Derek Fisher

[TerryPuhl21]

Ok, his spring has started to mirror his call up last year. Good start and then fade away. He’s 0-3 tonight and now batting .200. It seems like he’s about 1 for his last 15 (that’s a guess). I know with our deep lineup we can probably afford to give him a lengthy look into the season, but I myself am concerned. Seems like as the pitching has gotten better in the spring he has gotten worse.


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[Randy Watson]

At least he walks quite a bit and is fast.  So he probably won't kill us even if it takes him awhile to get his batting average up.

[juliogotay]

At least he walks quite a bit and is fast.  So he probably won't kill us even if it takes him awhile to get his batting average up.

The first step will be to get his contact rate up. Easier said than done.

[Jacksonian]

So with Gurriel out it looks like one of these guys will be the odd man out: Fisher, White, Davis, and Stassi.

ETA: Was Kemp optioned?  If not then he's a real possibility.

[JimR]

So with Gurriel out it looks like one of these guys will be the odd man out: Fisher, White, Davis, and Stassi.

ETA: Was Kemp optioned?  If not then he's a real possibility.

I think Stassi for sure is in.

[VirtualBob]

I think Stassi for sure is in.

I agree ... And I think Davis is in, too (ahead of Fisher).  White is probably the odd man out.

ETA:  Kemp might jump White and replace Fisher if they decide to cut bait on him.

[JimR]

I agree ... And I think Davis is in, too (ahead of Fisher).  White is probably the odd man out.

ETA:  Kemp might jump White and replace Fisher if they decide to cut bait on him.

Everyone says 24 roster spots are set. Does that include Fisher? Yuli is out so we might be looking for 2?

[JimR]

Everyone says 24 roster spots are set. Does that include Fisher? Yuli is out so we might be looking for 2?

ETA: White, Davis, and Reed all had better STs than Fisher, but only Davis has played LF. Hence, Reed is gone, and we await the decisions on Davis and White. I think Davis stays too, to play 1B. Imo, we still are short one LH hitting OF/DH and one LHP in the pen. Maybe Fisher initially gets the OF job by default to wait on Tucker, but there is no ready solution in the organization for Sipp’s ineffectiveness. For me, putting a roster together is much more interesting stuff than contract length and amount.

[juliogotay]

ETA: White, Davis, and Reed all had better STs than Fisher, but only Davis has played LF. Hence, Reed is gone, and we await the decisions on Davis and White. I think Davis stays too, to play 1B. Imo, we still are short one LH hitting OF/DH and one LHP in the pen. Maybe Fisher initially gets the OF job by default to wait on Tucker, but there is no ready solution in the organization for Sipp’s ineffectiveness. For me, putting a roster together is much more interesting stuff than contract length and amount.

For me, putting a roster together is much more interesting stuff than contract length and amount.

What would you do?

[MusicMan]

I agree that roster construction is the more interesting question, but let’s not pretend that contracts don’t affect that. If Sipp hadn’t received a three year contract, he wouldn’t be taking up a roster spot that might have otherwise been offered to another pitcher.


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[Jacksonian]

I agree that roster construction is the more interesting question, but let’s not pretend that contracts don’t affect that. If Sipp hadn’t received a three year contract, he wouldn’t be taking up a roster spot that might have otherwise been offered to another pitcher.


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Has Luhnow signed a reliever to a 3-year contract since Sipp's?

[Jacksonian]

Everyone says 24 roster spots are set. Does that include Fisher? Yuli is out so we might be looking for 2?

For opening day, 13 pitchers and (for sure)...
McCann
Gattis
Altuve
Correa
Bregman
Gonzales
Marisnick
Springer
Reddick

That's 9 of the 12 you need with Gurriel out.  So 3 spots are open for every day players right now.  White, Davis, Kemp, Fisher, and Stassi.  If Stassi's definitely in then that leaves 2 spots.

[Bench]

For opening day, 13 pitchers and (for sure)...
McCann
Gattis
Altuve
Correa
Bregman
Gonzales
Marisnick
Springer
Reddick

That's 9 of the 12 you need with Gurriel out.  So 3 spots are open for every day players right now.  White, Davis, Kemp, Fisher, and Stassi.  If Stassi's definitely in then that leaves 2 spots.

Stassi Davis and Fisher seems the likeliest, with Davis going down once Yuli is back.

[juliogotay]

Stassi Davis and Fisher seems the likeliest, with Davis going down once Yuli is back.

If I was to bet, it would be on this hand.

[geezerdonk]

Davis exhibiting poor fundamentals at first base on play in first inning of today's game.

