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by **PlayingWithFire** » Wed Jun 21, 2006 7:20 pm

I don't even want to try to predict the pitching... :-o

by **MMoNeY24** » Wed Jun 21, 2006 7:25 pm

Sanders isn't any better than what the Yankees are putting out there right now.

by **houstonoilers** » Wed Jun 21, 2006 8:05 pm

Gathright is in the 9 hole

by **eazyb81** » Wed Jun 21, 2006 8:08 pm

They moved Butler from left field to right field at the start of this season, so I don't see any reason why he would play left field in the majors. He isn't the best fielder but he has an above average arm and with Gathright and Dejesus now in the outfield in will be much easier to hide Butler in right.

Butler's not going to be a DH, at least for awhile. They are confident that he can play right field adequately, and he really hasn't been that bad defensively this year.

by **eazyb81** » Wed Jun 21, 2006 8:09 pm

FYI, if you need steals I would take a flyer on Gathright. He is going to play everyday with KC and they have been on record saying they are going to give him the green light on the basepaths.

Obviously if he continues hitting at a clip of 200 then it won't be worth it, but if he can up his OBP to around 350 then he could be a valuable option.

by **bigken117** » Wed Jun 21, 2006 8:25 pm

eazyb81 wrote:FYI, if you need steals I would take a flyer on Gathright. He is going to play everyday with KC and they have been on record saying they are going to give him the green light on the basepaths.

Obviously if he continues hitting at a clip of 200 then it won't be worth it, but if he can up his OBP to around 350 then he could be a valuable option.

he needs to get out of the 9 hole too...but I realize he has to play his way out of it first. He is definitely worth a flyer, esp. if you are desperate for steals

by **eazyb81** » Wed Jun 21, 2006 8:36 pm

bigken117 wrote:
eazyb81 wrote:FYI, if you need steals I would take a flyer on Gathright. He is going to play everyday with KC and they have been on record saying they are going to give him the green light on the basepaths.

Obviously if he continues hitting at a clip of 200 then it won't be worth it, but if he can up his OBP to around 350 then he could be a valuable option.

he needs to get out of the 9 hole too...but I realize he has to play his way out of it first. He is definitely worth a flyer, esp. if you are desperate for steals

Agree, but Moore has said he is being groomed for leadoff so I would assume that once he gets his OBP up, he will be moved up to the top of the order.

by **Havok1517** » Wed Jun 21, 2006 8:54 pm

U think Dejesus will bat 3rd?

by **eazyb81** » Wed Jun 21, 2006 8:56 pm

Havok1517 wrote:U think Dejesus will bat 3rd?

No, Dejesus will bat 2nd which is a much better fit for him.

Not sure what they will do with Grudz, but I have a feeling that will be settled within the next few weeks once he and some other guys get new homes.

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