tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11805401.post5390891943655732938..comments2024-03-16T08:21:16.037-04:00Comments on The DiaTribe: Lazy Sunday CornerstonesPaul Cousineauhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03490622970961409253noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11805401.post-17380333280406677142010-11-08T16:47:17.145-05:002010-11-08T16:47:17.145-05:00One has to wonder, when looking at his mechanical ...One has to wonder, when looking at his mechanical swing and propensity to flail at outside sliders, what exactly did scouts see in him that was so tremendous? He hit 20 HR FOUR TIME in the minors. What happened? Boston was apparently not impressed. ATL knew what they were doing.<br /><br />The bigger surprise is that Marte spent parts of SIX seasons in the majors. It seemed like three.Halifaxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16712626480683595819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11805401.post-70437659242555974112010-11-08T16:39:48.040-05:002010-11-08T16:39:48.040-05:00Do we REALLY know Andy Marte's age? If he'...Do we REALLY know Andy Marte's age? If he's 2-3 years older than we think, was he ever a top prospect?Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00494297962069628965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11805401.post-85387267872532499942010-11-07T16:59:37.310-05:002010-11-07T16:59:37.310-05:00While I share your enthusiasm about Santana, I can...While I share your enthusiasm about Santana, I can't quite jump on the Carlos over Buster Bandwagon. Posey showed on the big stage how polished of a player he is, examples seen in such things as adjusting his stroke and approach at the plate with two strikes as well as just the impression he made in post-game interviews. He has shown to be very mature beyond his years, and maturity and the mental side of the game is so important.<br /><br />Do I think that Santana will be good, yes. Did Posey PROVE himself good? Yes. Hopefully, Santana comes back healthy along with Sizemore and Hafner.Halifaxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16712626480683595819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11805401.post-4130351055681899772010-11-07T09:48:03.006-05:002010-11-07T09:48:03.006-05:00Good point on Posey and Santana. I'd rather h...Good point on Posey and Santana. I'd rather have Santana (and not just as a homer). Granted Posey is a year younger than Santana, but there are three main reasons Posey is viewed more highly. 1) He was on the world series champion and not a crappy team in Ohio in 2010. 2) He was always thought highly of (and drafted highly), whereas Santana kind of came out of nowhere 3) Posey's stats in 2010 are inflated, Santana's are deflated (and not just by the superior league).<br /><br />Posey:<br />ISO (Isolated Power)-.200<br />BABIP-.315<br />Walk%-6.8%<br /><br />Santana:<br />ISO (Isolated Power)-.207<br />BABIP-.277<br />Walk%-19.3%!!! (best rate by any player with more than 190 PA)<br /><br />They displayed similar power, Posey got luckier BABIP-wise and Santana's walk rate was 3x Poseys. But I guess it's no surprise the national media is myopic about these sort of things.Alex Trebekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477543276098427089noreply@blogger.com