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Originally Posted by AmarilloRed
A lot of people would have said the same of Drew Stubbs after 2010. I remember there being a thread about giving Stubbs a long term extension.
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In 2010, Stubbs didn't have anywhere near the year that Frazier is putting up for us now though. His line was.... .255 .329 .444 .773 OPS ... And that was actually pretty much in-line with his overall numbers in the minors too.
Stubbs made it to the majors because #1 - we needed a CFer, needed to bring some sort of stability to that position, didn't have an immediate answer, and he was the next best thing, so they decided to give him a shot. That, and he was fast as lightning and played good defense. This organization felt that by giving him the opp they could somehow, someway, with that speed, mold him into a top of the lineup guy. They've tried to fit a square peg in a round hole because Stubbs does not possess the plate discipline (hitting eye), never has, never will. That's why he Ks so much. In fact, IMO, he looks lost. He's a blind squirrel who finds a nut (Hr, XBH) every once in awhile.
IMO, and I think Baker is frustrated too, Stubb's days are numbered as soon as a suitable replacement can be found.
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I think Todd has had a outstanding year, I simply want to see him keep it up next year.
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I'm far more optimistic with Todd then I am Drew. Todd's having a heck of a year, and there is no denying the "pressure" is going to be on him to keep it up. And if he takes over 3B, which is a grueling position, it's gonna be tough. Also, being a rookie he's new to the league so pitchers don't know him quite that well yet either. He was a +.800 OPS guy in the minors, and I think that is an attainable, consistent goal he could put up while playing a solid 3B for us. We'll see.