Griffin Canning had a setback with his back injury, won't be ready for Opening Day

[Taylor]

1 minute ago, tdawg87 said:

Lol @ calling Matt Chapman "average".

Batting average is the best indicator of a hitter's value.

[Jason]

1 hour ago, Stradling said:

Probably because he was above league average in years one and two. And he’s started about 40 or so games in the majors. So giving up on him is premature 

That is the problem right there. He can't stay on the field 

[Angel Oracle]

1 hour ago, Stradling said:

Probably because he was above league average in years one and two. And he’s started about 40 or so games in the majors. So giving up on him is premature 

Is he one of the Halos’ answers to Anthony Davis though?

Too many days on the shelf so far in his career

Starting to lose hope in he and CRod ever being healthy

At what point do the Halos finally get lucky enough healthwise with the pitchers they draft?

Edited March 16, 2022 by Angel Oracle

[Angel Oracle]

45 minutes ago, Mark PT said:

That's what the A's do. They just unloaded Matt Chapman, a career .240 hitter, for 3 pitchers and an infielder. They get rid of their average for a chance at better, we dont.

Look at the OPS (career .808).

Edited March 16, 2022 by Angel Oracle

[Inside Pitch]

1 hour ago, Stradling said:

Probably because he was above league average in years one and two. And he’s started about 40 or so games in the majors. So giving up on him is premature 

After only 29 in the minors...

[Inside Pitch]

35 minutes ago, tdawg87 said:

Lol @ calling Matt Chapman "average".

Because "batting average".... 1970s analysis at its best...

Dude has the 18th best fWAR total since coming into the league, ahead of guys like Machado, and Trevor Story..   

Chapman 20.2 bWAR since 2017.   Freddy Freeman 21.3

[Jason]

6 minutes ago, Inside Pitch said:

After only 29 in the minors...

So they rushed him? Seems like there are too many question marks with him at this point in his career. 

[Inside Pitch]

Just now, Jason said:

So they rushed him? Seems like there are too many question marks with him at this point in his career. 

Rushed is an understatement.  The lack of depth in Anaheim hurt Canning and Suarez both.

[HanfordGuy]

1 hour ago, mmc said:

 

Well that’s why his back hurts, bullpens are heavy and you need to lift with the legs.

[Jason]

9 minutes ago, Inside Pitch said:

Rushed is an understatement.  The lack of depth in Anaheim hurt Canning and Suarez both.

Then I think it's the right call to put him back in the minors and take the pressure off of him 

[Jason]

6 minutes ago, HanfordGuy said:

Well that’s why his back hurts, bullpens are heavy and you need to lift with the legs.

Maybe @Taylorcan put this in his "dad jokes" bank. 

[eligrba]

[Angelsjunky]

58 minutes ago, Taylor said:

Batting average is the best indicator of a hitter's value.

2nd best behind ribbies.

[Angel Oracle]

23 minutes ago, Inside Pitch said:

Rushed is an understatement.  The lack of depth in Anaheim hurt Canning and Suarez both.

At least Suarez got through it, and is looking forward now.

[Mark PT]

36 minutes ago, Angel Oracle said:

Look at the OPS (career .808).

I get you but I think that a high on-base without high BA can be fleeting. But he has seen a decline in his numbers each year. So the A's are betting this continues. Either way they got 3 pitchers and 1 mid-inflield for him.

[Stradling]

4 minutes ago, Mark PT said:

I get you but I think that a high on-base without high BA can be fleeting. But he has seen a decline in his numbers each year. So the A's are betting this continues. Either way they got 3 pitchers and 1 mid-inflield for him.

It’s literally the opposite 

[Mark PT]

25 minutes ago, Stradling said:

It’s literally the opposite 

Explain how. 

[Stradling]

5 minutes ago, Mark PT said:

Explain how. 

Because without the ability to draw a walk then your ability to get on base is dependent on batting average, which we know is dependent on hitting it where they aren’t.  You know what doesn’t slump? Plate discipline, awareness of the strike zone, and the ability to take a walk. 

[Jason]

3 minutes ago, Stradling said:

Because without the ability to draw a walk then your ability to get on base is dependent on batting average, which we know is dependent on hitting it where they aren’t.  You know what doesn’t slump? Plate discipline, awareness of the strike zone, and the ability to take a walk. 

Sounds like David Fletcher 

[Stradling]

5 minutes ago, Jason said:

Sounds like David Fletcher 

This past year Fletcher was one of the worst offensive players in the game.  

[Mark PT]

12 minutes ago, Stradling said:

Because without the ability to draw a walk then your ability to get on base is dependent on batting average, which we know is dependent on hitting it where they aren’t.  You know what doesn’t slump? Plate discipline, awareness of the strike zone, and the ability to take a walk. 

I can repect that but dont you think that BB is somewhat dependent on the team you are on. I guess I over-value moving running more. But overall, I think you are right in that higher OBP means they are not making an out.

[Dtwncbad]

Griffin Canning not ready for opening day?

Damn better scrabble for a different opening day starter I guess. 

[Dtwncbad]

2 hours ago, Jason said:

That is the problem right there. He can't stay on the field 

Actually that’s not the problem.  The problem is walks, home runs, and WHIP.

He doesn’t control innings.

[Tank]

4 hours ago, Blarg said:

Bruin

[Justin]

38 minutes ago, Dtwncbad said:

Griffin Canning not ready for opening day?

Damn better scrabble for a different opening day starter I guess. 

Think the Dodgers would trade us Heaney? 

I mean, it wouldn't be the first time.