[JimR]

Davis exhibiting poor fundamentals at first base on play in first inning of today's game.

No good solution defensively  here but Reed. Scouts very critical of White’s defense there.

[BlownRanger]

No good solution defensively  here but Reed. Scouts very critical of White’s defense there.

Do these scouts share the organization's belief that White can also play middle-infield?

[BUWebguy]

On the ESPN broadcast today, AJ Hinch was just saying where Marwin plays will depend on who steps up. If Davis or White really claims 1b, Marwin will play LF. If Fisher or Marisnick really claims LF, Marwin will play more 1b. (And of course, Marwin will really play a little bit everywhere.)

[Jacksonian]

No good solution defensively  here but Reed. Scouts very critical of White’s defense there.

Davis has been nearly exclusively a third baseman in the minors.  There shouldn't be a surprise if he's still learning first base duties.

[Jacksonian]

On the ESPN broadcast today, AJ Hinch was just saying where Marwin plays will depend on who steps up. If Davis or White really claims 1b, Marwin will play LF. If Fisher or Marisnick really claims LF, Marwin will play more 1b. (And of course, Marwin will really play a little bit everywhere.)

The Rangers will probably start 3 lefties in the four games on opening weekend.  I expect a lot of Marisnick in that series.

[geezerdonk]

Davis contributes an rbi sacrifice fly.

[geezerdonk]

Best solution for replacing Gurriel looks like Gonzalez at first, Marisnick in left.

[NeilT]

Best solution for replacing Gurriel looks like Gonzalez at first, Marisnick in left.

Then who replaces Marisnick? That would make a heck of a defensive outfield.

[GreatBagwellsBeard]

Then who replaces Marisnick? That would make a heck of a defensive outfield.

Kemp?  He could be the next Marwin in terms of versatility if he keeps hitting.

[geezerdonk]

In my role as Hinch's trusted assistant, I will advise him to send Gonzalez to left and Marisnick back to the bench once Gurriel returns.

[JimR]

Do these scouts share the organization's belief that White can also play middle-infield?

Dunno. I am not talking to them; I am reading what they write.

[JimR]

Do these scouts share the organization's belief that White can also play middle-infield?

If by “play,” you mean he knows where to stand, then i’ll agree with you.

[VirtualBob]

If I was to bet, it would be on this hand.

Agree

[VirtualBob]

If by “play,” you mean he knows where to stand, then i’ll agree with you.

Nominatable.

[JimR]

I agree that roster construction is the more interesting question, but let’s not pretend that contracts don’t affect that. If Sipp hadn’t received a three year contract, he wouldn’t be taking up a roster spot that might have otherwise been offered to another pitcher.


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Not what I meant, but of course Sipp’s contract means he gets a longer look. The situation is made worse by the lack of alternatives who are LHP. I hope they are exploring a trade for Hand or maybe Britton. When will Britton be back?

[MusicMan]

Not what I meant, but of course Sipp’s contract means he gets a longer look. The situation is made worse by the lack of alternatives who are LHP. I hope they are exploring a trade for Hand or maybe Britton. When will Britton be back?

Not until July.

I did notice that the AL has a real lack of left handed hitters. All the stars seem to be righties.


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[Reuben]

Not until July.

I did notice that the AL has a real lack of left handed hitters. All the stars seem to be righties.


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Huh. I’d never thought of that, but you’re absolutely ri-, er, correct. Trout, Judge, Stanton, JD Martinez, Cruz, Beltre, Cabrera, Betts etc. The best LH hitters in the AL include a couple switch-hitters - Jose Ramirez, Lindor- plus Cano, Seager... I’m struggling to think of others.

Meanwhile the NL has Harper, Votto, Bellinger, Hosmer, C. Seager, Murphy, Rizzo...

[JimR]

Huh. I’d never thought of that, but you’re absolutely ri-, er, correct. Trout, Judge, Stanton, JD Martinez, Cruz, Beltre, Cabrera, Betts etc. The best LH hitters in the AL include a couple switch-hitters - Jose Ramirez, Lindor- plus Cano, Seager... I’m struggling to think of others.

Meanwhile the NL has Harper, Votto, Bellinger, Hosmer, C. Seager, Murphy, Rizzo...

There are more good LH hitters than this. Maybe not stars like Trout, but good enough to need an effective LH reliever.

[juliogotay]

Kemp?  He could be the next Marwin in terms of versatility if he keeps hitting.

Hinch on Kemp:  He's putting on a pretty good push late to be an extra bench player for us. He's battling Fisher for the spot in the outfield that I think most people thought coming into camp Fish was the leading candidate, if not the guy to do it.

