Shane Robinson Called Up to Majors, Ankiel to DL

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I didn't realize Robinson was a fifth-round pick, like Skip. Kindred spirits. I guess we know who will be the second baseman in 2013.

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I want Rasmus to play everyday. Even if he struggles against lefties, I want him in CF.

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BW23 wrote:I want Rasmus to play everyday. Even if he struggles against lefties, I want him in CF.
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greenback44 wrote:
phinstd wrote:
InvincibleCakeEater wrote:Robinson being a perfect #9 hitter probably had something to do with this.
Only because several pitchers will actually post a higher OPS...
Let's not go overboard here. Projection-wise, the Anointed One only has something like 50 points of OPS on Scrappy.
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Did Robinson ever play any infield at all?

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InvincibleCakeEater wrote:
greenback44 wrote:Colby Rasmus is the anointed one.

ZiPS is a little harsher on Robinson than Chone (and more so than I remember), so make it 50-75 points. Robinson's a better option against LHP than Rasmus.
Have you ever seen Robinson play? Common sense tells you something completely different.
Yes, I saw him a couple times at A-ball. Really I didn't need to see the guy, because his height and weight convey the notion just as effectively.

I don't think 'common sense' understands the platoon advantage particularly well.

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greenback44 wrote:
InvincibleCakeEater wrote:
greenback44 wrote:Colby Rasmus is the anointed one.

ZiPS is a little harsher on Robinson than Chone (and more so than I remember), so make it 50-75 points. Robinson's a better option against LHP than Rasmus.
Have you ever seen Robinson play? Common sense tells you something completely different.
Yes, I saw him a couple times at A-ball. Really I didn't need to see the guy, because his height and weight convey the notion just as effectively.

I don't think 'common sense' understands the platoon advantage particularly well.
What are their numbers vs LHP?

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Rasmus is a .730 OPS lefty according to Chone, so by the numbers you should platoon him with just about any RHH warm body if they can play the position well enough defensively.

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Isn't a good outfielder *supposed* to make a cyst? You know, along with putouts?
InvincibleCakeEater wrote: Yes, he had a cyst in his right calf or something IIRC.

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Jmodene wrote:Isn't a good outfielder *supposed* to make a cyst? You know, along with putouts?
InvincibleCakeEater wrote: Yes, he had a cyst in his right calf or something IIRC.
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