Has anyone heard if the Braves plan on starting Francisco at 3B? That will be interesting to monitor if so. TIA.
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Has anyone heard if the Braves plan on starting Francisco at 3B? That will be interesting to monitor if so. TIA.
I believe he will platoon with Chris Johnson.
I think when it's all said and done Francisco will be the backup. Johnson, although right handed, hits right handers better than left handers and hits both better than Francisco. Neither measure out well in the defensive metrics, so that's more or less a wash. Francisco's age (3 years younger than Johnson) is really the biggest thing he has going for him.
Thanks, forgot the Braves got Johnson this offseason.
My close friend who is a Braves fan is actually terrified that Francisco will end up getting most of the plate appearances. Johnson doesn't hit much.
Against lefty pitching, Francisco won't play, shouldn't play.
Against righty pitching, the Braves would be smart to let him play. He can hit righties well.
People ignore the huge split this guy has had in his career. He's a much better hitter against righties. The Braves are smart enough to see that, and if they do, he'll produce in that role.
Johnson might have turned the proverbial corner last year though. Not saying he's good, but I'd take him over Juan Francisco if I had to pick just one as my everyday third baseman.Quote:
Originally Posted by RedEye
The Braves did all this work over the offseason, but still have issues at 3B and SS.
They've got the best defensive SS in the NL and he looks like a guy who can get on base.Quote:
Originally Posted by Blitz Dorsey
Wow, Simmons is that good? I guess I need to do more research on him.Quote:
Originally Posted by mth123
It just goes to show how strong the Reds lineup actually is going into this year's spring training when we don't have a single weak spot we have to worry about being filled with a player like Francisco.
No... He means Paul Janish. :laugh:Quote:
Originally Posted by Blitz Dorsey