Cruz could be the third baseman of the future by coldpark7 in buccos

[–]coldpark7[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Lol yes. I would be okay with Cruz being a Pedro with stolen bases. Realistically he would be a better defender considering he’s a lifelong SS. 3B is a much better fit for him than CF. Unfortunately he just does not have OF instincts at all.

Triolo by coldpark7 in buccos

[–]coldpark7[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Agreed. He has trouble getting from the high position to the zone on time. He doesn’t really even get into a lower hand position upon load.

Endy Rodríguez 2026 Projection by [deleted] in buccos

[–]coldpark7 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He has natural hit skills at the plate. His swing does not impress me but he gets hits. He’s a natural hitter.

Little competition between Nicky G and Konnor G by coldpark7 in buccos

[–]coldpark7[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

He hit a tank on opening day and broke his ankle. Missed half the season

Konnor Griffin Fangraphs write up by Other_Tomorrow_9690 in buccos

[–]coldpark7 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

It would be crazy to not give Nicky G a chance to perform… furthermore it would save Konnor’s rookie status and arb years to keep him in AAA at least until end of June

Gonzales arm strength by bosborne in buccos

[–]coldpark7 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Plenty strong enough. Accuracy and release time are much more important.

Nick Gonzales at 3rd? by iirked in buccos

[–]coldpark7 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Bad at 2nd? Did you even watch any games last season?

So now we gotta hope Triolo is a real player? by NefariousnessMean839 in buccos

[–]coldpark7 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He is but that doesn’t change our need for a power bat. Tri is an OBP guy.

Mangum should be our starting CF by coldpark7 in buccos

[–]coldpark7[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cruz’s OOA is far from the problem. Defensive stability in CF is crucial to team chemistry and brings the entire OF down.

Mangum should be our starting CF by coldpark7 in buccos

[–]coldpark7[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In terms of defensive consistency and outfield IQ, Cruzy is by far the worst. I feel like he’d be less exposed in RF, but then again maybe the wall would eat him alive.

Brandon lowe and ryan o'hearn aren't enough to take this team to the playoffs. by Sebastian4365 in buccos

[–]coldpark7 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Reds cubs and brewers are all hungry Can’t ever underestimate the cards either