be time to drop ellsbury

DOUGHBOYS · Post by **DOUGHBOYS** » Sat Apr 05, 2008 7:48 am

Originally posted by bosco:

I think they are just showcasing Crisp.

Ellsbury isn't hurt and he hasn't done enough bad to be tossed into a platoon to this point. Showcasing is a lot like SLEEPER to me. A media word for want of a better word.

What are they showcasing?

Did everyone forget what kind of player he is?

When showcasing someone, is it wise to hit him ninth in your lineup?

Is it still showcasing if the guy strikes out three times and goes 0-4?

If he goes 15-25 with a few homers and stolen bases during the week, do you trade him and put the cold player in your lineup?

What happened to putting our best players on the field everyday?

I think I saw Juan Pierre and Coco Crisp talking the other day.

They both had mischievous grins.

[ April 05, 2008, 02:09 PM: Message edited by: DOUGHBOYS ]

bosco · Post by **bosco** » Sun Apr 06, 2008 7:36 am

Crisp had injuries during Spring training. So they must be "showing" that he is healthy.

Ellsbury went yard. So us Ellsbury owners can feel much better now.

sportsbettingman · Post by **sportsbettingman** » Sun Apr 06, 2008 2:22 pm

Originally posted by DOUGHBOYS:

quote:Originally posted by bosco:

I think they are just showcasing Crisp.

Ellsbury isn't hurt and he hasn't done enough bad to be tossed into a platoon to this point. Showcasing is a lot like SLEEPER to me. A media word for want of a better word.

What are they showcasing?

Did everyone forget what kind of player he is?

When showcasing someone, is it wise to hit him ninth in your lineup?

Is it still showcasing if the guy strikes out three times and goes 0-4?

If he goes 15-25 with a few homers and stolen bases during the week, do you trade him and put the cold player in your lineup?

What happened to putting our best players on the field everyday?

I think I saw Juan Pierre and Coco Crisp talking the other day.

They both had mischievous grins. [/QUOTE]C'mon Uncle Dan!

Can't you see they are OBVIOULSY showcasing Crede for a trade!

They have Josh Fields hitting under .200 in the minors...and are batting Crede 8th...and it's working out just fine to raise his trade "cred".

(I had credit...but thought Chest would like the word CRED more!)

(Who's drunk?)

They may even be paying off opposing pitchers to throw fat BP strikes so they can unload him faster!

Dough! (Homer-J-style)

~Lance