[Jacksonian]

Stassi made the team.  It's down to two spots.

[toddthebod]

JD with another home run today off Lance Lynn. 

I'm betting that Davis gets one of the two spots.  He has been the best hitter of the bunch and he can play multiple positions.

[Jacksonian]

JD with another home run today off Lance Lynn. 

I'm betting that Davis gets one of the two spots.  He has been the best hitter of the bunch and he can play multiple positions.

Now 2 homers today.

[juliogotay]

JD with another home run today off Lance Lynn. 

I'm betting that Davis gets one of the two spots.  He has been the best hitter of the bunch and he can play multiple positions.

Davis appears to be a legit hitter.

[MusicMan]

Davis appears to be a legit hitter.

Given his rather generous derrière, I’m hoping to call him Sir Hits-a-lot.


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[Jacksonian]

Today, Davis with the 2 homers, Fisher with 3 hits, and White and Kemp hitless.

[toddthebod]

Most important, the Astros had a no-hitter going into the 9th. 

[JimR]

Fisher has gotten 5 hits since Hinch talked up Kemp.

[jaklewein]

 I missed one of the three hits, but of the two hits I saw: one was a weak infield single to the left side of the infield, the other, a seeing eye single up the middle. Neither were hit hard. The little bit I have seen of him, he has not been able to drive the ball.

[JimR]

Guduan (sp?) must have been good today

[Jacksonian]

I missed one of the three hits, but of the two hits I saw: one was a weak infield single to the left side of the infield, the other, a seeing eye single up the middle. Neither were hit hard. The little bit I have seen of him, he has not been able to drive the ball.

 Last hit was a double

[Knoxbanedoodle]

Guduan (sp?) must have been good today

He was! I think most all those 4ks were swinging at stuff in the dirt.

[juliogotay]

Not what I meant, but of course Sipp’s contract means he gets a longer look. The situation is made worse by the lack of alternatives who are LHP. I hope they are exploring a trade for Hand or maybe Britton. When will Britton be back?

Yesterday Sipp was good against the Nats with a walk and 3Ks in an inning.

[MusicMan]

Fisher just turned his ankle on a double and was pulled from the game.


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[Mr. Happy]

Fisher just turned his ankle on a double and was pulled from the game.


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Divine providence?

[Jacksonian]

Fisher and Davis are in.  White and Kemp were optioned to AAA.

[Mr. Happy]

Fisher and Davis are in.  White and Kemp were optioned to AAA.

That was the most appropriate by spring training stats. I hope that Davis doesn’t crap out like White did.

[juliogotay]

That was the most appropriate by spring training stats. I hope that Davis doesn’t crap out like White did.

I hope Hinch gets Davis some ABs.

[Mr. Happy]

I hope Hinch gets Davis some ABs.

I think that he’s got 10-15 games to show something.

[juliogotay]

I think that he’s got 10-15 games to show something.

I see something in Davis. He frequently hits the ball hard.

[toddthebod]

So opening day ... I am assuming that Marwin is going to be either at first or in LF.  So are we going to see Fisher or Davis?  Or does AJ Fuck with us and start Jake? 

[Jacksonian]

So opening day ... I am assuming that Marwin is going to be either at first or in LF.  So are we going to see Fisher or Davis?  Or does AJ Fuck with us and start Jake?

They likely get 3 lefty starters in the first four games. I think we see a lot of Davis opening weekend.

[juliogotay]

They likely get 3 lefty starters in the first four games. I think we see a lot of Davis opening weekend.

I think so, too.

[JimR]

They likely get 3 lefty starters in the first four games. I think we see a lot of Davis opening weekend.

Yep.

[Jacksonian]

Gurriel’s rehab is going so well that I’m wondering whether he’ll miss anything more than the Rangers’ series.

I see Davis will be in left today.

[HudsonHawk]

Gurriel’s rehab is going so well that I’m wondering whether he’ll miss anything more than the Rangers’ series.

I see Davis will be in left today.

Well, he'll miss the first five games he's healthy too, but it would be nice to get him back as soon as possible. 

[LonghornCDR]

Well, he'll miss the first five games he's healthy too, but it would be nice to get him back as soon as possible.

Gurriel started his suspension today.  He’ll be available on Tuesday.

[JimR]

Gurriel started his suspension today.  He’ll be available on Tuesday.

We need Yuli in the 5-hole.

[das]

We need Yuli in the 5-hole.

+1.  His good eye and great bat control are just so important in that position.